Is the Ferrari Mondial wrongly hated or a GREAT CAR?

[@pugs1377]

The ability to work on a car is the only reason I can afford to drive BMWs. I recently did the timing chain on my 2003 540. Cost me about $500. Would have been over $2k at a shop. The feel and style of the 80s is a great reason to buy an early 90s rwd Volvo. Reliable, fun and safe!

[@Ronaldl2350]

The car looks good. Did not even know about this model of Ferrari. Thanks for the education Casey.

[@davidsteinberg3663]

I’m in the Mondial club as well. VERY underrated cars and a great value for those who appreciate them. For a more OEM look, check out the silver repro wheels made by Superformance UK. They are 16 inchers and made for the Mondial.

[@evil_me]

I love the black wheels, gives it a little more aggressive look.

[@MichaelJames-lz7ni]

The Ferrari Mondial is HELLA cool - it has a trunk that can swallow a full-set of golf clubs, back-seats for holding a weeks' worth of luggage, a Connolly leather interior, and a reliable V8 that makes all the good noises and provides plenty of 'go'. Let the haters whine - most of them can't afford a Porsche, let-alone a Ferrari, and wouldn't know how to change the oil in either car.

[@lanciadeltahfintegrale913]

That's a briliiant comment!

[@michalviktorin6758]

I do not like big dimension of new sportcars. But this is just normal sized. Stuff like USB/Bluetooth retro radio BLAUPUNKT BREMEN fits in, like it was original there. I love old cars sound, but I thought flat subwoofer could be hidden somewhere back as well. If I wanted daily any Ferrari, it would be this, except I like Mondial T interior much more, for it looks more like 348 and 355 interior.

[@colebertils7359]

I stumbled across your stuff thanks to your Viper which I love the fact you drive the sh*t out of. I also align with many of your thoughts and opinions on the car world in general. The Mondial is such a cool 80’s car that if maintained well can be enjoyable for a long time. Not unlike many other under appreciated cars of its time.

[@CrystalJoy-32]

It's hard to imagine future versions of this and the non-sport model they already look so futuristic. Love it. most people dream about owning cars but can't afford it because they undermine online passive income.

[@cuddyb9631]

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[@billybrannon6394]

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[@carter3294]

Unfortunately, most people don't get this, the majority is after chasing tops/bottoms where they fail & get out of the game.

[@NO-TIME170]

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[@cesartoledo5621]

I am here because I love the Mondial. They have a sleek design and for crying out loud they are a Ferrari. Yours looks beautiful. And the wheels look great.

[@lanciadeltahfintegrale913]

The Ferrari Mondial is definitely a cool car! I have a 1986 Ferrari Mondial 3.2 V8 Coupe and I think of it as the link between the Ferrari 308/328 and Ferrari Testarossa, it shares many components with it's siblings.

[@jdbb3gotskills]

This is what I've dreamed of. Buying an old Ferrari and working on it myself in my garage. I like the way you're doing.

[@انا_ابراهيم_البناوي]

I've never understood the hate around this car I like it it's a very good looking Ferrari and it's very usable as a daily

[@InsaneBimmer]

All the delicious vintage Ducatis. Sweet baby Jesus. Found this channel via Vinwiki (of course) and have not been disappointed since. I knew of you by virtue of your racing career and this channel is just so cool.

[@jdbb3gotskills]

The black wheels look awesome 😎👍

[@lear60man]

I see the MV standing proud amongst her fellow Italians. There is a guy over on the MV board that sells a chip that properly remapps the ECU on the MV. After you swap it out its like....'Wow, this is how it should have left the factory.' Smooths out the snappy throttle response.

[@cuttingedgeinnovationstati5208]

My uncle back in the early 90s bought both a 88 328 GTB and a 88 Mondial convertible. Both cars where in Rosso Corsa. As a kid I loved going for rides in the car and as a teen I got the opportunity to help detail and even drive the car in the garage learning the importance of clutch modulation. The cars truly don't get the respect they deserve. Thanks for saving a car from another potential "1st Chep Ferrari" owner.

[@charlieposey5078]

Totally get your take on the Mondial. Nice car! To each his own on the wheels, but I'd have done silver personally as it would have been closer to a period correct aesthetic.

[@lesserlogic9977]

Oddly enough I thought this was a new video, apparently I missed you discussing this. Sounds like the most practical Ferrari I've ever heard of

[@susannero6401]

Great video -- thank you! One minor point: I'm not sure that Mondials didn't sell; after all, it had an over 10 year run (if you include the t's). I think the biggest problem is that the roll out of the Mondial coincided with the fuel injected (2 valve) motor, which was slower. Injected 308's were also slow, relatively speaking, but the Mondial got saddled with a bad rap, even though the later versions were good performers. Also, there were more electricals -- all those switches on the center console -- and electrics are not Ferrari's strong suit. But a great car -- I have a 3.2.

[@davidsteinberg3663]

Agreed. And I have a 3.2 as well!

[@lanciadeltahfintegrale913]

Mondials were a great seller for Ferrari back in the 80's nearly as many as the Testarossa in fact and the sales helped to fund the development of the F40!

[@failranch9542]

The Mondial’s styling has aged VERY well. That can’t be said for all of its more expensive and exotic Scuderia stablemates.

[@sltillim]

Great overview- as a 308gt4 owner I’m used to the same criticism. Great car to work on myself.

[@Richard-HiFiMan]

So jealous! Back in ‘01 I had a chance to buy a ‘74 308GT4 that needed a great deal of work. It was a euro model imported new in ‘74 by a Texas doctor who used it for a bit of motor sport before he passed away. From there is sat at a university for almost 25 years before it was back in private hands. That guy knew he had bitten off more than he could chew, so he listed it for sale. I made a deal with him and gave him a deposit. 3 days later he sold it out from under me. I got my money back, but would have preferred the car for sure.

[@sltillim]

@@Richard-HiFiMan in 2001 what did they want for it? 15-20K?

[@Richard-HiFiMan]

@@sltillim it needed a lot of work (lots of body work) so I was getting it for $10k. I think most decent ones were going for $20k at that time. A few years later I missed out on buying a high mileage. (78k) ‘77 308GTB for $23k. I waited a day too long to offer a deposit on that one. I really miss the days when some of the older models were actually affordable.

[@sltillim]

@@Richard-HiFiMan It kills me that they are more expensive however, it still costs a good amount if you need a rebuild. If you were to outsource everything a restoration still could easily outweigh the value of the car. it is still a "for the love" cause.

[@jeremymcbee4920]

Thank you for making this video. I've been looking at getting a Mondial lately.

[@TheRealCapnJack]

Nice! I don’t think I’ve ever seen these in the wild, and I gotta say that they’re appealing, and don’t see why they get hated on.

[@nickrichardson1317]

On my 1988 Mondial 3.2, I’ve had my Koni shocks rebuilt by Ian Gardiner Racing in Finedon, England. They are now like new. We are renewing the bushes now, using stock Ferrari bushes, not after market ones. Research shows stock are best! My car drives beautifully up to 83mph but I need new bushes for trackday’s! I’ve previously had it to 140mph at Silverstone and it was still wanting to go faster. It’s done 75,000 miles, & I love it. My previous Mondial was the 3.4t. Not as reliable and the engine out servicing was unaffordable. I joined the Ferrari Owners’ Club in 1982 & have owned 4 308 GT4’s & a 246 Dino, which was rusty. GT4’s are great but spare parts are hard to find, hence now having the Mondial 3.2! I’ve never had a bad moment driving it. These have ABS but no power steering. That’s mostly no hardship. It’s a great cruising car. They were built to take a family across a continent at speed in comfort, it is superb in that role! Mondial 3.2 QV wheels take modern tyres and can be fitted to 3.0 QV’s too. In England we have speed camera’s everywhere plus unmarked cop cars! I’m careful on the daily driving but using the Mondial on a track it comes alive!

[@zippy963]

At the time testers said the Mondial handled better than the equivalent 308/328 GTB/S due to it having a longer wheelbase.

[@brianbird3756]

I CAN work on cars, but chose a cadillac with an LS as my daily because I don't want to. That Mondial would be perfect for me if it had two more doors. I love fast four doors.

[@infertisk458]

I love that entrance," here in my garage, got these Lamborghini."0:39.

[@eltoncarneirogimenez6299]

Th e funny thing is that this model has a dashboard that designers are making today that so cool. I didn't thought it had an inline 4 engine. Interesting this model. Great channel Casey

[@CaseyPutsch]

did you miss me saying V8 a bunch of times?

[@eltoncarneirogimenez6299]

@@CaseyPutsch thanks for answering. actually i saw the engine i heard you explaining that the engine is a v8 it is very difficult to access one side of the engine. Thanks Casey

[@ssarkees]

I love my '85 QV Cab. Not really fast, but FUN and gives a great sensation of speed. Easy to work on as well. I swapped out the original 16 inch wheels with new 17 inch 348 wheels. (also turns heads) Cheers!

[@ciaran8306]

I have a 1993 Mondial T, absolutely love it and the styling of it is getting cooler with age. I just do not understand all the negativity...

[@gopherchucksgamingnstuff2263]

Good luck new dad! Mine is 22. He was 3 like a week ago I swear. 🤨

[@zatarra1234567890]

Nice to see your home garage is as packed as mine. Looking good!

[@Hiitsmerobyn]

Makes Ferrari noises. Goes fast. Gets the stamp of approval in my book.

[@ManinaGarage]

Awesome information Casey, Thank you 🙌 My wife and I had a hilarious time in an ‘85 Mondial, sounds great and drives great. 🏎

[@jdhill770]

Personally, I like the black wheels. What headlamp setup does this have? Dual 5-3/4"? Given that you use this as a daily, have you done anything to upgrade the headlamps? Relay harness, bulbs, new lamps from Koito or Cibie?

[@dhart1986]

Great video Casey. Yes the ride height needs to be lowered on mine also and the shocks need changing. Could you tell me what was the name of those you featured in the video? I think I would like to give them a go. cheers. And yeah enjoy fatherhood its a great ride.

[@sasha-taylor]

as a young professional mechanic (23yo girl) I spend my money mostly on tools. But the money I don't spend on tools, and don't spend on my street car, racecar project, or 3 motorcycles, I spend on videogames - Sim racing videogames!!! Mostly the wheel pedals shifter and handbrake, but I'd like to try out VR, get some new styles of wheel rim like a formula style one, and upgrade my wheelbase (the force feedback motor).

[@markchester6448]

That was the first Ferrari that I've ever detailed it was red like yours with silver five spoke rims, I thought it was pretty

[@RogerFriberg]

I must say.. you just talked me OUT of buying a Mondial T INTO "settling" for the 3.2QV instead in the funniest way EVER. Ironically enough, it's actually on behalf of my current Buick 1933 I'll be getting it! Well, trade hopefully. Gonna follow and binge your videos in research of the coming purchase.

[@lawrencebmarshall]

When new they sold just fine. They reviewed well except one mondial 8 review which pegged it as slow. Overall the model was a success for Ferrari which why they made 4 versions of it.

[@griptopia]

My ICBM.... because missle wasn't good enough... Looking forward to see your single seater go up against a certain v12 mercedes single seater! Mondial... Cheap and Smart ferrari..? YES! it's like the 944 massively underated brilliant video dude!! as always.. back to building my Vapour blaster!

[@shaunkoger8096]

One of my favorite Ferrari’s me and my brother watched weird science a million times when we were kids ❤

[@CramouGameMaster]

This car is awesome, I might be considering buying one soon, I love vintage under rated car

[@sasha-taylor]

I love how similar the exterior door handles look to my 93 Miata haha

[@DGI82]

Love the ride along whenever you have time. My garage time got sucked up by having kids also but they are getting older and have interest now so thats cool. Looking forward to the MV Agusta video at some point!!

[@yamahaxs6501]

Owning an under-appreciated car from a marque like Ferrari is exactly the way to go! It's way cooler in my opinion. There are so few(if any) people who buy a Ferrari because of the driving experience, and not for the "look at me" factor.

[@SharpblueCreative]

I love the Mondial. Think it’s one of the cooler 80’s Ferrari’s

[@RA-uj3nm]

Always preferred the hardtop to the convertible......buttresses look awesome. Then again, I've had a mk1 mr2 for over 30 years. 👍👍🍺🍺

[@YTOnceAgain]

Nowadays I LOVE its looks. If I had the space and money, I'd take one in a heartbeat. Even if it WAS a piece of junk. I'd park it next to my early '80s Esprit Turbo... that I would have too if I had the space and money. 😊

[@Harold_That_Guy]

Hey Casey, there is a company that I think is called three piece us that can take your stock wheels and make them into three piece with a modern barrel size and diameter all that fun stuff.

[@CaseyPutsch]

Good to know!!!!!

[@matthewferguson7084]

In that garage the Mondial would take most of my attention

[@Liam_Oliver]

I like 'em. I wouldn't *own* one these days, but I think I'm off cars right now. I had the use of a 1986 model 20odd years ago (courtesy of a former boss) and I genuinely thought it was a decent car. Of similar era cars I was able to drive at the time it was probably my favourite, the only issue I had with it was that it was LHD (cos - British). But then I also preferred my mates 944 S2 over his 964 turbo. It may not be the fastest nor the prettiest, but it was infinitely more practical to use day to day than a Testarossa I also got to use a couple of times, it just felt more 'usable' if ya catch my drift. I don't dislike the black wheels, as you pointed out the accents are satin black so they complement the car in that respect, silver would maybe date it a touch but appear more authentic, but whatever you do, please don't stick gold/bronze rims on the thing though...

[@michaelgautreaux3168]

Me, I would love to have a couple 3 of the them. Doesn't matter 8, QV, 3.2 or the t. Still a bit steep. Biggest problem indeed are examples w/ weird or non existent maintenance- repair records. My top 3 are the '62 lusso, 288 GTO & the Mondial. Many thanx 👍👍

[@CaseyPutsch]

Why? Just look the car over. Who needs records if it is a good car?

[@lawrencebmarshall]

@@CaseyPutsch i bought one with no records and high miles. Half the cost of a nice one. The car is easy to diy. Paying a shop would not be feasible. Doing it myself it's a fun project.

[@b717]

Love my Mondial T coupe more than my 348tb. It’s the best kept secret in the car world.

[@recyclespinning9839]

There was a Mondial for sale locally here in the midwest about 5 years ago or more, for like $20k.. I should have bought it, shoulda, coulda, etc, could have been 🤓

[@adamculp7846]

Great video. I couldn’t agree more on the Mondial being a great car. My first Ferrari was an 85 Mondial Cabriolet. There are so many haters. (Kind of the same story with my 928 which is also great). I now have a 348ts and love it but will always regret selling the Mondial.

[@staffy73]

Great vid!! Excellent facts! And you’re hilarious when you’re mocking the snobs in your Kermit voice 😅😅😅😅😅

[@CaseyPutsch]

Thanks! LOL. It’s fun for me too. :)

[@AoiKaze2000]

Wasn't that the same plate that was on the Maserati?

[@ICKY427]

never knew these had two different engine layouts depending on the year

[@gopherchucksgamingnstuff2263]

Love that MV, Brother. All I now abut that car is what I learned from James May.

[@johnh2349]

I don’t know that they are hated. The Spyders are certainly better looking cars than the coupes. They don’t bring the money that the 308’s bring but I’d buy one if I had $40-50k burning a hole in my pocket. I also hate myself because I love British AND Italian cars.

[@cmdreffietrinket]

The motoring press pre interweb and now all the YT car ‘experts’ spent the last 30 years telling everyone that the Mondial, the little Dino thingamebob and the 400i were all crap, so no one wanted them and they remained affordable for the plebs like me. Now that everything else can only be bought with stupendous amounts of unobtainium, or by selling your first born and a kidney, suddenly all of the very same car ‘experts’ are now telling us how fantastic these cars are and how everyone must rush out and buy them. So guess what, in a few days time these will also be just as unobtainable for everyone except for the super-stupid (cough), I mean super rich. They’ve done the same with the 924, 944 and 928. We now have to pay air cooled 911 money for a 928. It drives me nuts.

[@stef325able]

Really want see if that suspension is any good 👍

[@CaseyPutsch]

Perfect so far!

[@zacht9447]

Gotta be honest I don't think the 308 is something people flex with. When people are flexing it's typically with the 2000s and newer but maybe that's a generation gap thing.

[@econseer]

Awesome video, awesome car! Great video, thanks for doing this.

[@jasonw9423]

Good enough for Weird Science

[@stuartround5555]

Literally just commenting to point out the double positive in the title

[@lennardcovarrubias5950]

I have a nineteen eighty two mon dial... I have the owner's manual.. My issue is how do I find the code to unlock the radio anybody help...

[@phillipsmith3366]

It’s an unrated Ferrari. Work of art. Just wait soon the haters will like it. I like the Mondial!

[@dct124]

Like I like the Ferrari 308 GTB rally cars. I always see the Mondial as two cars mashed together 🤷🏾‍♂️ I that it's easy to work. That's a big plus.

[@gary_baggins]

Isn't this also one of a few Ferrari's that used the tail lights from a bus?

[@FelixIsMyName]

Casey, during your time working with classic cars as a mechanic, which one did you enjoy working on the most?

[@CaseyPutsch]

Ferrari Daytona

[@FelixIsMyName]

@@CaseyPutsch Did Ferrari use that V12 in anything else? It was the last FR V12 but they went with V8s and Flat 12s until the 90s right?

[@DEADPEDAL]

This has the same bolt pattern as my Focus ST.

[@CaseyPutsch]

I nearly bought some second hand aftermarket Focus wheels...

[@FATBOY2222]

I’ve always appreciated the Mondial

[@colesherriff128]

Hey Casey, I've been looking into getting into formula ford, the only problem is I'm 6ft 6. Is there a car that i would fit or is it better to find a different racing class?

[@CaseyPutsch]

That’s a tough one. I don’t know of one. Maybe a radical?

[@colesherriff128]

@@CaseyPutsch I'll check it out, thank you so much!

[@LelouchVelvet]

Not sure about the design of these, but black wheels actually look good tho.

[@aymaneoubad5057]

It is a great car, Congrats man & Cheers !

[@Ninja_Revenge]

This needs LB Walk wide body and it’ll be sick ferrari

[@leonardopadua7536]

Mannnnn..... Not like I am a wizard of KZbin or anything... but... if you really wanna get some monetization from videos as a car guy... especially for someone with your knowledge of cars... PLEASSSEEEE, show people how to buy a project car and maintaining cars... Good daily driver cars, some worth while classics, and even for some people who can afford supercars... Show how would you get a car from an auction and restore it to daily drive and modify it to get a blasting driving experience... Just like you are doing with your FERRARI. Why not do it with a Toyota Mr2 ? or a Celica? or a Honda Civic?? Believe me, I love your channel and I much rather hear your thoughts on this, than many of the young guys out there boasting about their first car... Also I am interested in your academy how do I get in touch???

[@XBullitt16X]

The black wheels look cool tho, nothing wrong with black wheels.

[@econseer]

❤excellent review!!!!

[@Craig-wp3pz]

I would consider it a classic ferrari, its not the one I would choose (F355 hardtop,and a hole in bulkhead for easy belt changes, in yellow please) but its a usable, yet sexy mid engined multi valved V8 thats gonna sing and scream in equal measure, have room for baby 👶 and associated 'accessories' 👩 🎒, and still not crucify you when its due a service!! Playboy Express, for the discerning Gentlemen owner.......

[@jonathanm9700]

Cool voices, they sold more Mondail coupes and cabrios than 328s or testarossa S. Ferrari considered it a sales successs

[@AZURLITENTERTAINMENT]

I like the black

[@SparkyGage]

I noticed the license plate! So does that mean it will be the Mrs' car?

[@Enjoythevroom]

#ihateallblackwheels but love you. I love the Mondial 100% for the same reasons you mentioned. I do have to get a newer one with body colored bumpers someday.

[@shrimpshrubbery7664]

Casey: "Here in my garage, got my Lamborghini" sorry had to 🤣

[@CaseyPutsch]

I don’t get it

[@shrimpshrubbery7664]

@@CaseyPutsch The old youtube ad where the guy was like "Here in my garage, got this new Lamborghini here. Its fun to drive in the hollywood hills. But do you know whats more important than material things? KNOWLEDGE."

[@gopherchucksgamingnstuff2263]

Look past the internet you mean, Casey lol

[@scettzvill]

the Ferrari Mondial, in the public eye, is to Ferrari, what the 924, 944 and 928 were for Porsche. great cars, but no brand enthusiast will accept them as proper brand representations. which is a shame, because they are great cars, even if they were created, designed or build differently from the other brand vehicles. there's tons of cars out there like that, just brand underdogs, they either tried something to radically different from the norm, compete against another car and fail miserably, despite being a good car. or, as we see in modern days, the specific car just keeps getting bigger and bigger until they can release a new smaller model car and start scaling that up slowly over time. or a brand takes a beloved well known car *coughcoughintegracoughcough* and turns it into another bland 4 door sedan trying to bank on the nostalgic name and nothing else. i drive a third gen MR2. yeah it looks like a wanna be Porsche boxter spyder with a lack of power. but it's genuinely a nice fun affordable little underdog. and yeah, it tried to compete with "the" roadster, and was just unfairly tossed aside when it couldn't compete on the practicality front. but as a 6'1" with longer legs i don't fit in the driver seat of an NA or NB Miata without crushing my knee caps between the door and the steering wheel. and the NC is just a boat with a droptop, both in looks and weight.

[@kennethwilkerson1845]

Keep the black wheels

[@MOMOf333SP]

i like the black wheels

[@GoatDust]

Lmao your rants are a breath of fresh air.

[@davebruce88]

It was always the appearance for me. I much prefer a 400i.

[@Johnathan_Waters]

I LOVE IT!!!!!

[@michaelbonade4667]

Underpowered ..as the 348 was....but both pretty..and I favor them over the 308....but not over the 308GT4 Bertone ...which Is the BEST LOOKING MID/V8 Ferrari up until the 348 which begins the modern era V8 Cars

[@danielthomas8507]

they sold over 6k of them ,hardly a bad seller eh?

[@SparkyGage]

Every mechanical problem is just an excuse to buy more tools. I good excuse....

[@carllinden533]

Cool!

[@jangelelcangry]

You don't look like a Russian Gangster from 2002. You look like Jenson Button with a 'brighter' head.

[@luthiervandros]

Pain in the flying buttress!

[@pjay3028]

To answer the question. Probably both!

[@SHiFTDI3S3L]

YT algorithm is dumb af. You're also busy af, no big. Black wheels are fine. But if you can get Campagnolo Dino 246 in silver on that, could be good.