Buyer's Guide · June 1, 2026 · 7 min read

Ferrari Roma Buyer's Guide: The Elegant V8 Grand Tourer for Jacksonville

Not every Ferrari needs to shout. The Roma, launched in 2020, was conceived as the antidote to the wing-and-vent school of supercar design — a clean, almost mid-century-elegant 2+ grand tourer that Ferrari pitched with the phrase 'la nuova dolce vita,' the new sweet life. Under that beautifully resolved bodywork sits a front-mounted 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 producing around 612 horsepower, sending the Roma to 60 mph in roughly 3.4 seconds while sounding and behaving like a proper grand tourer rather than a track refugee.

It is the Ferrari for the buyer who wants the badge, the drive, and the craftsmanship without the drama — and in a market crowded with aggression, that restraint has aged extremely well. The Roma Spider, with its folding soft-top, added open-air glamour and, for Florida, arguably the more compelling body style.

Coupe or Spider, and How to Spec It

The Roma's variant decision is refreshingly simple, but specification is where these cars are made or broken.

Coupe: the original and purest expression — the cleaner roofline, slightly lighter, and the value entry point into the range.
Spider: the fabric-roof convertible commands a premium and suits the Florida climate beautifully; for many coastal buyers it is the one to have.
Daytona-style seats and carbon-fibre packages meaningfully sharpen the cabin and hold appeal on resale.
Wheel design and paint matter enormously on a car this elegant — the right combination turns a Roma into something genuinely special.
The passenger-side display and ADAS options are worth confirming, as not every early car carries them.

What to Look For

The Roma is a relatively young Ferrari, so originality and a clean history are the priorities. Demand a full Ferrari service record and a spotless ownership history. Because the Roma is a low-slung front-engined car, inspect the nose and front splitter for stone chips and curb damage, and confirm any front-end paintwork is original or properly documented. Verify that the carbon, seat, and color options on the car match the build sheet — Roma values track specification closely. On Spider examples, exercise the roof mechanism fully and inspect the seals.

Owning a Roma on the First Coast

The Roma is among the most usable Ferraris, and that makes it a natural fit for Northeast Florida. It is comfortable enough for a real drive down A1A, refined enough for daily use, and discreet enough not to draw a crowd at every stop. The dry, salt-free climate is kind to the bodywork and brakes, and the Spider's folding roof makes the most of the region's open-top weather. Owners cluster in Ponte Vedra, around St. Augustine, and on Amelia Island, where the Roma's elegance fits the setting. Running costs are genuine Ferrari money — servicing, tires, and insurance — but the Roma is gentler on consumables than the mid-engined cars.

What They're Worth

Roma values in Florida typically range from the low $200,000s to the high $200,000s for coupes, with Spider examples sitting above that. Specification and color drive the spread — a tastefully optioned car in a desirable combination holds its position noticeably better than a plain one. As one of the more understated and beautiful modern Ferraris, the Roma has a quiet appeal that supports steady demand.

Sourcing One Privately

The right Roma is a specification exercise as much as a search, and the best examples often change hands quietly before they ever reach a public listing. Opulent Exotics sources Roma coupes and Spiders privately for clients across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida, matched to the exact spec you want. To discuss what is available, call Jhonny Garcia directly at (305) 922-5380 or request availability.

Looking for a Ferrari Roma? We source it privately, matched to your spec. Request Roma availability or call (305) 922-5380.