On the hunt for a Roma
Discussion
All,
Starting to look at Roma’s, however as normally a Porsche person bit confused by options. Here goes
Not keen on exterior carbon as terrible driver so think I’ll bash it especially spoiler
Love the carbon wheel with led is this a must have, lots don’t so guessing not
What’s the front camera option
Is full adas only way to get active cruise
Doesn’t have lift, ok in multi storeys
What else am I missing ?
In terms of colours, I’ll just buy what I like. They seem to be available in a lovely set of colours
How easy are to sell after 2 years, will dealers just say no? Don’t want to get stuck.
Thanks,
Starting to look at Roma’s, however as normally a Porsche person bit confused by options. Here goes
Not keen on exterior carbon as terrible driver so think I’ll bash it especially spoiler
Love the carbon wheel with led is this a must have, lots don’t so guessing not
What’s the front camera option
Is full adas only way to get active cruise
Doesn’t have lift, ok in multi storeys
What else am I missing ?
In terms of colours, I’ll just buy what I like. They seem to be available in a lovely set of colours
How easy are to sell after 2 years, will dealers just say no? Don’t want to get stuck.
Thanks,
My first Ferrari , normally Porsche person .
Cant say about front camera or come time to sell as I have no intention of selling for a bit .Great car used .
Prices have been stable since I bought mine about 8 months ago , I think wise choice on exterior carbon , the cost of damaged is horrific .
Steering wheel with the carbon and display on it is superb and a must have imo as it feels very special and adds to the occasion most other things are down to preference .
Doesn’t need lift , and I think you are right about Adas which I don’t have on mine .
From what I gather Ferrari dealers take the mick come time to sell and heavily punish cars with miles on which is daft as it really is a car you can use all the time .
Good luck if you buy one , hope you enjoy it as much as I’m enjoying mine .
I would reccomend reading the manual and checking forums as if you are used to porsche , ferrari do quite a lot differently and there are certain tips you need to know in terms of using it .
Cant say about front camera or come time to sell as I have no intention of selling for a bit .Great car used .
Prices have been stable since I bought mine about 8 months ago , I think wise choice on exterior carbon , the cost of damaged is horrific .
Steering wheel with the carbon and display on it is superb and a must have imo as it feels very special and adds to the occasion most other things are down to preference .
Doesn’t need lift , and I think you are right about Adas which I don’t have on mine .
From what I gather Ferrari dealers take the mick come time to sell and heavily punish cars with miles on which is daft as it really is a car you can use all the time .
Good luck if you buy one , hope you enjoy it as much as I’m enjoying mine .
I would reccomend reading the manual and checking forums as if you are used to porsche , ferrari do quite a lot differently and there are certain tips you need to know in terms of using it .
alltalk said:
All,
Starting to look at Roma s, however as normally a Porsche person bit confused by options. Here goes
Not keen on exterior carbon as terrible driver so think I ll bash it especially spoiler
Love the carbon wheel with led is this a must have, lots don t so guessing not
What s the front camera option
Is full adas only way to get active cruise
Doesn t have lift, ok in multi storeys
What else am I missing ?
In terms of colours, I ll just buy what I like. They seem to be available in a lovely set of colours
How easy are to sell after 2 years, will dealers just say no? Don t want to get stuck.
Thanks,
Generally carbon wheel with LED is a Ferrari must have for resale. As an owner it’s a bit MEH.Starting to look at Roma s, however as normally a Porsche person bit confused by options. Here goes
Not keen on exterior carbon as terrible driver so think I ll bash it especially spoiler
Love the carbon wheel with led is this a must have, lots don t so guessing not
What s the front camera option
Is full adas only way to get active cruise
Doesn t have lift, ok in multi storeys
What else am I missing ?
In terms of colours, I ll just buy what I like. They seem to be available in a lovely set of colours
How easy are to sell after 2 years, will dealers just say no? Don t want to get stuck.
Thanks,
It’s possible to sell anything but assume of buying a ROMA from a dealer that you’ll lose 25-30% unless you are buying one of the very best priced ones.
Bought my '21 plate a few months back.
It was the cheapest on sale at the time ( not the reason I chose this one) mainly because it does not have magnaride bumpy road mode or Carplay.
The early cars cannot be upgrade with Carplay - I checked with Ferrari, so be careful if you need it ( I'm not too bothered, it plays music Bluetooth ).
In terms of ride, sure its probably not the ultimate like a active suspension can give over bad roads, but it rides much better than my 997, never really jarring but has great response.
The JBL is not bad when turned up, I'm still playing with the settings, but its no music theatre!
The drop down rear seat is useful for bags when travelling or longer items.
Regarding resale, sure a Ferrari dealer will be harsh on resale, but then so is Aston etc. More independents getting involved though, so worth a look at them with smaller margin requirements.
Mine also has a full leather interior - every surface in leather with no carbon, special equipment but makes the interior a very nice place to be.
Buy and enjoy
It was the cheapest on sale at the time ( not the reason I chose this one) mainly because it does not have magnaride bumpy road mode or Carplay.
The early cars cannot be upgrade with Carplay - I checked with Ferrari, so be careful if you need it ( I'm not too bothered, it plays music Bluetooth ).
In terms of ride, sure its probably not the ultimate like a active suspension can give over bad roads, but it rides much better than my 997, never really jarring but has great response.
The JBL is not bad when turned up, I'm still playing with the settings, but its no music theatre!
The drop down rear seat is useful for bags when travelling or longer items.
Regarding resale, sure a Ferrari dealer will be harsh on resale, but then so is Aston etc. More independents getting involved though, so worth a look at them with smaller margin requirements.
Mine also has a full leather interior - every surface in leather with no carbon, special equipment but makes the interior a very nice place to be.
Buy and enjoy
alltalk said:
All,
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Love the carbon wheel with led is this a must have, lots don t so guessing not
What s the front camera option
Is full adas only way to get active cruise
Doesn t have lift, ok in multi storeys
What else am I missing ?
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Carbon wheel with LEDs and carbon shifter paddles (option code LEDS) is considered by many to be a must have. Dealers will wheel that out as the first excuse for a low ball purchase / trade in offer. I quite like the LEDS although they are not essential from a usability perspective....
Love the carbon wheel with led is this a must have, lots don t so guessing not
What s the front camera option
Is full adas only way to get active cruise
Doesn t have lift, ok in multi storeys
What else am I missing ?
...
Front camera is only available with the 360 Surround camera, option SURR.
If I recall correctly, active cruise was included within ADAS (option code ADAS), but you were able to spec active cruise without ADAS (option code ACC1).
No lift was ever offered in Roma. It can scrape on moderate angles, so a good choice to avoid carbon.
Ensure you check the build date on the passenger door jamb, as distinct from the DVLA first registration date. A certain franchised dealer advertises Romas based on their first registration date which, in some cases, is somehow years after the build date. Check when any manufacturer warranty (4 years as standard, 5 years as a day 1 option, but dealer sold warranty extensions are also available) expires. Check when the included service plan expires, 7 years.
Ensure there is a key code card with the car, without one new keys cannot be cut should you ever need them. Replacement cards can be obtained from F but they are very expensive and may take months to arrive.
Carplay was optional on earlier cars.
Electric seats with memory (option code RSFE) was a cost option on earlier cars.
Shields (option code LOGO) are considered by many to be a must have. Dealers will wheel that out as the second excuse for a low ball purchase / trade in offer.
Magneride (bumpy road mode, option code MADM) is considered by many to be a must have. Dealers will wheel that out as the third excuse for a low ball purchase / trade in offer.
Foldable rear seats (option code SKPA) are quite useful, depending on your use case although the boot is a reasonable size as standard.
Self dimming side mirrors were an option (MIR3), they were included within ADAS IIRC.
Rear camera (PAC1) was a separate option, but included within SURR.
Cars came with 2 square logod key fobs. One yellow, one grey. There should also be a box with 2 tiny key rings and a tiny torx screwdriver needed to fit the tiny key rings to the keys and change the key battery.
Ensure the vehicle is running the latest software and all applicable campaigns (they're not recalls) have been carried out such as the brake reservoir cap, and the security keyless go update (campaign 499). Earlier software versions were buggy and laggy. Even with the latest software there is significant lag on all Infotainment interaction.
The current UK coupe software versions as of August 2025 are:
Software version: 93.58.00
Map Database: -
HMI version: v-6.4.12
Bluetooth version: -
EB Speech version: 5.0.2
GN Data version: 31.05.21
ISP Camera FW version: 02.01.01
TTS version: 4.0.1
Radio version: -
Check for any third party tracker systems and ensure all fobs, codes are present. All cars came with the Ferrari branded Vodafone fob based tracker, which is expensive, has no app, and has limited functionality. Given the spate of thefts a few years back most cars will have some form of additional CAT5 third party tracker. Be careful with Ghost as the way it operates is to crash the CAN bus, so not ideal. 1 specific franchised dealer claimed to me that they will void any applicable warranty on a car, if any third party tracker / immobiliser is fitted. I no longer use that dealer for service. Other dealers are more sensible.
Ensure you have mains power available where you park the car. It does need to be kept on a trickle charger to avoid premature battery failure and various error messages. All cars came with a Ferrari branded trickle charger (and interior cover). The trickle chargers can fail, but reasonable priced replacements from CTEK (or others) are available. CTEK style to Ferrari style magnetic trickle plug converters are readily available.
Mileage blockers are sadly available so do your diligence well.
Edited by rjn21 on Monday 29th December 13:24
I can't speak for the Roma but I don't imagine that it's any different to the 488 when it comes to the Bumpy Road mode. This for me was a deal breaker as the difference it makes on our disgraceful roads is significant. And as already mentioned, the lack of would be used by dealers to further reduce the value.
That’s super helpful, I’m sort of not sure I’m encouraged 😀, it does seem a bit more complicated. I’m sort of ok with cash side but I could do without it being difficult. It’ll need to live on the drive so charging is a bit of a pain. Maybe I’m not ready for Ferrari ownership.
rjn21 said:
Ensure you check the build date on the passenger door jamb, as distinct from the DVLA first registration date. A certain franchised dealer advertises Romas based on their first registration date which, in some cases, is somehow years after the build date. Check when any manufacturer warranty (4 years as standard, 5 years as a day 1 option, but dealer sold warranty extensions are also available) expires. Check when the included service plan expires, 7 years.
This is a bit of a weird comment the warranty and service plan on all cars runs from the date of first registration, all cars are assigned a plate based on their date of registration and advertised on that basis. alltalk said:
That s super helpful, I m sort of not sure I m encouraged ?, it does seem a bit more complicated. I m sort of ok with cash side but I could do without it being difficult. It ll need to live on the drive so charging is a bit of a pain. Maybe I m not ready for Ferrari ownership.
They definately need to kept on a charger when not in use. Have you considered a solar powered one?bennno said:
This is a bit of a weird comment the warranty and service plan on all cars runs from the date of first registration, all cars are assigned a plate based on their date of registration and advertised on that basis.
The warranty and service plan do not always run from first registration. They normally do, of course. Certain FNE demo cars are not registered with DVLA but the warranty and service plan starts from their date of import into the UK as they are not registered. They are then sold through the network with no warning. Buyer beware. A certain franchised dealer was selling multiple Romas in 2024, former FNE cars, first registered in 2022, but actually built in 2020, so with an expired warranty, and also a missed service thereby potentially voiding the service plan depending which dealer you ask. I was very nearly stung until I asked for the service history, queried the missing service and asked why the servicing dates bore no resemblance to the first registration date.
alltalk said:
Not getting more confident ? .. I have external plug so getting power is fine provided the charger is water proof, or I d just get a small housing with enough airflow. Think ctek do an outdoor one.
We trickle charge the Ferraris outside by using an outdoor rated extension cable and placing the charger under the car itself. No need for the complication of waterproof boxes or somesuch. ANOpax said:
We trickle charge the Ferraris outside by using an outdoor rated extension cable and placing the charger under the car itself. No need for the complication of waterproof boxes or somesuch.
I used a CTEK for the maser but cut the supply cable near the charger and jointed 10m of mains cable to it using an outdoor connector then just ran it under the garage door.Probably the worst that happens if it gets wet is the trip goes, which depending on how your board is set up could be just that socket, or the whole house. At least if the house goes you know the car isn't charging.
alltalk said:
Ah, what do you do when you drive away ? Ctek are ip65 rated which is ok in rain so guess can just leave it there. Just trying to minimize hassle to driving so use it more.
Chuck the charger under the eaves of the house if only light rain is expected. Otherwise, it comes with us in the boot of the car. If we need the boot space and we re away for days then the charger goes in the house. If none of those options are available to you then I suspect a plastic bag will keep the worst of the rain off the charger and its plug to the car (which only matters if you don t have the magnetic external type).
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