Ferrari California
Buying advice + depreciation curve + variant breakdown for every generation on sale.
Model strength
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Focus
Weighs every axis evenly. Changes the weighting, not the numbers.
▲ 2 axes vary by variant (price, running cost) — see variant pages.
Positioning vs segment
Where does Ferrari California sit?
0 scoreable luxury convertibles · 10 more in segment lack enough listings to score
Tap any dot on the chart to see its scores.
- Brand reliability
- Consumer-survey composite — JD Power · WhatCar · Consumer Reports. Same score for every variant of a given make.
- Resale strength
- 100 − 3× annualised tangible-decay (COE-stripped). Fitted from each variant's asking-price-by-age regression then averaged at model level.
- Peer set
- Every same-segment model with ≥5 active PARF listings whose variants fit a depreciation curve. Practicality isn't plotted — it's a body-shape constant within the segment, so it would be the same for every dot.
- Quadrants
- The crosshair marks the segment median on each axis. Top-right (Safe Bets) is strong on both; top-left (Hidden Gems) holds value above what the brand reputation suggests; bottom-right (Bargain Buys) is well-built but depreciates fast — buy cheap; bottom-left (High Risk) is soft on both.
Generation
California / California T (2008-2017) · Reg 2009–2017
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Generation
California / California T (2008-2017) · Reg 2009–2017
Verdict
Ferrari's entry-level grand tourer — 4.3L F136 V8 NA (pre-2014) + 3.9L F154 V8 biturbo California T (post-2014). Retractable hardtop (RHT) is the gen-defining feature with its own hydraulic / sensor failure pattern at 5+ years. 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. F1 + California T introduced the V8 turbo era for Ferrari. Service costs Ferrari-grade; specialist service essential. Cars 8-17 years old; aged Ferrari + RHT complexity dominate.
- Asking
- S$238k–309k
- Median
- S$279k
- Decay
- —
What's good
- California T (post-2014 F154 turbo) with full Ferrari service history — F154 turbo era is materially more durable than the older F136 NA on aged cars. Combined with documented service, the cleaner used California pick.
- The folding hardtop with its service paperwork in hand — RHT mechanism is the gen-specific failure mode. Receipts mean the next replacement / service is years out; without paperwork budget S$5-10k for RHT work.
What to watch
- RHT mechanism slow / noisy / failing to retract at viewing — hydraulic / sensor failure pattern. Repair runs into 4-5 digits at Ferrari labour. Cycle the top fully (open + close + latch) at viewing.
- Vague Ferrari service history at high mileage — Ferrari service is specialist-grade. Without paperwork the running-cost band is enormous. Walk on vague history.
Trims in this generation
Pick a trim to see its score, deal target, and pre-purchase checklist.
Common questions about the Ferrari California
- Is the Ferrari California reliable?
- In our read, the Ferrari California scores 70 out of 100 on brand reliability. That still varies by generation and how the individual car was looked after, so always check the service history before you commit.
- What should I expect to pay for a used Ferrari California with a given mileage?
- It depends on the exact variant, age and mileage — a higher-mileage car should ask less. Use the price modeller on this page to get a fair-price range for a specific age and mileage, so you know what to offer.
- Where do these Ferrari California figures come from?
- They're worked out from current used-Ferrari California listings in Singapore — asking prices, mileage and registration years — not past transaction prices. We refresh them regularly, and we flag thin data rather than guess.