Were we all wrong about the FF?

I love the FF and I love it even more because so many people think its hideous.

The FF is a car for people with a developed/decent taste for finer things, thats all I can say. It's like being able to love and listen to classical music, when many people think it's boring or not interesting.

 

So, if a person doesn't like the FF they are uncultured and unsophisticated? LOL

Confirmation bias.

 

Yes, I have the exact same thoughts as you. I didn't like it at first and it is now really growing on me. I think Ferrari is on the right track of going back to it's roots with solid Grand Touring cars. It seems the last 30 years have been centered on the mid-engined V8s because of their popularity and as much as I like them it's nice to see Ferrari really putting a lot of effort into the Grand Touring cars, which I feel they have been neglecting.

 

@hawkeye

I never said that, but that's what you make out of it.

It seems that you think that someone who doesn't like classical music,finer things in life, ... is uncultured and unsophisticated. I don't.

 

We weren't "ALL" wrong!!!

And I do agree that Ferrari should be making the best sports Gt on the planet as they did in the 60s.

 

I like it, too, and can't think of a 4-person hauler that I would rather own. I could also care less if others think it's beautiful or hideous. Well done, Ferrari!

 

Ive liked it since day one

 

Are you kidding? I still think Enzos suck.

However, it doesn't really matter does it? Ferrari sold all its Enzos, and it will sell all the FFs it makes, despite what I think.

Ain't fair.

Dale

 

Most people were wrong, the exception being that handful that have liked it since the beginning. Myself included

 

I was wondering when these threads were going to start popping up

Once again just like anything in life once the sensationalism moves to something else and people take a step back they see things as they truly are.

I loved the FF from the start and said countlessly that the FF was more "pure Ferrari" in that it echoed the very first cars to come out of the Ferrari gates.

It's a fantastic car with a fantastic vision. Well done Ferrari

 

And me in Milan on the way to Maranello via Monza to see the one of the first USA cars in production with my name on it. More after Monza.
Forza Alonso !

 

no question of the cars prowess...it is a technical tour de force and it could very well be the current ultimate "do anything" car.

i think however we cannot continue to act as if it is any great beauty, the likes of the daytona, boxer, f-40 or even the 458.

pcb

 

Still don't like it or the California. They are great for filling their purpose as daily drivers, but other than that, I can't connect emotionally with these two cars. Would I own one if I could afford one? Yes, but only after I had a Scuderia and a 599 GTB... It seems Ferrari looked over to Porsche for this one... "If they can make a Boxster and a Cayenne, why can't we?"

 

This is a flawed statement. Ferrari has always made "practical" 2+2s, ever since 1948. It's the fact they didn't look at Porsche and build an SUV that shows you how serious Ferrari is about it's roots. Ferrari has made the FF, a front engined, large, 2+2; it is just as intrinsically Ferrari as a 599 and arguably more so (I won't argue that) than a 430 Scud. Remember Ferrari's first mid engined road car came well after the V12 formula

I won't argue any of them are better, because as you pointed out, the FF/Cali doesn't do anything emotionally for you. It does for me! That IS what Ferrari is about

The FF shares a lot in common with the 166, just like I love your comparison with the Superfast, but of course times have changed. The only real difference apart from the 4RM system is the fact that it is practical and reliable!!

 

Who is acting?
I think the FF is beautiful, always have. I know of some people who think the Daytona is goofy looking, the Boxer is dated, and we all know the Italia had it's critics when it was released.

 

+1

 

Have you actually seen a California in person? Pictures do not do it justice. It's really beautiful in the flesh, although the rear seat is unfortunately fairly useless. I'm only 5'10" and could not get comfortable in the driver's seat with my 5'2", 13-year-old son behind me (he was miserably squashed too).

 

My son and I trying (unsuccessfully) to get comfortable in the Cali.
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1. Just put him in the front. I think the back seats are made for toddlers only.
2. Are you wearing a tourbillon watch???

Hey Cariad. What's your estimated time of arrival? I'm on first week of December or so. November is a slight possibility.

 

Trincap, I've still got to squeeze another teenager and a wife into the car! I think the FF is a better solution.

It's a Martin Braun Heliozentric that can only wish it was a tourbillon.

 

what do you mean by "we" white man?

 

words just cant.....
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