Living with a Ferrari Roma: The Benchmark Aston Martin's DB12 Needs to Beat

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This week I have been living with the amazing Ferrari Roma. Powered by a 3.9L twin turbo V8, it makes supercar numbers but promises to be more of a GT experience.
In this video I'm going to see what the public think of the car, and whether it really is that much better than a Jaguar or Aston Martin.
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[@alexandreburko7067]

Wake up to find the Hawaiian shirt God Emperor himself has just posted a video. Jolly good innit

[@davidpriestley666]

😂😂😂

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Jolly good indeed

[@Kernwaffe88]

Whos Jolly? 😂

[@Buuster1999]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@fit_pharmd4830]

Good comment!

[@davidw5814]

I am on my second European trip in our Roma and write this from Austria have just clocked over 4000 Miles in 4 Months, the car has been fantastic and no yellow warnings on a dash (🤞)... We have been amazed by the number of positive reactions to the Roma on our trip, from people wanting to chat to others taking photos. It can very quickly get to a stable 145 mph on a clear autobahn. It should be mentioned that you get a 4 year warranty and a 7 year service package with a new Ferrari that stays with the car.

[@alexjaybrady]

What colour did you go for David?

[@davidw5814]

We went for Blu Roma, Shields, yellow calipers, silver wheels and cuio interior.

[@amperformance7998]

Honestly, the Roma is the first truly beautiful Ferrari since the F355 and the first one since the FF that I would actually like to own. So good taste, there.

[@jameshill8711]

Jay, this was a fantastic upload. Honestly, one of your best. The car meet thing, the real fans by your side, and your love for the Roma really made this episode special.

[@TommyWalls007]

Coudn't disagree more. First 5 mins are him standing in a car park talking about cars that are around him, without the camera actually showing them. He doesn't even start talking about the Roma until 1/3 through the video, despite the video title is 'living with the Roma'. "One of his best" you say, seriously?

[@GT380man]

@@TommyWalls007One of the most friendly and genuinely feel-good videos from JayEmm. When he said, “If you’ve come to support me….thank you”, I think he was quite moved (the “quite” bit is English understatement: he was momentarily choked & that hit me in the feels). JayEmm waving like a windmill on amphetamine, doing a high-speed run-down on the gathered vehicles & a couple that weren’t part of the event, I found unintentionally comic & endearing. Mind you, I’m old enough to be his dad. I’m not, btw. But if I had been, I’d be proud of him. He’s worked very hard to carve out a brightly patterned shirted, unique car journalist-shaped niche for himself.

[@Bmontepeque11]

I think I prefer the DB12 over this Roma but that shot when you took off at the start of the video made Roma look so, so pretty 🥰

[@henryshu6265]

I'm a Ferrari guy but I actually agree with you, though if I have to choose, I'd go for DB11 AMR

[@willscars]

Cool to see my Abarth feature on the channel for a brief moment! Great to meet you at this meet James really good vibe from all involved!

[@KentBuchla]

Glimpsed > featured

[@michaelisaacson9735]

James knows how to shoot. Anthony: take lessons! You followed James, not the cars! At least he was in focus the whole time. The cars weren't...

[@martimcstone]

just wanted to say the same

[@TML34]

😂😂 I figured he was just free-handing an iPhone.

[@paul1978g]

I don't think we can even say he was in focus the whole time. Especially at the start when james was walking backwards between cars, it seemed like the camera was just left to do whatever it felt like, rather than having the focus tracking James or the thing he was pointing at. Totally understandable if you don't do the whole video thing very often, but i'm led to understand Anthony is also involved with producing KZbin content?

[@MarkFritscher]

I’ve been binging this channel lately and must say it’s my favorite ‘reviewer based’ automotive channel. Great work, thanks for it!

[@captgutter]

The Roma IS one of the most beautiful cars of recent years, if not longer. I work very close to Graypaul Solihull (and Porsche Birmingham) and get to see many stunning cars. The Roma is just gorgeous. I don't see a bad angle anywhere.

[@elexalex]

The g r i l l. :/

[@GT380man]

@@elexalexI’m with you on the grille. I’m not in the market for such a vehicle. But if I was, that feature would cause me to scratch it from the shortlist. Tbh, it’s just way too much car for me in any case. I’m no longer that good a driver, if I ever was. I’ve not had the most ambitious list of cars, the most sporting being a brace of Audi S3s, one of them modestly breathed on, to early RS3 output but with lower weight. I’m noodling over various 911s at the moment. I love the idea of a Turbo coupe (with or without the S). My wife is worried that “That’s way too much power for road use”. Of course it is.

[@elexalex]

I assume most of us 'regular' drivers are not as good to reach out peak performances of high-tech engineered sportscars as the Roma or especially the 911 turbo - btw, my gf shares a similar idea of 'too much power for the road" even considering my AMG GTS. :) What‘s your opinion about the new Vantage? Definitely shortlisted.

[@furryrug5998]

It's a pretty car buuuttt that centre console display area along with general control 'buttons' isn't doing it for me

[@HaseleySquad]

Got the Roma for 3 months ago and its everything I could have hoped for! Your original launch review especially your closing (reflections on the plane) hit home with me at the time of ordering. Thought your two recent reviews were a great reflection of this fab car. Look forward to your views when you match your Roma experience up with driving the DB12!

[@GT380man]

The Ferrari B-roll pieces are pure art, imo. Pretty thing.

[@ShogunHull]

This is the Best ROMA Review I've seen out of all of them. You made it make sense and I felt what you described. Plus...seeing 4 big men sitting in it..was an excellent visual. I'm so glad they fit.

[@88atm88]

HI! Great review. I own a Roma and encountered same problem. Most likely you had so many errors on your Roma is because someone before you fully discharged the battery and trickle charged it after (I assume this was the case it being a press car). Even after you charge it to maximum, messages will appear until the end of time. Only new battery can solve the issue. At least this worked out for me.

[@88atm88]

@@DesignIsDestiny nope. you have a charge port on magnets right outside on rear bumper, so it’s easier to charge than iphone, but no, no switch. I was told in dealership that after being discharged, battery cannot give enough voltage and in worst case re-charge can burn all electric systems in the car. So you either do not discharge it or buy new one.

[@markhaynes9923]

A great day, lovely to meet you and see the Roma in the flesh - much better than in photos.

[@arjenwennekes]

Man! Do I love your Videos. They are for me a beacon of relaxation in this hasty world. Do keep this up please! 👍🏻

[@jp3630]

6:50 Love that fact you told him to point at the TVR!

[@eze8970]

Thanks J, Roma front reminds me of a medieval knights helmet visor/armour! Glad you've enjoyed car & Gilk's went well for everyone! 🙏🙏

[@stephenlane9168]

Great video James. Enjoyed immersing in this video.

[@alexjaybrady]

This looks great fun will have to get down there in future! Thanks for doing these J

[@user-ss6nb4no5o]

I guess we can all agree that Roma is damn gorgeous,but can we also acknowledge the background music,lord i must say it made my day.

[@contingency9]

"gotten"? you are'nt Judge Judy 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TheVesterRaev]

Ferrari is cool, but I’m excited to hear more about your s2000 😎

[@kjyu]

😂

[@scottmuir2385]

I followed on ethe other day in my M4 Competition and have to say I really liked the rear, just the front really doesnt do much for me - the grill is kind of strange for my eyes. Quality video JayEmm - enjoyed hearing your balanced via and comparisons against alternatives…. I was fully expecting you to say this might be a futre entrance to the JayEmm fleet.

[@ceo_Angelop]

Excellent video. I bought my Roma in April and everything you said in this video is 100% spot on. It’s grown on me. I have a Huracan Technica 60th anniversary coming in I was going to trade the Roma in for but I’m now keeping both and am not as excited for the lambo anymore.

[@RedLP5000S]

That grey color in the Ferrari promo video looks perfect on the Roma.✌🏻🇺🇸

[@alexpanting4177]

Problem with it in my opinion is the grill makes it look like an electric car instantly, that was my first thought, id assume it was a new tesla especially in white, maybe to underwhelming but gorgeous, to tesla-esque in styling

[@elexalex]

T r u e words! ;)

[@kpv123]

Great video, really good review and refreshingly creative

[@leongiles3496]

thank you again Jay... absolutely world class

[@michaelmoore9739]

Jay, great work on every minuet of the vlog, I'm not a Ferrari guy yet however I do appreciate the styling and panache one gleans from being in its presence. Still getting use to my XK Cabrio and love it immensely. Kudos also for your coverage of all things Jaguar. as well. Cheers from Knoxville, Tn.

[@harmzero]

Brilliant review, I was in a toss up between the Roma and waiting for the DB12, I will anxiously await your take on the latter.

[@pf6797]

I really enjoyed the parking lot round up. TVR, RX-8, Roma, Fiata, 7’s. Fun stuff.

[@cupidstunt22]

Just checked if i have any spare change hidden down the sofa. Nope. Life goes on.

[@comeberza]

I really enjoyed this vlog

[@ricatiman]

Excellent videos on the Roma. I had misunderstood this car from afar. Now that I've seen your deep dive over 2 videos on the Roma, I have quite fallen for it. I had recently been watching DB12 videos, and these super incitive videos on the Roma have helped me understand Grand Touring cars in a new way, where ultimate performance is rapid luxury. I look forward to you getting a go in the new DB12. Keep up the great content, and your cinematography on this video, with the cool exterior shots of the car driving through the countryside are fantastic! Great work!

[@NigelDeForrest-Pearce-cv6ek]

Excellent and Outstanding!!!

[@Rudarama1]

Jay, I hope you get to own & drive every (ice) car ever made cause no one shares the experience better than you do; nselfishly, pragmatically and passionately. Thank you and please keep it up!

[@patielli7]

Great vlog and review 👍 ❤❤❤❤❤

[@QJHKI]

I used to not like the roma because the engine doesn't sound that good, but now it has grown on me. The aspect of its daily usage and looks changed my mind

[@johnnyboy1586]

Always thought the Roma looked bit bland but I really liked it in this spec with the off white and black trim😊

[@TejTalks]

Love this, really useful guide to the Roma! It's on my list vs an F12... neighbours is a consideration here, I assume the F12 (stock exhaust) is a loud startup?

[@VoRLiN]

Screw your neighbors bruv

[@t5jerry]

That ROLL looked nice 👍

[@rupertorgan7749]

Three days drive from Finland to get to a meet in Warwickshire shows some serious enthusiasm! Great video, great car, but still can't get my head around the price of all the options you highlighted in the first video, some of which should be standard.

[@helmerdrake]

Lovely video jay!

[@Proteinman22]

I like how I am watching a definitive guide about an expensive Ferrari as if I really have to make a decision to buy this one or a lamborghini.

[@shadowsystemproject]

The looks are really good and it comes off as a liveable everyday ferrari and not so scary and pricey as a F12 OR 812. The Roma comes off as a car Maserati are trying to do.

[@vyaanpat4878]

Just this morning I was trying to find a video on daily driving a Roma - I had no luck until this afternoon. What are the odds!

[@artinotsoparty]

With all the negative points, i'd say this car is a no go. I dont pay so much for a car that throws electrical issues at me on a daily basis. I wont pay so much money for a car which is missing the most normal features which you can find in so many low to middle class cars. At this price point the car should feel above others in every technical aspect.

[@myleskelvin]

I have an F-Type R which obviously has the best arse in the world, but I have to confess to my trousers getting a little tight when I look at the rear of a Roma. Bit more money though... I think the 'driving slowly' feedback is important. My car gets me so many glances, "nice car", etc things that shouldn't matter, but they make you feel good. Absolutely sure that's ++ in a Roma!

[@russcooke5671]

Sounds like you want to poke it up the tailpipe 😂😂😂

[@samurai-capybara]

"I'm whispering because it's 6am..." (Starts Ferrari)

[@cafe405]

*cold starts

[@user-ys4og2vv8k]

Wow, this is a really beautiful car!

[@jlolment]

I'm not sure I'd take this over the new GranTurismo or DB12

[@rosssoutherland8118]

I’m trying so hard to like the grill! It just looks exactly like Construction Fencing here in America. Outside of that it’s fabulous!

[@Gurovski]

I love the Roma. I have seen so many now in all colours, but I still find it difficult to work out my favourite colour. As for the DB12 I have yet to see one in the real, but I think the DB12 with it's new dash and meatier look might be as good as the Roma. Please get your hands on the DB12 for a review. 🤩

[@stephane_edouard]

What's the ref for this shade of white ?

[@alistairbell6728]

Nice mix......Just love the Roma. :)

[@paulplus3830]

Interesting. That's the first picture I see, where I like the front.

[@vindevhunta4905]

Very tough choice I'd have this along with the db12...two of the best looking cars in production...full stop

[@garyminion9610]

Nice, just as a side note, my mazda, f type and previous ford's all throw up error messages when the battery isn't in tip top condition and I would suspect its true of any modern car available today, so i wouldn't be put off by it. I'd certainly have that in my garage.

[@sportzntouring]

It does indeed have a lovely rear end 😁

[@WarynAbi]

Nice opening soundtrack ❤

[@MrAlpinab7]

no contest. Db12 forever

[@uptone12111]

No

[@vellorewoodsveterinaryclin3946]

The only reason I have ordered Roma, is ability to drive it daily. Life is too short to drive boring cars.

[@JEZ288]

Can you to a video on the Abarth 124? great channel btw!

[@ciatangallaghe2485]

Thats the most beautiful ferrari since the 458

[@Lou-f]

I watched a black one do a loop of the piazza del Popolo last year and i shocked how classy it is and I already liked how it looked in pictures.

[@cqwt6103]

Your followers can talk can't they !!! Guess we'll have to take your word for it.

[@ianfantomx7]

drove it on a Ferrari test day main complaints were an annoying drone in the cabin at cruising speeds, and the haptic controls are just soooooo annoying. plus lastly no real drama in it …cant beat my 458

[@SamWHD]

I feel like this is very much a successor to the 612 in a few ways. Put them side by side and you can see the styling similarities, even if the Roma looks much more slick and flows better in many angles. I’d love to see a comparison video, especially when the V12 comes out in the next few months/years. If you’re finding this one hard to resist, I think that might just push you over the edge…..

[@markwood7045]

No.

[@alexjaybrady]

I loved the 456 but could never get on with the 612, those melted rear haunches .. wonderful inside to ride around in but the styling..

[@markwood7045]

@@alexjaybrady Everything comes around in time. the 612 will have its day.

[@jamessheehy4895]

You should do a video for us iphone guys on how to use an android 😅 i would watch that!!

[@TheJustaviewman]

You would have thought Ferrari would have sorted or swapped the faulty Roma immediately. Every video made with this car must harm the image and sales.

[@ChosenHandle117]

Those 4 guys in it looked really comfortable for a long drive....

[@redlineste4283]

New DB12 for me but this Roma gas grown on me.

[@grande_007]

Superb video Jay. It must be me but aesthetically I cannot unsee Volvo’s ‘Thor’s Hammer’ headlights on the Roma. The colour-coded grille also just doesn’t look right.

[@denisofob]

Wish I could have been at that RoadStr meet!

[@junderwoituk]

Nice one Jay.. So getting the new Roma Spider should be the best of it all, as it adds the roof off element which will please your rear set passengers 🙂

[@nickrichardson1317]

When the Roma Spider roof drops into the boot, the available luggage space is significantly compromised! The rear seats will help on somewhere for extra bags but obviously detracts from the look of the car if parked with the roof down. The soft-top will suffer from bird-droppings, and trying to remove it can be extremely difficult! I’ve owned soft-top cars from 1967 and no matter what precautions are taken, one day a bird will strike! On a Mercedes CLK the roof was damaged 5 times by people trying to get into it, that might afflict a Ferrari too. Less so on my Fiat Barchetta. I think the Portofino -M with it’s hard top would be better than the Roma Spider. It’s a good-looker too.

[@shammaharaj810]

Awesome video...

[@steadfastandyx4947]

I prefer the back to the front. I'll never have the opportunity but I would prefer the lusso.

[@nickrichardson1317]

Everyone is different! I’ve test driven the Roma for long enough to find that it didn’t inspire me at all! The driving was ok but bland. I found it cramped, and hard to get out of. I’m 6’1 tall. I’ve had 7 Ferrari since 1985, and like yourself have experienced the big bills! I’d quite like a modern GT with a reduced risk of anything going wrong. My present 1988 Ferrari Mondial 3.2 is far easier to see out of than the Roma, and I find more rewarding to drive. I’ve not yet had any major issues apart from the wipers not working, but it was an easy fix. It’s done 73,800 miles and I think I’ll keep it! It saved me £200,000 on buying cost too. Would you prefer the Roma to your 550? I think the cost of depreciation on the Roma has to be factored in. All the 2+2 Ferrari’s drop in value. Some worse than others. I’m inclined to think that a modern in age and therefore potentially cheaper to afford to run, California or California T, at around £59,950 would be best. The Roma will loose a shed load of money in its early years as does the Aston. My Mondial does ok for the £31,500 I paid in Sept 2019. I don’t want to drive it daily, Ferrari driving is for those days when a 05.30am drive on a Spring or Summer’s day just makes life worth living. I love my manual shift, and sound of the engine, things the Roma lacked. You should take a Ferrari 308 GT4 for a run. I’ve had 4 of them. I reckon you’d like one.

[@SChapps]

Love the front of the Roma. Give us more painted surfaces rather than shoddy gloss black plastic like every other manufacturer is obsessed with

[@euronymous93]

the roma is my favourite ferrari since the 458. i liked the f12 and the laferrari etc etc, but the more recent models just havent appealed to me. this does though

[@Spenny909]

It would be absolutely fine to continue doing only videoes of the Roma.

[@stevejoseph1664]

Love the music.

[@paulmcgee1867]

Funny I always thought the P5B was the coupé. Roma looks great

[@dadcars]

This was fascinating, I assumed the rear seats were as big as the DB9 gen astons… but this makes the FUV/Roma combo makes more sense. I really cannot wait to try some child seats in the back. Fantastic video James 🙌

[@glennerz117]

Front-engined Ferraris do so much more for me than mids

[@aresosweet888]

when do we get to see you in the holden ute ( marloo) that would be interesting to see as there is NO other there like that

[@gaetanliberatore5939]

what is the shade of white of this car? it looks very good.

[@Kulumuli]

I like the idea of a sensible Ferrari. Still fast, but I don't need a 1000HP. This will be my pick.

[@AntoniusTyas]

I am really jealous with those who can attend James' meet-up there. It looks like a fun event where everyone can show up ant just enjoy talking about cars. With some coffee. Meanwhile here in Indonesia now Cars & Coffee are only for the invited, held in private car storage. I will promise myself, if one day I'm lucky enough to own a Ferrari I'll use it to bring happiness for everyone.

[@ethanengland5263]

Hi James, when are you going to do a Saab 9-5 aero? The best performance sleeper car!

[@franciscocabrerabrito5945]

They should have made a "New FF" based on Roma's looks. That would have been awwwww...

[@cartman9597]

You need to do a video on the Vitesse !!!

[@gregs8685]

Such a beautiful GT car. I still don’t like the body colored front grille, but nothing that a can of black spray paint wouldn’t fix.

[@uptone12111]

My 2005 f150 has android auto lol.Still love this car ❤. It should also have Auto open and close rear hatch

[@klasseact6663]

I'd take the DB12, I like the Roma but after Henry Catchpoles video...game over❗️📣

[@JuanRodriguez-km9hl]

Jay the roma front and reminds me of a Rx 8

[@studiolezard]

I'm surprised that you didn't complain about the touch screens on the wheel. Everyone else does.

[@marcel1463]

Living with a Roma must be a good life 😃

[@emixmim]

What color is this car? Seems like a matte white, no?

[@EAD_0]

Roma looks good in white, real fresh modern look. all the ones ive seen so far seem to be in the most boring grey metallic.