My thoughts after 200 miles in my used but new to me FF;)

Dear All,

After lurking for a FF for a long time i finally bought last month a 2012 FF with 35k miles from Envy in Detroit.
Initially i wasnt interested at all in a higher mileage car but as i was able to get all the history from the car from new, loved the specs and secured a warranty on it , it started to make sense as a complement to a vintage ferrari.,, As i am also looking for a 94 Tr and this one coming with a warranty i was confident it made sense.

Here are some pictures of the cars and my first impressions on it. Of course those are my impressiosn so any one can disagree. Thanks to many of u for ur help on this forum !

First mods were novitec springs, black rims, yellow calipers, capristo x pipe, remote, 4 new tires mixjelin super sport,rear brakes and voila.

1-It is and isnt a REAL ferrari

Now at this point i should explain what a real ferrari is to me: it's a 2 seater, its red, its pre enzo's death , manual and the engine isnt the back. With that definition one may say i dont consider any of the new ferraris to be real ferraris and thats sort of correct. I feel like the FF with its controversial purpose and design is even more of an outcast but thats my opinion... UNTIL u seat in it; it smells wonderful, the leather is rich, the sound is amazing and like chris harris said it has a real sense of occasion every time u drive it. It feels special, the sense of racing heritage is there and it is very very easy to tell it can get u in trouble and has a split personality. Amazing machine

2-It handles and corners better than you think
I currently am back and forth with California (norcal) and Miami. I took delivery of the car in california and immediately took it to twisties we have. Man it is sharp, glued to the road and once u push it, it comes alive.

3- Comfort VS Sport Mode
Though i did notice a difference, its not that big, but maybe it is me?

4-The gearbox feels jerky

Let me explain: the car shift beautifully and is performing as it should. No issues there. What i believe im experiencing is all the computer learning that adjusts to your driving and shifting points. It feels that at times, specially in auto, the car struggles to understand what you want to do, specially if you just hit the gas a few times real hard and want to cool off after. hence a few jerking moments before readjusting... At least this is what i felt.

5-The best and the worst are mixed up inside

Allow me to explain: the leather is great, seats and steering wheel are amzing but the buttons ferrari put on a 400k car as well as lever and switches are appalling. Doesnt feel sturdy and im pretty sure they could break anytime. No bueno !

6-The direction is precise but too light
Im not sure if ferrari has made steering the cars so easy in order to appeal to more ppl but i personally loved that the TR had no steering assist, the response at speed from the car was go kart like, although bad in hairpins. The steering in the FF, i feel, is too light, Lexus light. It is , however, very precise and fun. Im also glad i didnt purchase the LED wheel aftermarket. Dont need it. just looks

7-It revs really fast, maybe too fast?
Same as 1, i got to deal with the new cars and how powerful they are. I did enjoy more the power buildout in the TR, this is too fast to enjoy. Makes u want MORE

8-It is the best bang for your buck ferrari offers
The TR and the FF are incredibly great cars for 100-120k cars. I do think the FF is close to bottoming out and the TR is stable. I would not have gotten a 430 instead of a FF thats for sure

9-It looks better in person
I am on the record for quoting the ferrari FF as the worst looking ferrari ever. Like a fiat bravo. Must admit that is is aging well. From up close the shapes are amazing. The long hood, the back... ITs all well crafted. It makes sense, it doesnt photograph as well as it does look in real life.

10-I wouldnt take it on a long road trip if i had the choice between this and my S63 coupe

I know, blasphemy. Am i saying that my s63 is better ? Well as far as interior build quality= Yes, technology ? Hell yes. Safety ? Again massive yes. I love the s63, so does chris harris. But like Chris i also have the FF now and i love it just as much. Value wise the s63 will plunge, it handles well but not as well, and it is not that special and thats why i would take it on a long road trip versus the FF. The merc is more comfortable, easier to maintain and cheaper too in that regards. I still have my w215 cl65 and back then everyone was elling me how expensive to run but it really isnt because on a merc u can get cheaper parts ( i bout an abc pump on it for 500VS 2k at the dealer)... ferrari on the other end... Different story...
Dont get me wrong i am in love witht he FF and i feel so special in it thats why, even if its more of a daily drive, id rather drive it occasionaly so i dont get spoiled rotten by it
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Sorry for All my typos and grammar mistakes ! I just saw them now


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Thanks sir!


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Thanks for all ur insight which helped me pull the trigger on one!


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Waze can only be helpful given how fast this accelerates!


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Totally agree on the speed. I have a few canyon type of roads here in Cali. In the testarossa u would ramp up and get to the corners at say 65 in a 45, it was scary, it felt fast but I would do it. In the ff u will take the same corner at 100mph. The car can take it for sure and it’s for sure safer than the tr but the sheer speed makes me want not to try it. Really fast very very quickly


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Being French I second that back home highways are nice, u pay for them but they are nice...in Cali I got potholes after potholes.


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I forgot
11- why on earth did Ferrari have all those beeping noises inside. So loud lol


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Yes- I was driving with my dad and he took off his seatbelt, being new to the car I was wondering what the heck happened and I was looking for some issues but no... just the seatbelt...
Mind u, nothing beats to me the slow down light sound on a testarossa. Same sound as an elevator door u kept open for too long: absolutely awful. My sensor was off at some point on mine and I had to run with it for an hour before I disconnected it. My wife hated me


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Enjoy! Love the car. I agree- for me full warranty was a must!!


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I would add
12- can’t beat the value for money...

The sticker in the car I got is 392k. It’s only missing the cf steering wheel and the roof. The rest it has it all: from a 4 k factory tint job to a cavalino on the gas door noozle (apparently that’s a rare option) it’s pretty cool. I like the lift system but not that useful


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