Was I Wrong About the Ferrari FF? My Favourite Four Seater, Revisited

In today's video, I drive the fabulous Ferrari FF. A car that, not long ago, I gave a massive endorsement. Since then, a lot has changed - and I might have to eat my words. Time then, to try one again

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[subbidooo]

I bought mine a year ago and I can honestly say its the best car ever. I actually did exactly what you recommended in this review. I bought from a dealer with a 2 year warranty, new discs fitted and the major service done. I've covered 3000 miles in 6 months, 10 times more than my previous Ferrari's.
Immense power, speed, looks, practicality and style. Purosangue looks great but it started with the FF. As more realise that a v12 4 seater Ferrari is the way forward they will keep appreciating. Remember there's only 2200 FF in the whole world. Merry Christmas.

[RedC]

I wanted an FF for 5 years. I bought one in August this year - a 2014 with pano roof in Grigio Titanio over Sabbia. It is outstanding. Last week I drove it from Norfolk to Kent in a blizzard in ice/snow mode with PS4S tyres on. It was tense, but I was passing regular cars that were stuck and had given up.

I've covered 4000 miles since August and it is my daily driver. There is nothing I can think of that I'd replace it with. I prefer the FF to the Lusso. Personally I think it's very underated and one of the most useable cars that has ever been built by Ferrari.

These hustle down the road in a way that a 2000kg car the size of a Mercedes E class Estate has no right to.

The fuel cosumption varies from pretty bad to absolutely horrendous. I managed a little over 300 miles on the last tank of fuel and I was mildly excited about it until I worked out that was 18mpg.

So far so good. I changed the head unit (which is appalling) for a Kenwood unit with Android Auto. That was a game changer.

My car has the lift system and I do use it. It also makes the suspension a little softer. I have the rear wiper which I rarley use. Unlike any other estate car I've ever owned, the aero on an FF is such that no road dirt is sucked back up onto the rear end. I've just drive 130 miles today in filthly weather and the rear screen is as clear as it was when I set off.

I had it inspected by Joe Macari and bought a Power15 warranty after it passed with a clean sheet. I paid £125K for a car with 3 owners and 21, 000 miles.

Bad things - I wouldn't vountarily drive into the centre of London again in creeping traffic. DCT gearboxes just don't lend themselves to that. That wonderful V12 tone that James likes so much on the open road - that gets a little wearing in a 45 minute stop start queue at the Dartford tunnel. So I'm investigating fitting Lusso back boxes to my car to make it quieter when the valves are shut. I've also had Dynamat fitted to much of the boot floor to give a bit more soundproffing - it helped a lot.

This is really only an issue if like me, you genuinely daily drive this car. If it's a garage queen or you drive something else in town it won't be an issue.

If you can stomach the potential bills and the fuel consumption, there is genuinely nothng like it. I adore mine.

[Gorbyrev]

"...run away like a little girl to the F12!" That made me laugh out loud. Thanks for all the petrolhead, man maths absurdity that we enjoy so much.

[Cv]

I really admire your voicing the downsides such as reliability and costs to repair; so many other reviewers ignore these important facts.

[primuspilusfellatus]

Love your content jayemm, you have grown to be my most favorite car youtuber of them all. You never gloss over flaws of a car or use vague metaphors to describe handling, and you always give your true opinion even if some wont like to hear it. Keep up the great work, you've got yourself a big time fan!

[cobra]

Dear James, thank you for another review of the Ferrari FF. This is just a fantastic car. Two years ago, I was consindering either an F12 or an FF. I chose the FF. The design, the concept, the 4 seats, the combination of talents just convinced me completely. Actually I like it so much, I bought a second one in another colour. I have since been driving happyly without any problems. Just pure pleasure. The best car in my eyes. I have no more automotive wishes - the FF covers them all. I can only recommend it - every new owner will be surprised and impressed - with a big smile on the face. Cheers, Boris

[Mike-rkpx]

Now if only I could order an FF with a 5 or 6 speed stick shift, it’s something I can’t live without in sports cars. I’ve owned a 365gtb/4, a 328gts, and a 246gts, and shifting all of those cars with the traditional gated chrome lever is one of lives great joys.

[alexbooth]

Loving the content James. Took delivery of my FF last week and absolutely loving it - bought it for the reasons you highlighted! Got a fully loaded one and I can already see me having it for a long time.

[Will_M]

Still my favorite v12 ferrari, I really want one

This and a 458 is hands down the best 2 car garage I could think of

[conner.]

Without doubt THE BEST four seater car in the world with total excitement….. nothing comes close …. Great content….

[danieldickson]

Watched your FF video so many times. Actually preferred your review of the FF to the one you did of the GTC4 and was recently looking forward to seeing this review after this car was shown in one of your recent videos.

[andyhunt]

Who knew having 2 ferraris would be an issue...Good to know price knows no bounds.As usual super film James

[minatormyth]

Hey probably been your best year yet for content Jay, particularly the ferrari stuff. Fantastic 🤗
Happy Christmas and to an even better 2023😎

[bento]

Hello, it’s a perfect car and the PTU’s fix solution change the approach. The sun roof add a better experience for the passenger seat for children. A little problem: The white stitching reflected on the windscreen and some times it’s annoying. Best regards !

[carlmaissan]

I'd be curious to get your thoughts on the LussoT. Loses the NA V12 (yes, a big loss) but lighter, simplifies away the PTU issues & weight by being RWD, and there's a bunch of them out there for half-decent money (indeed cheaper than a Portofino). Maybe because here in Australia everyone seemed to order one they didn't actually want just to get the loyalty points for a Pista. I've yet to drive one but seems a compelling proposition on paper

[jamesclery]

I have had my FF 2011 for over a year now and have had no issues at all. I have had the full race exhaust with switched valves from novitec and is even more amazing sounding. And the ECU remapped by them which is now 770whp and 800nm torque! And they speeded up the gear change as well. I can agree is amazing to drive, and clearly going to be more dynamic than a electric steering rack in the GTC4 Lusso, and the new 4x4 due to lower weight. Is hard to beat as a usable decent car. I had a warranty when I bought it and never claimed on it so have not bothered to retain it. Brakes are expensive (like 25K a full set of discs and pads), but again there are companies that can refinish the original discs for a lot cheaper and the pads are 1K each for front and rear, which is fine for a high performance Ferrari. Or some change to steel discs for track use but I wouldn't.

[erah]

Man I love this car channel and jay is awesome!!
I have a 997 tt coming in next week can’t wait!!

[ozeskiman]

Well that's 2022 almost over.. but thanks to Jay for his tremendous content and variety of cars he reviews its been a good year. 👍 Always enjoy his commentary. Without doubt he's one of the best reviewers and this video is excellent. Always loved the FF. Great shirt too, Jay. Merry Xmas to everyone.

[TheMrFishnDucks]

Awesome video. That panoramic roof is a must. Keep up the good work.

[larryhand]

Hey Jay, love your channel. I’d like you to consider driving an Aston Martin Rapide. I recall your video where you looked one over but you didn’t give it you usually complete test. I know you like Astons and I really think you’ll enjoy it. I have one and, for me, I think it is the best all around vehicle ever built. Cheers, Larry I considered the FF but decided I could live without the sneers 😊