First Time Ferrari Buyer - 2012 FF

IIRC this car had served FoD as a dealership demo car for years. That shouldn't really be an issue. Make sure you like the build, ie it doesn't have cruise control and parking cameras. Double check with them on CPO status because CPO might not be there if the price isn't right.

 

The FF is Ferrari's best kept secret. I had a 2012 that I put around 30,000 miles on then moved up to my 2014 FF which just went over 30,000 miles even though I got it after the 2015's came out, very late '14 as I remember. I also have a Cali T. I drive both all year in NW Ohio. I put SottoZero's on the cars for the winter, about when the first snowfall is predicted. Get yourself a second set of wheels for your snow tires. Here are a couple of my YouTube videos and .

You can purchase additional warranty until the car hits 52,000 miles I think. I have a dealership 93 miles away and another 130 miles away. They both offer a reduced price tow job. I prefer that they be on a rollback rather than in a trailer as the driver must crawl through the window to get in and out while in the trailer, not needed on a rollback. The car will get dirty while hauled on the rollback but I prefer to wash mine rather than let the dealer do it just to keep the paint perfect. Good luck with your choice! You will find the FF to be W A Y better than any Porsche, and I've owned them, still a PCA member over 32 years!

 

Jump on that mama - bare bones in extras but the interior is great and they run like a mad dog

 

I just noticed that it has the diamond stitching on the seats plus the roof - cool there - I have it in my 612 - Image Unavailable, Please Login

 

I I've the diamond quilting, it's a beautiful car, good luck to you!

 

I just bought a 2012 FF six months ago for the same purpose. Have put 5k miles already, use it every day. I also had a few 911 daily drivers before switching. I'm in Chicago and have my winter tires coming Wednesday. I got the one year $5k warranty, and recommend it for your mental health, although I've only used it to have a window motor replaced(see threads on PTU problems). I love it. I have had many of the common problems: battery, many warning lights, parking sensor ghosts, etc. I have been to the dealer more times in the last 6 months than I did in 6 years of Porsche ownership, but as someone in the forum has said "this is part of the charm of Ferrari ownership". My biggest gripe is the service dept has no real loaners ( a couple of times they gave me a 10 year old Merc SUV with 150k miles, heavily smoked in, with a RIP bullet keychain) There are some people who would go bonkers after spending this much on a relatively new car. I still love it. I say go for it........

 

I'm sure a cali with snows will do just fine. roma drives his 550 and f12 through NYC winters all the time.

 

Also bought a 2014 FF and it has to be one of the best F-cars ever made. Scary fast and as comfortable as a S-Class when driving normal. The car has two personalities and does both well without compromise.

 

Looking good my friend - Congrats and enjoy in good health

 

Thank you.

 

Diamond stitching matches GT cars like this very well.

 

Absolutely love mine. Sold a 2015 GT3 and haven't looked back. It's such a different experience and so very special to drive...its much older brother in the pic Image Unavailable, Please Login

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