What it's like to own a Ferrari FF

An interesting report about a Ferrari FF owner: What It's Like to Own a Ferrari FF | Autofluence

 

That looks like rosso corsa? I've been thinking whether or not it would be too much red for my next FF. I'd love to see this one in person. The article doesn't really cover the daily driving experience though.

Rick

 

Frankly, I think it would be too much red. I would stay away from non metallic sporty bright colors ... yellow, corsa red, scuderia red ... If you are thinking of a red, maybe tone it down a bit with one of the darker, more formal reds with some metal in it. I saw a Rosso Maranello car with Vegas plates. It was gorgeous but costs $$$.

 

Every FF should have an glass roof IMO. Makes the car looks much better/smaller... especially in bright color like this one.

 

That's a really nice opening pic in the article.

 

I think you are right, too much red. I saw a Rosso Maranello but was not thrilled with it. We will see what I pick in color for the next one ... if that happens

Rick

 

Meanwhile I love Silverstone. My wife's F430 is done in it..... otherwise I would have ordered my FF that way.

 

Don't like them in Rosso, best in a nice metallic blue.

 

As I related in another thread, today I took my white '14 FF chassis #200022, down to the local VP Racing station to get 6 gallons of 100 octane fuel. I wanted to bring my tank octane up from the normal 91 to the range 93-94. The station is frequented by various exotics and street rods of various types, some of them running extreme ECU remaps that require the octane. Anyway the car was a sensation. No one knew what it was, never having seen a Ferrari "hatchback" before. It was all smiles and positive comments. "Now that's a supercar," was one of the comments.

I have been surprised by how noticeable the car is; I had thought that the car really is not that flamboyant compared to the more swoopy 2-seat sports cars. I expected to not attract much attention (and hoped that it would not). But people around here in Southern California seem to think otherwise.

Soon we leave for our 3000 mile trip to the east coast. We'll see how the FF plays in Kansas.

 

The FF is like no other Ferrari let alone any other "car". It elicits a unique and positive response from everyone we've encountered while driving it, in every part of this country. Everywhere we've driven ours we've been greeted with open smiles and curiosity. Regular people have no clue what it is, but they know they like it. And they usually want to know more.

in many thousands of cross country driving on small country highways we've been stopped a couple times for behavior outside of the norm (OK, I have a chronically noncompliant and nonconformist lead right foot) by officials of several states, and in each case, they were very kind, and offered us the advice to "cool it", and then asked tons of questions about the car. And only rarely did they offer to have me contribute to their local capital road improvements funds. My experience on the interstate highway system is quite the opposite: they ask no questions, have little interest in anything but the "rules" and issue revenue invoices with few comments.

Have a great drive, NO!!! Keep off the interstates, and see the US as it still exists, not as the interstate highway system has hidden it. On small country highways, you're going to find the real heartland of the US, and people who are genuinely excited to see something special. And along the way, you'll find fewer potholes and more open road suited to the car. To say nothing of the incredible scenery, and amazingly, you'll cover more ground at higher average velocity than if you stuck to the interstates. The Feds have strong quotas for speed enforcement on the interstates. Not so much on the smaller highways across the US. Just respect the small towns (good excuse to use your brakes anyway) and you'll do fine.

I envy your upcoming trip! Its been too many months since our last, and too many months till our next planned trip. The FF is made for cross country drives, and even in these crazy revenue-driven states of the US, you'll find that off the interstate highway system there are thousands of miles of incredibly wonderful roadways awaiting you and your FF.

 

What a great post! US 160 across Colorado and Kansas it is.

 

We took a Rosso Marnello FF in on trade last night, I got to drive it to work today and I love that car! Three of us fit in there with no problems, the tallest person being 6'6, the next 6'1 and the shortest at 5'6.

 

The car is truly exceptional in ways that are different yet the same as the two seat Ferraris. You trade some rawness for a lot of refinement and practicality. With it you can take in thousands of miles of Ferrari V12.

There are not many of these cars and it seems that owners make up a small but nearly fanatical group of enthusiasts.

 

You can count me as one of the few, but fanatical owners. When I first saw the FF, I thought it was really ugly and promptly rejected any interest in ever having one. Then my dealer got me to take one for the weekend. After that weekend, I had to have one. Two months later, I did. I am still astounded at the combination of truly thrilling performance and every day driving usefulness. The capabilities of the car have even made me drawn to the looks, I guess respecting the form that reflects the function. I can understand those who don't need or want what it offers. I cannot understand the inability to recognize the accomplishment Ferrari has achieved in what the FF offers.

 

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Styling appreciation or lack of it is largely a function of acceptance of differences. The FF is a radical departure from previous designs so it is not surprising that it hit many people as unattractive. But when you just look at it dispassionately, it projects a sense of power and purpose. The long nose and wide rear haunches are extremely male in their symbolism. There is nothing female about this. It looks balanced and attractive from most views, with the exception perhaps of a high 3/4 front view that loses much of the rear stance.

 

Good point. Everyone has their priorities that control their decision to buy a car. The visual appeal does matter to me, and it can take me a while to adjust to radical departures from past styling. I admit the FF is such a radical departure. For me, the dominating factor is the performance. My adjustment to radical styling changes happens very quickly when incredible performance steps in.

 

Also one of the things that one has to give to Ferrari is that they are willing to take risks. They try new ideas, new technologies, new styling themes. They do not simply evolve the same basic form with incremental improvements that are relatively safe. You may not like all of the things they do, at least at first, but they are very good at this game. I think it is why we all wait anxiously for their next new model.

 

N.O., FYI, the cherry blossoms around the tidal basin in Washington, DC are projected to peak April 8-12. If you have time in your trip schedule around then, they are quite a sight.

 

The FF is awesome! You can sit in traffic and even load it up for 6 year and under softball practice : )

 

Had a call from my dealer and was offred to test drive the FF last year and to be honest before i got there i wasn't sure I'll like the car nor the design but i love Ferrari so i side why not try it then judge.

Drove it for 5 days and it was a shocking expriance i never thought once i could drive my Ferrari daily to work or to the gym or just drive to the mall watch a movie then go grocery shopping.

All this without compromising the beautiful Ferrari atmosphere.

Also the FF it's way faster than its looks and it looks beautiful in person btw, and i didnt see it needed to be any faster than an F12 or anything else.

It's a really delivers what it's been built for and Ferrari really did way than i personally once thought impossible.

I really loved it but back then i just took delivery of my RR Ghost as my DD.


Mbn

 

This was my impression also. Somehow they have made for a big step in refinement while retaining the "feel."

Drive in style.

 

After driving the FF I was blown away - I did not like it when it first came out but I have felt that way in the past with other models - could not stand the 612 when it first came out and now it is one of my all time favorites - seems to be a common theme-don't like turns to love

 

Re: living with the FF... I added a new one while still in possession of my original car. The FF has been perfect for my lifestyle ( Ferrari nut, Father of small kids)

I'll eventually need to sell the 1st car, but it has been fun to have both around. My wife can drive one, and I the other. She is intimidated by the cost of the car, but her Alpina isn't really a slouch I remind her.

After initially being very impressed with the B7's handling and power (for a big cruiser), the FF has supplanted it as our favorite daily hauler. It has utility, but retains the Ferrari handling/power/sound/intangible.

The irony is that I really hated the looks of the FF when it was released, but in the flesh, it has really grown on me. It is easy to view it in a positive light after getting behind the wheel.

Certainly the best all around car I have ever had!

 

Slowly but surely, the FF is attracting a near fanatical group of owners and admirers. Many of them, but by no means all of them, have another Ferrari. And they fully understand the difference between the FF and the other Ferraris. Many of them say it is the best all around car they have ever owned. I do.