Roma - some questions

[oscmax]

Hi all,

I am thinking of what would be my first Ferrari, changing from a 718GTS 4.0 and having had various 911s in the past before that. My children are about to leave Home and my wife and I will have more time to take longer trips both here in the UK and in Europe. I'm looking for something a bit more GT-like, but which is still a sporty car if that makes sense, We have a C63S as well, so I am looking for something which is meaningfully different if that makes sense...

If anyone has any thoughts on the following, I'd be really grateful.

1. has anyone made that change and been pleased - or not.

2. What are the must have options - not so bothered about resale, but in terms of living with the car. A bit of research seems to suggest that shields, mag suspension and carbon wheel with LEDs are "mandatory", but most cars seem to have them. Is there anything which really adds to the enjoyment of owning/driving one?

3. Im looking at 22/23 cars between about 140-150k - what sort of reduction might I expect to be able to negotiate?

Thanks in advance...any other thoughts obviously welcome.

[Trev450]

I don't have any experience of the Roma but the general rule when buying a newish Ferrari is to buy on condition and history, and try and find one with as many options as possible.

[franki68]

I have a Roma after years of 911s and various Astons and lambos .
I love it , thoroughly recommend them but they do drive very different to Porsche and it has taken a bit of getting used to .The steering is so much quicker and a Porsche feels like it’s tearing into the tarmac whereas the Ferrari feels like it’s gliding along the tarmac ( but you do feel the road through the steering it’s not like a big wafty car )
The options you mention are right ,some dismiss the carbon steering wheel as a gimmick but I appreciate when you are really booting it you cannot take your eyes off the road as it’s crazy fast and the ability to see the red line approaching in your peripheral vision is very welcome , it’s helped me avoid slamming into the red line many times .
I think they are a great used buy given a base 911 with a bit of spec will now set you back similar money .
Good liuck whatever your decision but there is a good reason it won all its group tests and still gets 5 star reviews ( see evo a few weeks ago )