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The Ferrari Portofino is a high-end sports car unveiled in 2017. With its elegant design and powerful performance, it delivers an unforgettable driving experience, making it a popular choice among those looking for a user-friendly, budget-conscious sports car. Here’s our guide to the Ferrari Portofino.
Ever since its founder, Enzo Ferrari, test-drove the first 125S on the roads of Maranello on the 12th of March 1947, Ferrari has built a global reputation as a luxury sports car and racing brand.
Ferrari is synonymous with speed, performance, and timeless elegance, and the Ferrari Portofino is no exception.
The Portofino is the successor to the Ferrari California T, unveiled back in 2008. Designed as an accessible entry point to the brand, the Portofino is an enhanced, updated, and elevated version of the California.
Named after the picturesque Italian seaside town, the Portofino was initially unveiled in 2017 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, with the first cars making it across to the UK a year later.
With its convertible hardtop and four seats, the Portofino is a blend of timeless style, performance, and practicality, and offers significant improvements on its predecessor, the California T, with improvements in both aesthetics and handling.
A revised Portofino model was launched in 2020, known as the Portofino M (the ‘M’ standing for ‘Modificata’.)
So what are the key differences between the two models?
So what should buyers be aware of when looking to invest in a used Ferrari Portofino?
Both the Ferrari Portofino and the Portofino M represent a significant investment, even in the used car market, as Ferraris hold their value well. However, for those with the budget, they’re a practical yet stylish supercar. Used Portofino M’s are rarer to come by, and therefore towards the higher end of the price bracket.
Examine bodywork carefully, looking out for dents, scratches, and chips that will require specialist repairs.
Many owners drive their supercars, such as the Ferrari Portofino, sparingly, so when buying used, look out for a dead or sluggish battery from cars being left to stand in garages.
The roof mechanism is complex, and while Ferrari advises that the roof can be opened or closed at speeds up to 30mph, frequent use when the car is in motion can make the mechanism glitch. When buying a used Portofino, check that the roof mechanism works by putting it up and down a few times during your inspection.
The Portofino offers many additional premium features such as a JBL professional sound system, electric memory seats, Apple CarPlay, a navigation system, and a reverse camera. When buying a used model check which of them your new car has.
Although Ferrari’s original 4-year warranty won’t be eligible when buying a used Ferrari Portofino, used car dealers should offer after-sales care and extend warranties for peace of mind.
With more than 50 years of experience in the Automotive Industry, Expat Motors is the ideal company for anyone looking to buy a used Ferrari Portofino in Dubai.
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With our extensive knowledge of the local used car market, we’re ideally placed to find our customers the vehicle that best suits their needs and budget when they visit our used car showroom in Dubai.
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