Ferrari Roma for Export from Dubai

Ferrari Roma for export from Dubai: a V8 coupe designed to be driven in a suit, not a helmet

The Ferrari Roma is a front-engine, two-door coupe with a twin-turbo V8 and a deliberately calm character. The fact that decides its export value is that it is Ferrari's everyday coupe, built for style and long-distance comfort more than for lap times. It sells on looks, ease of use and a recent design, which makes it less of a collector's pick than a rear-engine supercar but easier to live with. When a buyer searches for a Ferrari Roma for export from Dubai, the questions that follow are about condition, equipment and the exact version, since Ferrari has also made a convertible called the Roma Spider.

The coupe is the model on this page. It draws on the style of Italian grand tourers of the 1950s and 1960s, with a clean nose, a shallow cabin and very little decoration. Gulf buyers took to it in good numbers. A car meant for the Emirates is covered by the used Ferrari Roma page for Dubai, which lists cars sold for local use. The cars described here are offered overseas, and the sections below explain what to check.

Where the Roma came from and which cars share the name

Ferrari unveiled the Roma in Rome in November 2019, and customer cars followed in 2020. It slotted into the range below the F8 Tributo and the 812 Superfast as the more relaxed model. The name looks back to the Italian capital and to the idea of a modern dolce vita, which was Ferrari's own marketing phrase for the car.

Within the coupe there is no facelift, so a car from the first deliveries and a later one share the same body and engine. Differences come from options, from software updates installed during service and from small changes in trim that Ferrari makes through a production run. The build date and the options list are the best way to tell them apart.

The Roma Spider arrived in 2023 with a folding fabric roof. It shares the engine and most of the mechanical parts with the coupe, but it is a separate car in the price list. Check that the listing says coupe and that the roof in the pictures is solid.

Engine, gearbox and steering controls

The Roma has the 3.9-litre twin-turbocharged V8 that powers several Ferraris, tuned here to 620 metric horsepower. Power reaches the rear wheels through an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox, a unit also used in the SF90. The engine sits behind the front axle, which is what Ferrari means by front mid-engine, and keeps the weight balance close to the middle of the car.

Ferrari fitted the Roma with a version of its Side Slip Control and a Manettino switch with a limited set of modes. Drive comfort comes from the magnetic dampers, which can be set from soft to firm. The result is a car that is quicker than it looks and quiet at a cruise.

One part of the cabin gets mixed reviews. The steering wheel carries touch-sensitive pads for indicators, wipers and other controls, and drivers who dislike them can find the pads awkward. Ask the owner how they use the car, and whether the controls work reliably, since a worn or glitchy pad is a minor but real annoyance for a new owner.

Because the car is so recent, the checks differ from those on an older Ferrari. Rather than looking for worn mechanical parts, you are looking for signs of neglect or hard use in a short life. A short video of a cold start, a drive-mode change and a full sweep of the dashboard screens will show whether the electronics behave. Ask also about any open recalls and whether the dealer has carried out the work, since a campaign missed in the Gulf may be carried out later at a cost abroad.

Seats, boot and who the car suits

Ferrari calls the Roma a two-plus-two, but the rear seats are small, and adults will not sit there for long. They suit children, a coat or a bag. The boot is shallow but useful, and the rear seat backs fold to make more luggage space. In practice it is a two-seat car with a big luggage shelf.

The cabin follows the driver-and-passenger layout of recent Ferraris, with a tall centre console and a portrait-style screen. The seats are comfortable on long trips. Look at the leather on the driver's side, the stitching on the dashboard and the glass roof options, as a car used daily will show wear in those areas.

For export the coupe is easier than a mid-engine car, since it sits at a normal height and loads straight onto a ramp. Even so, ask the forwarder to check ground clearance at the front, because the nose is low and a steep ramp might scrape the bumper.

The glass and the cabin are worth a line of their own. Ferrari offered a panoramic option on some cars and a choice of leather and Alcantara trims. Sun is the enemy of both in this climate, so look for fading on the dash top and a worn finish on the switches near the gearshift paddles. An owner who has used window film and a sunshade will usually have a cabin that looks younger than the odometer.

What sets the price of a Roma sold for export

The first lever is whether it is the coupe or the Spider, since each is priced separately. The second is mileage, though on a car this recent the service record carries more weight, and a Ferrari dealer's stamps are worth far more than a general garage's. Third come options. Carbon fibre trim, a passenger display, special wheels and upgraded audio add appeal, while colour is a taste question that varies by market.

Ownership history matters. A Roma with a single Gulf owner and the full documents is easier to sell than one that has been passed through several hands in quick succession. Fourth is the condition of the front end and the wheels, where stone chips and kerb marks usually show first.

The cost of getting the car to its new owner also counts. A closed container adds to the freight bill compared with an open deck, but it protects against damage and is what most insurers prefer for a Ferrari.

Resale at the destination is the question to ask a local Ferrari dealer before you buy. The Roma appeals to buyers who want a stylish car without the demands of a mid-engine supercar, and that group varies in size from one country to the next. A dealer can tell you how quickly cars like it sell, which colours they prefer and whether a Spider would be more popular than the coupe where you live.

Gulf-specification Romas and cars from other markets

Cars sold by the Gulf dealer have regional equipment, including air conditioning tuned for high temperatures and a service history held in Ferrari's own system. If you buy one, you can request a printout of the history from a Ferrari workshop.

Romas made for Europe or America differ in lights, reflectors, speed units and emissions hardware. A few have reached the UAE by private import. They can be sound cars, though they bring extra paperwork, and some buyers prefer the clarity of a Gulf car with its documents in order.

Ask for the VIN and, where possible, the original sales record. They show which country supplied the car and which equipment was fitted.

How to buy a Ferrari Roma in Dubai for export, step by step

First, get the rules from your own authority. Note the age limit, emissions standard, steering requirement and the documents needed at the port.

The listings here belong to verified UAE sellers. You agree price and handover with them directly. There is no commission from us, and we do not inspect, ship or guarantee the car.

Request the registration card, the VIN, the service history and photographs of the engine bay, the underside and the cabin. Ask a Ferrari technician to inspect the car and read its fault codes. Ask the seller who cancels the UAE registration and when the export certificate follows.

Hire a forwarder who ships sports cars. Ask how they will load the Roma and what the bill of lading will state. Sign a short agreement that names the car and the VIN, and hold the last payment until the documents are in your hands.

Before the car leaves, agree what happens to the keys, the booklet pack and the second remote. Missing items are common on a car that has changed hands, and replacing them abroad can take weeks through the importer. Photograph them with the car on the day of handover and list them in the written agreement.

Age limits, emissions rules and what to ask before paying

A Roma dates from 2020 or later, so age caps are unlikely to stop it. Some countries use the registration date and others the build date. Ask which one applies and what proof they require.

Emissions and engine size are the more likely problem. A large turbocharged V8 can be taxed heavily, and some countries restrict cars above a certain output. Customs or the vehicle authority can give the figure, not the seller.

Cars registered in the UAE are all left-hand drive. If your country registers only right-hand-drive cars, a Roma is not an option there.

Before paying, ask: Is any finance or fine outstanding? Is the VIN the same on the car and in the papers? Has the car had an accident or a repaint? Is it the coupe? What factory options does it carry? Will the seller provide what the shipper asks for?

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