Ferrari Roma: Luxury Sports Car Review

bimbeano · 2023-12-13T21:55:46Z

Explore the Ferrari Roma as a daily driver. bimbeano's post sparks debate on its emotional appeal, performance, and reliability among collectors.

In a striking post from Tel Aviv, bimbeano shares a captivating image of the Ferrari Roma, sparking a discussion that delves into the nuanced experience of owning and driving modern Ferraris. His initial consideration of the Roma as a potential daily driver sets the stage for a community-wide evaluation of its practicality, emotional appeal, and performance characteristics compared to other luxury sports cars.

Key Points from the Discussion

Despite its power, the Ferrari Roma can be a surprisingly unengaging drive, lacking the emotional connection and eager responsiveness expected from a sports car, with a quiet engine and reluctant transmission.
This sentiment echoes a similar experience with a Ferrari FF, where despite a glorious V12, the overall driving experience felt 'strange,' though a specific issue with that car might have influenced the perception.
The Roma's engine, potentially similar to the 2016 California T, might contribute to a less responsive feel compared to other performance vehicles like a Mercedes C63 AMG, raising questions about Ferrari's current engine tuning philosophy for certain models.
While the Lamborghini Huracan offers an emotional and engaging V10 experience, its significant impracticality, including limited space and poor visibility, makes it less suitable for daily driving or taller individuals.
The Roma's appeal lies in its aesthetics and practical features like its 4-seat configuration, distinguishing it from models like the California, but a test drive is crucial to confirm its suitability.
Ferrari reliability can be a concern, often requiring substantial investment in maintenance to ensure consistent performance and dependability.

The Discussion

mdg

Dec 13, 2023

...and for once, I don't think red is the best color for this one...

bimbeano

Dec 13, 2023

This grey color fits the Roma perfectly, I'm in love.

patrick_y

Dec 13, 2023

Looks, comfort, practicality, and comfort hit all of my requirements, but the last time I drove the 2016 California T, I was bored out of my mind, that car was so boring to drive - the engine was even less responsive than a 4.0 Liter Mercedes C63 AMG coupe of similar vintage. I'm told this Roma's engine feels somewhat similar and is a similar engine block as the California T. And what's wrong with the Lamborghini Huracan V10? It's reliable (AUDI), emotional, amazing to drive, and wonderful - the

bimbeano

Dec 13, 2023

I once tried to get into a Gallardo but that didn't work well .. LOL. The Roma has 4 seats (kind of) and I really like the shape, I never liked the California. And yes, I would have to try the Roma before making the jump ... for now I'll have to do with a Renault ... in icy conditions :-(

patrick_y

Dec 13, 2023

Most people would say it's a good day to drive a Ferrari - but that Ferrari was a CHORE! It was so boring, somewhat unresponsive despite being powerful, and it didn't sound extremely emotional. The engine was quiet and even pressing the accelerator down quite a bit, the transmission was never eager to downshift. It just wasn't a "happy car" it wasn't an "eager car" - I expect a sports car to be eager like a puppy dog trying to please its master. The fuel economy was good though. On the highway,

bimbeano

Dec 13, 2023

Imagine the fun with THIS Renault ... oh my bad, you know the fun with this one.

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