Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano Review - The Best Value Modern Ferrari?

[@Maurice_Moss]

I love how the 599 looks, elegant and understated, prefer it to the f12. They don't suit red very well though, definitely need to be black grey or silver.

[@duralate]

I saw one in red with a black roof and a black stripe down the middle (like the GTO), and it looked amazing, so much better than a solid red car.

[@Maurice_Moss]

@Joel Schembri theres a really nice yellow one with a black roof for sale atm aswell, looks sooo good.

[@aabidamn]

Depends on the red. For me, most Ferraris look a lot better in darker shades of red like rosso fuoco or fiorano.

[@JaleM]

Curve ball: blue

[@visionist7]

I was in my E89 35i feeling good about myself when a a dark silver 599 with matching star alloys and a dark red interior drove past and bellowed down the street like a deranged tiger. I wasn't feeling so good about myself after that

[@sparky4878]

That opening minute, oooooooh. In my happy place now.

[@parrogakaparadise9477]

Good call. Me too.

[@PoloDaBear]

I was getting ready to skip it if I wanted to hear a minute of BWAAAAAAAAAAAAAA I'd go buy a drill or something

[@eezeegeezaa]

What about the 575?

[@gabrieleubank3930]

"More torque than mumsnet" got to be a comment of the year lol, excellent work Jayemm 👍

[@icmdead1]

I picked up on that comment line and came here to comment - not disappointed lol

[@weallfollowmanutd]

And completely usable torque at that.

[@CouriersLondon]

Eminem would be proud of that metaphor.

[@psych0hans]

You know you've made it, when your camera car is an Aston Martin... Great going Jay!

[@asifnoaman8978]

This channel is severely underrated... The quality of the content is on another level!!

[@joe5y]

Agreed but the presenting skills are poor at best.

[@tomevans5934]

Yes it really is

[@TheForresterOD]

@@joe5y I disagree with this

[@vivianvaldi7871]

Algos are always against Ferrari loosers, don't you know that ?

[@adrian9098]

I still remember seeing a 599 several years ago. Never seen such a glorious vehicle

[@alexkoefman]

Lusted after one for 10 years. Owned one for 2 years. Loved it. Looks like Penelope Cruz in red, gearbox slaps you in the spine with shifts, and drives like a go kart at speed. 599 GTO is the only one I want more.

[@vlat18]

why you sold?

[@alexkoefman]

@@vlat18 money required to keep it breathing was beyond astronomical.

[@vlat18]

@@alexkoefman oh, thats sad. I even cant imagine how much is astronomical. Do you have to be millionaire for owning a ferrari?

[@kabuterrimondw5919]

Never stop posting the sound clips in your reviews👏🏾

[@niwouackermann8517]

From what I can hear on the videos on this channel the 599 sounds way better than the 550 to me.

[@olivierstultiens]

It does. The 550 is way quiter. The f12 is maybe even to loud for a true gt

[@Mac-wv8uk]

Ahhh the good old French fries & ketchup spec on the inside

[@R-Tap]

😂 Strawberries and cream

[@joe718gt4]

That is such a bad color combo on the inside

[@angela1984a]

@@joe718gt4 I know right... The red in the interior is truly hideous. Must truly make this car the least desirable of it's kind...

[@omarmatin1052]

Mac10 Ronald McDonald spec

[@venom5809]

Ha you all haven't seen anything, my neighbor has the ketchup and mustard Viper, red with the yellow wheels, that's something to see.

[@mate-qq3hx]

Jayemm, hear me out, get equal length headers for your maranello, keep the rest of the exhaust stock. It makes all the diference. Cheers

[@32_safari_JohnL]

Yes, it’s a must have for V12s!

[@ahemgee9542]

I said that too!

[@MrCarGuy]

Sasaki-san from Technical Garage Sasaki can help with that.

[@mate-qq3hx]

@@MrCarGuy i think theres a certain fiamenghi something from italy, which should be much cheaper.

[@omarmatin1052]

MrCarGuy20 check out Effspot 12000 dollar brilliant exhaust by mr sasaki.

[@R-Tap]

Back watching it again, after AM V12 vid. Love 599, love Challenge wheels. = dream

[@michaelreilly8890]

Thanks for the real review. No screaming tires or sliding sideways like another (unarmed ) KZbinr from the UK. I like your take on telling us what the car is really like to drive. We all know Ferraris are fast and make great noises but what works and what doesn’t. That’s what I really want to know. The 599 has been a favorite of mine since it came out but you are the first reviewer to actually talk about the live ability of the car. Does the A/C work well , how comfortable are the seats, what things are annoying that’s genuine info that a future owner really wants to know. Keep up the good work and I love the 550 and what you’re doing with it

[@aabidamn]

I've been watching quite a lot of JayEmm's videos and I can unequivocally & confidently say that that was the best shirt he's ever worn on this channel.

[@matthewparkes2503]

Now I get your comment about having reviewed a V12 Vantage recently when I offered mine! Looking forward to it.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Should be out next week

[@Rhowhat]

599 are incredible, the 599XX is probably the best sounding car I have heard. That red steering wheel is atrocious though, ew.

[@anasnasir9424]

Once doug demuro wrote a piece on autotrader about a 599 which was manual converted and was selling for a huge premium. According to my little research the F1 gearbox is actually a manual gearbox equipped with actuators and shift solenoids. Manual shift mechanism parts are mostly similar to 550/575 and can be bolted on to an f1 gearbox to convert it into a gated shifter car. I have also seen a shop on the internet who have claimed to have done this similar operation on a 575 and a superamerica.

[@ukwan]

When all your motormouth can do is grunt and wind up the window, it's clear you liked that vehicle a lot haha :D mega review.

[@nickvasey915]

Nice work: you told me everything I wanted to know and then some.

[@MVD792]

Such a beautiful car, maybe not as beautiful as the 456gt but definitely an improvement over the 550/575 and the f12. Also the sound is amazing!

[@richardmortimer8147]

Interesting, I really like the way the 599 looks! I prefer it to the 550 and F12 by a long way. Would be the one I would choose. The only reason I would get a 550 is the manual gearbox!

[@viniciusmagnoni6492]

Me too, but I like all except the 812.

[@tomeddie14]

Cant believe people prefer the looks of the 599 to the 550 😮

[@richardmortimer8147]

@@tomeddie14 Most people don't. I do prefer the 550 to the 575 and the F12. At the time, it was said the 550 looked like a design rejected by Toyota for the Supra! It's grown on me since then. But, the 599 is way more 'cutting-edge' and interesting.

[@slowspecv69]

@@tomeddie14to me the 599 was one of THE cars growing up, so to me I prefer the 599. It’s more of a nostalgia thing though maybe, but at the same time I just think it’s the perfect balance of modern aggression while being sedated.

[@nistock]

I had the good fortune to experience one of these as well as a 430 on the Fiorano test track at Maranello over a 2 day period. The 430 was beautiful to drive but the 599 was scarily sublime.

[@crazehayes1]

James now has access to Ferrari owners club! Nice intro btw

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

The manual 599 are the ultimate unicorn Ferrari’s. I didn’t like these when they first came out, always preferred the 612. Now I’d have one of these in a heartbeat.

[@AndrewDobie]

Since I discovered your channel recently, I have been watching your videos religiously. You remind me a lot of myself (except you have talent in front of the camera and I only have a face for radio!). I'll like and share your videos everywhere. I am hoping above all hope to buy a v8 Vantage next year, but your videos give me much food for thought - I have always loved Lotus (Lotiii?) so the Evora is very much on my list also. Anyway keep up the great work, good luck with your videos and channels, I hope in some small way I can help you :)

[@andrewross1809]

Always loved the 599. Nicer V12 note than the F12's higher rev IMHO.

[@AayHaych]

The 599 GTO is definitely one of my favourite Ferraris!

[@R0n8urgundy]

That steering wheel looks a bit “Halfords”

[@chasemer6]

Subscribed. I first watched your 550 video from the other day. Now this. I love your style and delivery. I’m surprised you don’t have way more subs.

[@douglastyler2929]

What a terrifically insightful video. Well presented, and chocked full of good information about what it's actually like to drive a 599. I'm in agreement with another viewer, I'd love to see a similar video done on the 612.

[@michaelisaacson9735]

My favorite. Love the looks of the 599. But then I never liked the 80's Testsrossa.

[@viniciusmagnoni6492]

I like both

[@dhilboy231]

A manual one of these (only 40 are runoured to exist - possibly 8 RHD cars) would be the absolute goal😍😍😍😍 There's a black UK manual 599 which has the GTO front bumper, wheels and Bonnet (conversion done by Ferrari dealer) and ks actually the dream Ferrari for me😍😍

[@paperayngel]

www.bramley.com/carsales/details/Ferrari/599-GTB-with-Manual-Gearbox-/13844.htm if anyone is interested. Absolutely incredible. Wonder how much they want for it...

[@TheBobjovi]

“More torque than mumsnet” 👌

[@johntearle]

Cheers James. Great video and interesting to hear your observations and opinions from the three V12 Ferraris, after driving them back-to-back. Looking forward to the F12 video!

[@lukebarnett371]

I once saw one of these very quickly undertake about 6 cars on a dual carriageway on the way to work, it was epic!

[@ahmetu.]

Thanks for this nice and detailed review, there are not many review videos like this on youtube. I have owned this car for almost 3 years and every time I drive it, the car feels very special. In terms of reliability, I haven't encountered any problems other than a few minor age-related issues, the v12 engine is quite robust and long-lasting when used regularly. Maybe there are better Ferraris in terms of driving abilities (458 Italia, 430 scud) but having the classic front v12 engine Ferrari silhouette feels very different.

[@fabd396]

The 599 is a monster of you want it to be, but a princess of you want to go easy.... one of the Ferrari greats

[@viniciusmagnoni6492]

I think most people don't understand the line and history of the Ferrari brand, unfortunately they got famous for just the show-off aspect of redness and loud noise. The Hyper V12s and Super V8s are supposed to sound loud and visceral, but the front engined V12 two seaters are GT Cars, they are supposed to look good, ride comfortably and to have a load of power to serve you with a silent, relaxing and luxurious Continent Cruise. The 4 seaters are supposed to be even more subtle. And of course, if you ram the throttle of any Ferrari you will get a decent sound, but some are supposed to be louder, some are supposed to be quieter.

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Sounds fantastic from where I’m sitting.

[@bethany61000]

I’m here because we have just taken one is as a part exchange and I wanted to learn more. Thank you!

[@MidLoafCrisis]

Ha love it! What did they p/x for?

[@Zandoerlenaar]

stop promoting this car, want one at 80K dont ruin it for me ;)

[@Irishesbox11]

Saw one in Miami with a black carbon roof and a grey/navy matte wrap and high shine wheels it looked stunning and I'm not even a Ferrari fan.

[@timcasey5835]

Really enjoying you digging into the front mid / front engined traditional GT Ferrari Berlinettas .....seems like you should include the 599 GTO (apparently much more than a modified striped out version) and a 612 Scaglietti to complete the series - would be very cool. IMO the tdf shouldn't be included as it was just too much and a car that seems genuinely frightening to drive....I also think the price was over the top.....but who am I to judge. You probably already know but Chris Harris did a nice video on his own 599 GTB back in the days when only proper car people knew who he was ......lastly I can see you are still getting a kick out of saying ' my 550 ' ! I would too - its been quite the week. kzbin.info/www/bejne/poLHoYGlhaiXb9E

[@verothacamaro]

You deserve this sub. Well done mate

[@NathanElcoate]

Beautiful Ferrari. Needs an exhaust but that's an easy fix. What a day out cruising also with the V12 Vantage!

[@WolfrCats]

I don't blame you but, I really love the styling.

[@mauricetheune6500]

i just love the rear of that Ferrari, with that huge diffuser underneath. also a very clean design i think

[@ahemgee9542]

Agree re sound, the F140 V12 just blares but doesn't have a nice tone as standard in this. The F1 based 60V V12 in the F50 was simply fantastic.

[@vivianvaldi7871]

Starts @ 1:45. Believe it or not : @ Le Mans straight lap (no chicanes) the F 599 is sandwiched between a F1 Lotus 49 (year 1967) and Porsche 911 GT-1 98 edition (maybe you see what kind of monster ? If not Google it). Sorry, can't make the F 599 faster than the much more nimble Ferrari F-50 : 0.229 s delta.

[@martinboulden3540]

I love this model.

[@swiper1818]

The 599 is quite a relaxing car with supple suspension-tire age and pressure are critical to handling

[@sp00ky1969]

More and more tempted by these at current prices.

[@grahamsmith2022]

Magnificent,I agree with you Jay,it's beautiful but the back end is Italian quirky,it seems these are the two Italian styles,it's just that they've combined both of those styles on this model,but the noise,what a glorious automobile.

[@sportzntouring]

He ha the look on your face when you opened it up properly... You looked mildly concerned 😂

[@ristekostadinov2820]

Thank you for giving us 1minute v12 song at the begining

[@BrandonJonesMusic24]

Not trying to be an idiot, is there a stud and nut missing on the intake plenum at 3:56?

[@marcnobel3938]

A 599 GTB in Black was the first Ferrari I could drive myself. - Great Review like always. Still can`t wait for 550 after the paint correction :-)

[@susheelsurpal646]

I am lucky enough to own one, and I think that the ex Dubai car you tried sells the car short. I have owned previous Ferraris, an AM Vantage, and many Lotuses. The 599 in red is one of the worst colours, take a look at a black one, or Tour de France Blue.The noise is incredible (outside) , the cockpit is very well insulated so you hear much less inside (so just open the window an inch!),the Enzo engine magnificent, the car is very comfortable, and fast, and (fingers crossed for me) very reliable, despite being loaded with electronics. The dampers react magnificently, and the throttle response out of this world. I agree that there is more than enough power , and after having tried the F12 and Superfast, the 599 is far less scary and risky. This is the same engine as the Enzo, and response time is immediate. It turns more heads than any other car I have had, the Tubistyle exhaust may have something to do with that, but the profile is magnificent, and the front view very imposing and I actually like the rear as the haunches and long bonnet scream power and presence. My 2008 car boot/trunk is very different to yours (run flat tyres,) and does not have the battery intrusion yours has here. It is an absolute bargain at the moment imho.

[@BlitzkriegRap]

599 looks so good in person!!

[@joeyd4593]

Great video.like some others I prefer the 599 looks to the F12 and 550 also

[@domtoni4567]

Loved it since I first saw it in the anachoic chamber at FRC in Turin. Thanks !!

[@Vonstroke]

From what I can tell this car could do with a set of fresh tires and a geo.

[@ryanthompson8141]

That 1st minute of exhaust was awesome. Nothing more annoying than music being played over engine noises like they did on 5th gear etc.

[@deanchur]

Your face at 6:45 is the same one I made when a friend of mine took me out in his 599 and hit the throttle. I just wanted more :D

[@jealva]

Very timely, I’m looking at buying a 550 or a 599.

[@rahuldamala7021]

What did you end up buying?

[@gabethomas8123]

All of your intros should be this good!

[@tdrrr4092]

I think the rear end of this car is the best part because it is so high. I feel like it's cooler and more subtle. You're not gonna have as many people taking pictures with your car 24/7 as you would with a 430 or an f12.

[@viniciusmagnoni6492]

It's a proper GT.

[@ericbown1551]

Running costs..... cancel out depreciation....but it’s hard to take paying those every year bills....owned 612 years ago ...yearly bill... £9000. 😱

[@tanner1ie]

Overall i really like the 599, but i preferred the 612, which was on sale around the same time and couldn't really understand why everybody at the time was falling head over heals for this car, though hardly anybody was talking about the 612 and indeed you made no mention of it... As great as this selection of Ferraris is, the cars i really want to see you drive are the 612, F40, Enzo and the GTO 😃 .

[@somebloke2238]

Wasn't the 612 in between the 575 and the 599?

[@JayEmmOnCars]

No the 612 is in between the 456 and the FF as their four seater

[@somebloke2238]

I remembered that in-between writing that and writing this.

[@Usengwayo]

06:50 y😂😂😂😂 your reactions always kill me

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Grazie

[@Rosso456MGT]

Just for info the 599 service content has been relaxed by the factory - such is their reliability - when used regularly The factory homologated a much better Michelin tyre homologated for the type - these are available from Ferrari dealerships The challenge wheel option also improves handling so look for a car with them on. Some markets offered steel brakes as standard - avoid they are not up to the job. Also avoid a manual 599 - clutch pack and flywheel are too small and optimised for the F1 system - the manual car is virtually undriveable when pressing on as the gear ratios are spaced for the F1 box. My car has been totally reliable for 40,000 miles but is Used regularly - which is how Ferarri tests and develops its cars. Let it sit around going nowhere and you will have issues.

[@freshjive818]

599 GTO is one of the all time great ferraris and my favourite front engine prancing horse, it goes a little under the radar nowadays and that's just another reason to love it

[@somebloke2238]

I wouldn't call £600,000 "under the radar"

[@rickp9946]

I just kept looking out for the Aston throughout this!

[@AdsTrapatony]

I love this cars, more than a F430. The price is amazing, I hope I can get one some day.

[@cv5645]

Absolutely love the GT Ferrari's. Have to say the FF has always appealed to me.

[@omarmatin1052]

Great video! Keep it coming.

[@shaundavenport621]

I've always loved the GTB. Practical with masses of power!There again I am 55 so maybe I'm calming down from V8, supercars even though this is as fast as them,they're a younger guys car!😊

[@TheEarlofK]

I recently watched a Discovery programme about the Ferrari factory which was shot when the 599 was new, and featured the complete building of the car; when you watch the amount of work involved in building it, you realise that £80,000 for a car of such quality and performance is an absolute steal. I've always believed in Mr.Ferrari's maxim that Ferrari's should have their engines in the front and have 12 cylinders, and if I had anything like enough money I would love a 599, but I accept its rear end is not the best, but then again, I don't think it's that great on the 550/575 Maranello.

[@richarddarsa6353]

My prediction - I think you will get one after a year or 2 with the 550, especially if you can make money on the deal AND pocket a 620HP Rocket ship with, lets not forget, the friggin ENZO engine!! Your face when you ran it to redline (in 3rd?) - says it all - we all know that was '#a_lot_of_MPH'. That one experience will live long in your memory, just gnawing away, There is no getting away from the fact that it's a detuned ENZO !! LOL, great video, thanks! BTW the 599 sounds fantastic, I think louder in sport mode maybe, and your lovely 550 has definitely got some exhaust issue, it doesn't sound like it should, or all the others I have heard for some reason?

[@HotTakeHQ]

love this mini series on the ferrari's. dang 6:42 you better take back what you said about that car! If the backend makes that sound, what else, on earth, could you care about?! good grief.

[@robertcomella8486]

To me the 599 is the best looking Ferrari in a long time....so much better than a 550

[@stephencurran5429]

I’ve seen a video or photo of a 599 in burgundy maroon it looked absolutely gorgeous

[@tiamofj842]

Yup..the launch colour ; Rosso Monza is a burgundy. Rosso Fiorano though,.a richer and deeper burgundy is the dogs' nads for the 599.

[@lewgoogle5530]

Surprised you don't like the looks. I like the 599 better than the 550 or 575 on looks alone.

[@DwainDwight]

599s are great. but agree, rear looks not so good. great value. really quick, gearbox not an issue. and yes quite a scary car. a decent one will be at least £100k and a lower mileage one with the GTE pack will be £12/130k. good road trip car too. and sounds great.

[@richardh3587]

I’ve always liked this car for some reason. Still remember the first time I saw one on the street

[@julianevans9548]

Great camera work to capture the flying buttresses.

[@sebastianpetrocitto]

2010 model had a lot of upgrades, exhaust, suspension just to mention 2. It’s definitely worth the extra money.

[@corpltd505]

Not 2010 model but hgte package. And no, it’s not worth the money imo if You think about driving ability on the road not on track.

[@andrewmoorhouse687]

It may not sound good inside, but it sure as Hell sounds good outside. I rather like the looks, though I take your point with the back looking a bit high and maybe the trademark four round lights would improve it, but it’s clean and simple as it is. That’s something increasing disappearing from modern car designs, which are all unnecessary lines and fake vents. Loving these insights into Ferraris 👍

[@HansBrodiAutomotive]

I love the 599! ❤

[@pgr3290]

Have a different colour, more subdued interior and it'll be a little more stealth than your average Ferrari and better for it. Tour De France blue is particularly nice, probably anthracite wheels. Dark blue/metallic grey interior, perhaps a dash of cream but nothing mad. Bright colours inside a GT car intended to waft you across a continent in comfort and at high speed is too eye searing for that length of time.

[@viniciusmagnoni6492]

Silver wheels

[@ApothecaryTerry]

I actually like the rear end of the 599. The front lights on the other hand look weirdly narrow and vertical. In the same way as seeing videos recorded in portrait on phones is horrifying to watch, these lights have something about that going on. It's definitely a car that I wouldn't be proud to be seen in. My current car isn't particularly either, I usually buy cars because they're good, not because clueless people think they're good (coincidentally I've never owned a German car), but in a Ferrari I think it matters, it's got to be a car you're proud to get out of.

[@1979jon]

Going to bang my head against a wall, forgot about 599 what a car

[@legionnairegonk4425]

Stunning looking machine, and a real supercar in a way the prior GT's were perhaps not quite. Finally a GT where Ferrari turned the wick upto 11. Red not it's best colour.

[@larssonnsx]

I bought a 599 last year so I am biased but I think the 599 is the best modern Ferrari. First value, Enzo engine, closet modern Ferrari that’s looks like a Daytona, no hideous sat nav dating the interior, clean steering wheel with no buttons, indicators and window wipers stocks in the correct place and the gearbox is eventful and exciting. You feel you are controlling the gearbox where a Dual clutch feels like a fast auto. It is however big but then the 812 was bigger than f12 and it drinks like an alcoholic Scotsman.

[@davidvarela8739]

I came here to here the v12 and somehow i thought it would sound more F1, is doesn´t sound so special ..why? well at 9:38 it does sound right but.. only there

[@carspotter9656]

*Awesome REVIEW* 👍👍👍 Can you try the F12 next?

[@jeffreyb.1657]

Great video/review. Thanks.

[@grahamsmith2022]

What an earth is that round device in the boot,Jay?,the round aluminium thing with a round black rubber thing encircling it?😉😁

[@Nexus.Achiles]

Love the look of the 599, especially the rear end and the long bonet. To me it has a classic and minimalist design like the cars of the 60s. Probably my favourite 4 seater Ferrari.

[@viniciusmagnoni6492]

It isn't a 4 seater. The 612 is the 4 seater of its era.

[@Nexus.Achiles]

@@viniciusmagnoni6492 thanks! didn't know that.