Chris Harris on Cars | Ferrari FF - Long Term Test

I couldn't afford a new FF and I couldn't afford a used FF, but I borrowed far too much money and bought the latter anyway. What a brilliant car.

[@RedC220]

So nearly 8 years after this video was posted and it sowed a seed in my mind. I took delivery of a 2014 Ferrari FF. It is without doubt the most special vehicle I have ever owned/driven. Two days into ownership the oil cooler failed. It's gone to a dealer to be repaired, but I just don't care, I can't wait for it to return. As Chris says, it is an event every time it's driven. I have had nothing but positive reactions to the car. It is simply gorgeous to drive. Fuel consumption is tragic and you just don't care. The Auto mode is genuinely useable. To say I'm happy is an understatement, I feel genuinely greatful that I'm in a position to own this car, there's a chance there may never be anything like it (or the Lusso) again.

[@gmoar]

Props for detailing the finance figures!

[@ThisIsMTH]

Agreed. Great guy is Chris

[@smokenrowboy]

Finance figures are something other autojournalists fail to share. Great tidbit on this Chris! Looking forward to more!

[@cgunnerII]

Definitely agreed. That was a first.

[@skrjbe]

Sounds like PCP to me. At £1400 a month I reckon he'll have a balloon payment of just over 40k if he keeps it.

[@garygrant2000]

I agree. I'm really surprised he was so honest about that. Very useful to know though.

[@NickMurray]

What a beautifully filmed and edited video of a perfect car.

[@CJSVlogs]

Nick Murray You should get one...

[@dragonlock12345]

Hey Nick! Love your channel!

[@mr.irrelevant8826]

Not perfect until the electronics fail💀💀

[@Andre_J_Rydlewski]

I don't know how somebody could give you shit for financing the car. Come on man, this is a Ferrari and what else do you have as a gearhead in your life to invest in? I am really happy for you Chris Harris. Good review by the way.

[@Andre_J_Rydlewski]

how is that mental? Why would you earn money if not for spending it on the things you dreamed of?

[@Andre_J_Rydlewski]

I am driving an old S4 that consumes basically all of the money I can spend on anything besides necessities. I guess it's fair enough in a scale. It's not that Chris is starving because of the Ferrari, is it?

[@MichaelMurd]

***** Buying any 'luxury' car is financially 'mental' really, but you have to balance fun and future in life. As cliche as it sounds, there is a small chance you will die tomorrow and you will have never experienced the fun. I don't understand why people pick on others for cars, yet no one questions the ones who have 3-5 kids and sends them all to private schools... that basically destroy 99% of families chances of ever being very wealthy.

[@moniabedi3411]

Andres .C pitza

[@ChrisDorgan]

hear hear!!

[@VIctorAbicalil]

reviewing an FF while wearing an old Slayer T-shirt. Chris Harris is fucking awesome

[@youtasteofcherryade]

It's a Hoonigan Tire Slayer shirt.

[@error262]

+Dawg no

[@youtasteofcherryade]

9:15 look above the Slayer logo. I have the shirt, i know what it is.

[@error262]

Dawg yeah you are right... tho they used Slayer (band) font for the logo images.backstreetmerch.com/images/products/bands/clothing/slay/bsi_slay347.GIF

[@longtailgt]

This is precisely the reason why I prefer the FF to the F12, and the one Ferrari which I would actually love to own. Its like a bigger, more grown up and more expensive alternative to the 911. A wagon that can take four people and their luggage and just happens to have a V12 with around 600hp and goes more than 200mph. I envy you Chris, for owning this. Great review and well done!

[@harryc266]

Why would you compare a 911 to a ff? You really don't know cars at a.l..

[@longtailgt]

You really don't know what you're talking about. I never compared the two. I just said that the FF feels like a bigger, better and more expensive 911. Nowhere in there did I say that it was 911 vs FF.

[@thedon008]

***** Then someone could also say that a bus is a bigger, better, and more expensive estate, but it wouldn't mean it makes sense. You are comparing them if one is "bigger, better and more expensive". That's what comparing means.

[@blanntaka]

you called it an alternative to a 911... i don't get why anyone would buy a fucking 4 seater ferrari.. i'd rather have a S-class

[@NIAtoolkit]

The Panamera is the _"bigger, more grown up and more expensive alternative to the 911."_ I think ***** meant to compare the Ferrarri FF to the Porsche Panamera.

[@capecaution6288]

The coolest part of this video was the last bit with the mountain bike. How cool is that!!

[@TheJkghfg]

+Mark Angryfield Right.........

[@JustJooZt]

+VeganV Troll :/ come to the netherlands, its just 50 year olds who Mountains bike on sunday morning

[@tompog897]

Steve Vegan Road bikes maybe, but not mountain bikes?

[@davidk8640]

Chris, here is your daily reminder that I love you.

[@revoltoff]

The sound... This makes me want to rob a bank lol!

[@aquateen77723]

Lol! It does sound pretty intoxicating, doesn't it?

[@f-carguy]

Thank you Chris for making this. I must have watched it about 50 times over the years thinking... I must get one, I must get one! The way you articulate the way it drives and more importantly, they way it makes you feel as a driver at even mundane speeds ultimately made me pull the trigger an buy one for myself. Like you, it had to be blue and had to have clear windows!

[@andybennett1133]

What's the other choice windows..?

[@mikeh.5860]

"About ten to the gallon..." 10 MPG = 23,5 litres / 100km - Fuel tank capacity is 91 litres - Six out of nine clicks (6/9 x 91 ~ 60,67 litres left on tank) on fuel gauge with the range of 114 miles - Approx. 31 litres / 100km = 7,59 MPG (I have no life)

[@thebigmacd]

In the UK they use Imperial gallons. His 10 mpg is 28.2 litres/100km. Converting back from 31 l/100km, you get 9 mpg. His guestimate was a lot closer than you give him credit for.

[@TrustMeIKnowEverything]

Lol. You didnt realise the uk and us have different gallons. Worked all that out and didnt even know how many litres in a uk gallon lol

[@ZenGamer97]

one of my favourite chris harris videos of all time this

[@TheArfdog]

Chris, you really should review the average cars too! Which are the best bargains for a driver's car for the road/family, track, etc? Please do a comparison for each category of car! We need YOU to be picking the BEST of all cars available now. Not just among the exotics.

[@silat13]

If I want to see average cars there are many channels that do that already.

[@raptor1992]

I think most ppl here watch the videos for two reasons, chris harris and nice exotic cars. The normal affordable cars would be more helpful and interesting ,but only for the people who are about to buy a new car. The rest of us (bike/pub-transport-ppl like me) prefer the expensive ones!

[@Nemoticon]

...nah!

[@ZenGamer97]

i want to feel a sense of unfathomable excitement when i see a chris video in my sub box or if he tweets about one. Reviewing regular cars just won't do that.

[@tuskil]

At least fast street cars. I mean he does that already but as an enthusiastic day to day street driver with track aspirations I would love it!!

[@GT-gt4bf]

Nothing like a good Chris Harris video in the morning!

[@JayeOFarrell]

I don't wish to brag but I was there when he purchased this, and it is a very beautiful car, it was also an honor to meet Chris. Thank you

[@judstain88]

I come back to this video every few months. One of my favourite reviews, by my favourite motor journalist about one of my favourite cars and everytime I watch it I think (incorrectly) that there is a chance that I can own one for a while.

[@Superhaza2001]

“The dashboard shows you your speed for your trip” “Maximum speed: 123mph” Lmao

[@nicholasevennett8231]

I was going to comment the same thing, re-watching 5 years later

[@KrisRifa]

Drove an FF a few days ago, and it's hands down the most spectacular I've ever driven. It's just so special! :D

[@gero811]

actually the best harris video out there...passion, pain, disbelief etc.

[@maniUSArmy]

"You gotta remember; it's a Ferrari, so bits are going to fall off. You gotta be relaxed about it." Ha! Good chuckle. Excellent review as always.

[@mikedunn17]

You're the man. Really enjoyed the Rogan podcast. Can't wait for the Sharkworks review. Hoping you can drive Rogans 3.9 and the 4.1! FF review was spot on. Appreciate the finance figures. Everyday functional super hatch? Yes please. Super rare in Canada.

[@Dylan6611]

No way.. Downloading podcast right now, I knew he had Matt Farah and the dude from sharkwerks on a couple times but didn't know he got a show with Chris. I'm gunna have a good 3 hour drive.

[@mikedunn17]

It's worth the 2 hours. Just search in youtube Joe Rogan and Chris Harris. Let me know your thoughts.

[@DzikaSwiniaZX6]

Agreed. That was such a great podcats, I listened to it twice already.

[@Dylan6611]

Mike Dunn Just finished listening to it on my road trip. Great podcast, think it's interesting how he thinks that the motoring world will be electric in 10 years or so. Also it was nice hearing the explanation on why he had to leave the /Drive team. All round it's nice to hear Chris's thoughts in a laid back environment. I think we need more of that!

[@mikedunn17]

Seb Enjoy hearing how the money is made + how journalist cars are given + the reaction they have after you subjectively reviewed it. Fascinating.

[@beurksman]

I saw the JRE episode with you and I'm really happy with all of this. The camera work; production; your presentation - everything about this show is just fantastic.

[@connieindahouse]

Chris, I absolutely love your videos. You truly are an exceptional enthusiast and talented reviewer. Fantastic, absolutely brilliant content! Props to the media guys too *thumbs up*

[@BluTrollPro]

This is my dream car. Its like a hot hatch on crack.

[@AstroDavid04]

Might well be his. This video is over 2 years old, and Shame bought it second hand. It also has exactly the same specs.

[@gmansplit]

What are you talking about? Who is Shame?

[@AstroDavid04]

gmansplit Autocorrect. Shmee*

[@gmansplit]

David Verbruggen And also, who's comment were you replying to in the first place. This guy never said anything about it being Shmee's.

[@1997TL1000]

Chris thank you for this video! I thought about getting a ACR Viper but one of these came up for just a few bucks more, and it will allow me to get into the Ferrari club and make the step up to the GTC4 Lusso later when someone else takes the deprecation hit. I was scared of buying a Ferrari before but now anything above a 2014 has the 7 year Ferrari care package and all you need to pay for is brakes tires and such. Been a massive car guy all my life and cars and bikes have motivated me to do more than the average bear to get where I want to be, and drive what I want to drive. So thanks for keeping the dreams coming brother! It can be done if you want it bad enough, you just have to figure out if you wan to eat Ramen and drive a FF or whatever exotic you want or eat steak and drive a hooptie. The choice is yours.

[@Dr.Bob85]

I must have watched this at least 5 times.. this deserves 1 million+ views! Great to see Chris’ enthusiasm, fact that he’s reviewing his own car instead of a press pool car shows his true petrolhead-status More Chris, more... :)

[@danvel37]

Thx allot chris, your videos are the best, ive never have feel so conected like in your vids. Thx and amazing job.

[@ZenGamer97]

I enjoyed the format of this video. Good stuff

[@king23059]

You my good man are a true petro head and hero. I have never heard of anyone else putting 6k miles on a Ferrari in six months, even rich billionaires lol you live life very well and I salute you oh captain my captain.

[@michaelschneider-]

+1 .. I could watch this a thousand times ....

[@jasonneedham9041]

Thank you so much for the financial discussion!!! I love that you are openly talking about the impact of buying these cars. Thank you for being real!!!

[@fatboydrop]

Loved your honesty regarding the financing... enjoy the car 😎

[@DethThrasher1]

already seen this one, still brilliant!

[@DethThrasher1]

***** thats the sausage!

[@Narrowcros]

I love the fact that he went with his heart and financed this great car, great review as well. You my freind are a joy to watch and keep up the great work

[@UpNorthMI]

I still watch this 4 years later. Gets me fired up about cars all over again. Cheers, Chris.

[@Kxji]

I thought I was the only one that like the FF.

[@MilitantOldLady]

The way you described owning one is really depressing. I have it on good authority that most of the expensive cars you see driving around actually belong to banks, rather than who sits in them. Very very few people actually fully own these cars.

[@jafooli]

You could say the same for houses. But rich people have better ways to invest 100k, than have it sat in a car for years. I'd rather finance and use the money to make more money.

[@willipine1863]

Wow thats pure passion ,, you were reaching for it even you cant afford a new one and still go for a suitable burgain and i respect you,, life is short so you do what you love

[@thorandmoljnir]

Great video. This is the difference between a real car guy enjoying a very special car and some billionaire who would only buy it for status. Chris loves the car for the car itself and not the image it portrays. Awesome.

[@danjones6525]

Chris, the financing is a bit nuts...but you can wake up and say to yourself "I own a farrari!" I would do the same thing. Live it up man.

[@prrrakrrra]

Came back to this video 11 years later and still love it.

[@CalvinsCarDiary]

What a brilliant video

[@guitargodjoe3621]

That is my all-time favorite color combination. Simply gorgeous!

[@chrisgallinger9044]

Lovely film and a beautiful car, looking forward to any more about it.

[@Unb3arablePain]

The reasons he highlighted are the same reasons the Ferrari FF is my favorite Ferrari. There are no compromises between performance and practicality.

[@TheMasonwong]

Replace Chris Evans on Top Gear and take the main presenter role?

[@oxygengraphafonadelaverberator]

Couldn't agree more!

[@oxygengraphafonadelaverberator]

Chris Evans had resigned! yay.

[@ericjohnston7403]

He already has

[@Munkenba]

Hi, I'm from the future, just thought I'd tell you that your wish was granted, Chris Evans won't be around to shout at you much longer.

[@Starold1]

Next step: replace the whole Top Gear presenting team

[@jackshepherdson]

I was lucky enough to get myself a ride in an FF last year. it was a full spec model in white with red upholstery and I have to say, that the FF is one of the greatest cars I've ever been in. what stunned me was the versatility of it, you could reasonably use it as an everyday car. but when you put your foot down it kicks you up the backside and really shocks you into reality, your at the wheel of a V12 Ferrari. it really is just something else entirely.

[@GPN0820BOSTON]

Fantastic. Merry Christmas, Chris!

[@socalpimp1974]

holy crap...the payments...oh lord the payments!

[@JohnDoe-pz5fl]

identical to the one of shmee150

[@cpotisch]

+moushe lens Shmee's ff had the twin spoke, two tone wheels. It also has LeMans Blue paint and the interior stitching/piping is different.

[@schellsNcheez]

Scheme bought it off Chris Harris

[@Probot4]

+Darin Schell Nope.

[@schellsNcheez]

They're old College roomies. 

[@jeantsu6850]

+Darin Schell good troll

[@xTouragx]

Great review Chris...your dry wit and humor really shine in this video...cost be dammed...you are enjoying a ride most of us will only read or watch videos on. Keep up the great work.

[@zetohd5625]

I have to say, this may well be the best review on a luxury car I have ever seen. Thanks, Chris.

[@hr5554]

Take a drink every time he says "special".

[@bavariasuhl]

Looks like Schmees ....

[@erinhoover6621]

I've wondered what it would really be like to own this car for a while and I'm glad you wondered the same thing. Good video xx

[@SWatchik]

brilliant format and editing, way better than on drive. loving it

[@mobeen1982]

Small house or this, Ferrari it is.

[@lulzjeffy1337]

5:38 AIRBORNE!!! :O

[@ParadoxdesignsOrg]

I can't believe I'm just finding this channel now. Wicked Car.

[@oldshreddies2080]

Thank you Mr. Harris. Always enjoy your shows and now that I see you're a mountain biker, well that just solidifies the notion that you're an excellent person.

[@ironbull2003]

I bet salesman got him on the part where you can fit a bike in the Ferrari :)

[@dailyforman]

I have never bought a car which can't fit my bike. I see such cars which can't fit a bike as totally useless and pointless for daily use. So yes, this is ferrari I would buy to..

[@targaflorio3239]

Great review as always. Couldn't help laughing at the bits falling off comment. Enzo was right. "You pay for my engine and I will give you the rest of the car free"

[@daDIGITALfr33k]

Thanks so much making your videos accessible!

[@MYFORDOFMURFREESBORO]

What's up with the /Drive identical channel theme? Who copied who?? Or are you guys related?

[@jimmychanga4130]

I am going to assume you're not joking. Chris used to be part of /drive and "Chris Harris on cars" was a series they had. Chris parted with them and has moved this show onto his own channel. That's why a lot of his videos were previously on /drive.

[@MYFORDOFMURFREESBORO]

Nice! Well then congrats to him for this new venture, I really enjoy the vids

[@Lar308]

I would be worried about leaving my 23 year old Corrado in the middle of nowhere to go off mountain bike riding let alone a 150K Ferrari.

[@zyoungson215]

to be fair its probably harder to steal

[@tryitout-701]

Stealing cars is a complicated business that needs a lot of sofistication. Even if he leaves it open with the keys on, what are you going to do with it. You cant use it, you can’t sell it,

[@iantownsend5480]

Good to see this review again thanks Chris

[@Marticus518]

really loved the video! Interesting perspective you come at us from, being the actual owner yet staying professional about it. When I dream about which Ferrari I'd like one day if I actually can afford one, it'd be this one. Purely because I can use it all the time, everywhere and still be comfortable, blisteringly (is that a word?) fast and have REAL space for passengers and/or luggage. thanks for uploading

[@derbigpr500]

This car is like Panamera. Ugly and very unproportional on pictures and videos, but very beautiful in person.

[@Piffydaily]

Google Minus lol you're all over the place...

[@anonymzs]

i agree. first time i saw a panamera in person i liked it way more than pics. i've only seen a FF once on the road, had never heard of it or seen pics of it at that time so i was too shocked at the fact that there was a ferarri hatch back to examine the looks haha

[@behemothokun]

I like the Panamera

[@rucarnuts13]

I think the Panamera is one of the ugliest cars ever created - in light colors. They're not bad when they're in very dark colors - like super dark blue, or black, because it then hides quite a few of the hideous lines.

[@Atomb]

The Panamera is ugly in person too.

[@TheArfdog]

I disagree that a Ferrari is 3 cuts above any other reasonably priced car. These days, all car manufacturers have the capability to make such a car as this Ferrari, engineering-wise, but can price it reasonably by selling many more. Exclusivity-wise, yes a Ferrari is 3 cuts above just because they choose to only make about 2000. That to me is artificial. But technically, the Ferrari is not 3 cuts above, maybe 1/2 a cut above and any other car manufacturer is just a CEO's decision away from making a similar car and undercutting Ferrari. That said, CH is himself 3 cuts above most auto journalists in ways technically, insightfully, clarity, relevancy.

[@Rodrigoxki]

i think it is 3 cuts above dude i (unfortunately) never had the pleasure of driving one but from what i've watched/read, there's just something magical in driving their cars and if any other manufacturer could do what they do, they would. they just can't

[@gweflj]

700hp, 4WD, estate, Ferrari. Nothing else like it and my favorite Fezza.

[@Raven05R6]

This is what everyone says before they drive one. It's not the same, and it is not as simple as a CEO's decision to undercut Ferrari. If it was that simple, everyone would be doing it when in fact, no one is doing it (or capable of doing it)

[@Raven05R6]

***** The LFA costs $375,000 USD and Lexus loses money off each one.

[@peterwyattmiddleton]

Have you driven or ridden in a Ferrari?

[@mikeiso8963]

This car gives me butterflies. I will come back to this video and watch until the day i get my greasy mitts on one.

[@brybry2603]

I'm so glad that he has his own channel now. This was such a great review.

[@MrNicholg]

great, now all us walmart greeters will be trying to find financing on a $150K loan.

[@Marcoholyc018]

300000 pounds car and after 12k miles trim pieces start to fall off?!?

[@tryitout-701]

Quality sometimes comes from volume. If Toyota makes 3M corollas, the quality control they can afford to have is a lot higher because of the volume.

[@louisfernando4825]

@@tryitout-701 this is true

[@Nathanaelsun22]

Love this Video, have watched it for years, with tea and doing some writting. Yummy. Thanks Chris, You are still my favorite, your just so tasteful, love your taste and vibe. Keep it on my good friend!

[@jakubbarta5826]

I love your videos. Just love it. Keep it up! I´ll be watching!

[@roywhiteo5]

chris if you come to northern california(San Jose) and have a few hours free ill take you mountain biking and you can ride my santa cruz bronson

[@roywhiteo5]

hell ill even drive you to sharkwerks. they're literally next door to my friends shop in fremont

[@Dylan6611]

roywhiteo5 sounds like someone had a subscription to /drive+

[@roywhiteo5]

Dylan6611 yes had. im willing to pay for things i want to see and im not going to bitch and moan that i cant get it for free

[@dylan_s1]

Shmee150..

[@RonaldZ811]

Haha, I just love the end of this video, great review Chris!

[@DzikaSwiniaZX6]

Real great review Chris. Once again, you're on top of the game.

[@JabbaFanzz]

He now owns the FF and the 599? Or did he sell the 599?

[@shaft9000]

Sold the 599 for a GT3 then sold that to get the FF

[@ThisIsMTH]

Other way round. He sold 599 to get the FF

[@yoyoman9747]

He had a 911 GT3 RS 4.0. He sold it and got the the 599, then he sold that and got the FF.

[@deanmartin9262]

yoyoman9747 Correct. And now he's sold the FF and bought an RS6 Avant.

[@yoyoman9747]

Dean Martin No. The FF is his. The RS6 is a loaner car from Audi. He has to give it back soon.

[@jake12350]

this is in gta v ;)

[@jackcaskie]

this is not in gta v ferrari f12 tdf the one he drove on top gear

[@Lucas-ij6kk]

lmao are you an idiot? this is definitely the model in GTA V.

[@medbukenya836]

the bestia gts

[@lordmats9289]

no the one in gta is the ferrari GTC4 Lusso

[@zwanso]

Great review Chris!! The bike bit was an eye opener.

[@gtpkent]

Brilliant. Love the review and the car. Really makes me feel like driving my Sti Hatchback (just can't do it because the interior will leave me depressed and wishing for a Ferrari FF). Awesome video, keep up the great work.

[@marcosrainha]

Stupid, Good Things.

[@NafaratMiyaMiya]

I couldn't agree more with you onn the FF being one of my dream Ferraris. It really is the best everyday supercar with looks to die for and scape to live with... Keep up the great work Chris

[@EG3HC]

Great video as always, Chris.

[@jannorman2091]

Bravo and congratulations, Chris Harris! You're a real man's man and I send you kudos for living your dream!

[@superfluous9726]

After two FFs and now on my second gtc4lusso, if you can afford one. Get it. They are some of the best cars every made, and easily the best daily driver I've ever had. It's everything you want in a Ferrari but more. And you don't have to deal with people asking what you do for a job, or if you want to trade. It's all to yourself, and three mates. And spend the extra few pounds for the panoramic roof. It is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen in a back seat.

[@TigerSupercatE1]

Cracking choice of bike too!

[@MultiTopgearfan]

Tbh, after watching this brilliant video (Another good job, Chris!), I now lust after this car more than an F12 or a 458. I like the idea of owning a four seater Ferrari which would monster a 911 Carrera S, F430, any Maserati or Aston. It might even give a 599 a run for its money too. And after all that, I can still pamper myself in a sea of soft leather and V12 music. And I can drive around some of my mates too. I think this car is just ridiculous and astonishing. Just can't quite understand why not many of these were sold. And I LOVE this car in Tour De France Blue colour. Chris chose the right colour for this (not red).

[@ainsmas361]

Absolutely spectacular videos; content, editing, honesty and chris being chris. Top gear should just let Neil and Chris crack on

[@DennisBerkhout1]

I couldn't agree more. I wish the BBC would let them do much more video's because they're always ace. This is where Chris' knowledge and passion for cars truly shine.

[@Kingsoupturbo]

Great stuff, glad you have your own channel again, I can't stand farah and therefore missed your videos on drive, but you're back! hurray!!

[@GusBounas]

Great review.!That's the correct Chris to use on Top Gear. Wish he was more present on TG (perhaps even leading the show)

[@oxygengraphafonadelaverberator]

They certainly should have 3 main hosts as before, him being one of them. He could replace Hammand as he's small, Mat Le Blanc replace May as he's kinda slow and funny. And errr, anyone please replace Chris Evans!

[@55542716]

watching chris harris on youtube routine: 1. click on video link 2. click "like" 3. start video...

[@Andrew-lu6wp]

Miss you Chris This stuff is gold

[@marammah]

F12... PLEASE. I'm dying to see it. Your reaction and emotion whilst driving it is absolutely priceless.

[@fw1421]

Ferrari FF......THE Perfect Automobile!😍😍😍😍

[@SuperCarsOfZurich]

I really loved this video, I wasn't sure about the FF but I am now convinced! Nice Orange mountain bike also Chris :-)

[@aquaman4141]

unreal. Chris harris has the exact same taste as me. FF might be my favorite ferrari, he got the exact color i would (will), and he rides and Orange mountain bike. one of my faves all time. you sir are a boss.