(Probably) Getting a Portofino
Discussion
I posted a long post the other day with some questions but it was deleted for “being in the form of a Wiki.”
I’ll try again.
I’m thinking of selling my McLaren 650s and my Emira and getting a Portofino. I’ve two young children (aged six and four) and this seems a sensible time to get a 2+2 so we can all go out together, and a Portofino is also likely to be a bit “easier” to use for normal stuff than the current cars.
I’m going to be a bit picky on the spec; I don’t want a black car, only want black leather if the car is white, and very much want what I think were the optional seats which look a bit more funky.
Is there anything that I need to be aware of? I’m intending to buy from a Ferrari dealer, not an independent.
I’ll try again.
I’m thinking of selling my McLaren 650s and my Emira and getting a Portofino. I’ve two young children (aged six and four) and this seems a sensible time to get a 2+2 so we can all go out together, and a Portofino is also likely to be a bit “easier” to use for normal stuff than the current cars.
I’m going to be a bit picky on the spec; I don’t want a black car, only want black leather if the car is white, and very much want what I think were the optional seats which look a bit more funky.
Is there anything that I need to be aware of? I’m intending to buy from a Ferrari dealer, not an independent.
The seats like in this car; what are they called?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024031877...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024031877...
johnnyreggae said:
That's lovely, but q fair amount more than I am planning on spending, sadly.Soleith said:
Love the portofino and was seriously considering getting one before they launched the Roma but got that instead as not really a cabrio guy.
One thing I would query is getting 2 kids in the back for any real duration. Have you tried to see if the full family can fit in it with seats adjusted etc? From memory, it's not a genuine 2+2...
The children are still very little, so as long as they can be jammed in for shorter journeys it’ll still be OK.One thing I would query is getting 2 kids in the back for any real duration. Have you tried to see if the full family can fit in it with seats adjusted etc? From memory, it's not a genuine 2+2...
I’ll make sure of it though before buying.
Well still have a Range Rover for the big trips and an electric Smart for the school run and shopping.
pete said:
My 9 and 12 year old kids fit fine in my Portofino for short trips. I have to put the driver’s seat about an inch closer than my normal position so my daughter fits behind, then my older son fits in the back on the passenger side behind my wife. I wouldn’t do a 200 mile journey like that, but for days out close to home it’s fine. Ferrari put a lot of effort into slimming down and sculpting the backs of the front seats to give more rear legroom than in a California. It’s no worse than a 991/992 era 911 in the back.
Thanks, that’s very good to know.Mine are six and four, so hopefully will be OK.
I think that I might have found the car that I want. It's in "Hostoric very effeminate powder blue" (I think that 's the name) with the below options.
Is there anything obviously missing from this list?
Interior- Daytona Style Seats in Blu Medio Leather
Carbon Fibre Drivers Zone + LED's
Carbon Centre Bridge
Giallo Special Coloured Stitching
Apple CarPlay
Adaptive Headlamps
Carbon Fibre- Exterior Sill Kicks
Carbon Fibre Cup Holders
Dash Inserts Carbon Fibre
Cavallinos Stitched to Head Restraints
Additional Floor Mats With Logos
High Emotion Low Emission
Scuderia Shields
Magneride Dual Mode Suspension
Navtrak Antitheft Device
Electrochromic Rear View Mirror
Front And Rear Car Parking Cameras
Passenger Display
Aluminium Footrests Driver and Passenger
White Rev Counter
Folding Rear Seat Backrests
Hi Power Hi Fi
Coloured Steering Wheel in Blue Medio
Yellow Callipers and Shields
Yellow Callipers
Carbon Fibre Rear Air Ducts
Front Air Ducts Carbon Fibre
Carbon Fibre Under Door Cover
Black Tailpipe Tips
Carbon Fibre Front Spoiler
Is there anything obviously missing from this list?
Interior- Daytona Style Seats in Blu Medio Leather
Carbon Fibre Drivers Zone + LED's
Carbon Centre Bridge
Giallo Special Coloured Stitching
Apple CarPlay
Adaptive Headlamps
Carbon Fibre- Exterior Sill Kicks
Carbon Fibre Cup Holders
Dash Inserts Carbon Fibre
Cavallinos Stitched to Head Restraints
Additional Floor Mats With Logos
High Emotion Low Emission
Scuderia Shields
Magneride Dual Mode Suspension
Navtrak Antitheft Device
Electrochromic Rear View Mirror
Front And Rear Car Parking Cameras
Passenger Display
Aluminium Footrests Driver and Passenger
White Rev Counter
Folding Rear Seat Backrests
Hi Power Hi Fi
Coloured Steering Wheel in Blue Medio
Yellow Callipers and Shields
Yellow Callipers
Carbon Fibre Rear Air Ducts
Front Air Ducts Carbon Fibre
Carbon Fibre Under Door Cover
Black Tailpipe Tips
Carbon Fibre Front Spoiler
willy wombat said:
Azzuro California was the launch colour for the Ferrari California. I had one in that colour 2010-2012 and thought it was a lovely colour. I also worried it was a tad “hairdresser” but never got any criticism.
The question I’m pondering is whether the interior all being in a matching blue is too much.willy wombat said:
For what it’s worth my azzurro California car had an all blue interior with Daytona seats with contrasting blue inserts. I didn’t spec it - I bought it as used car, 3 months old with 290 miles on it so had the chance to view it before I bought it.
OP, have you actually viewed the blue car or just seen photos?
Only photos so far.OP, have you actually viewed the blue car or just seen photos?
One of the cars is three hours west of me, one is four hours North, so going to see both is quite the trip, and I want to be as sure as I can be that both are possibilities before heading off.
garystoybox said:
It’s a lovely car and on my doorstep. Think it’s the one I had a good look round it when my 812 was in for service the other day. Think you’ll be very happy with it. I assume you’re dealing with Louis; he’s a great guy and a good small dealership eager to please.
The car’s in Leeds, but yes, dealing with Louis in Newcastle.I got to show him the “Beehive run” on the test drive, the same road I’ve taken every car I’ve owned up and down for the last thirty years.
I now need to get rid of a car quickly to give me space to bring this new one home, and will still have the cheapest pair of cars among my neighbours in Town.
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