The Ferrari GTC4Lusso Is Brilliant, But You Won't Buy It - Here's Why
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2020
- Today I'm looking at the Ferrari GTC4Lusso. A genuine four seater, and Ferrari's most usable and practical car. But packing a near 700hp V12, with super trick all wheel drive and all wheel steer, the Lusso is a technical masterpiece.
It is the last in a long line of four seater Ferraris, a tradition that goes back through the company's history - so why is it being killed off, and why aren't people buying them?
#Ferrari #GTC4Lusso
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Love my GTC4lusso as a daily driver ( Boston (metro), MA USA) , I even put winter tyres on it and drive it year-round . I just wish the electronics were better, and the v12 had cyl deactivation to bring it above 22mpg. She begs daily , to hit triple digits and it's VERY VERY easy to get there quickly. She's gotten me in trouble a few times. I wish Ferrari didn't discontinue this car, they are not taking orders anymore. In my 2.7 years ownership and 77K miles , I can honestly say that when I've had a stressful day, I get in " the beast" and drive home "spiritedly ".... stress is gone ! Few issues with it that have all been taken care of by Ferrari 7yr, unlimited miles. I change the oil every 10K and using mutol , changed the coolant to waterless racing coolant, and it's 100% wrapped in xpel ultimate PPF . I love love love the car, and don't see myself getting rid of it anytime soon. I think I'm going to keep buying the warranty to 15 years and drive it until it hits 500K miles.
Great to see the mileage and hear of your satisfactory ownership experience. Being from NE, there are some great driving roads to enjoy from Boston to Vermont and beyond. Enjoy!
Brilliant man, I am
really happy for you.
Awesome 👌, Iam not yet in the financial position for a full super car so I settled for a c63s estate as daily. But I do know what you mean, amazing performance, luxury and comfort with practicality is incredible. Also getting 4 ppl on board with luggage sharing the performance experience is super fun, perhaps even more fun than tracking it.
We should be happy Ferrari cancelled it. It’s the last of its kind now 😊
@@3v3rhard I had to settle for a low budget($80k) Ferrari Sedan or 4 Sports Saloon
I dont need to watch this to know why I won't buy one; I simply can't afford one.
I'll watch anyway obvs.
Lol, you may be able to in 10 years given ferraris current penchant to absalitely tank in values
Eskamo Bob if you buy something daft like a portofino then yes but residuals across the rest of the brand are solid
@@thegodofallman yes. Solid residuals are why every non special edition fcar from 2006 are under 100k
@@eskamobob8662 in fairness, I can't afford a car that exceeds my annual income. And even at 100k, a ferrari will still do that. Such is life with the NHS.
@Scott Cooper 360, 575, 355, 550, and even 430s can all be had under 100k. And several of those under 70k. How is loosing 70% value from New not tanking?
EDIT: forgot about the 456 and california too. Certain 599s and 612s are under 100k too
This is my absolute dream car, the V12 the practicality, the idea of taking it skiing. I just love it.
Till you take it for maintenance. People always are blindsided by the running cost.
@@paisis123 If you can afford it, you can afford the maintenance. Duh.
@@paisis123 7 year warranty then c.5k a year for the extension. A lot but at least no scary bills down the line
I’d settle for a f12 Berlinetta/FF
JP HACK two years into owning my GTC4 Lusso and I have not spent a dollar on maintenance or repairs. It is my daily driver. The review is well balanced
The apple carplay cost is the most outrageous.
I don't know, £672 for an enamel badge is pretty outrageous. But yeah, paying for Carplay on a modern car is bad enough, but paying THAT much is a joke.
Even worse
It’s fucking ugly.
@@gaara4667 how can you not like the shooting brake design?
Well at least it doesnt double the cost of the car unlike all porsche’s. You dont get power mirrors as standard. And people who can afford this car didnt really care about options anyway.
@@scuckplexity because it’s ugly 😕
Any car that sounds like that is almost priceless.
For a fraction of the price, try the soulful arias of the Maserati Gran Turismo/Cabrios...
The FF/GTC4 Lussos are actually some of the best Ferraris. I was talking one time with Ken Lingenfelter who has one of the biggest and most expensive car collections in the world and I asked him what his favorite car is and he said his FF, drove it everyday. Last year in Chicago I was at a hotel and there was a hockey player there with his family with a gorgeous green GTC4 Lusso with a red interior and he got all his family's stuff in there and wife and small kids and the thing sounded glorious when started up.
Absolute best comment I read in the last month. Thanks.
One of the best sounding production cars ever made 😎
Spend 25 grand on carbon fiber trims to shave 5-10kg at most, many at the BOTTOM of the car like the front splitter, rear diffuser, skirts
Spend 11.5 grand on a panoramic glass roof to add 30kg on the very top of the car, the place where the weight penalty is at its highest.
Just another example of that this is for fashion and flexing.
The FF also. Remember Shmee150 when he picked up his original FF as a practical Ferrari. Now he has a Lusso I think
Having driven a GTC4Lusso I agree with every word you said. The biggest problem with it is, it's so obscenely priced anyone that can afford it no doubt has a fleet of cars making the Lusso pointless.
This is the most underrated car in their lineup next to the Portofino.
Some months ago I suddenly experienced an unexpected genuine craving for this car, one I never cared for before.
Much as I’ve always admired Ferrari, I’ve never really listed after one. This car has changed that somewhat. Gentleman cruiser, weekend bruiser.
"Brilliant, but you won't buy it" yeah you right I don't have 250k of pocket change lmao
Wait 15 years itll be the cheapest ferrari you can buy , 4 seat ferraris always end up the cheapest
Have you checked down the back of the sofa?
@@ChuckFickens1972 id rather save about 150 grand , get an audi rs6 , 2 more doors ,more luggage space more reliable better and safer 4 wheel drive system just as fast in the real world and dare I say it better looking than that ferrari monstrosity .
@@paulthomson9709 But an Audi rs6 doesn't have a screaming naturally aspirated v12 and the Italian body lines.
@@user-nt4nq3wc8x no it doesn't have the screaming v12 , but its a better car , better built , more reliable , just as fast and personally I cant stand the looks of the lusso . For the price of a new lusso I'd rather take the audi and buy a 355 ferrari , plus the 355 will appreciate again , the lusso being a 4 seat ferrari will plummet in value and due the complex 4 wheel drive system will need serious work done do it in the future .
Hey James, this video was great, the walkaround with laughing at the spec list was top quality, great nice change from the usual review formula you do. I'm not gonna ask you to turn into doug demuro but more walkaround and pointing out interesting stuff would be great in future! Keep up the good work mate!
Hi Jay , cannot comprehend why your not up to the 1 million subscribers yet ! Doing my best by sharing . Greetings from Western Australia.
I am about to buy this tomorrow. I’m very pleased and reassured after hearing this review. Excellent as always!
And? What's it like?
What do you do for a living to afford such a beautiful car?
@@Ismail-FIREprofessional yt commentator.
That option list must be to pay for the failing F1 team.
“Win the race on Sunday, sell the cars on Monday”... or..... no, wait...
When the F1 team is doing great the road cars aren't that good. When the road cars are good the F1 team doesn't do well. An observation from one of the Top Gear presenters. Maybe Clarkson.
Fun fact, Ferrari make more from merchandising, than they do from cars, Shirts and shite pay for F1.
this deserves a ton more likes
Something about the ferrari. That badge is just iconic
It's great to see your upping your game, Jay, with these hyper-expensive dream machines (that most of us will never get to smell the exhaust fumes of), and your new intro and the on-screen stats sheet. Looking good. Love the "every hoof hitting the ground" metaphor! Keep on trucking'!
That's the thing though, it's becoming a little patronising now, every video appears to assume we're all in a position to be buying £100k+ supercars. I'd prefer to see more affordable content, but i guess that doesn't get the views, unsubbed for now.
Nice review, thank you for posting ... I just subscribed!
Ferrari’s take on the Z3 M coupe?
Awesome review...thanks!
One of the best, fun, practical marinello has ever produced.. I enjoy my FF for it's slight edginess in style and performance. Thanks for the drive mate.
Very good review btw. Really enjoyed it and some really useful info. You have maybe just convinced me to go for it. By used and keep for a long time.
Ferrari FF and GTC4 Lusso - both fantastic cars!
Awesome review JayEmm. Your video definitely made my mind up, I've just bought a 2 year old, fully loaded V12. Thanks.
Good man! Enjoy it
Great decision . . Will get one as well . .
@@JayEmmOnCars I got one soon after watching this video ❤
great video guys! I liked it!! I am still shocked about the apple carplay though...
30 seconds in and I'm thinking could this be 20-odd minutes of you "spanking this lovely car up hill & down dale" NICE. Another glorious video thank you and thank you again.
That sounds AMAZING!!
FF next eh? Fingers crossed 🤞
Reading the list of options I just knew the £240k was going to be transformed into a number starting with a 3. Even so, £330k was still a shock. Then you listen to it and, suddenly, all is forgiven. That just has to be one of the best sounding engines on sale today. Possibly on sale ever. What a car.
To be fair you get the same engine with the base model so there really isn't that much reason to get all those options.
@@CockatooDude exactly! Just skip all that unnecessary carbon stuff
Love youtube collaboration, subbed to Scot's channel too, he knows a couple of things about the prancing horse.
The V12 Lusso will be a collector car in the future. It’s quirkiness and the fact that they are not high volume sellers will ensure that. Remember everyone hated the Ferrari 400 now it’s a piece of artworks
Agreed. A 400/412 w/a manual is quite sought after and the FF/Lusso is the next step beyond.
You got a nice taste for colourful shirts. Great video. Really a car to consider. 😊😊👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I would love to have one of these especially in that colour. Looking forward to you having a go in the purosangwe
Just listen to it. 💙
I love the way you didn't mention the MPG.
That would have been just silly.
We're you filming this "up Norf" by anychance? saw one of these the other day on the motorway in the same colour.
I find myself becoming more & more attracted to these...and the 365 Gt4/400i
Nice to see you driving through my part of the world
I know it is probably impossible to find one but I would love to see you review a tomikaira. I loved using the one in gran turismo 6
Ah good job you mentioned this James i was just on the way to purchase one for me and the misses.
Yup this is my all time favorite Ferrari. Still my all time favorite motor is the E type though. Especially the 2 plus 2
What is the fuel consumption like in the V12? Also, what do journalists say about the V8T alternative?
James, any plans to do a review on a Mitsubishi 3000gt? Contemplating buying one and would love to hear your thoughts on them. I think they are very underrated cars
They are great cars! I nearly contacted him to see if he wanted to do a review on mine before I sold it but it wasn't running at its best tbf. I think they are only going to go up in value but be aware maintenance is not cheap and its not a good idea to cut corners. Honestly I would say it is more expensive to run than my 911 (996), don't be put off and make sure you do your homework!
Great car !
Drive it before your but it it may not be what you think
Get an import gto, will be better
Very heavy with a V6 in front of the front axle, they do not handle well, that's why they have been forgotten.
Absolutely glorious. This is heavenly. Thank you.
I quite new to your channel and I am truly enjoying your content and review style. Am I the only person who thinks Ferrari looked at the Reliant Scimitar and Volvo P1800 and thought that's what we need in our lineup of cars, I don't like most Ferraris but this is a good looking car.
I would source a well maintained FF with some miles on it for 1/3 the price and be perfectly happy. Still, a well done video James. Cheers!
So surreal seeing you driving round my neighbourhood.. chobham, Scott's grove road, bedlam bridge. Normally only spot the odd maclaren.
Don’t doxx yourself buddy..
Actually the reason you won’t buy one is that they stopped taking UK orders for it last December. The current marketing push is because several dealers have stock cars to sell they having trouble shifting because of the depreciation monster. Great video, I love mine. Loved the FF I had before it too, but it’s worth seeking out a DMS tuned LussoT. It’s 710hp and 900NM of torque from basically a 488GTB motor that revs forever, quite a lot lighter too and RWD. It makes the cruiser to hooligan change even more stark.
I had the FF for 4 years ....i was in love.....i thought about it a year before moving on to a gtc4 in 2017 ( black daytona full opt ) I drive in Sweden and travel a lot in Europe with my wife and the two child....if i were forced to change cars i would take Pan Sport turismo turbo s hybrid .....anyway if you travel through Suiss let your wife drive .....so won't be arrested for 24 h by the regional police..
"What does it look like?" A Vauxhall Signum. I do like those quad rear lights.
When searching for replacement for my old Fiat Bravo HGT this and the Abarth 500 were the only two which met the '3 door sporty Italian hatchback which could fit a bike in the back' criteria (in NZ market). Budget chose the Abarth :)
I have over 24,000 miles on my 2019 GTC4Lusso in NW Ohio. Today it is fitted with SottoZero snow and ice tires as I drive it or my Portofino daily! Great review of this perfect Ferrari.
Nice! What paint and interior?
@@larrykippings Hi Larry, Blu Mirabeau FER. 525 is on the paint sticker. The interior is burgundy, I forget the exact color maybe bordeaux,, but with blue stitching everywhere to match the exterior and blue Cavallinos stitched in the headrests..
@@ricklederman Sounds really nice.
Wow! That location you chose to go through the price list. You must have scouted for days to find that one. It spoilt an otherwise excellent video.
This is my favourite and dream car . Hoping to buy it as soon as I can. 🤩❤️
3rd today..And the GTC4 Lusso is in 3rd place, behind Ferrari's sports cars/488, and GT Cars/Roma .... Nice car James thanks for your vid!
Love this car, glorious sound. It’s on the list, very enjoyable and detailed review.
By coincidence, my neighbours son runs a successful lease company down here in Devon and turned up in one of these on Saturday. Same colour aswell.
I would absolutely buy a lusso if I had the money. In fact, there is a very specific verde zeltweg example that I’d be after
5:30 you really have found the most glorious spot to present this lovely car 😂
I always thought to myself if I'd want the V8T if I ever bought one of these. But after listening to the opening of this video, I think I'd have to spring for the V12 just for that exhaust note.
I am always in love with 4-seater Ferrari, it looks elegant yet very sporty
Very good overview! Our one will come this week :)
Interesting video. Brilliant car, so bought one.
Oh that noise, what a beautiful car , you gotta love a V12
I'm a motorcycle guy, I spend silly money on bikes, but this is my absolute dream car. Hope to have one soon!
Nice review & 99% exactly what I’ve said about this since buying one. The only thing I’d disagree on is the engine note. It is far too muted from the factory, but is HUGELY enhanced with a Novitec & X-Pipe. It’s criminal the way Ferrari throttled that awesome V12 soundtrack, just because this was a “Lusso” / luxury car.
But don’t those extra decibels cause an issue when you do only want to GT it, and listen to music (on the superb stereo)?
The Continental GT and this one are pretty much the best reviews you ve ever done! Really enjoy this new more in-depth style. Always had a soft spot for the FF which I d prefer over the GTC4 but all of them are so prohibitively expensive it s eye watering to a point I find it amusing. Instantly makes me think of Clarkson reminding me that I actually drive a reasonable Volkswagen.
This was a great review. I just came home from test driving one and I think your review convinced me to pull the trigger.
Enjoy! And absolutely fabulous car that will go down as one of Ferrari's best
12:39 "Right - you hide in the trees and film me driving passed!"
Proper car, proper video of car.
I had a ferrari f430 novitech rosso as a daily driver. Never had any issues with it. Even did groceries with it.
It is all about that engine noise 👌🏻, pure melody & theatre.
Gtc4lusso is an answer to a question that nobody asked
It’s actually my favorite Ferrari in the lineup. I mean a four seat Ferrari that has luggage, I’m in love! It’s my dream car.
It's the only Ferrari I would buy.
Tim's (shmee150) old FF was my perfect spec.
This is such an enigma of a Ferrari. Great review. But what is the deal with that disembodied hand hanging on the drip rail?
Truly great looking car, great review too
Good video as usual. But could you please find a better backdrop for this aristocrat than a building site/ fly tip.
Your review changed my mind about the FF orGTC4 Lusso. I now like it.
Not as much as the 458/488 or 612/599 or 550/575, but far far more than the California.
In my list of dream cars, this is right at the top with the Porsche Panamera Sport Turisimo. But, alas it will stay on a dream list as there is no way I can afford it.
If the funds were available I would definitely consider this as a viable, albeit expensive, option....... says the man who has a Rover P5B neglected since January 😆😆😆.
Great review yet again 👍
I gotta be honest. I'm not a fan of modern Ferraris, not at all, but THAT thing would be the first car I'd spec new if my numbers come up in the lottery, and by the sound of it it better happen soon. Great review aswell btw.
I prefer the FF still, I miss the Pininfarina cars.
same goes for the Quattroporte V vs. VI
Same. It's just not the same if it doesn't say Pininfarina on the side.
Many top journalists have said the Lusso is one of the best cars they have ever driven 👌 may be I'll be able to get one one day 🤦🏻♂️in my dreams.
Finally, been waiting for a video on a Ferrari 2+2
More like 2 & 2
Outstanding. Brilliant. For the price of the front grill, I bought an entire car two years ago and I’m still driving it.
If i ever can afford one, i will buy it without thinking. I love this car 😍
Bonkers prices on those options I’ll keep my 330GT 2+2 thanks
I would love a review of the Ferrari FF so we have a comparison
I fell in love with the Lusso when it launched, but at the time, was not in the market to buy one. Wish I had. I'm sure it would have become my new "daily-super" from then on, but I have to say I am not depressed to still be stacking miles on miles on my Aston DB9. I can live with it's quirks (after all, that's the charm), an equally I've been so happy with it that the problems I've had I've easily justified for the enjoyment of it. I think, in all, that the Lusso would have not REPLACED my Aston, but given me a bit of anxiety on "which one do I drive today?!"
The only other modern-ish Ferrari I find myself searching for a clean example an lusting over is the Ferrari F12 tdf. I don't know why those as well weren't as popular....?
Hi James, I've watched this video a few times and am now the owner of one, my first Ferrari! It is brilliant!
wow congratulations!!!
Most of these Lusso's were bought only as a ticket to the next big thing. In so much as Ferrari say "if' you'd like the next limited run car we'd like to see you buy a Portofino, a Lusso and a 488" then if you're lucky you get a ticket for the big game. As a result of this there are more available than can be sold on the second hand market so Ferrari control the stock and only advertise/release a certain number on to the market at a time.
People please note, the warranty is 4 years, the servicing is 7 years. Whislt under the 4 year warranty it's belt and braces. Warranty extensions on teh V12's are £6+ per year and the level of cover drops a shocking amount and you're often left picking up the tab for items that would be covered under any other manufacturers warranty.
In 2017 I decided I wanted an FF as a daily driver. I found one I liked, the numbers stacked up so I went for a test drive. It was insane, it was so fast it actually scared me. But more dissapointing was that it only really got exciting at licence losing speeds which I was never going to be able to hit with any frequency at all other than on track or runways. So I bought a new Audi Estate instead for daily duty which I still have.
I still have a Ferrrai itch, but it's something older now. Ironically a 550 or a 575 which I'd convert to manual. All the passion and soul but a bit more useable real world and a lot more analogue.
The cars are astonishing pieces of machinery, I lusted after one fo some time (the FF) but when it came to actually buying one the reality wasn't the same as the dream. It's often something you only realise once you're there.
Mid Life Crisis in the United States for model year 2019, according to government records, there were fewer V12 Lusso imported than Pista’s. Yes my Lusso might have been a stepping stone but not my wife would be very upset if I sold it. She loves it... but still will not drive it.
Interesting to know what you think of FF.
giving it some beans going through Chobham - that'll wake up the neighbours!
This is probably the funniest video of a GTC4Lusso. Thanks
I love a Ferrari option list. Bits of carbon cost more than my car which was £60k when new. Including options.
This has got me looking at the classifieds
Find a nicely specced one at 150K and its winner winner chicken dinner.
Looks kind of like the 250 gto breadvan with rear seats
Ha! I said the exact same thing on the review by Shmee150 on the exact same car. I love this Lusso.
Had an FF. Drove it around but too much attentions in suburban NY. Sold it before the big price drop. May consider this again and this time I will drive it to the ground.