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Congratulations, it looks beautiful. I was just considering one of those yesterday, but the throttle house review was very scathing of the infotainment system and as much as that shouldn’t matter, I think when spending 150K plus, it could be annoying. How do you find it? Wonder if there could have been a few updates in the years since it launched.
Recent updates have moved CarPlay from the binnacle display to the centre screen and enabled wireless connection.
Works very well and the sound seems fine. Heating and seat settings which are also within the central screen are good too.
There was criticism of the haptic controls on the steering wheel, but you can set them to switch off after a few seconds, so that you don’t accidentally select things by mistake.
Only way to know if it works for you is to try it out!
Works very well and the sound seems fine. Heating and seat settings which are also within the central screen are good too.
There was criticism of the haptic controls on the steering wheel, but you can set them to switch off after a few seconds, so that you don’t accidentally select things by mistake.
Only way to know if it works for you is to try it out!
I think you are being very forgiving of the Roma’s foibles there OP. Having also put 1000 miles on a Roma, I simply cannot abide the thing. The sloping screen was semi-impossible to use in any kind of sunlight. The steering wheel pad thing was atrociously anti user friendly, the noise was like a diesel and they made the boot far more irritating to actually use.
I will accept it was comfortable and easy to schlep across country, esp when tired at end of the week and coming home. Overall though, I was just grateful to return the keys and get my “antiquated” F12 back.
I will accept it was comfortable and easy to schlep across country, esp when tired at end of the week and coming home. Overall though, I was just grateful to return the keys and get my “antiquated” F12 back.
Entirely respect your opinion Deej, but we are all different!
I genuinely haven't had an issue with the sloping screen. Perhaps that is because I'm in Scotland and the sun is an infrequent visitor. Maybe driving it in Europe I will come to hate it, but I suspect not. The updates that have put CarPlay onto it are good. I generally like to set things and not fiddle with them, so apart from selecting a different podcast, book, destination, it appears to be perfectly fine to me.
That applies to the haptic steering wheel controls too. I'm not a fan of the idea, but given the implementation it's workable. There's nothing I want to change on a regular basis apart from selecting cruise control on motorways and I appear to be able to do that without drama.
It isn't a V12, and apart from the comparable price, second hand vs nearly new, I'd argue that it and the F12 are very different cars. I still have two children that can get in the rear of the Roma and the six years of servicing is a big comfort blanket to someone coming into the marque.
I also own a farm, so I do know what diesels sound like! Again it isn't a V12, and I did seriously consider the Lusso, but the looks and size in the end steered me away from it. I have done 1000 miles in the Roma, with some highland roads that I know well, and compared to my previous 992, I love the sound. It might well be not as good as other V8 turbo incarnations, but I'm enjoying it regardless.
I love the beauty and the view down the bonnet gives a thrill every time you get in it. It also, in my humble opinion, is a good steer too. Reviews by those that know better and can compare regard it soft, but in a good way. As I have said before, the bumpy road setting is a revelation.
So, perhaps unsurprisingly, I'm a fan. That might change in a the next year or so and if it does I'll try and be brutally honest. I'll keep you posted.
Happy New Year!
I genuinely haven't had an issue with the sloping screen. Perhaps that is because I'm in Scotland and the sun is an infrequent visitor. Maybe driving it in Europe I will come to hate it, but I suspect not. The updates that have put CarPlay onto it are good. I generally like to set things and not fiddle with them, so apart from selecting a different podcast, book, destination, it appears to be perfectly fine to me.
That applies to the haptic steering wheel controls too. I'm not a fan of the idea, but given the implementation it's workable. There's nothing I want to change on a regular basis apart from selecting cruise control on motorways and I appear to be able to do that without drama.
It isn't a V12, and apart from the comparable price, second hand vs nearly new, I'd argue that it and the F12 are very different cars. I still have two children that can get in the rear of the Roma and the six years of servicing is a big comfort blanket to someone coming into the marque.
I also own a farm, so I do know what diesels sound like! Again it isn't a V12, and I did seriously consider the Lusso, but the looks and size in the end steered me away from it. I have done 1000 miles in the Roma, with some highland roads that I know well, and compared to my previous 992, I love the sound. It might well be not as good as other V8 turbo incarnations, but I'm enjoying it regardless.
I love the beauty and the view down the bonnet gives a thrill every time you get in it. It also, in my humble opinion, is a good steer too. Reviews by those that know better and can compare regard it soft, but in a good way. As I have said before, the bumpy road setting is a revelation.
So, perhaps unsurprisingly, I'm a fan. That might change in a the next year or so and if it does I'll try and be brutally honest. I'll keep you posted.
Happy New Year!
I've been reading the various posts both the Roma with interest, as I'm seriously thinking of buying one. This would be my first Ferrari, having had McLaren, Aston Martin and just coming out of a 911 Turbo S.
My main question concerns colour. I've presumed you should have the classic red, because it's a Ferrari, right? And also for resale?
However, I see there are some lovely colours available. I'd be getting a 6-12 month old one.
Any advice would be appreciated, thanks.
My main question concerns colour. I've presumed you should have the classic red, because it's a Ferrari, right? And also for resale?
However, I see there are some lovely colours available. I'd be getting a 6-12 month old one.
Any advice would be appreciated, thanks.
funboxster said:
I've been reading the various posts both the Roma with interest, as I'm seriously thinking of buying one. This would be my first Ferrari, having had McLaren, Aston Martin and just coming out of a 911 Turbo S.
My main question concerns colour. I've presumed you should have the classic red, because it's a Ferrari, right? And also for resale?
However, I see there are some lovely colours available. I'd be getting a 6-12 month old one.
Any advice would be appreciated, thanks.
Reds can be quite a divisive subject when it comes to Ferrari....My main question concerns colour. I've presumed you should have the classic red, because it's a Ferrari, right? And also for resale?
However, I see there are some lovely colours available. I'd be getting a 6-12 month old one.
Any advice would be appreciated, thanks.
I personally don't think many of the Reds suit the Roma. But I would proviso that with the fact that there are many, many Reds that have adorned Ferraris over the years. Many older cars are repainted in different hues, either by choice or even perhaps ignorance of what came before. There are some really lovely shades/versions, but it is ultimately entirely personal - it's your car. I do love Rosso Fuoco for example, but it's a rare colour.
I also think the Roma is quite colour sensitive, so be sure to try and see any potential car under different light conditions. Also bear in mind that historically Ferraris have been painted many colours, and the company has produced some stunning ones.
As a quick update, the car is great - due a service in a couple of weeks. The dealership has been trying hard to get a spider order out of me, but I'm perfectly happy right now. I've played a bit more with different modes, but the bumpy road setting is exceptional in all of them. So make sure any car you look at has had the Magneride option ticked. I think most cars have been ordered with it.
Keep us updated with your search.
Mine was also resale red (rosso Corsa) and I loved it. It was my first Ferrari.
Don't be put off by negative comments, it's a fabulous machine and I thoroughly enjoyed every one of the almost 8k miles I put on it before I switched to an F12. The F12 is wonderful but I do miss the Roma still.
Don't be put off by negative comments, it's a fabulous machine and I thoroughly enjoyed every one of the almost 8k miles I put on it before I switched to an F12. The F12 is wonderful but I do miss the Roma still.
Leithen said:
funboxster said:
I've been reading the various posts both the Roma with interest, as I'm seriously thinking of buying one. This would be my first Ferrari, having had McLaren, Aston Martin and just coming out of a 911 Turbo S.
My main question concerns colour. I've presumed you should have the classic red, because it's a Ferrari, right? And also for resale?
However, I see there are some lovely colours available. I'd be getting a 6-12 month old one.
Any advice would be appreciated, thanks.
Reds can be quite a divisive subject when it comes to Ferrari....My main question concerns colour. I've presumed you should have the classic red, because it's a Ferrari, right? And also for resale?
However, I see there are some lovely colours available. I'd be getting a 6-12 month old one.
Any advice would be appreciated, thanks.
I personally don't think many of the Reds suit the Roma. But I would proviso that with the fact that there are many, many Reds that have adorned Ferraris over the years. Many older cars are repainted in different hues, either by choice or even perhaps ignorance of what came before. There are some really lovely shades/versions, but it is ultimately entirely personal - it's your car. I do love Rosso Fuoco for example, but it's a rare colour.
I also think the Roma is quite colour sensitive, so be sure to try and see any potential car under different light conditions. Also bear in mind that historically Ferraris have been painted many colours, and the company has produced some stunning ones.
As a quick update, the car is great - due a service in a couple of weeks. The dealership has been trying hard to get a spider order out of me, but I'm perfectly happy right now. I've played a bit more with different modes, but the bumpy road setting is exceptional in all of them. So make sure any car you look at has had the Magneride option ticked. I think most cars have been ordered with it.
Keep us updated with your search.
The correct answer is, of course, to get the colour you like. But since you asked for opinions I feel the mid-engined cars work especially well in red, my first Ferrari was a red 430 and I am very happy I made that choice. However the front engined cars can be really lovely in other colours and I think the Roma in particular looks nice in grey.
murphyaj said:
However the front engined cars can be really lovely in other colours and I think the Roma in particular looks nice in grey.
+1. Mine is Grigio Titanio Metall and really shows off the curves in various lighting conditions. Also the yellow side shields and giallo calipers look great with the body colour.mogg said:
murphyaj said:
However the front engined cars can be really lovely in other colours and I think the Roma in particular looks nice in grey.
+1. Mine is Grigio Titanio Metall and really shows off the curves in various lighting conditions. Also the yellow side shields and giallo calipers look great with the body colour.Thank you very much for this write up, very interesting.
I’ve had a look at a dark blue Roma. It looks fabulous in this colour.
My 2 young lads could sit in the back for the ocasional journey.
The biggest concern I’ve had is that the CarPlay box wasn’t ticked. For me, I always think this is a good idea in a modern car to future proof it. Modern infotainment won’t age as well as classic instruments and buttons. Is the infotainment in the Roma liveable without CarPlay, or would it be too annoying? I’d definitely miss having live traffic updates and re-routing etc.
I’ve had a look at a dark blue Roma. It looks fabulous in this colour.
My 2 young lads could sit in the back for the ocasional journey.
The biggest concern I’ve had is that the CarPlay box wasn’t ticked. For me, I always think this is a good idea in a modern car to future proof it. Modern infotainment won’t age as well as classic instruments and buttons. Is the infotainment in the Roma liveable without CarPlay, or would it be too annoying? I’d definitely miss having live traffic updates and re-routing etc.
I believe Carplay can be retrofitted by dealers to the Roma eg https://store.millermotorcars.com/products/ferrari...
johnnyreggae said:
I believe Carplay can be retrofitted by dealers to the Roma eg https://store.millermotorcars.com/products/ferrari...
Interesting, thank you. The first Roma I looked at didn't have CarPlay and the dealer insisted that it couldn't be retrofitted. That may have changed, I don't know.
In the end I bought a car that was nearer to me and did have it. Software updates have moved it from the binnacle to the centre screen, which works very well in my experience. My concern re not having it was twofold - I listen to a lot of podcasts whilst driving and I wasn't certain that the built in system would be able to play these from my phone without me having to fit some kind of phone holder. I also wasn't confident that the maps would be updated - no idea if that is unfounded or not.
I think it all depends on how you will use the car. I have some wonderful driving roads around me in the Highlands and all I care about is not losing my license - no infotainment required! But I also take the car into Edinburgh and that's at least an hour of boring driving where I will listen to something and do like to have Waze to see if traffic is snarled.
In the end I bought a car that was nearer to me and did have it. Software updates have moved it from the binnacle to the centre screen, which works very well in my experience. My concern re not having it was twofold - I listen to a lot of podcasts whilst driving and I wasn't certain that the built in system would be able to play these from my phone without me having to fit some kind of phone holder. I also wasn't confident that the maps would be updated - no idea if that is unfounded or not.
I think it all depends on how you will use the car. I have some wonderful driving roads around me in the Highlands and all I care about is not losing my license - no infotainment required! But I also take the car into Edinburgh and that's at least an hour of boring driving where I will listen to something and do like to have Waze to see if traffic is snarled.
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