Ferrari Roma review. It's very pretty but what's it like on a 600 mile trip to Cornwall?

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  • I had the Ferrari Roma in to review a few months ago but the weather was horrible at the time and it really compromised the review. What I really wanted to do was to take it on a road-trip and, fortunately, Ferrari said yes so we set off for the Idle Rocks Hotel in St. Mawes in Cornwall, to see what the Roma is like on a proper road-trip. idlerocks.com/
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  • @jms211
    @jms211 2 ปีที่แล้ว +217

    Paw Patrol on the SAT NAV. No further explanation. Priceless. Thanks Harry!

    • @K1lostream
      @K1lostream 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      One of my mates managed to find an R2D2 'voice' for his sat nav! I assume if you learned all the beeps it might mean something but it's essentially useless!

    • @4dshow
      @4dshow 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Haha! Yesterday on a trip with mates we used my Waze and I had forgotten i had it on Paw patrol after my last trip with my daughter.

    • @BobKenge
      @BobKenge 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      😆

    • @IrshadAhmad-yo5cn
      @IrshadAhmad-yo5cn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@K1lostream 8 ?
      X68

    • @gsnedders_legacy
      @gsnedders_legacy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My favourite bit might genuinely be the fact no explanation whatsoever is given.

  • @sambagogo777
    @sambagogo777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    "I haven't done 119mph down here"
    Honest, guv.

    • @tjpj1919
      @tjpj1919 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I think the guilty party was sitting next to him

  • @Kelveron
    @Kelveron 2 ปีที่แล้ว +206

    0:48 "I said to Ferrari, could I have it back? I would really like to enjoy it and do a trip with it". How I wish I could do the same. :)
    Nevertheless Harry, thanks for giving us dreamers at least a glimpse of what it's like to do a trip with a car like this. Great clip, as always.

  • @johnj.baranski6553
    @johnj.baranski6553 2 ปีที่แล้ว +392

    Harry just calls Ferrari and is like..."when you have a Roma I'd like to have it and take it on a trip"...and Ferrari is like.."okay. when?"

    • @boogeye1949
      @boogeye1949 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Tomorrow morning I´m gonna call Autoropa, the general agent in Sweden and ask if I can borrow a 812GTS for a little trip to Legoland in Billum, Denmark.

    • @colliedogjoy
      @colliedogjoy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      "Free to those who can afford it, very expensive to those who can't".. Nice one Harry - you earned your privilege - doesn't stop me being jealous as hell!

    • @defnotatroll
      @defnotatroll 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      At what cost though? They lend him cars because they know he won't critique them hard

    • @funkyhouseman
      @funkyhouseman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      It's a clever strategy by ferrari though, they know that the potential owner looking on TH-cam is likely to be a bit like uncle Harry, so will therefore value his opinion more than say a schmee who won't be on the normal 45 to 70 year olds (the demographic who can afford such a car!) Radar

    • @geek9642
      @geek9642 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      It's a press car Harry is one of the most respected TH-cam creator around... It's no different to topgear getting one...

  • @horsepower523
    @horsepower523 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is the life...driving a beautiful Ferrari on these scenic roads and staying in cozy hotels. Absolutely fantastic.

  • @Nikko40691
    @Nikko40691 2 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    These are the best videos, road trips!

    • @ChifundoBanda
      @ChifundoBanda 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Love it when Harry takes us along on adventures!

  • @global_nomad.
    @global_nomad. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +189

    This just goes to show how important it is to re-visit cars and not rely on a single review or test - driving slowly or charismatically between 50-70 should be a key benchmark...thanks for all the insights and your honesty

    • @ponanikhoza1934
      @ponanikhoza1934 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I sometimes wonder if car journalists take into consideration the amount of investment these companies make only for them to reduce their hard work for the past five years or so to nought in just 10 minutes of a TH-cam video. Small wonder McLaren is not having it.

    • @ezragonzalez8936
      @ezragonzalez8936 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The Roma doesn't quite possess the classic Ferrari aesthetic; it seems more like the less appealing, distant relative of an Aston Martin Vantage.

    • @eddy_6502
      @eddy_6502 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ⁠@@ezragonzalez8936because you know 3 fucking model if you say that, so to you it looks like that.

  • @ericokompatzki7110
    @ericokompatzki7110 2 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    "If you have a car in front, I can't really Go Go Go! I'm really sorry, Paw Patrol" is a quote I never imagined hearing on Harry's Garage 😂

    • @blairbrown4812
      @blairbrown4812 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      After watching Harry's review of the DBS Superleggera Volante,I kinda saw it coming.
      th-cam.com/video/jzwv77XVNNQ/w-d-xo.html

  • @marcdavis2840
    @marcdavis2840 2 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    The great thing about Harrys videos is that you never feel 'short changed' always interesting and highly watchable 👍 Cant see many Romas getting used in the rain though 😉

    • @TIWNA851
      @TIWNA851 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Except he seems to have more adverts than other similar channels! Maybe it’s partly to do with the length of his videos but they are distracting and take something away from the flow of the videos!

    • @msbelindapls
      @msbelindapls 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Exactly and on the other hand.. JayEmm on Cars is just *ABsolutely* a drag in comparison.

    • @YK-fj5bj
      @YK-fj5bj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@msbelindapls he has some interesting cars featured on his channel but very difficult watch. 😕

    • @retrorewind6042
      @retrorewind6042 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@msbelindapls i like jay, but some of his videos are a bit drawn out. Hes still a smaller channel, i believe with time his content will get better

  • @buggerlugz6753
    @buggerlugz6753 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    If Paw Patrol voices on Ferrari SatNav's comes as standard, I'm sold.

    • @s.kxx1956
      @s.kxx1956 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think its a download for waze

  • @West4ea
    @West4ea 2 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    I did a Cornwall trip the same time as you Harry. Despite being Italian my Iveco Daily isn’t quite as exotic. Needs a Capri style couple of backs of cement in the boot

    • @timonbotha476
      @timonbotha476 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      didn't know Iveco was Italian, learn something new everyday.

    • @Mr995pippo
      @Mr995pippo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Transit and Daily best van out there with a mention for the Transporter

  • @marinedrive5484
    @marinedrive5484 2 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    Now that is a properly good-looking car, with its discreet aero, gorgeous understated lines, and spot-on proportions - a future classic. Ferrari doing elegance again, and with brutal performance, Yay!

    • @stevemawer848
      @stevemawer848 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yeah, they didn't do a bad job copying the F-Type, did they? :-)

    • @marinedrive5484
      @marinedrive5484 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@stevemawer848 They do say that "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery." ;-)

    • @mattevans4377
      @mattevans4377 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@stevemawer848 The F type just copied old Ferrari's ;)

    • @kilimli8824
      @kilimli8824 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mattevans4377 which models of ferrari's?

    • @mattevans4377
      @mattevans4377 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@kilimli8824 I think the closest would be the Daytona, but a lot had simple and swooping designs in the 60s.

  • @pandamera1
    @pandamera1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    18:19 LMAO This why we love you and your classic British attitude, Harry. Never stop reviewing.

  • @BellipotensNYC
    @BellipotensNYC 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Phenomenal episode! I would watch more of your Journeys like this one any day, especially while beautifully incorporating the vehicle review. I simply love your channel, thank you 💯🙏🏻🇵🇱

  • @Silentwitness1978
    @Silentwitness1978 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Harry thanks for these videos. As I set off for another day at work I feel after watching like I have had a mini holiday. Love the road trips.

  • @duncanbleak3819
    @duncanbleak3819 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loving the road trips, as always!
    The added bonus of the "road test" is the cherry on top.
    Thanks for making my day!!

  • @darenwilliams1790
    @darenwilliams1790 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Just the best Harry’s Garage episode ever. Thanks Harry! Just the sort of in depth real world review from a seasoned driver like yourself that really helps the rest of us really understand what makes us love these cars and driving them. I’d pay for your show over Top Gear and Grand Tour. Makes me want to get to Land’s End again in a car that really matters. Great shows Harry. Me and my better half love your Farming channel too. Keep up the great work! Hope to bump into you in Burford someday as we’re in the area. Just a great show with the best insight! All the best!

  • @MrJef06
    @MrJef06 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    1:55 I absolutely love the startup sound of most Ferraris and Maseratis: the fast spinning starter motor sound followed by a sudden, strong, raspy exhaust note when the engine starts and finally the relatively high RPM idling.

    • @johntechwriter
      @johntechwriter 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well, you’ll soon be old enough to get your driver’s license, and by then you might have outgrown such adolescent pleasures.

    • @MrJef06
      @MrJef06 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@johntechwriter I got my driver's license in 1991 ;-)

    • @salvi1398
      @salvi1398 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@johntechwriter lol why are u even here if you think like that

    • @wolfiestreet6899
      @wolfiestreet6899 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Certainly beats the start up of a Tesla.

    • @wolfiestreet6899
      @wolfiestreet6899 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@michaelmeredith912 I wouldn't worry. San Francisco types are often bitchy....

  • @kahdmus
    @kahdmus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Epic video this week Harry, all types of content, and it worked wonderfully to provide a great sense of the Roma experience!

  • @caseyn8182
    @caseyn8182 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    These road trip videos are your absolute best content

  • @floor993
    @floor993 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Always very entertaining your trips with nice cars and lovely surroundings in Britain or the continent 👌🏻

  • @Ashfielder
    @Ashfielder 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Just completed my own Devonshire/Cornwall road trip in my 30 year old MX5, so I can imagine your experience was a touch more comfortable than mine. Still, beautiful scenery and a great driving experience, especially Dartmoor.

    • @ChifundoBanda
      @ChifundoBanda 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I miss my Silver NB so much! Hope yours treated you well on the trip, those cars are legends 👌

    • @0tispunkm3y3r
      @0tispunkm3y3r 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Perfect car for Cornwall. When you're on a single track and the hedges are 12ft high and they're closing further and further in as you go... You don't want to be in anything modern!

    • @drivingthought5983
      @drivingthought5983 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I’d say your experience was far more enjoyable in the mx-5 because you can use everything it’s got when ever you like.

    • @RobG001
      @RobG001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I doubt that it was more comfortable when Harry nearly spun it booting it up a slip road, I'm guessing his wife was not at all amused, lol :)

    • @AlexLR
      @AlexLR 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’ve lived next to Dartmoor for 11 years and it still amazes me how enjoyable many of the roads are. Just make sure you really know the size of your car and look out for livestock! Edit - Just remembered there’s videos on my channel showing that same route in summer and very heavy snow

  • @x3posse
    @x3posse 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Top Review - love the “daily driver” reviews as well as taking us around lovely Cornwall, thank you Harry!

  • @nigelbullock9039
    @nigelbullock9039 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Harry and interesting summary of your road trip. Always good to see you push the car into the Harry/cornbury S bend.

  • @ErgonBill
    @ErgonBill 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Glad to see you doing your bit for the environment Harry. You must feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

  • @samuelholland5769
    @samuelholland5769 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    ‘Someone has done 119mph in this car….it wasn’t me’ - The man doth protest too much! 😂

  • @mikeyphoto48
    @mikeyphoto48 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love Harry’s reviews, it’s like being in the car with him, never talks down to us and very everyday language. Tells us what we want to know. Also agree with his opinion of the car, absolutely gorgeous. Thanks Harry.

  • @geoffcroft9439
    @geoffcroft9439 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video Harry. Glorious Ferrari car test/travelogue despite the lousy weather.

  • @mrmoss149
    @mrmoss149 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Harry- often the best test of a Grand Touring type is how well it copes with the occasional inclement weather. While we do enjoy vehicles that can rip in perfect weather, I enjoy seeing what one can do in the wet, as well. Oh- and I loved the sat nav cheering when you made the destination. Can't stop laughing....

  • @Jimmynumnuts
    @Jimmynumnuts 2 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    That F40 has been lurking at the back of the garage for some time, hopefully a video coming soon!

    • @basshead.
      @basshead. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Doug DeMuro has already done that.

    • @philippklement7490
      @philippklement7490 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@basshead. Oh there is a huge diffrents between Harry and Doug. Where one is a lovely guy who knows a lot about cars, always tells great stories, can drive and makes great videos and the other guy is Doug.

    • @basshead.
      @basshead. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@philippklement7490 Harry has the personality of a wood veneer.

    • @philippklement7490
      @philippklement7490 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@basshead. I see why you like the videos from Doug. Your insult is at the same low level.

    • @basshead.
      @basshead. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@philippklement7490 I'm just spitting the truth. Jay Leno, Doug DeMuro, Scotty Kilmer are much better TH-camrs than Harry.

  • @lgriestra
    @lgriestra 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great car for a beautiful trip. Excellent evaluation and test.
    I love your trips. Do more!

  • @Fzr005
    @Fzr005 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    absoutely love these real world videos of supercars....i've always wondered how it'd be to take a supercar to cornwall, the roads there being so narrow. Great vid!

  • @lotus-e-clan
    @lotus-e-clan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Liked the comment re: St Mawes back lane: 'You can't get a car down there'
    When I lived in Cornwall (stone's-throw from King Harry Ferry 79 -82) I had a '72 Clan Crusader bought from Roseland Motors, St Just in Roseland (St Mawes). So that St Mawes town back lane was just made for it - (Clan's wheel track is probably around 5 foot).
    Still have a Clan today but it's a bit more tweaked now with a full race engine, 9000rpm, providing a modest 190 bhp per ton through a close ratio tranny. Perfect for all Cornish roads within the legal limit (plus Swaledale where I currently live), in that you don't have to pull over for on-coming SUVs. That said, it's not going to be as relaxing as your Roma on the Motorway given 5500 rpm in top @ 70 mph. And I guess the Clan wouldn't be your cup of tea anyway Harry, given it's a tad ugly and the cabin is optimised for those around Colin Chapman's height - although 'tis true one or two 6+ footers have owned them, and still do.
    Love everyone of you videos!

  • @thejfg7741
    @thejfg7741 2 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    I live on the edge of Dartmoor and know the route you took well (towards Tavistock and down to Plymouth). Glad you noted the 40 sign on Dartmoor, I would never drive fast or aggressive, there are too many animals. Too many people do drive across that route as if it is a test route. Amazing drive across Dartmoor, but one to take slowly and in the winter, it can have it's own climate

    • @AlexLR
      @AlexLR 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I live near Okehampton and that road is one of my favourites, as you say it’s not for going fast but really good for a relaxed scenic drive. Was great fun in my defender during the beast from the east smashing through snow drifts. There’s some videos on my channel showing this road in sunshine and heavy snow

    • @thejfg7741
      @thejfg7741 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AlexLR that sounds good. I’m Bovey way. I will check out your channel.

  • @nowt835
    @nowt835 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yes! Another road trip in an exotic car! Love these!

  • @simonrussell2752
    @simonrussell2752 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great segment Harry! Really appreciate your reviews. thank you from New Zealand :)

  • @goodfest007
    @goodfest007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Harry - notice the arctic Rolls is back in the garage - would love to see another road trip in that now it’s had is restoration…😀

    • @gsd4me00
      @gsd4me00 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Arctic*

  • @johncorrie5926
    @johncorrie5926 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Harry (and Mrs. M) - after a long day in the office, may I thank you for a heart warming and absolutely superb video. It made me want to go and buy one. Keep them coming and genuine thanks from me. JC

  • @joshuafindlay8857
    @joshuafindlay8857 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great episode, sir. a few years ago we were the "Choir In Residence" at Truro Cathedral for a week and we toured a lot of Cornwall. We absolutely loved it and we can't wait to return (we are from New York). I even bought a Quba (same as your jumper) jacket at their store just outside the Cathedral. I think I am the only person in the US to own one. Thanks for bringing back some great memories!

  • @dirks.4172
    @dirks.4172 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you, Harry !
    It brings back memories of a holiday a few years ago.
    A trip along the coast westwards.
    We stayed at the Idle Rocks hotel in St.Maves as well.
    Room with sea view (from the bed...), beautiful.
    The car ?
    Well, not that posh, it was a Renault Megane convertible, only...
    So I hadn't to worry when driving onto the river Fal ferry.
    Best wishes
    Dirk

  • @davidgrover2665
    @davidgrover2665 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Stunning looking car - nice to see you out on a short road trip, shame about the 🌧 ☔️

  • @medotorg2720
    @medotorg2720 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    When I first saw the Roma, I thought it was one of the most beautiful Ferrari designs. I was disappointed that a lot of early reviews were less than stellar. Nice to see if have a longer evaluation.

  • @herridge819
    @herridge819 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video, as a Hampshire guy who has lived down in Cornwall for over 20 years hope you enjoyed your time down here. Loved watching your Espada rebuild, I had mine for 14 years, sold it 8 years ago as I wasn't using it enough, not my best move if I'm honest!

  • @jamesavickers5961
    @jamesavickers5961 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s great that you keep us all oriented showing the map. Excellent bravo grazie grazie Mille ciao ciao

  • @none3763
    @none3763 2 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Those are the famous (and endangered) Dartmoor Ponies. Originally bred as pit ponies for the tin mines of Cornwall, they now live wild on the moors.
    Maybe stick a paving slab in the boot like a Capri.

    • @ChuckFickens1972
      @ChuckFickens1972 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Don't walk behind them either, they can give you quite a kick to the groin! (you can probably guess how I know this, luckily I was only about 7 so "they" hadn't dropped yet! but the bruising was still impressive!)

    • @AndrasMihalyi
      @AndrasMihalyi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ChuckFickens1972 at 7 ? They should have dropped at maximum 1, but normally at birth 😂

    • @dreamcrusher112
      @dreamcrusher112 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@AndrasMihalyi British phrase for puberty mate

    • @gsd4me00
      @gsd4me00 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ChuckFickens1972.Too much information there, Chuck. :-)

  • @sameebah
    @sameebah 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is a wonderful change from Ferrari reviews in blazing sunshine and perfect conditions. Thanks Harry - we have a better idea of what it would be like driving this car in the real world :D

  • @JD-ze2fy
    @JD-ze2fy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great review/ video. These presentations where you really have to live with vehicle for a while are so much better than watching somebody clowning around a track, drifting and then complaining about the buttons. Thanks.

  • @philippebeinaerts
    @philippebeinaerts 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just cannot get over those looks. What a masterpiece

  • @markorchard2272
    @markorchard2272 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I met a farmer on Dartmoor. He said "we have 360 days of bad weather and then 5 days ......... of really bad weather"😜😂

    • @prt1527
      @prt1527 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Do the two days of summer happen to be a weekend ?

    • @markorchard2272
      @markorchard2272 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@prt1527 what summer????

    • @AlexLR
      @AlexLR 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My bedroom window looks up at Dartmoor, there is almost always a big cloud sitting on top of it. But there are a few nice days a year and on a good day it’s absolute heaven, you just have to live here (or get lucky) to see it.

    • @markorchard2272
      @markorchard2272 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AlexLR yeah, I know. I mountain biked there a lot and saw some awesome weather..... just being a bit sarcastic. 😜

  • @lefuedebout
    @lefuedebout 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Perhaps a solution to the " excessive " torque would be the 2 key solution as used in Bugatti. One setting for when you're pottering and the second setting when you're going balls to the wall! Enjoyed the video and travelogue too.

  • @ErosXeros
    @ErosXeros 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always a very good review, thanks Harry (Greetings from France)

  • @Tony-hj7bm
    @Tony-hj7bm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    your roadtrip videos are the best and most enjoyable to watch thanks a lot more like this please and next time please mention restaurant and hotel names you stopped by

  • @anthonydawson2290
    @anthonydawson2290 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Just beautiful ! What a lovely look at England. Tony from Australia (currently based in Spain) .

    • @AlexLR
      @AlexLR 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      There’s some videos on my channel showing that full trip over Dartmoor in summer and best of all heavy snow!

  • @gregorcameron8638
    @gregorcameron8638 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Thank you for another great review. Beautiful car - looks remind me of the F Type

    • @grahamforbes3243
      @grahamforbes3243 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Was thinking exactly the same thing and the F Type Coupe is about 8 years old so has aged well styling wise compared to the Roma

    • @gregorcameron8638
      @gregorcameron8638 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@grahamforbes3243 great minds. I’ve got an F type and think is such a pretty car. Still happily have a Roma though !

  • @roblawrence6474
    @roblawrence6474 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video harry, love there Ferrari, glad you came down for some of our local roads. Kinda wish you'd brought your elan though 😊

  • @luke_3_113
    @luke_3_113 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely video that brings back lots of memories for me... We did a kayak trip from St. Mawes a few years ago, the weather deteriorated and guy came out in his rib to help us back round the point. My car also broke down while in the queue for the King Harry ferry, I had no phone signal, and the very friendly guys on the ferry let me stay on there for about 45minutes, ringing around garages in Cornwall to try and find someone who'd come and help! Lovely view.

  • @DrBreezeAir
    @DrBreezeAir 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It's like the heavens are against this car's success. I've just got my hands on it this weekend. It is even better than I thought it would be. I hope it gets the recognition it deserves, this design is a breath of fresh air.

    • @HeavyMetalorRockfan9
      @HeavyMetalorRockfan9 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree with Harry's assessment that a high-revving NA v8 is better suited to the car, even if it ends up being slower. The infotainment is ridiculous in this day and age. They should be collaborating with google on basically a ferrari style reskin of their new automotive platform, while ensuring their hardware is sleek and with small bezels. I also agree that the controls on the steering wheel are stupid, theyre usually available on cheap cars because they don't want to develop/manufacture proper switchgear, it also complicates assembly.
      In short I fully agree with Harry's assessment, the car in terms of performance is an amazing feat of engineering, however, it isn't what I would expect/want from a ferrari grand tourer, while the body screams elegant grand tourer more than any of ferrari's grand touring design for decades imo

  • @pete540Z
    @pete540Z 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Another splendid video of a splendid car. Your wife and silent partner on these journeys is someone I believe many of us would like to meet.

    • @saddoncarrs6963
      @saddoncarrs6963 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Harry's right to keep her out of sight - there are some strange people out there.

    • @pete540Z
      @pete540Z 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@saddoncarrs6963 My thinking was that is Harry is such a likeable soul, his wife would be as well and it would be nice to virtually 'meet' her too. But yes, I can see your point.

  • @user-mg9he3qj3n
    @user-mg9he3qj3n 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    “Pretty car!!” Thanks Harry an awesome video of your trip and of the car 🚒👍

  • @ManxAndy
    @ManxAndy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Could watch these road trips forever, so easy going👍🇮🇲

  • @indyzed9897
    @indyzed9897 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Poor Mrs. Metcalf……always watching her husband driving away….

    • @macman6107
      @macman6107 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      But she knows he'll always come back.

  • @harveytr7106
    @harveytr7106 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It’s funny you should make that TVR comment. At the start of the video I was struck that there are a few design cues that reminded me both of vintage TVRs and the T350/Sagaris era.

  • @richardedwards9405
    @richardedwards9405 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for another great video. Great part of the world which I love dearly. Lands End was farmed by my ancestors who when the railway was built converted a farmhouse into a hotel. And the rest as they say is history.

  • @judih.8754
    @judih.8754 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The wind was blowing a hoolie! Love it!!!

  • @blairbrown4812
    @blairbrown4812 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Shoutout to Mrs. Harry for I suspect that she was the cameraperson for this road trip to Lands End,and did a fine job doing so. 👌 👍 😄 😀

  • @jangruber1929
    @jangruber1929 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Regarding the "Fun Mode" of the satnav: the current Volvo Sensus satnav has a mode for 'beautiful' routing, it's actually quite good!

    • @wolfiestreet6899
      @wolfiestreet6899 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, but it takes you to the National Gallery. Fun mode takes you to Spearmint Rhinos.

    • @jangruber1929
      @jangruber1929 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@wolfiestreet6899 Then I'd rather have the National Gallery haha

  • @steffydog
    @steffydog 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome job Harry, thanks for the great video 👍

  • @arniewheeler4673
    @arniewheeler4673 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    my part of the country, glad you've enjoyed, great vid

  • @matgee8892
    @matgee8892 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I would love to see Ferrari do a "pure" version of the modern cars where they swap the Turbo's for a manual transmission.

  • @jamesdonoghue5907
    @jamesdonoghue5907 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I thought you might have touched on the rear seat capacity given you have grandkids, and they are selling point for this Ferrari. Also would like to hear how you rate it against Db11 / DBS / Conti GT.
    Otherwise your usual great review, thanks.

  • @FredrikElgstrand
    @FredrikElgstrand 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Harry, great video! Nice road-trip.

  • @davidnicholson6680
    @davidnicholson6680 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the great content, Harry.

  • @andrewfowler998
    @andrewfowler998 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Great Video Harry , such a pity that Ferrari can’t make there V8 turbo cars sound decent , give me the exhaust note of the 355 any day!!

    • @nolandderlugner1351
      @nolandderlugner1351 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yea but this still sounds great

    • @davidfoster1762
      @davidfoster1762 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The Roma sounded like a bag of nails to me.

    • @richboycoleman1
      @richboycoleman1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@davidfoster1762 and me. Sounds awful

    • @salvi1398
      @salvi1398 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@davidfoster1762 ferraris turbocharged v8 cars sound terrible on video but in person they’re actually not half bad. I got to see and hear a California T of a friend and i wasn’t expecting much either but it sounds so much better in person

  • @IanRMcAllister
    @IanRMcAllister 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Great video! Interesting trip, I took a holiday in Cornwall recently, really lovely place but I also gasped at the price of entering Lands End. Liked Tate St Ives but would have liked some classical art in there as well as modern.
    Good that you made the point on the boot access and rain, as I was also going to ask if the relatively thin boot access (about 60% f the width of the car?) meant it was restricted to just soft luggage? Re the exhaust, do you think modern cars are compromised by every road tester wanting something "loud" that can be made even louder when you open the valves? I like your point that a Ferrari sound should be lovely and sing, not be a TVR clone with a badge.
    Before your test I would have said that I liked the Roma (gorgeous design). But with a base price of £250K and loaded close to £300k, it's twice the price of a Porsche 911 Turbo S. Post this test, I know I made the right decision to stick with the Porsche - Good Luck!

    • @ColonelForkEyes
      @ColonelForkEyes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The whole point of the Tate galleries is they are modern art galleries

  • @jamesalexander4203
    @jamesalexander4203 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely looking car Harry. Informative and great to see Dartmoor. (Love your farming vids too)

  • @christianfloehr
    @christianfloehr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Harry, thank you for this (again) beautiful video. So relaxed and I feel coming with you for the journeys..
    such a nice car! And so true words. An engine with around 500 horses.. with a better noise.. would buy this in a heartbeat. But not change it for my Scuderia.. 🚗 🤙🏻 Best regards!

  • @MarcSob22
    @MarcSob22 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    The sound has no way to be like the old Ferraris with the new rules! The engine is amazing but the sound if you want more , just put a Novitec exhaust! I absolutely love the Roma! I did a test drive few months ago, i really want this car in the near future!

  • @nickg3999
    @nickg3999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I think Harry highlighted a fundamental flaw with powerful front-engined, rear wheel drive cars insofar as the lack of traction renders much of the performance unusable for much of the time. I had a V12 Vantage for a while which would spin its wheels in 3rd on motorway slip roads. Most frustrating cars you can buy…

    • @brianschroeder8734
      @brianschroeder8734 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I guess this car is not right for the UK, but perfect for SoCal, AZ & NV USA, which is where the car will actually sell.

  • @scottcabot5039
    @scottcabot5039 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    EVO road trip days relived, does not get better. Thanks Harry.

  • @guyking4299
    @guyking4299 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    such a good review , loving these

  • @kamilr9518
    @kamilr9518 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Harry, I adore your commenting in this episode : "fantastic weather. Not...", "It's like driving through a Zoo..." You made me laugh this time :)

    • @andrewnorris5415
      @andrewnorris5415 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      haha, the zoo comment made me laugh too ! I then saw the camera person swivel to the right (to look at the animals) and felt dizzy, for a sec I thought he was going into a spin on that wet road! see 5:55 !

    • @RAZGR1Z
      @RAZGR1Z 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah he sounds like my own dad with his commentary!

    • @macman6107
      @macman6107 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was wondering which corner the lions were hanging out at.

  • @williamegler8771
    @williamegler8771 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love how he drives supercars like a Astra owner drives their car.
    Regardless of the weather or distance.

  • @AleksandrHalas
    @AleksandrHalas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderful place, plus amazing car plus perfect road = very nice road trip!!!
    and a well-known crossroads of favorite roads

  • @Joolz1982
    @Joolz1982 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the travel videos nice to see the Roma in different environments. Yep South including Oxford has major petrol issues. Hilarious only in the U.K that tiny road 30mph!

  • @nickrichardson7451
    @nickrichardson7451 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Interesting on the Fuel Consumption at 20mpg, I was hoping for more. My 1988 Ferrari Mondial 3.2 2+2 Coupe averages 19mpg on a mixed fast/slow trip, not so fast as the Roma, but not hanging about either! The Mondial was designed to take 2 adults & 2 children or more luggage across a continent, and on long drives works very well! No traction control worries. Maybe a little noisier sometimes but ok, no power steering but it lightens up at speed, & it’s a manual gearshift which makes it a better choice!
    I recently drove the Portofino M from Graypaul & found it almost too easy to drive in an uninvolving way. My Mondial has a working sunroof so for an open top experience is similar to the Portofino, which felt cramped!
    I can’t see any particular improvement over my car, except maybe long-term reliability although my car has managed 1350 miles in 2 months with no issues.
    Cost would impact my buying decision with the Roma or Portofino M costing circa say £280,000 with some options. My car cost £31,000 & is now worth a little more at £35,000. I think I’ll stick to mine for now!

  • @robertnorthfield8947
    @robertnorthfield8947 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thank you Harry for a reminder as to why I’ve left the U.K. having just got back from the beach to watch you nursing the Roma through a rain soaked Cornwall very Marti Pellow !!!!

    • @lop8828
      @lop8828 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Felipe you finally made it to Mexico.

    • @ChosenHandle117
      @ChosenHandle117 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I love the NW European unpredictable rain... driving or walking. But not cycling. Yes, I'm odd...

  • @jak493
    @jak493 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well you have ticked the full set for me now Harry! Not only have I ended up buying an actual car you have tested, you have driven and been to the very part of the world I live. Been on the ferry so many times over the years and as for the party boat- folklore in this part of the world!!

  • @60shots
    @60shots ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, Harry, really enjoyed this one, except for the weather. I got a soft spot for the Roma so loved this.

  • @Al-of3zp
    @Al-of3zp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    21:46 good to see there's still some good old Italian engineering these days... Ze Germans would never let this happen.

    • @phamnuwen9442
      @phamnuwen9442 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Related anecdote: Back in the day, a German auto exec remarked that the Fiat barchetta's soft top was not perfectly water tight in heavy rain, whereupon his Fiat colleague replied something to the effect of "It's a cabriolet, not a U-boat.".

  • @Carrera-gp9od
    @Carrera-gp9od 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    We went to Cornwall this year , I found the driving was a total pain , too many cars , no parking and the roads around lands end were unbelievable narrow with massive hedges either side .
    It also pissed down nearly every day apart from that it was all good

    • @AlexLR
      @AlexLR 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ahhh Cornish ‘hedges’, that are actually solid stone walls covered in just enough green to make tourists think they’re soft. Many many people have found that out the hard way!

    • @Carrera-gp9od
      @Carrera-gp9od 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah , that will explain how iI scrapped the car while squeezing past another vehicle on particularly tight section 😂

    • @saddoncarrs6963
      @saddoncarrs6963 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Don't consider Scotland for a road trip next summer either. It has become motorhome central. Absolute nightmare.

    • @Carrera-gp9od
      @Carrera-gp9od 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@saddoncarrs6963
      😂
      I’m actually from Scotland , certain bits are totally clogged up this is true
      North coast 500 is a nightmare , there are loads of quiet bits with hardly any campers

  • @Baujahr90erAG
    @Baujahr90erAG 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Harry is the king of roadtrips!

  • @ricardomatos6316
    @ricardomatos6316 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review. Pointing out the real flaws one experiences daily 👌

  • @AllWheelsGood
    @AllWheelsGood 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Did you pay the ferryman or fix a price? Or did you wait until you got to the other side?

  • @nicwilson89
    @nicwilson89 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    18:19 That is the most excitable satnav that I've ever heard

    • @SarahWalker-jx4mf
      @SarahWalker-jx4mf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your time is out by around 10 seconds, should be 18:19

    • @nicwilson89
      @nicwilson89 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SarahWalker-jx4mf Ahhh, yes, my bad! Thanks haha. Edited the original comment

  • @judebrown2672
    @judebrown2672 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful vid. I've been moving house so needed a nice break away. Cheers. Great review.

  • @teamloony
    @teamloony 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video Harry! Love the Roma, I think I might have one 🙂

  • @carllynch8798
    @carllynch8798 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m off to Cornwall in my R26 Monday ! Been twice this year in my B5 RS4 terrible on petrol 😂
    Lovely car spotted one the other day in Egham Ferrari

  • @UKTrucker_Malc
    @UKTrucker_Malc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    As soon I started this video and saw the car and where you went, I had a huge 😁 and a bit of shock.
    I was driving back home to Cornwall in my Bulk Tipper artic truck and you went past me!
    Although I obviously didn’t know it was you at the time, I just remember seeing the Ferrari.

    • @harrysgarage
      @harrysgarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I'm hoping this was on the motorway, rather than on some B-road just before an approaching bend..

    • @UKTrucker_Malc
      @UKTrucker_Malc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@harrysgarage Definitely not a B-road bend ( although I spend quite some time on those too, when visiting Farms 😁), I think you would also remember me if that was the case 😂
      I’m trying to rack my mind, it was either on the M5 or the A30. Did you drive any of the A30?

  • @robertgrafham9336
    @robertgrafham9336 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Harry, that was a great trip, I trust you enjoyed DR's hideaway hotel..! a pity about the bad weather towards the end. I love the look of the Roma, it reminds me some what of a novo remodelled E-Type especially the bonnet and the back end.

  • @ashkensiu1
    @ashkensiu1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video Harry. thanks for sharing.