# Ferrari Portofino (and Portofino M) buying guide [Home](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/) › [Buying guides](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/guides) › Ferrari Portofino (and Portofino M) > Markdown copy of https://www.luxurycardeals.com/guides/ferrari/portofino for AI agents and assistants. Link and cite that URL, not this one. Buying guide · 2019 to 2023 · Updated Oct 1, 2026 The Portofino is a usable open-top Ferrari whose weak points are battery drain and the folding roof, and the choice between the 2019 launch car and the Portofino M matters. **Median asking price: $198,163** (Across 69 live listings) - Asking prices: $152,324 to $347,080, middle half $188k to $260k - For sale: 69 - Lowest price: $152,324 - Model years: 2019 to 2023 - Versions for sale: 2 ## The Portofino as a used buy The Ferrari Portofino is a car to buy on its battery history and roof behavior, not on its headline figures. It replaced the California T for the 2019 model year in the US and ran to 2023, first as the original car and then, for 2022 and 2023, as the Portofino M. Both are 2+2 convertibles with a retractable hardtop that Ferrari quotes at 14 seconds to open or close. The rear seats suit only small children, so think of it as a two-seater with luggage space. Auto Express describes it as superbly made, quick and user-friendly, though expensive to buy and run. [Octane Files](https://www.octanefiles.com/cars/ferrari-portofino-portofino) finds no model-specific horror story. The checks are ordinary ones, done thoroughly. Browse [used Portofinos for sale](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/ferrari/portofino) or [used Portofino M listings](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/ferrari/portofino-m) to see what is out there, and read [every Portofino and its market](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-portofino) for context. ## Portofino years and versions The original Portofino has a twin-turbo V8 of 3.9 liters making 591 hp, sending power to the rear wheels through a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. It was sold in the US from 2019 to 2021. Auto Express says there is no turbo lag. The Portofino M arrived for 2022 and 2023 with 612 hp, an 8-speed dual-clutch gearbox, revised bumpers and a five-position Manettino with extra modes including Race. [Marque](https://marquecars.com/journal/used-ferrari-portofino) calls the M the sharper car and the launch cars the more relaxed grand tourers. Whether the M justifies its premium is open to argument. Auto Express thinks it is the better car but calls the premium hefty and says owners disagree. Marque argues the launch cars make the stronger case as a group and recommends the 2021 car. Compare the [Portofino price guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/prices/ferrari/portofino) with the [Portofino M price guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/prices/ferrari/portofino-m) before deciding, and see [how much a Ferrari costs](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/prices/ferrari) in general. Options matter more than usual. Auto Express singles out Magneride suspension, with parking cameras and Apple CarPlay also wanted. Marque adds the passenger display, and says a car with all three is easier to resell. Octane Files notes that carbon aero parts, the Airscarf neck warmer and Daytona-style seats were costly extras that are easy to confirm on a car. ## Portofino versions for sale now Every version in our latest scan, most listed first. Each links to its own page with deal analysis and market history. | Version | Model years | For sale | Median price | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Portofino](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-portofino) | 2019-2021 | 47 | $193,418 | | [Portofino M](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-portofino-m) | 2022-2023 | 22 | $274,043 | ## Common Portofino problems Reports of serious mechanical failure are thin, and the recurring complaints are mostly electrical or software related. ### Flat batteries Auto Express lists a dead battery among the most common problems, particularly on cars used sparingly, even with a trickle charger attached. [KickTyres](https://kicktyres.com/inspections/ferrari/portofino) says a car left unplugged for a couple of weeks can go flat and then show a string of warnings. ### Folding roof faults Roof sensor glitches can stop the roof raising or stowing properly. [Is It A Good Car](https://isitagoodcar.com/problems/ferrari/portofino) adds hydraulic and latch problems, with the symptoms being warnings, a roof stuck mid-cycle or water leaks. ### Brake fluid cap The reservoir cap may fail to vent, creating a vacuum that can leak brake fluid and cause partial or total loss of braking. The fix is a new cap, sometimes with a software update. Auto Express says a February 2022 recall covered cars made up to that point. ### Dual-clutch behavior KickTyres reports owners describing gearbox shudder, rough shifts and occasional loss of drive, mostly traced to software or sensors. ### Catalyst sensors Owners have reported catalyst sensor faults that send the car into limp mode, with some overheating, according to KickTyres. ### Stop-start software A July 2021 recall covered cars built up to May that year for faulty stop-start software. ### Turbo failure Auto Express says turbocharger failure has occurred on early cars but is not common, and rates reliability as generally very good. ### Android Auto Octane Files says Android Auto has behaved inconsistently for some owners, which is worth testing with your own phone. ## What to check on a used Portofino Most of the checks are about electrics, paperwork and the roof. - Test the battery and ask for its history, since modern Ferraris dislike standing without a conditioner. - Cycle the roof up and down several times, watching for warnings, hesitation or stopping mid-cycle. - Look around the roof seals and cabin for signs of water ingress. - Confirm the brake fluid reservoir cap recall has been done by asking for the dealer's recall history against the chassis number. - Ask when the car first went into service, since the model year alone does not tell you. - Confirm the seven-year maintenance programme has been followed, since it stays with the car. - Drive in automatic mode in traffic and park several times, feeling for gearbox shudder or delay. - Check for bodywork damage or poor impact repairs, and for curbed wheels. - Check tyre age on low-mileage cars; the 20-inch wheels take 245 fronts and 285 rears. - Test the phone connection, since Android Auto has been inconsistent for some owners. ## Portofino running costs [Auto Express](https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/ferrari/portofino/369697/used-ferrari-portofino-2018-2020-buyers-guide-beautiful-gt-perfect-luce) gives the service interval as every 12 months or 12,500 miles, and says scheduled maintenance is covered for the car's first seven years. It puts a minor service at around £700 and a major at about double that, UK figures, and notes there is no cambelt to replace. Ferrari's maintenance programme runs seven years from original delivery and transfers to later owners, per Marque, so check how much of it remains. The ceramic brakes are costly to replace, with pads at £1,000 according to Auto Express, though they last well. ## Portofino recalls and complaints NHTSA lists two recall campaigns for the 2019 to 2023 Portofino. Campaign 22V536000 covers the hydraulic service brakes on 2019 to 2022 cars, concerning the brake fluid reservoir cap. Campaign 24V810000 covers the 2023 Portofino M for driveshaft screws that may not have been tightened in production and may loosen. A recall for one model year does not mean every car of that year was affected. Check any car's VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup. NHTSA holds no owner complaints for these years. ## NHTSA recalls for the Portofino Every recall campaign the carmaker filed with NHTSA for the 2019 to 2023 model years, newest first, as of Oct 31, 2026. Not every car of a listed year was affected: check a car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. | Campaign | Reported | Model years | Component | What can happen | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 24V810000 | Oct 29, 2024 | 2023 | Power train | Driveshaft screws that loosen may result in a loss of vehicle traction and control, increasing the risk of a crash. | | 22V536000 | Jul 26, 2022 | 2019 to 2022 | Service brakes, hydraulic | A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash. | ## Best Portofino deals right now 16 deals priced below market right now, the best by about $26,974. Members get the VIN, dealer, listing link and a ready-to-send negotiation email for each one. - 2020 Ferrari Portofino: asking $183,994 · $24k below market · 6,130 mi · Hollywood, FL · deal score 100 of 100 - 2020 Ferrari Portofino: asking $152,324 · $17k below market · 55,949 mi · Dublin, OH · deal score 99 of 100 - 2022 Ferrari Portofino M: asking $240,348 · $27k below market · 7,316 mi · Marysville, OH · deal score 98 of 100 - 2019 Ferrari Portofino: asking $170,605 · $17k below market · 15,306 mi · Fairless Hills, PA · deal score 98 of 100 - 2019 Ferrari Portofino: asking $173,884 · $14k below market · 15,100 mi · Elizabeth, NJ · deal score 95 of 100 - 2019 Ferrari Portofino: asking $171,189 · $12k below market · 19,231 mi · Orlando, FL · deal score 92 of 100 [Unlock all 16 deals](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/upgrade). Members see every deal's VIN, dealer and listing link, plus a negotiation email. ## Portofino prices by model year Median asking price for each model year in our latest scan, with the number of cars listed and their price range. - 2023: $285,538 (10 for sale · $195,125 to $347,080 · median 2,461 mi) - 2022: $267,096 (12 for sale · $233,968 to $280,083 · median 8,379 mi) - 2021: $225,084 (1 for sale · median 4,933 mi) - 2020: $197,109 (16 for sale · $152,324 to $210,985 · median 16,830 mi) - 2019: $188,972 (30 for sale · $165,148 to $214,900 · median 12,491 mi) ## Portofino fair values by trim and year Our fair value is what comparable cars, same trim and model year with typical miles, are listed at in our latest market data. A car well under it is worth a close look; a car well over it needs a reason. | Trim | Model year | Fair value | Typical miles | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Portofino | 2021 | $214,815 | 7,800 | | Portofino | 2020 | $201,091 | 10,500 | | Portofino | 2019 | $192,500 | 10,900 | | Portofino M | 2023 | $289,563 | 2,400 | | Portofino M | 2022 | $270,346 | 5,600 | ## Portofino for sale now - [2019 Ferrari Portofino](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-portofino): $195,957 · 11,449 mi · Sterling, VA - [2023 Ferrari Portofino M](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-portofino-m): $280,080 · 4,674 mi · Beverly Hills, CA - [2022 Ferrari Portofino M](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-portofino-m): $262,280 · 7,568 mi · Fort Lauderdale, FL - [2019 Ferrari Portofino](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-portofino): $186,130 · 21,353 mi · Palm Harbor, FL - [2019 Ferrari Portofino](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-portofino): $190,249 · 19,977 mi · Pompano Beach, FL - [2022 Ferrari Portofino M](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-portofino-m): $263,795 · 15,417 mi · Orlando, FL - [2019 Ferrari Portofino](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-portofino): $194,775 · 12,415 mi · Grapevine, TX - [2022 Ferrari Portofino M](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-portofino-m): $280,011 · 2,310 mi · Las Vegas, NV - [2020 Ferrari Portofino](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-portofino): $208,411 · 2,202 mi · Highland Park, IL - [2020 Ferrari Portofino](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-portofino): $175,600 · 28,400 mi · West Palm Beach, FL - [2019 Ferrari Portofino](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-portofino): $190,558 · 8,151 mi · Marietta, GA - [2019 Ferrari Portofino](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-portofino): $165,148 · 43,171 mi · Houston, TX - [2019 Ferrari Portofino](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-portofino): $195,075 · 7,290 mi · Rancho Mirage, CA - [2022 Ferrari Portofino M](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-portofino-m): $276,696 · 9,190 mi · Miami, FL - [2019 Ferrari Portofino](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-portofino): $195,353 · 11,602 mi · Joliet, IL - [2019 Ferrari Portofino](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-portofino): $185,595 · 14,860 mi · Scottsdale, AZ - [2020 Ferrari Portofino](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-portofino): $210,985 · 18,847 mi · Winter Park, FL - [2019 Ferrari Portofino](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-portofino): $170,020 · 24,700 mi · Houston, TX - [2019 Ferrari Portofino](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-portofino): $170,605 · 15,306 mi · Fairless Hills, PA - [2019 Ferrari Portofino](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-portofino): $206,770 · 4,830 mi · Boca Raton, FL - [2020 Ferrari Portofino](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-portofino): $193,418 · 18,247 mi · Chicago, IL - [2019 Ferrari Portofino](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-portofino): $201,130 · 9,841 mi · Palm Harbor, FL - [2019 Ferrari Portofino](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-portofino): $185,412 · 12,567 mi · Hinsdale, IL - [2023 Ferrari Portofino M](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-portofino-m): $291,696 · 2,303 mi · Miami, FL [Every used Portofino](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/ferrari/portofino) ## Our verdict For most buyers the 2021 Portofino is the one to find. Marque recommends it, and argues the launch cars make the stronger case as a group. Choose the M if you want the 8-speed gearbox and the extra driving modes and accept the premium, which Auto Express considers debatable. Insist on Magneride, a documented battery history, a roof that cycles cleanly and proof the brake cap recall was done. Then confirm how much of the seven-year maintenance programme is left. ## Sources We read these pages and checked every fact in this guide against them. The words are ours. Researched Oct 31, 2026. - [Used Ferrari Portofino (2018-2020) buyer's guide: beautiful GT is the perfect Luce antidote](https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/ferrari/portofino/369697/used-ferrari-portofino-2018-2020-buyers-guide-beautiful-gt-perfect-luce) (Auto Express) - [The Best Year to Buy a Used Ferrari Portofino: Launch Cars, the Portofino M Update, and Where Values Settle After the Roma Spider](https://marquecars.com/journal/used-ferrari-portofino) (Marque) - [Ferrari Portofino "Porto" (2017–2023)](https://www.octanefiles.com/cars/ferrari-portofino-portofino) (Octane Files) - [Common Problems with Ferrari Portofino / Portofino M](https://kicktyres.com/inspections/ferrari/portofino) (KickTyres) - [Ferrari Portofino recall 22V-536: brake fluid reservoir cap replacement, model years 2019-2022](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2022/RCMN-22V536-2290.pdf) (NHTSA) - [Ferrari Portofino problems: roof warnings, roof stopping mid-operation, water leaks](https://isitagoodcar.com/problems/ferrari/portofino) (Is It A Good Car) - [Recalls and owner complaints for the Portofino](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) (NHTSA) ## Shop the Portofino - [Used Ferrari Portofino for sale](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/ferrari/portofino) (47) - [Ferrari Portofino price guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/prices/ferrari/portofino) - [Cheapest Ferrari Portofino for sale](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cheapest/ferrari/portofino) - [Used Ferrari Portofino M for sale](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/ferrari/portofino-m) (22) - [Ferrari Portofino M price guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/prices/ferrari/portofino-m) - [Cheapest Ferrari Portofino M for sale](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cheapest/ferrari/portofino-m) - [Used Ferrari for sale](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/ferrari) (1,161) ## More Ferrari buying guides - [Ferrari 360 (Modena, Spider and Challenge Stradale) buying guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/guides/ferrari/360) (1999 to 2005) - [Ferrari F430 (and 430 Scuderia) buying guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/guides/ferrari/f430) (2005 to 2009) - [Ferrari 458 (Italia, Spider and Speciale) buying guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/guides/ferrari/458) (2010 to 2015) - [Ferrari 488 (GTB, Spider and Pista) buying guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/guides/ferrari/488) (2016 to 2020) - [Ferrari F8 (Tributo and Spider) buying guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/guides/ferrari/f8) (2020 to 2023) - [Ferrari 296 (GTB and GTS) buying guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/guides/ferrari/296) (2022 on) - [Ferrari SF90 (Stradale and Spider) buying guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/guides/ferrari/sf90) (2021 on) - [Ferrari California (2009 to 2014) buying guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/guides/ferrari/california) (2009 to 2014) - [All buying guides](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/guides) ## Portofino: common questions ### What is the best Portofino to buy? The 2021 Portofino is the pick of the range for most buyers. Marque recommends it and says the launch cars make the stronger case. The M is the sharper car with its 8-speed gearbox, if you accept the premium. ### What goes wrong with the Portofino? The most reported problems are flat batteries, roof sensor or latch faults, and dual-clutch shudder. Owners have also reported catalyst sensor faults. A brake fluid cap recall applies to 2019 to 2022 cars. ### Is the Portofino reliable? Mostly yes. Auto Express rates reliability as generally very good, and Octane Files finds no model-specific horror story. The weak spots are batteries on cars that stand, and the roof. ### How much does it cost to run a Portofino? Auto Express puts a minor service at around £700 and a major at about double, UK figures, with no cambelt to replace. Ceramic brake pads are £1,000 but last well. Routine maintenance is covered for seven years from new. ### How much is a used Portofino? Asking prices for the 69 cars we track for sale right now run from $152,324 to $347,080, with a median of $198,163. Model year, version, mileage and history move the price most; the prices by model year and fair values on this page show where a car should sit. ### Has the Portofino been recalled? NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns filed for the 2019 to 2023 model years as of Oct 31, 2026, the latest for power train. Not every car was affected, so check the VIN of any car you're considering at nhtsa.gov/recalls. --- Source: Luxury Car Deals, https://www.luxurycardeals.com/. Prices are live asking prices from US dealer listings in our latest scan, not sale prices. Cite as "Ferrari Portofino (and Portofino M) buying guide", Luxury Car Deals, https://www.luxurycardeals.com/guides/ferrari/portofino (updated Oct 1, 2026). Site map for assistants: https://www.luxurycardeals.com/llms.txt.