From McLaren 720 to Ferrari Roma

[plasticbombastic]

I'm thinking of buying a Ferrari Roma. I have a McLaren 720s right now. I like the technology in the Roma, the style and the fact that's it's a bit understated in the way it looks. The McLaren isn't exactly subtle or subdued in any way and I know the driving experience will be completely different when I compare the two cars. What does everyone else think of the Roma? I've seen a few YouTube videos including Harry's Garage and the concerns he has with the tech is something I'm sure I can overcome. I think I'm quite good with tech and touch screens. I really dislike the Portofino and California though and I know it's effectively a replacement for them

[plasticbombastic]

Thanks for all the feedback. I'm going to take one for a test drive on a few days. I do like the looks both on the outside and how it looks and feels on the inside. I suspect the tech issues are ones that I can get used to but given that many Ferrari owners feel the interior tech is not something that attracts them, I wonder if that will have an impact on future model designs and it'll turn out to be something similar to the 1970s Aston Martin Lagonda which has amazing tech for its time. The interior tech combined with the looks of the interior and the design options actually is the main attraction of the car to me. The rear seats are going to be for luggage, the speed is probably not track orientated enough that I use it regularly on the race track, and the image of the California is not something that I think is reflected on the Roma. I'm seriously tempted and I'm very much looking forward to my test drive

[plasticbombastic]

Why do you think it'll disappoint? I know it's a very different car in terms of its character.

[plasticbombastic]

I have now taken the Roma for a test drive and I agree with what you say about the potential disappointment comparing a 720 to any other car. The McLaren is so engaging and connected, it is incredibly stable and easy to control with slight drifts and slides. The Roma did feel softer and less raw, with more body roll and less road connection. The driving position in the McLaren is perfect whereas my feet were at a slight angle in the Roma. However, it's a lovely car, I really liked it and I can see myself getting one. When comparing sports car Ferraris to McLarens, I prefer a McLaren (and that's always going to be a personal choice at this level of driving and cars) but I think the Roma is more of a GT and for that niche I think it's a great car and I really like it. The tech is going to be hard to learn and get used to, but we don't do things in life because they're easy (to paraphrase JFK). The appearance of the car reminds me of a starship from Star Wars so I wonder if a gloss metal colour will show off the car best

[plasticbombastic]

what colour was it?