FF as a daily driver

Roman, you will LOVE the FF as a daily driver! I would only suggest that you get SottoZeros if you will ever get into snow! I have the lift system in mine so the large speed bumps are no worry. I have over 13,000 miles since last October, most of which are local miles. If you hit a very bumpy road use the snow mode and the bumps totally go away. Enjoy it, I sure enjoy every moment in mine.

Rick

 

Hey Roman,

I've used my FF in London as a daily driver since November. No problems whatsoever, runs like a dream. The car has the same footprint as a Range Rover, or thereabouts, so that'll tell you how you are with car parks etc.

Only slight downside of poodling around town is that the car is quite thirsty, but that's V12 territory.

Enjoy it and post pictures.

Cheers,
John

 

Hi Roman, likewise, I have used my FF as a daily since last June. I live in the country and have had no issues with any type of driving, it just takes it all in its stride. I don't have the lift system on my car and have never had a problem with speed bumps, etc. It's been 100% reliable and a lot of fun! I can't imagine ever having anything else. The more you drive it, the better it gets! The satnav is ok. Not brilliant as you cannot input a complete postcode, only the first 5 characters, which is annoying, but it never has any difficulty in locating the address once you input the city, street and number. That really is the only area of the car that could be better! I haven't used mine in the snow, but with a set of winter tyres many people do. Although so far, I've only seen maybe 3 days of snow since I've owned it so has not really been a problem! You'll love it!

 

While not my DD, I have almost 7000 mile on our demo FF , to date, no issues!

Long distance drives are the best, but back country roads work well too.

I usually drive in Sport mode, and touch the " bumpy road " button on the steering wheel
if the roads get a little rough.

You're going to really enjoy yours!

S

 

Ours is a "frequent driver"....

The car is phenomenal as a driver and really good as well for "real life use".

6K miles, zero reliability issues or quality/fit-and-finish quirks. It has stood up to 2 young kids very well.

We have been diligent about getting it into the dealer for checkups, there have been several non-critical campaigns and software updates. We mounted Sottozeros for winter and they are great tires, but looking forward to getting back on the Pzeros.

You will love the car, though you may get fatigued with the endless criticism of the design or the price/depreciation.

 

No problems. I sent it to the dealer Monday because of a hot oil smell but it appears they do that, see the oil smell thread. 11 MPG around town, 19 MPG on long expressway run. I would check the oil every 3,000 miles as mine used 1.5 quarts in 11,500 miles. Remember PZeros are dangerous in the slightest amount of snow. Be prepared for an AMAZING amount of power!!!!!! It is WAY fun! And the sound!!!!!!!

Rick

 

Never a truer word spoken............

 

I have driven new 911's with the new PDK, same as the DCT transmission, the FF is way more fun, way more responsive, and if the 911 is a turbo it makes a vacuum cleaner sound, the FF sounds like a F1 car.

I have been a Porsche club of America member for 27+ years and regularly go on local drives with the club and EVERY time I get comments from most of the other drivers on how they can hear my Ferrari over any of the 911's, even their own. (I do seem to 'launch' it from every stop, not with launch button, just getting on it hard) And last year that was with my California! The FF sounds far better so this summer's drives will be even more fun ... unless it is a 80 degree day then I will drive the California with the top down and still sound great/

Who cares about resale value is what I tell them. I am having fun now and will sell it for whatever when it is time to move to a new FF. Even a house might not be a good investment now, and if you are investing in a car you are quite silly.

Rick

 

RomanD'

On my 2012 FF (Feb 2012 build) I had similar gremlins with the seatbelt handover failing to extend or getting stuck in fully extended mode. Went to dealer several times for troubleshooting (initially trying reprogramming and adjustments) but bottom line is that there is a service campaign which is supposed to help out with this issue. I ended up with replacement mounting brackets, new mechanical arms and eventually the seat ECU being swapped on both sides since the programmable controller would lose it's memory. Fingers crossed that it's resolved now (had it back for several days and without issue). I was insistent to get it resolved and my dealership followed up.

Dave

 

Jesus..how did you manage 45k depreciation on a 991? Isnt that half the MSRP? Someone got a bargain.

 

I accidentally looked at an FF yesterday at Ferrari of Fort Lauderdale-awsome car fully optioned, only 900 miles, one of the drop dead beautiful metallic reds, non standard brown - beige interiors - listed at $409,000 but could be had for a lot less - could not get the wife onboard unless I sold a car and didn't want to so not for me at the moment - great car for someone

 

Do NOT drive it! ...... If you do you will sell everything to get it

Rick

 

My wife thinks the FF is cool. She would love to have one.

I think it's just too much of a hassle when I would have to take two Fcars to Denver (3.5 hrs away) for service when our other cars are 30 minutes away and you don't have to rent a room to stay overnight. Otherwise I would be tempted.

 

Im sure you could work a deal with your dealer to have them flatbed it back and forth (For the FF) since they are not exactly flying off the showroom floor.

 

I agree it a fantastic drive but at the high level of cost I expect to be able to listen to the radio channel of choice and have a reasonable sat nav, oh and I also have a seat belt that won't be passed out by the arm.

The FF is undoubtedly the best car Ferrari have built but for the sake of a small amount of effort is very annoying to use everyday?

 

You got that right - I am afraid of that - the sales manager knows that to - he walked by me in the parking lot and said "John, why don't you take it for a couple days and try it out". I am still thinking about it - but my wife insists one car would have to go - so I figure the 612 if I were to do it. The 612 is perfect but I know totally different worlds

 

you can use it as company car
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