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

The Ferrari 599 is never a car which appealed to me. On a looks basis alone, I don't want one. But - for less than £100,000 you can get yourself into a flaghip Ferrari V12, packing an engine nearly the same as the mighty Enzo. With leather and carbon everywhere, perhaps I have been to cruel on this mighty machine, so let's go and take a look at it.
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[@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!

[@niwouackermann8517]

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

[@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?

[@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

[@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.

[@kabuterrimondw5919]

Never stop posting the sound clips in your reviews👏🏾

[@Rhowhat]

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

[@R-Tap]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@AayHaych]

The 599 GTO is definitely one of my favourite Ferraris!

[@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!

[@nickvasey915]

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

[@R0n8urgundy]

That steering wheel looks a bit “Halfords”

[@TheBobjovi]

“More torque than mumsnet” 👌

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@verothacamaro]

You deserve this sub. Well done mate

[@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.

[@crazehayes1]

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

[@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.

[@andrewross1809]

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

[@jeffreyb.1657]

Great video/review. Thanks.

[@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.

[@michaelisaacson9735]

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

[@viniciusmagnoni6492]

I like both

[@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 :)

[@domtoni4567]

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

[@omarmatin1052]

Great video! Keep it coming.

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Sounds fantastic from where I’m sitting.

[@martinboulden3540]

I love this model.

[@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...

[@ristekostadinov2820]

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

[@proffesionalretard]

I like how you skipped the 575 🤭😂

[@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.

[@sportzntouring]

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

[@mauricetheune6500]

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

[@BlitzkriegRap]

599 looks so good in person!!

[@NathanElcoate]

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

[@carspotter9656]

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

[@justsomeguy1141]

Great review!

[@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!

[@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

[@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?

[@sp00ky1969]

More and more tempted by these at current prices.

[@joeyd4593]

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

[@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.

[@WolfrCats]

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

[@Wouter-van-der-Molen]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 :-)

[@julianevans9548]

Great camera work to capture the flying buttresses.

[@bourbon_and_cars6289]

Excellent review!!!!!

[@rickp9946]

I just kept looking out for the Aston throughout this!

[@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.

[@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

[@user-yd7ih9vy7t]

Thanks Jay, I’m actually thinking of buying one ..... is it not too big on British roads?

[@warakanda7356]

Really really awesome.. thanks bro 🤓💪💕

[@jealva]

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

[@rahuldamala7021]

What did you end up buying?

[@ericbown1551]

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

[@gnosism]

Can you get access to a 2016-2020 Shelby GT350 or GT350R in England? Awesome Ferrari videos as always.

[@AdsTrapatony]

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

[@markjmaxwell9819]

One of my most liked ferraris...

[@swiper1818]

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

[@gabethomas8123]

All of your intros should be this good!

[@nigolt.4345]

Excellent Work!!!! A+++

[@Vonstroke]

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

[@richardh3587]

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

[@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

[@bad-bunnyblogger8171]

Liked before watching!

[@robertcomella8486]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Usengwayo]

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

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Grazie

[@Zenga01]

Never knew this awesome car was underrated.

[@artpereira]

I love the 599 … and the 612

[@cv5645]

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

[@grahamsmith2022]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@HansBrodiAutomotive]

I love the 599! ❤

[@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"

[@gwilko6452]

Sounds bloody awesome

[@tombirkinshaw4399]

Brill review 👍

[@marcuscopley131]

Sounds amazing, likes a drink.

[@benjamindearmas7027]

please do. video of the rare 612. it would be great to have your view of it

[@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.

[@jimkhan5333]

Love the look of the scag one of my favourite

[@weallfollowmanutd]

Lol I get shot for that comment but I completely agree.

[@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 👍

[@thefrenchruraldream8069]

I’m questioning if I’m a real petrolhead? 🤔 As I got more excited about the fact James was driving on the road to Buckingham from Silverstone where I used to live lol 😆😆