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Hi, Patrick,

I know the 430 pretty well, and it really is a pleasure to drive. The funny thing is, though, the FF is so good all around - handling, ride, engine, tranni, interior ergos - that I wouldn't say the 430 is more fun to drive, just different.  The 430 is the kid brother you do crazy things with; the FF is the cool older brother that is good at everything.

Oh, but the 16M...now that's a whole 'nother story, brother!

  

I'm not sure if I should admit this, but I'm not a fan of the California, at least on the track (don't have much road time with it)

I respect and like the 599 GTB (no experience with the 599GTO) and got to know if fairly well on very nice Swiss roads, including some INCREDIBLE Alpine passes -

But the FF is "superior" in almost every way (except looks)...(sorry to the 599 owners out there, just my personal opinion)

Bugatti Veyron - Don't let me forget to mention, it's fast...

;-) 

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Two hoons hooning...2013 Ferrari FF video

 
By: ThomasM : November 21st, 2012-06:24
Ok, mostly tongue in cheek - two Purist friends, Billy Bob and Jimboy, aka Marcus and Tommy, goofing around... Here's the PG version of the video Below is the R rated version, please don't complain! Just don't click if you are easily offended... On a seri...  

I'm in love with this car!

 
By: foversta : November 21st, 2012-10:22
I first saw it a few weeks ago: These sensual curves... Thanks for the post and the movies! Fx ...  

Thanks for looking, Foversta, and thanks for ...

 
By: ThomasM : November 21st, 2012-13:56
proving that there ARE some out there, with taste, that actually like the looks of the car! It is, unquestionably, very controversial in it's styling... We have to meet down in Nice and take the roads up to Sospel in one sometime... Cheers, TM ...  

It would be a great pleasure for me!

 
By: foversta : November 21st, 2012-14:04
Because even at the Salon de l'Auto, I didn't seat in it! Too many people around... :( Fx

We disagree here Thomas...

 
By: Fricks : November 21st, 2012-10:40
.... That car is UGLY. Ok, maybe in white pearl and black top, its maybe driveable. But hey! Its the price of the new F12! or Aventador! Its a no Brainer. Anyway, as a 4WD i'd take a 991 4S even if back passenger need to squeeze a bit. And save something ... 

Why? We agree on most things...

 
By: ThomasM : November 21st, 2012-14:14
Hi, Fricks, I'm not a fan of the styling, for sure (though I am slowly getting used to it, and obviously Foversta, a man of impeccable taste, loves it) but for sure once inside the car, and especially from the driver's seat, I completely forgot how I felt...  

Thomas, you are still under the curse of the V12...

 
By: Fricks : November 21st, 2012-15:36
but i do believe that 1st impressions are usually the ones that will prevail over time. That car is ugly and however hard you try to convince yourself that it's not that much,... it is! I tell you what, if you ever buy it, sure you will love the experienc... 

Truly an experience...

 
By: patrick_y : November 21st, 2012-11:40
Thanks for the words and the video, love that sound! Truly an amazing car! I'm thinking, I've only driven Ferrari's front engined cars; 599, California, and FF. If they say the mid-engined ones are even more fun to drive... I must be really missing out. S... 

mid engined Ferrari's

 
By: ThomasM : November 21st, 2012-13:53
Hi, Patrick, I know the 430 pretty well, and it really is a pleasure to drive. The funny thing is, though, the FF is so good all around - handling, ride, engine, tranni, interior ergos - that I wouldn't say the 430 is more fun to drive, just different. Th...  

Great video, and the passenger side...

 
By: ED209 : November 21st, 2012-15:05
Cool video TM. Is that a passenger side speedometer? Awesome! Regards, ED-209

LOL! Cool, but gimmicky. But hey, if a gimmick works...

 
By: ThomasM : November 21st, 2012-15:49
Who am I to complain?!? :-) Yep, a passenger side speedo AND tach! Did you watch the PG or R version? ;) TM

I did not like the FF rear quarter view

 
By: JerryW : November 21st, 2012-20:06
until I drove this incredible machine. This car could easily be a daily driver with a few extra thrills. It is very fast, fun to drive and extremely comfortable. I loved my test drive and really wanted to buy one. After the test drive I must have walked a... 

I would LOVE to start a PuristS drivers club, even do an annual driving event

 
By: ThomasM : November 25th, 2012-01:42
in Europe or US that combines fine wine and dining and some watch or car factories... I agree with you about the depreciation curve (and I think Fricks hinted at it too) So the seat time was able to help you get over the rear end? Me too...I actually don'... 

Nice pics! Geneva, just around the corner of rue du Mont Blanc and across from quai du

 
By: ThomasM : November 25th, 2012-01:45
Mont Blanc! I know that street / corner well! Very nice pics, it actually looks nice in that color. TM