Is Owning a Ferrari Worth the Hassle? My Brutally Honest Answer (And Why A Porsche is NOT Better)

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[@JayEmmOnCars]

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[@re-crafted2993]

Sad to hear you had a tough week, hope it turns around soon!

[@alimuzhussain8394]

When cooking we would like you to be a bit more like Nigella

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[@mrkiplingreallywasanexceed8311]

James, you're not small, but you are weird and an oddball😄 And I admire that - that no attempt is made to chamfer the edges. Truly being out there and that takes a degree of courage. I'm going to guess you went away to school - is the public school equivalent of the Ferrari hand wave the Masonic handshake (neither my brother nor I in it, so probably not!) - and like some of my acquaintances probably flourished because of the quirks, not in spite of them. Nevertheless, no one gets it easy and affluent family or not, it appears to me that all you have, you've achieved by your own hard work - and talent. I enjoyed the philosophical musings about the opposite of schadenfreude - such a great (and useful!) word. Perhaps glückfreude or erfolgfreude? Either way, while I have similar recollections about the 90s, we know they're a bit rose tinted. Yes, children can be cruel - always were, always will - but that's because they don't think - and that's why when they see nice cars they have the reaction you described so picturesquely - and don't get in the trap of jealousy which can inform the grown up mind - especially here in Britain. I feel that your channel - as well as getting up close and personal with some fine - and unusual - machinery (I wanted to say you tried a Bitter, while on the German theme but I just remembered it was a Venturi that you mentioned at the tail end of another video, so that's next on the playlist!) - it also has a slightly exemplary, role model feel to it and I think in this era with almost everything, it seems, reduced to the lowest common denominator, that is important to have islands that you can point to and sat "that's been done properly". I heard ages ago the workers in America would look at the boss' Cadillac and say "I want one of those" whereas the British equivalent would mutter under their breath, seeing his boss in their Rolls Royce "you berk" - or alternative four letter equivalent. This clip is a future Æsop's Fable in how not to be chippy😄 I am sure I am not the only one to think it. Nicely done sir...

[@DickDawsonTheShills]

That is an ad intro! HAHAHAHA Well done man.

[@enwins]

At last. Someone on KZbin who understands the difference between mechanical grip and handling. I salute you, sir, you just went up in my estimation

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thanks, glad you appreciate that too

[@mohammadalhusaini1115]

You deserve it. I remember your early content and you have completely figured out what you need to to keep us listening to you for 30 mins straight… you definitely deserve the Ferraris it’s not just our niceness. It’s proof you’re good at what you do

[@eljefeamericano4308]

I agree. I'm happily subscribed, and I really enjoyed this video. Didn't actually notice how long it was until I saw your comment!

[@chrisslater3174]

As an enthusiast, I believe that you can apply your Ferrari ownership experiences to almost any brand. By that, I mean if your car floats your boat, ticks the boxes, call it what you will - regardless of means - you will justify the expenditure just 'because'. Keep driving those beauties, James (and all you others out there with something interesting in the garage...), as it allows the rest of us that 'know' to enjoy them when we see them, too. Having said that, I'm off to nowhere in particular with far more horsepower than is really needed to get there. See you out and about, all!

[@noth606]

Heh, well I'd agree for the most part, so long as the cost of maintaining the thing doesn't force you to live on ramen noodles. My "jam" is a bit different, I like Ferraris but they are a bit too much drama, and not enough tinkering, plus the prices of service on them are just a bit too much. I have a Celica 4x4 and a VW new beetle that is modified so far most mechanics just refuse to do anything except look at it. Neither are cheap to own, or handy as daily drivers, but I don't need them to be. Both do what I want them to, the VW is set up like a track car and has an exhaust that makes it sound almost like an older F1 car, it's on 18", Koni yellow set, custom stainless exhaust etc etc. It's great fun and a head turner, but it is a PITA every time something goes wrong since nothing almost is stock. The Celica is stock-ish, no real mods but parts availability is a nightmare as I'm trying to keep it stock. The VW is in a sense easier to own than the Celica because it's not original in the least and as time goes by it is less original. I can't bring it to any old garage though, since it's far too modified and I don't want to spend half a day explaining what's been done to it.

[@chrisslater3174]

@@noth606 Nowt wrong with ramen noodles! Nowt wrong with a Celica GT4, either...always liked those, but they were way too expensive from new for my family-raising budget through the years. Nowadays, though, surely a keeper? Beetle obviously a labour of twisted love. 😉

[@noth606]

@@chrisslater3174 The Celica technically is a '4x4 Turbo' in the paperwork, it's complete Japanese spec except it's left hand drive. It has a weird convoluted direct import story because the original buyer wanted the exact base car the competition one was built from, I'm the second owner of it. That's the reason for wanting to keep it as delivered. The Beetle is built on a US model 2.0L but as I said it's had so much swapped that I don't remember what is stock anymore, it has a bunch of various Golf GTI and aftermarket parts mixed, which is what mechanics hate, since there is no list of what is what from where, I used to track that but the paperwork got messed up moving house. But it's fairly safe to say something like 40% of it not beetle parts anymore, most bits under the hood including the block are from a Golf or aftermarket. I love the thing, but people have mixed reactions to it, girls in particular love it, some guys get it but most don't, the most common reaction from gearhead guys is "but WHY?? You could have started with a better car" etc. The beetle blows the doors off most cars while looking 'cute' which I think is funny enough to justify it.

[@SosasCountrysideMeditations]

Is owning (leasing these three) the vast majority of your outgoings? It seems extraordinary that KZbinrs can run what must be thousands of pounds a month in cars. Does KZbin and all that goes with it at your stage pay that well?

[@noth606]

@@SosasCountrysideMeditations Unsure who you're asking, but I've never leased anything, nor had a car loan, I bought the cars I had in cash. But I've never made KZbin vids nor do I have any interest in doing that about cars. Owning any car is expensive, but it makes much less difference what car it is unless you have a fancy insurance with full coverage for everything, gas costs the same if you put it in a Fiat Panda as it does if you put it in a Ferrari. Owning a fancy car doesn't cost that much more than an average family car unless you break something on it.

[@johnreed3576]

I waited 17 years before I bought a Boxster, it didn’t get any more affordable over those years and the only regret I have is that it took so long!

[@jon65rv72]

I also waited many years for my first Porsche. Always wanted the 911 but once I realized the cost of purchasing one with modern stuff on it I couldn't bring myself to spend that sort of money. I now finally have a very special Boxster 718s. I don't know but cant imagine I would have any more fun in a 911......

[@DrTimWhatleyDDS]

@@jon65rv72 I’m confident you would not have more fun with a 911. I bought a 911, but only because my son could still fit in the rear seat. Once he’s too big for that I expect I’ll get a Cayman.

[@jamesmedina2062]

@@jon65rv72I think all Porsches with a little exception with the SUV's have a luster and panache. Enjoy what you got and if it seems impossible then let it go!

[@mhjl0]

I just want to commend JayEmm on the ad integration in this video. Your effort and clarity is appreciated.

[@adogmcdizzle]

The ad was brilliant 🤣🤣🤣

[@RudyP18]

As an owner of 4 Porsches and 1 Ferrari, I can tell you that I have at least 4x as many Ferrari maintenance problems/repairs as I do Porsche... So yes, it's about 16X more issue prone than the Porsches. Admittedly, it's an older one (F355) but I have an equivalent era Porsche (993) and it only needs oil/filter changes - nothing ever breaks on it. I don't mind the awful reliability so much because I knew what I was getting into but I would not want to have more than one...

[@MrAndyS]

I know 100% I can’t afford a Ferrari because I can’t afford my 997 being honest, it gets what it needs but I can’t afford Anything else …well worth it though.

[@martinboulden4388]

Well said. ❤

[@malcholden5357]

I feel similar with my 360. 997 is gorgeous car. Well done you regardless.

[@Ric0806]

I am 64 and have never been married.....every significant other I've ever had called my vehicles my "girlfriends". I may be missing something but I don't see the problem.🤔

[@Devon_Architect]

I think you hit the nail on the head when you said, “Old cars are expensive.” I think I spent more on my old Range Rovers than my Porsches. That’s just how it is, but I do miss them.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Yep, an old Range Rover costing £5k could easily have the same spent on it as a £100k Ferrari

[@ZoomStranger]

Depends on the old car. I've one only vehicle made this century - a 2015 Renault van - and it's far dearer to maintain and even though it is service every 10,000 KM rather than the recommended 30k - it's simply unreliable and so, For Sale. Contrast that with our 1964 Series Landrover which I have owned and belted mercilessly for 42 years - absolutely reliable and some years I've spent as little as just over $119 - for all maintenance, driven 365 days. To me the difference is most old cars were made to be owned and maintained wheras new ones are made to be sold and replaced once the lease period is up - forgettable, disposable - did I say For Sale?

[@waveman1500]

Not all old cars are expensive. I was running a 40 year old VW Beetle as a university student and I was spending only a few hundred dollars a year on it. All work done by myself at home. Very easy to keep them running. Oil changes just cost a bottle of oil, they don't even have a filter. Just wash out the oil strainer screen in kerosene or petrol, you can reuse the strainer gasket a few times.

[@MRFUCKOFF202]

@@waveman1500 It's because it is a tub, 4 wheels, cheap mechanical brakes and a basic 4-pot engine. It doesn't have 3000 sensors, hydraulic or electric everything, 12 cylinders, 2 turbos etc etc. If Toyota made a car like that today it would probably do 1m miles with just engine oil changes lol.

[@barrettwbenton]

​@@JayEmmOnCarsYep. Just ask Doug DeMuro. 😅

[@richardbeaumont5358]

Thank you James; clearly an emotional time you are dealing with and I truly wish that your pain and suffering is short lived. Before you even bought your 550, we were discussing a few ideas together so I've been enjoying your journey since very early on. You have summised perfectly what the ownership of such special cars should be all about. Thank you for sharing all your wonderful cars and for being so open and honest about the ownership experience.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thanks for your continued support Richard

[@davidmason5844]

I’m 60, so not a little boy, but I do still get joy from seeing really nice cars out and about. It is priceless. Keep your chin up.

[@cafe405]

From the outside looking in, it seems a very frustrating experience to have a car that is often being repaired (costing me 5 figures for the pleasure) then, getting it back only for it to still have an issue that will take more time and expense to repair. I cant fault the idea of owning a ferrari but, to have to own 3 just to be able to have 1 available to drive.... and it still having a problem requires patience and a depth of pocket i just dont have.

[@sesto194]

Thats why it is very attractive to buy (even used) ferraris from official dealerships. You get 7 years of warranty!

[@geoffaries]

​@@sesto194I'm not sure that you'll get a 7 year warranty on a 360 or 430? You do get that on a new car, but that's 7 years of virtual neglect. Imho don't buy a car just out of its 7 year service/ warranty without a PPI

[@geoffaries]

Jayemm has been advised, in the past, to use an indie specialist, but he seems to like the feeling of being special, which you get from a main dealer. I budgeted £ 3k per annum for maintenance of my 360. Cheaper than playing golf😊

[@miguelberetta7887]

Newer ones aren't bad 458 and above.

[@philnleblanc6664]

@@geoffariesyea he’s wrong about the warranty. A new Ferrari will only cover the first 3 years with unlimited mileage and also cover the cost of regular maintenance for 7 years.

[@theswissdriver]

Wise words at the end my friend. I agree 100%. Everytime you seat in your car, everytime you meet new car friends and talk about your passion, it helps to go though the not so easy things in life. Thanks for your videos!

[@sganzerlag]

James, just wanted to let you know that his was one of the most interesting, enjoyable and emotional (well for me at least) car videos I have ever watched on youtube. Here's to your abundant talent in planning, writing, filming, presenting, narrating and editing these videos! If there is someone else helping you in the process, my hat is off to them as well. Please keep up the absolutely stellar job. Best regards from Brasilia, Brazil.

[@mrkazman]

This video got my like when Jay admitted his appreciation of "successful" people's Ferraris was perhaps materialistic... and then stood by it. It's important to recognise all aspects of yourself, whether good, bad or otherwise. And speak to them frankly.

[@marcgodfrey1]

You have made a lightbulb go off for me with this video as I have never understood why I love cars so much and how to quantify why I love driving them to get the feedback from the car, letting it talk to you, getting it to dance in to a corner and squared away for corner exit is what makes my day in a car and when you talked about handling 💡 thank you!

[@grantmail4112]

in another 10 or 20yrs... these are memories you will never forget.. on your deathbed you want to go out smiling ...not crying.

[@thesecondopinion8047]

A really excellent video James. I’m genuinely so happy for you and wish you every success moving forward. Your joy brings me joy, and I’m sure I speak for many others when I say that. Just keep doing what you’re doing and look after yourself.

[@jtocher685]

Glad you enjoy your Ferraris! Not sure why you had to backhand Porsche owners to do so however. The vast majority of Porsche owners I've met, both through PCA and just encountering them at gas stations and parking lots have been friendly and almost always willing to have a chat about cars...theirs, mine and cars in general! As my Mom used to say, you don't have to blow out someone else's candles to make yours look brighter!

[@marcdavis2840]

Your Mum was a wise person 👍

[@lawrencewaite2696]

Relax it’s not that deep 😂😂😂

[@MrCarrera28]

Because praising Ferrari and criticising Porsche gets views. Just ask his hero J Clarkson.

[@originalforgery]

@@MrCarrera28 Ferrari - a car you look at. Porsche - a car you drive.

[@christschool]

Porsche is for nerds.

[@jahangirhussain9701]

Whatever challenges you are facing in the background hopefully it will all be resolved soon. Thank you for great honest video which I can relate to very much 🙏🏾

[@neilhudson7099]

Love the video, really appreciate the candid disclosures on your ownership experiences and heartfelt quiet expression of the challenges you’re facing, stay strong and keep enjoying the driving, you deserve every moment behind the wheel of your collection

[@nickmoore2301]

Another great video James, nice to see someone wearing their heart on their sleeve ❤ Hope things get better for you, you have a huge community on your side 😊 As for the Ferrari collection, enjoy every moment of it 👍

[@joshwaaam]

We get to live vicariously through you, great content, always respond to comments when you can too even to me on a previous video once too. Awesome stuff. I drive a little MR2 roadster, it's not quick or in its best life currently but the other day I spotted someone and we both had the roof down and thumbs up each other like yeah we are having fun in the boring weekday traffic. It's such a cool feeling and can only imagine how cool it is to see someone smile as you give a cheeky rev or let a kid look around inside a Ferrari and glad you are one who gets to do it. You genuinely have a wholesome passion and it shows Cars are made to be driven not hidden!

[@biggenerator9]

Great video! And so much so well said. The joy these cars bring, the car community and camaraderie, charitable events, track days, developing skills, and just taking care of a piece of engineering art. Watching a @JayEmm video. Joyful stuff.

[@alangordon8940]

Brilliant, honest video! You talked about so many experiences we can all relate to! Keep the vids coming 😊

[@klutchcustoms2428]

Ferrari do overcharge for parts. I used to work on them in the late 90s . I remember being blown away that they wanted £6k for the chicken wire mesh for the back of an F40 let alone the £40k for a Perspex rear window. And that was 1997 prices! But this is what you expect as a customer so they can carry on. My old employer is long gone now so I don't mind saying I used to go to scrap yards to get bits of Fiats and Peugeots etc that we charged insurance company full Ferrari list price. Dodgy bastards!

[@dmitka8324]

Aliexpress might help. I was surprised when I found suspension parts, bodypanels, headlights, windshields and many other stuff for f12/ff and 458 models there at very reasonable prices. Not joking!

[@MRFUCKOFF202]

Annoys the hell out of me. I couldn't buy one unless there's aftermarket ways to get stuff like this. Even if I was totally minted I'd rather eat my own shit than pay them £40k for some perspex. Another funny one is the sat-nav in the circa 2010 cars. If you buy the one with a Ferrari badge on it, it's something like £6k. If you buy the one with a Jeep badge on it, it's about £800. And the unit is equal to a 13 year old mobile phone you could have bought at the time for £200, or £10 now.

[@alialias3913]

Thats capitalism lol

[@ralfulrich6254]

You can not complain about prices on luxury items. If you don't like it just stay away. It is per definition not for everyone.

[@lordtherapeutics]

Very emotional and heartfelt video this one. Thank you.

[@Qufilms]

I love your honestly and pure passion for cars. I’m in the same boat and I’ve always worked so hard to acquire my dream. It’s not about showing off as many people think, it’s about how it makes you feel. Good job. 🙏

[@Frozensky100]

Awesome video, very honest. Love all your views on cars. Makes me smile so much. Your a car man but not a snob.

[@matthewhastings4536]

I liked the honesty of this one and having followed the channel from early on, I think it’s really cool that you’ve reached a point you can afford these cars and fulfil a dream. Yes, they’re expensive to run, no surprises there, but given what they actually cost to buy and that they should “generally” hold their money, it’s not so awful (not that I can afford it, so easy for me to say 😂). Keep driving them and enjoying them 👍 Sorry to hear you’ve got some negative “stuff” going on in the private life. Stay strong, these things will pass and ultimately, we get to learn from them (hopefully).

[@SH-ONE]

Well said and nicely explained. I am currently saving for a F430 - although I have a standard life/salary. For me, I may never make it to ownership, but it is my personal goal and my own self-satisfaction. It is not to show off, but more to be something I can be proud of and enjoy for me.

[@hyper_channel]

Well said and nice pick, the 430 is a lovely car

[@andrewmurphy9293]

I have wanted a 430 since they were released, then two years ago I managed to fulfil that ambition and bought one. Put simply; it has been everything I ever hoped and dreamed it would be. Expensive to maintain, sure, but that is more than offset by literally zero depreciation. The thousands a year I need to budget for servicing and maintenance are worth it for the sheer joy of owning and driving it; there is simply nothing I would rather have spent the money on. Keep saving.

[@Mad.As.Hell.Infidel]

​@@andrewmurphy9293 an excellent economic justification of ownership, well stated!

[@johnforeman634]

I own an 08 F430 spider. Try your best to get a later model one. Get an 08 if you can. They shift a bit better. Mine is an absolute dream. I’ve had the opportunity to compare them and there is definitely a difference.

[@euc131]

Thanks for the honesty and joy that came through on this video! Keep enjoying these amazing cars.

[@RichardBrown-df9xj]

Lovely video. I agree it is a great feeling when someone smiles at you or looks exited because you are in you car. I had a Mitsubishi GTO Mk1 import with pop up headlights which I flashed at a young lad out with his Mum and his reaction was so worth all the time and effort I put into that car as he tugged his Mum’s hand and waved at me with a huge smile on his face. Keep making people happy with your channel.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

I love the 3000GT!

[@Dominic-mm6yf]

Jay Leno detests them. They might look cool but be prepared for reliability and parts issues.

[@jonathancollard3710]

I think he actually took exception to the wanky dealers he has locally in LA ….

[@amarjit_singh_]

@@jonathancollard3710 It's always interesting when I see Jay Leno's name being thrown around regarding owning a Ferrari and he does seem to a hold a grudge because of some rules specified to him by a local Ferrari dealership but then he goes on to praise Ford for the Ford GT application system where ownership of inferior Ford cars were taken into account!

[@alperry5856]

I’ve watched many of your videos and have admittedly struggled a bit, not feeling that the real you comes across. Today, I got to see you, your humanity and clearly things behind the eyes that you are contending with, but which has led to wholesome connections with other car lovers. My love affair with the Ferrari brand is for all the reasons you discuss and I admire the spirit of this video over all others. Stay well.

[@deenoc3622]

Really enjoyable video. I know nothing about ferrari's, never lusted after one, will never own one or drive one. But your passion for your ferraris comes across well.

[@MrHaun]

Great video. Congrats on you being able to live the dream. Coming from working on and maintaining German cars, there's something about those moments when everything is sorted and the car is 100%. Perfection.

[@simonchristie4117]

"Actually my mums name is Theresa!" That cracked me up! I laughed so hard I had to reach for my inhaler! 😂

[@jonathanbrown6346]

Sorry to hear life is serving you lemons James, hope things brighten soon. Good on you for carrying on with this, great little chat. I have never been a Ferrari person but you have me thinking, especially with the comparisons to other seemingly more sensible options which can hit your wallet pretty hard as well.

[@thetokyojames]

I’ve had a 458 and a Huracan and I have to say that both were blow your mind special when you first get in to them and say “this is my car”! Both felt so special.

[@EVguru]

I was out and about last weekend in my Lotus Excel. Got a very friendly wave from a Blue Ferrari driver (the car was Blue, not the driver).

[@stewartmclean625]

I’m sorry to hear your going through a rough patch James, keep looking ahead my friend and taking the little pleasures in life 😊, your enthusiasm for cars and your work really shows, you make not only people smile with the Ferrari sightings but thousands of subscribers with your videos 👍 keep it up my man!

[@hgfdshtrew8541]

I'm sorry too, but less time spending money and making more videos, and more time focused on living a lifestyle that helps you feel strong, balanced, relaxed and healthy. the only thing you have is your mental and physical health - cars are a triviality. (and i like cars)

[@TheJPHarvey]

A rough patch? The guy owns 3 ferraris ffs. A rough patch is not affording food or your mortgage doubling and having to sell your house at negative equity. Complaining about repairing one of your 3 supercars isn't too bad.

[@stewartmclean625]

@@TheJPHarvey it’s been a couple months since I watched this video but regardless of what someone has, I believe it was more personal life. This takes nothing away from a situation you’ve described that’s really rough! But just because someone’s having a tough time with three Ferraris don’t believe that their talking financial. Clearly James is stating that by driving his Ferrari he’s for a moment or so in the enjoyment the car brings him, escaping the reality of life if you will, people do the same with running or sports or listening to music, whatever you do as your enjoyment, will always help you to find relive for other areas you maybe struggling in life and I get it.

[@paulcoles3265]

Absolutely agree Ferraris are more than cars. It’s how they make you feel. As always eloquently and honestly presented with the funniest sponsored advert I’ve seen on KZbin. Whatever’s going on keep your chin up James (as you do for us with every video). In return I promise to continue to watch and enjoy every one…

[@EvoraGT430]

Same with Lotus.

[@leechampion6538]

What a fantastic honest review. Refreshing.

[@gingerneon]

‘Looking down at the horsey, and thinking I’ve done alright’…….. That’s what it’s all about. Great video! 👍🏽 Hopefully our paths will cross when I’m out and about in mine 🚗👍🏽

[@Leatum]

I once owned 8 motorbikes from the early 80s to the mid 2000s, every paycheck there was something that needed tp be fixed, but i tell you what i had the best times ! I now own 3 which is easier but im always looking for the next 😂

[@RichReviews_]

Hey James…really enjoyed this…very honest and direct discussion, so few telll how it is. Great stuff! Hope you are okay on the whole, keep pushing forward. 😊

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thanks Rich!

[@Kremper]

congratz from a german who feels zero schadenfreude but only appriciation for your content and the work you put in

[@christianthun2270]

Great great video! Enjoyed watching this like many of your other videos!

[@Frankmejor]

This was one of the coolest car videos I’ve ever watched, loved the realness and the breakdown of cost etc. But also loved the breakdown of what they’ve always meant to you and why despite the downsides they’re still worth it.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thanks - glad you enjoyed it

[@LifeatSpeed]

Great perspective and very similar to my experience as well (minus the repair bills as I've only been a Ferrari owner since December 2022). I've been a car guy my entire life thanks to my dad and have owned dozens of cars over the years from a variety of brands (currently own 7 cars, 6 of which are Dodge products) and while I truly enjoy all of the cars that I have, the Ferrari really stands out above them all, including over my 1996 Dodge Viper GTS Coupe. And it garners far more attention than any of my other cars as well. When people see you in a Ferrari or hear that you own a Ferrari, that changes their perception of you. I bought mine from Ferrari San Fransisco because I wanted to start developing a relationship with the brand, and so far have not been disappointed! I recently attended a dealer event for the unveiling of the Purosangue and will be attending another dealer event at one of our local race tracks in a couple of weeks. Great experiences I wouldn't be able to have if I hadn't bought a Ferrari, or not bought it from the dealer I did. And like you I have no intention of disappointing the child I was and will continue to drive my Ferrari and enjoy it to the fullest.

[@vinimaguire8109]

Good on ya James....You thoroughly deserve every mile you spend in all your cars. I subscribed because of your down to earth honesty and presentation. You definitely do have the human touch and I hope you keep going on your journey of life and love of cars.

[@degensanonymous]

Love your work, mate! Appreciate your honesty in your videos too. Keep ‘em coming! 👍🏼

[@davidroush1224]

To each their own. I have a couple of XKEs that also are fairly expensive to keep running and parts are also getting pricey. This is why I bought a Lotus for a fun and dependable sports car. With the Toyota drivetrain, it is as dependable as a Toyota and starts every time. It has exotic looks and people stop and ask about it more than many other expensive cars, but cost to run can be dirt cheap - a bargain sports car that gives me almost all of the positives without the negatives and high ongoing costs.

[@bulldogsnbunniesUK]

What a glorious Ferrari! ❤️😃 Thank you for sharing. 🙏🏼 My neighbour’s friend has a red Ferrari California and it makes me smile every time I see it. Enjoy! 🌈✌🏼

[@christianpratt]

A great video James. I enjoy your reflective pieces almost more than the reviews. Don’t stop doing them!

[@ianmuir7746]

Another brilliant and honest video. Keep up the great work James😊

[@chrispig7748]

I’ve always loved Ferrari and the first time I drove one I could hardly breathe, when you see that badge on the steering wheel looking back at you. There’s nothing else like it. I can’t afford one though and have a boxster instead, an excellent car itself

[@Riguintantrix]

Same . But I still get pretty excited when I see the Porsche badge. Got a 981.

[@MrJef06]

@@Riguintantrix 981 Cayman GTS owner here. They are just fabulous cars, not that expensive to own (well compared to Ferrari at least) and very reliable. It's my second one and I will probably look for a 718 GTS 4.0 next (hoping it sounds as good as the 981)

[@carfleet6703]

​​​@@MrJef06718 base owner here, with a GTS4.0 on order. Don't think they sound any better than yours as they have the particulate filters. They drive superb though. Was lucky enough to try a GTS 4.0 at the Porsche experience centre recently. It may not be as quick as Jay's Ferarris, but its still pretty brutal to me. Eminently practical though. A chasm of a front boot and a rear one too. Smallish and fairly nimble, and still able to fit my 6'4" frame in comfortably. Just hoping I don't regret swapping my base 718 for it, as I am rather attached to it, despite what Jay has said about them.

[@Robert-vj7hi]

Fantastic honest video. Inspiration stuff!

[@dadcars]

The slow mo ad shots made me smile 😅

[@kenibold3900]

After years of dedicating my fleet to that company from Stuttgart, I have finally concluded that there is a larger world out there. Looked at getting a Ferrari but ended up with a Jaguar F-Type. I believe the same things you espouse. If the car speaks to you on a personal level, it's worth whatever you paid for it. If it doesn't, it's relegated to the role of appliance and you should focus on utilitarian reliability. Yes, Toyota Highlander in the driveway next to the Jag, I'm talking about you.

[@EvoraGT430]

Well done for leaving the herd.

[@cruisersupsupport4502]

I have a 2023 F-Type and love it. More than meets my needs for GT/sports car. Then a 2023 F-Pace SVR as rainy day/daily driver. It's a sleeper and tons of fun. Urus killer at half the price.

[@eljefeamericano4308]

Those F-Types are beautiful cars, and damn they sound nice!

[@hyper_channel]

I have a 2016 F-Type and so far it has been nice! I wouldn't say it's unreliable, quite the opposite. I have to pay the dealership tax though, not many options outside for maintenance.

[@darkchild130]

Legend, I’d take a F type over a Ferrari any day.

[@paulsparks9509]

Thanks James for all these videos, it was as a result of an earlier video and saying about Ferrari financing options that lead me to get my first one, which was a 458 Italia, and now upgraded to a 488 Spider. The more you drive them the joy you get and put smiles on other people’s faces. I also agree the 488 is an improvement on the 458, having lived with both. They are both special in their own way. 👍

[@John_Wood_]

whats the monthly out of interest?

[@paulsparks9509]

@@John_Wood_ it will all depend on deposit, interest and term, but always worth looking at and buying from a main dealer. They come with 2 year warranty reassures you about any issues that come up that isn’t maintenance and if within 7 years the servicing in the newer models is included

[@Cavallino69]

Great vid as always. I daily a 2015 458 and the only things that have EVER failed is the original battery, a leather strap in the frunk, and a window switch. Other than that it's fluid changes and regular maintenance (which I do myself). I know of lots of 458 owners with similar experiences . The older cars like the 550 may require more work, but they sure look worth it to me.

[@matta6806]

Keep up the good work buddy. Love the honesty in your videos and your outlook on life.

[@pedrowhite6684]

Love your refreshingly brutal honesty! It is also great to see you out and enjoying your Ferraris!! Wishing you well through the rough patch, my friend. Prancing horses to the rescue!

[@rabidrabiesracing]

“The best Ferrari ever built is the next one… because no one knows what a piece of shit it is yet.” - Enzo Ferrari

[@davem4131]

Did he really say that lol

[@rabidrabiesracing]

@@davem4131 Indeed he did. Lol

[@alenseven11]

To me, honesty is everything, so I appreciate your thoughts. And, no one sees what's behind the scenes, your life problems and sacrifices. Keep enjoying your cars, that's what YOU like. And we'll keep watching and liking your videos.

[@jayymac]

Great video James! Thank you for making it. I hope that everything is well with you and going to be OK in the long run!! I’ve had my 360 for a little over a year and a half now, and I’ve put about 12,000 miles on it by this point, and I can concur with everything you talked about, especially the looks on peoples faces, the reactions, the pictures and videos, and the people you end up meeting and the interactions you end up having with them because of the car. It’s one of the best parts of taking it out. It really makes people’s days. Even I’m the same way when I see a nice exotic when I’m out and about. I’m still the type to take pictures and give the thumbs up, no matter what car I’m in. They’re an experience, and if they’re also the realization of a childhood dream, then enjoy them to the fullest! Again, best wishes for whatever it is you’re up against at the moment…

[@mrpmclayton]

I would agree on the whole 'my first Ferrari' thing and I still smile like an idiot when I get in my F12. I find there is also a massive difference between the response of people in UK vs Europe to the F12 (no matter if I'm doing the speed limit, less or more). Both involve copious amounts of arm waving. In the UK they're telling you to slow down, in the EU they're asking you to speed up.

[@hyper_channel]

In Spain is all waves to step on it :D

[@TheBony45]

F12 is a proper car

[@GTC4cam]

Over the years I’ve come to realize that in the UK it’s much, much cheaper for scheduled services. Here in the states we pay $150-$250 per hour for labor, plus parts, which are often marked up by 100%. So here in the US, especially in California where a lot of Ferrari owners live, yeah we can easily pay $5-10k for a major service especially when you add in the “while you’re in there” items. I assume in the UK they do the servicing cheap as a loss leader, to gain the customers.

[@Mad.As.Hell.Infidel]

Very true. In California you will automatically pay an exorbitant luxury tax.

[@drivingyourdarling1288]

I think this is your best video ever, i must admit that i haven´t watched all of your videos yet, but still. Great camera work and great self conversation that we all have in our head. If you ever drive down to south of Portugal feel free to our home and a garage while enjoying the sun. Take care!

[@MrLackLanda]

James, always a pleasure to watch your video. You give joy and inspiration to all that view your channel (and on occasion some sound advice, 😅). Keep up the good work and keep smiling 😃.

[@jordan95budd]

You’ve made my day James, been watching your content since before the lotus Elise and I always get excited to see your content. Hearing you say you’ve had a bad day and your cars have helped you get though it put a tear in my eye I’ve had a bad couple of years and my cayman had been parked up but this coming Friday I get to drive it for the first time in almost two years and I can almost feel how rewarding it will be. It always worth it to keep on fighting, even if it just to turn the keys of your car at the end of the week

[@Pietervdv]

I love many Ferrari's (definitely not all) and I'd love to own one one day without really having to worry about the costs. However, I do seriously wonder why, especially at their price point, it appears to be so hard to make them more reliable, while so many brands seem to do such a better job at it.

[@jasminespencer3992]

In most cases they are not driven enough to keep them running well. Secondly even basic maintenance is so expensive many owners skip or scrimp on maintenance which also causes problems not due to build quality.

[@scottnaish-theheartpatient2016]

That will be the "gremlins sir " all italian cars come with "gremlins " as do ducati bikes 🙄

[@BrainFuck10]

People forget Ferrari is a small manufacturer, they don’t have huge R&D departments to test the durability of every single part also their R&D is more focused on performance and sometimes you have to sacrifice reliability to get that little extra performance.

[@jaguar8408]

Did you even watch the video

[@Pietervdv]

@@jaguar8408 yes, of course. What makes you doubt that?

[@angussinclair982]

Great video, thanks! It's always good to get out & see a few people and their cars, especially if you're in a place where you don't necessarily feel like it 👍

[@NigelDeForrest-Pearce-cv6ek]

What Price Joy!!!! Priceless Indeed!!!! Keep Up The Great and Inspiring Work!!!!

[@madmandan1982]

About Ferrari owners being happier than Porsche owners, I can sort of relate to that. Last week I took my Honda Civic Type R and three of my best mates to the Vosges mountains and we encountered a Ferrari at an intersection. The chap in the Ferrari was having a lovely drive himself and upon seeing us, he sent us a big smile and an appreciative nod. As if to say: "Lads, enjoy yourselves in your hot hatch. I know I'm having fun on these twisty road." Something you would never, not in a thousand years, not until hell freezes over, get from a Porsche driver.

[@odinikita4821]

Not true I am a Porsche 981 Boxster s owner and I appreciate all car enthusiasts and what they drive and acknowledge them. I have had a mazda mx5 a 2017 mustang gt. I now also have an f type v6s....I've ordered a nissan z as well so not a brand snob. I appreciate nice sporty cars.

[@LurchLures]

You might from me. I drive a porsche. About 50 percent of other porsche drivers wave. And I also wave at Mazers and Astons, basically anything beutiful.

[@Bmontepeque11]

I love that you drive your cars so much, and I totally believe it, "No matter your car, keeping an old car alive us expensive" I hope your week gets better by the way! 🙌🏻❤️

[@robbhoren2304]

Thanks for sharing your experience and story. Well done!

[@stevenbates7181]

Another great video video James, keep it going chap. 🤩👍

[@samharper5881]

Big laugh at the Hello Fresh! hahaha

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@adriaanserrao2016]

That intro was so funny.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@abilionascimento2803]

Congrats on the video, very good and valuable for us and somewhat inspiring!!

[@gregpark1359]

Great video, I felt I was listening to a friend on a Sunday afternoon. Your honesty is both refreshing and challenges our thoughts on car preservation. The ultimate enjoyment shouldn’t be in just ownership but in the driving which I’m sure is what the engineers were thinking that designed them

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

Hassle is measured in dollars. Have enough dollars and nothing is really too much hassle. As a povo that car is nothing but a hassle.

[@ZKhweziN]

This remains the most authentic and personal feeling car review channel on KZbin. Thank you James.

[@NomadJRG]

Thanks for hosting the RoadStr meet-up the other day James. It was great to chat with you and I really appreciated the chance to sit in the R8 Spyder that you brought along. My friend (the tall guy) was so upset that he could never own one due to the tiny interior size. All the best to you, hopefully, see you again at a future meet!

[@badhobz1]

good for you JM! enjoy it and keep spreading that ferrari love

[@user-qn6yt3zx3w]

For those of you who can’t see yourself ever affording a Ferrari, don’t worry, buy yourself a TVR, for the same thrills (and expenses)!

[@tumslucks9781]

TVRs sound better! Ferrari use flat plane crankshafts which are more reliable and have less vibration but sound bad. My neighbour had a Griffith 500 which sounded glorious!

[@elnyoutube123]

@@tumslucks9781 I used to think that until I drove one. The sound from the inside of the car is a totally different experience

[@APbbb]

I paid $12,500 for my '07 Z4 and it, in particular, is the #1 supercar in the entire world, at any price. Simple as.

[@darkchild130]

I have a 2007 Z4 coupe and it’s the best car i’ve ever owned. I’ve owned way more expensive and powerful cars but nothing puts a smile on my face like the Z4.

[@APbbb]

@darkchild130 I feel exactly the same way. If anything were to happen to it, I would immediately go buy the best example I could find without hesitation. Cheers, enjoy it!

[@davidw5814]

Hi James Another great video James, thank you! After many years working with cars I have finally realised my dream and purchased my first a Ferrari, a Roma ( your review was partly responsible!). I have already done 3000 Miles in 10 weeks ( mostly in Europe) and it has been a real joy. I absolutely love it!! Take care

[@chrismartin5870]

Well done you for having a passion, putting a load of money into your passion and being happy/definitive that the fun you're having makes it all worth while.

[@alexanderstefanov6474]

Cars should be practical and reliable. Buy a Toyota and spend the rest on a nice watch, which will not cost a fortune to maintain and will likely hold its value. I love cars, but I prefer living in a posh house and going to the Maldives, so a rav4 hybrid it is.

[@matthewpokora336]

What's funny is that Sam from Seen through glass has just uploaded a video in which his ferrari has broken down.. Also want to add that I feel the same way- I have a C7 RS6 and even when I just have to move it off the drive so the missus can get her car, I get excited.

[@Justin-kl7ec]

Enjoyed that - well done!!

[@minatormyth]

All my years on KZbin, got to say that both yourself and the car guys are the best I have seen. Absolutely love your content and way you film and explain, especially love your ferrari content 🤗

[@davem4131]

Buying a used Ferrari is a gamble let’s face it

[@brandonchism6960]

Can’t wait to hear how this goes!!! Edit 1: 15:21 I was initially in the Porsche is a better option camp until my 997.1 C2S grenaded from an IMS bearing failure. There’s inherent risk with any used sports car. Tires and fuel are equally expensive on ALL iterations of higher displacement/horsepower sports cars driven with zeal… no real way around it. This far, James is on point, no surprise really. Edit 2: 30:28 DRIVE THE HELL OUT OF ANY CAR YOU OWN!!! Yes, it’s art, but it’s usable art. I went from 44k to 123k miles from 2015-2019 in my 911. Had I kept that car, I could’ve sold it for more than I bought it for in 2020-2021. But I bought it for the experience of driving, not as an investment. Please keep driving and sharing James…. Please!!!!

[@piggeneral1275]

You just proved the point why people prefer to buy a Porsche. You put 100k miles on your Porsche. 3 Ferrari owners fainted just imagining putting that kind of mileage on their cars. Porsche owners actually *daily* their cars.

[@stephencurry8552]

Yes, and your experience represents 4 per cent of 996 & 997. You are incapable of critical thinking.

[@sultanoftippoo3857]

⁠@@piggeneral1275 Absolutely, many people buy a Porsche and that is their main car, I’ve never met anyone with a Ferrari who owns less than three cars. You make it sound like the measure of how much someone is a petrol head is based on the number of miles they drive a specific car. Fascinating how so many people who like Porsche feel the need to turn anything Ferrari related into a competition. Both marques make excellent cars and in my experience actual owners of a Porsche or Ferrari tend to appreciate each others purchases.

[@piggeneral1275]

@@sultanoftippoo3857 Because maybe it's in the title, begging the comparison? Simply, Ferrari should be better, *especially* modern ones. Their buyers being ok with having their cars in the shop months at a time while making excuses for the car they can't drive, will never make sense to me. They are the brand's biggest enablers of it's products flimsiness.

[@sultanoftippoo3857]

@@piggeneral1275 I don’t know how many Ferrari or Porsche owners you know but I have three friends who own 911’s and although none have seen significant problems, all three have had warranty issues but they all love their cars. Conversely I don’t know anyone who owns a modern Ferrari but with a seven year warranty on all new cars, Ferrari seem to put their money where their mouth is and with a full order book and a stock price at a 10 year high, I do think the KZbin myth of these cars being more unreliable than other high performance marques is utter crap. From personal experience my F355 is 28 years old and after three years of ownership it runs like a Swiss watch. Personally I don’t see a direct comparison between Porsche and Ferrari. Yes they both address the performance focussed car enthusiast but one tends to be a purchase decision made with the head and the other a decision made with the heart and with some people they decide to buy both.

[@Nord_Mann]

Keep flooring it James❤

[@timwebb1645]

Excellent video , you summed up the passion for the brand beautifully.👍🏻