Let me tell you about my recent encounter with what Ferrari calls their 'entry-level' supercar - the Roma. Now, when I heard 'cheap Ferrari,' I naturally expected something, well, less Ferrari-ish. But boy, was I wrong! This thing still packs a 610 hp twin-turbo V8 that'll probably make your wallet cry just thinking about fuel costs. It's like Ferrari's idea of 'budget' is different from us mere mortals - you know, the whole 'if you have to ask about the price, you can't afford it' situation.

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The Great Back Seat Debacle

So here's the thing that had me scratching my head - the Roma actually has back seats. Yes, you heard that right! A Ferrari with four seats sounds fantastic in theory, like finding extra fries at the bottom of the bag. But reality hit me faster than this car's acceleration.

The seats are motorized, which sounds fancy until you actually try to use them. When I pulled the lever to access the back, the front seats slid forward with this elegant whirring sound that screamed 'Italian engineering.' But then... oh boy, then things got interesting.

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The Squish Zone

Trying to get into the back was like playing automotive Twister. The headroom? Basically non-existent. I'm pretty sure my hair got a new parting just from attempting to sit upright. And just when I thought it couldn't get more awkward, the seat decided to become sentient and started coming back toward me!

It was like the car was giving me a gentle (but firm) hug, except I hadn't consented to this level of intimacy with an inanimate object. The seat proceeded to squish me just enough to make me question all my life choices that led to this moment. After about 30 seconds of being gently flattened, I decided that maybe the front seats were where civilized humans were meant to be.

What Are These Seats Actually Good For?

Let's be real here - calling these 'seats' is being generous. They're more like...

  • Luggage holders

  • Groceries guardians 🛒

  • Maybe a very small dog's throne

  • Emergency chocolate storage 🍫

I will say this - they'd be perfect for storing your shopping bags or that emergency coat you never wear but always bring 'just in case.' And if you have kids, they might actually fit back there. You know, the small, flexible ones who haven't discovered the concept of personal space yet.

The Real Truth About Ferrari Back Seats

Here's the thing that dawned on me while I was being gently compressed by Italian leather: when you buy a Ferrari, you're not exactly shopping for practicality. It's like complaining that your private jet doesn't have enough legroom - you're missing the point entirely!

What You're Really Buying What The Back Seats Are For
That glorious V8 roar 🎵 Storing your dignity after trying to sit back there
Italian design excellence 🎨 Holding your groceries while looking fabulous
Bragging rights 💪 Giving your friends something to laugh about

At the end of the day, the Roma is still an absolute beast of a machine. The back seats are basically Ferrari's way of saying 'we tried, but we'd rather focus on making the car go really, really fast.' And you know what? I'm totally okay with that. Sometimes you've just gotta embrace the quirks - even if they involve being gently squished by luxury automotive furniture.

So would I recommend the Roma? Absolutely! Just... maybe don't invite too many friends for a ride. Or if you do, make sure they're either very small or really good at folding themselves into compact shapes. 🤷‍♂️