Here's Why The Ferrari FF Is The Ultimate £100,000 Used Car - And You Need To Buy One NOW 

My FF is the car I most regret parting with. I did 20,000 very happy miles in it, including the Ferrari 70th anniversary rally. Crossing the Alps in that with 500 other Ferraris and the rozzers looking the other way courtesy of Ferrari was one of the best motoring experiences ever.

Jay Emm: buy a Ferrari FF, NOW!!!! my bank account: nope.

“Hello, is that Meridian Ferrari? I see you have a FF for sale. I’ve a very nice 550 to trade in.” 😁

Just took delivery of my FF to replace my f355 spider after 20 years ownership.. First trip was into wales. They are obviously totally different cars and initially I felt I was missing the raw Ferrari experience of the manual 355 and I felt a little sad, but I then set the FF into sport mode!!!! And bang The Ferrari beast came alive...totally unbelievable!!! I had to laugh out load and I could not stop smiling and I fell more in love with it as the miles clicked by. This is a true mega Ferrari that is full of Italian passion and the best thing is I can share it with my family and friends.. It is also so classy and cool, plus such a smooth GT cruiser when you want it to be.. It has to be Ferrari's best kept secret..

When I close my eyes, the engine noise takes me back to the 90’s F1 races on tv... 🥰

I'm listening to this with subtitles. At 24 00 it describes the sound of the V12 as "MUSIC"!!!

Your raw exhaust note captures are still the best I've ever heard on RU-vid and pretty much anywhere else.

The ff and the gtc that replaced it are by far my favourite modern ferraris What a machine , v12 , 4 seats , you could even get the dog in the boot !

Hahah "you need to buy one now". Bro I'm in a k11 Micra atm

WANT ONE Edit: bought one

I remember when the FF came out and how it reminded me of the Ferrari "Bread van", that is one of my favourite classic that races at Goodwood Revival and Members meeting. Quirky looks, but what a soundtrack to move four people about.

*Sees title* My bank balance: That doesn’t apply to you

Really enjoyed this, I have an FF, the original, the Jensen

I love the looks. And everything else.

Looks very much like the BMW Z3 M Coupe from the side. Looks great from the back.

TL;DR 14:14 Proper review man. You are right, there isn't and probably won't ever be anything like this ever!

I don't often make comment on anything on the internet. But with this channel, I have watched as many videos as I can because I really enjoy both the subject matter and the delivery of them. Straight talking, informative and entertaining. I love finding out about cars I cannot currently afford and I appreciate the honest and broad-minded approach to humble or left-field cars that others are quick to sneer at. This is my favourite channel on RU-vid.

"Ferrari" & "load space" - in the same review. That's a first.

"Ordinary Average Ferrari" Those words need to be printed on a T-shirt.

I think if I had the dream chance to own one, I would never tire of driving it, looking at it, thinking about it, talking about it, etc. And it’s a safe investment. Good work James and James!

So glad you drove one at last, you can still have a shot of mine if you're up in Scotland any time. I've had many cars, including about 15 Porsches (inc stuff like 993 turbo), several Maserati, M cars and the FF is the best of them all. Thanks for the honest and enthusiastic review, I think it's one of the best modern cars produced and at last becoming more appreciated. Oh, and the stereo does do bluetooth streaming, just cycle the radio/media button on the left and select the phone, assuning it's bluetooth paired and off you go. And if you stick a usb straight into the headunit, it does it as well with track name etc coming up.

A really professional and refreshingly enthusiastic and comprehensive report JM. Keep ‘em coming.

Best review of the FF, ever! Also, with the comparison to the GTC4Lusso. Best car review, ever!

holy depreciation! 80K is a steal! I'm not much of a Ferrari fanboy but I love this and the TDF, must be this shape, the long bonnet, long doors and short rear does it for me.

Hints of the Z3M (which I also loved) in the looks dept, just a much more grown up package. Very happy to see it so fondly received.

This review further encourages me to recommend Jay Emm for the award as the best car reviewer on RU-vid - if not anywhere. I couldn’t agree more with his views on the FF - I test drove one up for private sale 2 years ago and still haven’t been able to fully reconcile the number of dimensions of ecstasy that V12 offered. My life - as the saying goes - has never been the same since.. Jay Emm tells it like it is - has his own carefully elucidated opinions and as he isn’t selling anything or beholden to any manufacturers his channel is essentially one of the only places you can find a real opinion. Well done Jay Emm - you’re our hero!!

These are an amazing car. And the technology of that 4wd system is so clever. Some day, dream car

glad you have had the opportunity to drive cars at a level that you can make a judgement..most of us will be relying on others opinions / experience to make calls on what is best ....thanks for giving us the insights though...

Great video, thank you. I am yet more excited to be borrowing an ff to take to France for a month over Christmas and the New Year.

I've never been a Ferrari fan, always liked Lambos as a kid. But this thing looks glorious! And it really isn't that expensive. I want one. Thanks for a great video. I just recently discovered your channel and now I'm going through most of the content. Loving it

Hello James, thank you for this magnificent presentation of the Ferrari FF! I fully agree with you on all levels. I own an FF and I am completely fascinated by it! I had the chance to drive a lot of nice cars in my life so far - but none can match a Ferrari FF. The combination of talents is unbeatable. The money to pleasure ratio is just fantastic. Anyone who has the chance to get one of these shoudl go for it. I have a Maserati 3200 gt manual and an FF in the garage - and I am in automotive heaven! :-) Cheers.

No one is ever going to review an EV in the same way as cars like this

Couldn’t agree more - best designed car ever for any situation. Mega

Excellent review. Hit all the points I wanted. Especially the comparison with the GT4 Lusso

Great review, great points made. The comparison between this and the Lusso was interesting insight. Thanks

Beautifully descriptive piece and now I must at least try one out, if not own. Soul stirred, job done.

Hey Jay. Love this review! I've seen many of your reviews, and usually you're quite negative. As you should if things are negative. But you're face, you're voice, and just your all-round mood in this video is unparalleled! You love this car! And I agree 100%. It's a lovely driving machine! Thank you for a great review.

Yup, I'm definitely a fan of this car!

Congrats to your friend for being in a position to own one of these! Fair play. That V12 is worth the money alone I think.

Damn! I really wish you hadn’t done this video, James. Now everybody’s going to want one! 🤫 I’ve been tracking these for some time, just waiting for the values to soften. That V12 is epic and the drive-by around 14:18 is wonderful. One suggestion: drop the rear-mounted camera and do more drive-bys at full chat.

Great video Jay, I really like the FF. Not had the chance to drive one yet but since Shmee bought his a few years back, I’ve had my opinion changed. They also sound good, hearing one around the track at Donington last weekend, only the F12 & the older cars could could match it… Just need to find one to try now….

Excellent well put together and informed review. Thanks James

20secs in and hit the like button :) Fezza V12 just sounds amazing. Suppose I better watch the rest of the video now.

JayEmm’s shirt game is on point today.

I have to say I don't think I've seen you more enthusiastic about any other car. If I was in the market for a Ferrari then first off it would always be a V12. I'm just not turned on by the "look at me" mid engined ones. I like a sleeper type of Ferrari. Just like this. Great video. My favourite one of yours so far.

If you have the RU-vid subtitles on the open sequence of fantastic exhaust sounds is translated into Applause, wow, music Think that pretty well says it all.

What a great review and driving impressions James, and the FF is just fabulous! Much want, from a Porsche guy.

Great video, that V12 sounds great! I love the red paint too!

take that fella for a drinkie... entertaining and informational. a treat to watch and listen to.

Great review Jay. Without having driven either it sounds like the GTC4Lusso is to the FF what the 2017 GTR was to earlier models - easier to live with every day but less a drivers car. Oh and for what it's worth the RS6 is not only 200kg heavier but carries 300kg extra mass on the front axle vs the FF due to terrible weight distribution. FF is a dream car of mine, can you tell!

The one thing you didn't mention - that came across quite evidently - was the sheer FUN of driving the FF!!

Love the FF. Best daily by far. That V12 is magic and you get to share it with 3 passengers.

It's a weird one because I've always fancied the GTC4 Lusso in my fantasy garage, and yet I keep constantly and consistently keep hearing that it's second fiddle is actually the true virtuoso. So there you go: FF it is.

When I saw this thing live I was like what the heck? And then I went and saw the official advert :-)

I like this one...FF always looked good to me, didn't understand why Ferrari dropped it.A great all-rounder. Super vid, James, 👍🏻

Aston Martin Zagato Shooting break 🧐

The FF seems perfect if intentions are dominated by sharing the Ferrari experience with family or friends... And Jay, not sure why, but I've fallen in love with the shirt you're wearing! Cheers from Charlotte, NC

Ken Lingelfelter has arguably one of the greatest car collections in the world and owns most of the god tier Ferraris and when I talked to him and asked him what his favorite car was he said his FF. At the time it was his daily driver and may still be.

Superb video dude! What a car and what an engine!

Great video. But a small correction: GTC4 Lusso has hydraulic steering. The first Ferrari to have electric steering is the 812.

Quality review, love the comparisons with the oompetition too

Geez Jay! I don't know what to say!? That was a brilliant review and sums up exactly how I feel about my ownership, although I'm only a few months in now. When people ask me what i think about mine i think I will just point them to this video as you articulated my thoughts perfectly. When asked what I will replace it with one day I have absolutely no idea. The Lusso is, like you say, a better daily but no necessarily a better drivers car, in fact I think its too sanitised. (by comparison of course) For me, a couple of things niggle me which i am working my way through; first is those amber side repeaters, I changed mine for clear. Second is the ride height, like most Ferrari's the gap in the wheel arches is just too much. As you said, you didn't need to use the lift and that tells you everything you need to know about how high it sits. I have 2 axle lift so I will be lowering mine. Third is the noise. If I could drive around with the rear hatch open all day I would! The sound coming out the back is glorious but not enough of it gets in the cabin, So I'm hoping a Novitec fixes that. Other than that i feel its the perfect car and one I can share (as I do) with my family. I can take the kids to car meets, do the school run and euro jaunts (when we're allowed - cant wait!) Keep up the good work!

Great vid! Thanks!

I think your review just sold me on an ff .. great review!

What a wonderful review!!! As a former Verde British Racing over Cuoio FF in Western NY USA I salute your assessment. It is the best daily car I have and probably will ever own even more than my tuned 958 Cayenne Turbo and 964 RS America. Viva Ferrari.

Always loved this. Looks quirky, but this is a very special car. Imo this and the GTC4 Lusso (V12) are pretty much the best usable cars ever made

The indicators make senses 3 flashes means ur merging so u can hold it down where’s as long ones your turning the wheel around completely so don’t have the time to hold it in if u get me? Dad has had 4 modern ones.

Totally agreed! Thanks for the video!

Yeah the FF is one of the only late model Ferrari's I liked Not overly stylised but still stands out with it's unusual body, NA V12 👌

I am a massive Porsche fan but this is probably the best motor car ever. When we are all in electric crossovers capable of 0-60 in 2 secs but no soul we will look back at this, not the undrivable F8 or even an unattainable Bugatti but a Ferrari FF

Thanks for sharing. The only Ferrari I would buy, thanks for the video.

I’ve always loved these...this just seems to confirm everything I’ve thought they’d be.

I love these, that V12 is such a great engine. Maybe one day 🙌🏻

Jay, for the first time I can feel you really liked this car. Thank you

Great vid. Thanks.

612, FF and GTC4Lusso are the Ferrari for me as with 2 young children would need to fit the family if I ever want to drive it regularly. Interesting to hear your take of FF compared with GTC4Lusso especially as FF costs practically half of the GTC4Lusso. I still love Chris Harris' comment when he bought his FF back in 2014 for around £160k, "Sometimes you have to do stupid things, because you want to do stupid things" I just wish I was brave enough to get one, keep it for a year to experience that glorious Ferrari v12!

😂 those indicators kept us entertained for almost a whole journey

While I love your videos the external exhaust shot + sounds usually attempt to blow out my speakers and eardrums.... this one didn't! Not sure if it's a new setup or just that the Ferrari sounds so good it's soothed the spirit of my phone speakers!

Outstanding review.

Love the FF, especially in a TDF blue with a light interior. Couple of things you didn’t mention....the car is massive, and the potential wallet busting running costs. I will be interested to hear how expensive this is to keep serviced, renew the warranty etc.

Great review and FF. Love it too👌

It’s looks glorious sounds epic what a car great review 👍🇦🇺

Nice ferrari, good relaxing review.

hello james...quality content and love ya videos

Great review. Hope to look at GTC4 Lusso T next week.

Yes 🙌🏻 Definitely something I might look at buying

This in dark blue paint like Blu TdF or Blu Swaters or something like Bianco Italia or Grigio Ingrid with Crema interior with interior panels painted in exterior colour is just the perfect spec. Any wheel options from Ferrari is alright by my standard.

I love this, like many on here been looking at prices fall, will buy one at some point…. Not so sure there’s going to be a big price uptick however, despite your ‘stupendous review! The history of 4 seat Ferraris isn’t great on price. GT4, Mondial, 456, 612 all pretty unloved by the fanboyz. This car might remain a relative secret amongst us drivers 🤣 🤞🏻

Hope to own this within 2 years, God willing the car market doesn't completely continue to go bonkers. I sadly think it will

The indicators seem intuitive enough. Same as your headlights, hold to flash high beam, quick pull/press/whatever to turn them on permanently.

Drove one when I was 17...guy from my church let me drive it a few miles down the road. Unbelievable car. And I get what you mean by its different to another ferrari in a more special way... owning a ferrari for weekends is cool, but owning a ferrari that you can just get in and drive for miles is on a whole other level.

Great car and great review mate!

So having watched this, it helped my decision and I’ve now bought one for £83k. Comes next week :) Fingers crossed nothing expensive breaks! Upgrading from an RS3 that got robbed. I thought about an RS4/6 but, this is a Ferrari, and the maths might work out…£23k deposit, £330 month. Keep it for 2 years before the balloon is due. Cant see it depreciating much more, just servicing and running costs as comes with warranty. Plus, Ferrari V12…

Thanks for the great review. Are these just about practical enough to justify as a daily (or GTC4 Lusso v8 maybe) with some high level man maths? Probably still out of my budget, but can’t see prices falling much more on them so the only way is up.

Looks better than the GTC4 Lusso. Your video just increased FF prices by 10%. Great stuff!

I completely agree... Didn't love it at first but now the FF seems just right. Somehow it seems to blend everything you would want out of any cool car... without attracting morons in the parking lot.

Saw one today and they are beautiful!!!

I find it a beautiful car,but don't have the money to own one,so I enjoy looking at it. I got myself a 1KR-FE power house and also love it✌🏼

Great shirt 🤙🏼

James, how about something for half the price which, to my eyes at least, looks more elegant? Of course, I'm talking about my recently acquired 456GTA...Beautiful interior, 4 seats and a boot. Still has a V12 up front, adequate (4.8 0-60, 193 top speed) performance if you want to keep your licence....The newer Ferraris just don't do it for me, stupendous performance : yes, silly prices: yes. Good looks: er, maybe...458 still very pretty but still TOO much money! Flogged the 355 after 10 years and much fun. Absolutely didn't buy it as an investment but paid £35K, sold for £75K...minus the odd bit of maintenance....haha, ask any 355 owner about that! Now that I'm an old fart I thought a front-engined 4-seater V12 would satisfy the craving without upsetting the wife. She actually said, ooh I like the colour (blue TDF) and found it 'quite comfortable'. Thank God for small mercies. Cheers from a (slightly sweaty) Otford, Kent.