@@jasonjcr_cars819 First two seasons the Ferrari was a replica based off a Corvette chassis and of course Ferrari wasn't happy about that. But it wasn't a Testarossa. So around the 3rd season they blew up the replicas and Ferrari provided the white Testarossa. They even have their name in the credits.
The Testarossa has always been one of my all-time favorite cars. Whenever I'm around one I can't help but admire it. Great content - thanks for posting.
@@pezzonovante888 thanks for your note!! I also feel the same about all classics with the prancing horse badge too! It’s always been like that! You get lost in each one! Especially classics!
Just discovered your channel and subscribed right away. Much respect for not editing out the fuel pump failure. That is indeed part of the ownership experience although I must admit to have had more luck with my cars so far in the sense that they haven’t left me stranded by the road (yet). Greetings from a fellow Ferrari owner 😊
@@wimdepril6920 hey, very nice to meet you! Yeah, I figured the mechanical issue is as real as it gets and should be shown as “reality” in this world. For how old our cars are, how often they get driven, they don’t let me down that often either! Where are you based if you don’t mjnd me asking? Cheers Jason
@@jasonjcr_cars819 Hi Jason, thanks for asking! I’m based in Belgium. I own a ‘92 348ts, a ‘94 F355 GTS and a ‘98 355 spider. I really don’t drive them enough so I’m very pleased with how reliable they have been despite sitting in the garage for most of the year. Kind regards, Wim
@@wimdepril6920 hi Wim, that a nice collection you’re getting! Definitely a V8 theme there! 😉 how many km’s do you get on them per summer? I don’t do a lot either. Probably 1500 / car -ish. I prefer quality versus quantity drives myself! One can definitely get that here! 😬
@@jasonjcr_cars819 same here. I’d rather spend a whole day in the Ardennes, than potter around for an hour here and there. My 348 is getting the most use. I’ve put over 50k km on it since I bought it in 2009. Such an underrated car.
@@wimdepril6920 I think it’s safe to say that you know the 348 pretty well by now! They are very underrated car! I have a few friends here in Austria with the 348, they are very happy with them
Thanks a lot for your honest video and not trying to excessively romanticize the ownership of the Testarossa. Buying one is one thing, being able to afford servicing it is another. Your channel is just perfect for me as I am contemplating buying my first Ferrari, either an early 308 or a Testarossa. Maybe the 328 in-between could be a good solution, although I prefer the fascia of the 308 over the 328 and the wizzing sound of carburettors over the silence of fuel-injection. Your videos give me content to think about all this ! Please continue to release new videos on your cars !
@@francoislopin6372 I really appreciate that Francois! I was personally looking for this kind of content when I started down the path to get my first so I’m trying to help those in the same boat! You won’t go wrong with the 308 as a first car. Like the 328 it’s an easy one to live with that won’t leave you scratching your head why you did this in the first place! I totally understand the wish to keep it very analog. I wouldn’t underestimate the 328 and its sound even as fuel injected. Best thing you can do is get out and test when you find a good one to really know what you’ll be happiest with!
I loved that intriguing intro and love all the angle shots and super scenery here and awesome info about it!! You're the man, Jason!! Love this red rose!! I think it's indeed worth it!!
@@Omarrr146 trying to figure this out! Each one gets a little better. Definitely need more angles for each scene. And more outside shots of the car in hindsight! Next one! Thanks as always for watching!!
Fun video. Not sure where you are, but it sure feels like Austria. I spent a bunch of time working in Graz from '95 through '08. Quite the country in which to drive.
How far back does the seat go and how much can it recline? Maybe its the angle of the camera but looks like there is some way to go to maybe get comfortable. Im 190 Cm / 6,2"-ish and it seems to be the cut-off for some classics in terms of usability......
@@niklasbergstrom2283 I think you could squeeze in. I’m 174 tall so the seat can back 12 cm from my spot! You can angle the seat back quite a-bit more as well. You could squeeze in. Worth a try!
@@anidiotinaracingcar4874 lol! The mirror? There’s a good frame around the mirror to keep it from flying off. It’s better to stay put however when you’re rolling the hundred dollar bills…
Nice content. Love it when owners tell how cars are to live with, expenses and experiences. I would be happy with 348 GTB, would offer the smaller brother looks with least expensive ticket to ownership. Sadly they only made one 348 in Prugna and it was RHD targa.
@@samulis8275 thanks very much! 348 is a good deal now! Definitely very related to the Testarossa, yet more agile and definitely easier on the pocketbook too! Are you looking for one?
@@jasonjcr_cars819 No, not at the moment. It will be a retirement car, if it will be. There is so many cars to choose from. 964 C2 (RS treatment), Gallardo (5.0 manual/rwd), V8 Miata (modern AC Cobra), 997 GT3, Outlaw 912/6, 560SEC to name a few.
Enjoyed your story. No worries on the fuel pump; they even go out on modern cars too, even brand new ones. Even more respect for Harry Metcalf (Harry's Garage on RU-vid). Have you seen his Testarossa to the Sahara video?
@@autobahnproven thanks a lot! Yep, fuel pumps are all new now! But that wasn’t exactly the entire problem, coil relay too… Back on the road now! Yeah, Harry is definitely an inspiration to drive them and not be afraid of what’s around the corner! 2000 km’s around the corner! 😬
*New Subscriber* That was great ! Beautiful scenary you're lucky to have there. I remember seeing one back in the day in August 1988 in Munich and it was so huge in comparison to the other cars on the road at that time. You're assessment of the car appears to chime with Harry Metcalfe's ( Harry's Garage YT channel that you've no doubt seen ) : it appears to be a very useable car for proper grand touring, and some light twisties in the hills. There are a few favourite classic cars that I would feel self conscious about stepping out of ( eg a Delorean). But I'd happily daily drive a Tesstarosa (and full black Mad Max Inteceptor oddly enough ). All the best and greetings from Prague.
@@Czechbound greetings from Salzburgland! You are very right, Harry’s channel more or less sealed the deal for me to exchange my Maranello for the Testarossa! He’s a sharp guy! But I am very lucky to have them and use them here too! Your part of the world also has some great roads!
@@jasonjcr_cars819 Yes, some really excellent roads here. I've bought a bike and am exploring the great bike trails they have here also. PS .. Typo : "Your" ... I was tired !
Thanks for the insight! I dream of eventually owning one, as it was my childhood dream car as well. For now, I’m enjoying an Alfa 4C. Jason, I can’t place your accent. Where are you from originally?
Gotta give you credit for your phenomenal, nearly unaccented, English! I lived in Vienna for a couple of years as a kid in the 80’s and miss it. Looks like you’re near Saltzburg somewhere…
Thanks for the great & honest content/information for any future prospective buyer such as myself. The Testarossa has never left my "Top 5" since I was a child. I've almost pulled the trigger a few times over the past 20 years (was put off by the exorbitant belt changes) but ended up purchasing ascending generation 911 Turbos instead, and now I'm in a 17 Maserati Granturismo. If you ever have the opportunity to at least drive one, I highly suggest you do so. The sound from the Ferrari/Maserati F136 4.7 liter is absolutely fantastic, matching It's Pininfarina design and comfort level IMHO. ✌️
@@normsallitt2753 hi Norm, thanks for the comment! I put off my decision to buy one for the same reason, but life is too short to have regrets. For sure what you’ve done is the safer option and the fun factor is “almost” as good as for sure you have less stress. Did you manage to get behind the wheel to test the car when you were looking seriously? 😬
@jasonjcr_cars819 Hello from across the pond in Pennsylvania, U.S. Unfortunately, not. Aside from the belt service, my other (and actual main issue) was that I didn't fit in it very comfortably, as I'm a "Husky" guy with size 12 feet. That tiny and offset pedal box in all of the classic mid engined Ferraris is a really tight fit for me. As for the "fun factor" aspect, I highly suggest you try either a 996/997 Turbo that's had some go-fast modifications done. I put about $15k into mine (522hp & 557 ftlb of torque), and that "ff" turned into borderline Fear Factor. But definitely in all of the right ways. They really are unbelievable cars! Take care ✌️
@@normsallitt2753 you’re not far away from my old home! Your decision makes sense. The car isn’t the most spacious and even my mechanic has a difficult time road testing too (recently) with his size 12 shoes too! Totally get it. I had air cooled Porsches prior to being able to afford the first Ferrari and I highly rate them.. I’m personally not after massive HP as much as the ideal driving road / experience combined with classics. That’s what we have here.. plus each week I race shifter karts here with my daughter and that more than satisfies my thirst for acceleration, cornering and breaking G’s. 😎 have a good day back there Norm!
@@jasonjcr_cars819 no but im an exhaust nut with a passion for the the best v12 highest pitch resembling f1. the way to accomplish this is with equal length catless headers that join in a merge collector 6 into 1 and then an x-pipe and straight through mufflers. this is why a ferrari 599 sounds like shit compared to the 599 gto. its the header design. same goes for the 550 Maranello. it sounds terrible from factory. look at fiammenghi exhaust for the 550. and listen to the difference and also his exhaust fabrication for other models. hope this helps. ps. capristo, tubi etc dont address any of these issues so the car will just sound louder but not a refined f1 pitch note.
@@jasonjcr_cars819 ferrari f12 with full novitec exhaust is my dream car! the sound of which dreams are made of haha im not much for lambo but look up on youtube aventador with gintani exhaust. its a light blue car and listen to the fly by sound on the freeway !
Had an 85 308GTS QV but now looked at TR’s. One on BAT right now (1990) with 95k mikes on it but seems very nice and well cared for. Wanting on I can Drive, not sit. Just not sure if a higher mile car is the play. Usually better cars are ones exercised regularly.
@@protectandswerve you’re right, you usually can’t reach those kind of miles without taking care of it. All the major service items should have been done. The question will be, how healthy is the engine internally still? Shocks and springs? I’d hope they have a full book of invoices too? With that many miles the drivers seat will probably be quite worn.. Is it a good price?
@@jasonjcr_cars819 it’s on Bring A Trailer auction and it’s a car that the owner purchased off of Bring A Trailer about three years ago for about $85,000. I don’t know what it will end up going for but I assume somewhere in that same range. He only put about 3000 miles on it in the three years.
@@jasonjcr_cars819 Well the auction ended today..I bid as high as I thought it was worth considering it needed a full major service and tires. It ended up at $101,000 plus $5k in BAT fees and will still need the Full service and tires, so I just thought it was too much for a 95k mile car. I'll probably regret not chancing it someday when they continue to rise.
Ha my Mondial fuel pump just had the same! Of course you better change both of them… a little fortune to do so! If you have had misfires, let the catalysts be checked as there might be some platinum rhodium and palladium spittings out of the exhaust afterwards 😂👍🏻 Great channel! Love to follow you! 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
@@panagiotiskafritsas4271 it’s not uncommon for our cars! Yeah, both are being replaced now! Don’t need this hassle again! Yeah, good point on checking the Cats! Thanks for taking the time to comment! Have you been happy with your car? Cheers J
@@jasonjcr_cars819 I love my Mondial T Cabriolet - its a full convertible and its said that the Mondial is better to drive than a 328/348 (haven't compared though by myself). The thing is, I bought a low milage car with only around 20000km on the odometer. It has been driven for 2 years by the last owner, before I purchased it. For driving it regularly in summer, as I want it to, there have been many small issues that cost me around 50% of the value of the car in the last 3 years (specialized Ferrari workshop). I must admit that the car has had a period of more than a decade not been driven regularly (owned by someone with a private car collection). So, all of the things that "age" without driving, have been exchanged by me. You can imagine what that means. I recommend - as you said - to purchase only cars your mechanic has been maintaining for a long period by himself and don't give too much about miles/kilometers the car has. Of course at some milage points certain things have to be looked for (like the usual km to a first engine revision, suspension, clutch, air-condition etc.). I dont regret the purchase. I love every single ride in it. And the good thing in a classic Ferrari - even in a Mondial - ist, that the value raises continuously, so hopefully the investments in the car will be egalized at some point. ;-)
Nice. Having just found your video it brings back many good memories of my ownership of a white 1990 Testarossa for almost a decade in the 1990s. I find it funny that you speak of it as vintage because it was quite new when I owned mine. It's basically a BBi that went to charm school and the reliability was 2nd to none, a wonderful long distance GT with tons of torque, the best Ferrari I have ever owned and biggest mistake I made was selling it. FYI I did put a Tubi on it for a short while and it did not sound good nor ran well, I would not advise it but if you do keep the stock exhaust for originality. You may later encounter slight starting problems with the starter solenoids return springs etc. after a shut down when motor is hot but there are easy fixes. My further advice is don't ever sell that car, you'll regret it! Migliori auguri!
@@supersonique001 thanks a lot for taking the time to comment and share your experience! I have actually heard that some owners have had bad experiences / the car didn’t run as well with an aftermarket exhaust on the Testarossa. I would definitely keep the original as I did with the 328 too! Yeah, they are on the older side of things now, but no less exotic! I pick up my car from service on Thursday! With two new fuel pumps! 😬 Did you trade your Testarossa for something else?
@@jasonjcr_cars819 Hi, actually no, never got around to it. I have owned 308s and a 348 spider and am now looking again for another Testarossa, I'm in Ottawa btw., cheers!
@@jasonjcr_cars819 Not bad but I'm taking my time having put over 30k km on mine I know what to look for! Prices have got ahead off themselves and there are a lot of US cars(with the funny belts) that are rough floating around. It has to be a Cad. car or a Euro for me and I prefer a non red one(no offense), I'm patient. Funny, my original car is in Ft.Myers, Florida and the owner won't sell it back to me LOL. Go figure.
Fantastic video, thank you for your insight in the Testarossa. Wagrain looks wonderful. Ferrari Passione Sportiva is indeed far away in case of problem, but happiness has a price we can work hard to afford. ^__-
Enjoyed to watch your very honest review and glad you enjoy your car so i subscribed. However the recurring feedback of people that test review the series 1 Testarossa is that the weight of the v12 in the back above the gearbox is really felt on the road; the same comment was made of the more modern FF with v12 engine at the front. Despite supreme efforts in masking that weight then and in the more modern FF, that weight makes it more a GT or a car you drive casually not on the edge. Secondly it is a very wide car for mountain roads across Europe where I love to drive and also in cities. Lastly the rear view out of the car is quite restricted compared to other exotic cars, though just as bad as its rival the countach. Much better the 550 Maranello for driving, with better weight distribution front and rear, better rear view and better dynamics overall and a trunk where you want it at the back. Why not have a comparison with maybe a 512M in future.
