The Ferrari 308: Prancing Stallion or Ageing Italian?

[@rafaelmendez8588]

I'm a 308 owner. He is pretty spot on on his review about the facts of the car. He loses the "respect" when he puts down the performance. Even compared to cars of that era it is impressive. The Porsche 911 was the best performace car of the 70's. Period. He reviewed a QV so that was the last of the 308's made in the mid 80's but kept referencing 70's style and performance while driving probably an 84 Ferrari which all cars were smogged down. His reviews are funny, not to be taken seriously. I say keep going Henry, just make sure you are correct in what you say or you will get murdered out here.

[@HenrywithCars]

Thank you Rafael-seems like you're the only 308 owner here who didn't pop a blood vessel watching the video

[@wharfbanger]

Yep I have a 308 and saved a good chunk of my working life for it. I take great pride in it, maintain it myself as I am not made of money. After an enthusiastic start it was jarring to watch you spit out the 308 with the disdain of a toddler swigging on a vintage chianti. In the humble words of Matt Farah ‘it takes an adult’ (to appreciate a 308). Of course you can say whatever you want but if you continue the shock-jock strategy with your reviews you will need thick skin. Putting my pride aside for a moment, your production quality is outstanding, you are witty and perceptive and I thoroughly enjoyed the positive parts of your review (then popped a vessel)

[@HenrywithCars]

Hahaha thanks for being a good sport and thank you for the compliments. We may not have the exact same taste in cars, but if yours makes you happy, then that's all that matters :-)

[@sw651]

Some specialists have popped up that modify these using OEM Ferrari parts giving them more performance. You just cant beat the looks of these cars. Throughout the 70's and 80's they were at the top of their competition class compared to similar cars. The highly sought after $70 million 250 gto would get a similar review if you compare it with what is new today.

[@HenrywithCars]

I agree you can't beat the looks

[@wallyr.7854]

As a 76 308 GTB owner, I was laughing. Heck, he’s correct on most aspects. Regardless, last I checked my car still worth/valued at between $90k-$100k….and to me the driving experience is absolutely visceral…I’m totally spent from the analogue and manual steering/shifting, to the point I need a good rest, but I feel 100% satisfied because “I” drove my car and not the other way round! I’m sorry, but not even a new Ferrari can offer that satisfaction 😉 and don’t get me started on the whole electric car movement 🤮. In short, I love my “classic” Italian honey.

[@TheKillWizard]

The 308 gts is an icon.

[@HenrywithCars]

Agreed

[@erichayes2890]

Was thinking how incredible it would be to own one of these but...after seeing this, have completely changed my mind!!! Fit right in, in the 1970's. I realize what he was saying about it, was in jest, though.

[@HenrywithCars]

That's the thing, from the looks of it, you think it would be amazing, but then you drive it and you're like "eh"

[@themessenger5868]

@@HenrywithCars You really have no clue what you're doing...

[@allans7281]

Luv the video!! You completely sum up this car! Very well written and narrated!! I agree with everything you say, but that sexy beauty has the all the curves and it’s the perfect size

[@CarlosCruz-mp2ze]

But what an absolute lack of respect, that machine in its time, was conceived for real pilots, not for inexperienced who depend today on traction control and smoothness of handling, it was made for generation X, in the video of What do you turn on? Car is clear that it lacks full service, it sounds disastrous, mine does not sound like that at all, it would be good to dedicate yourself to try in another area .. I don't know, maybe vacuum cleaners

[@HenrywithCars]

I think you need a vacuum to clean up your bitter attitude! You sound old and crusty

[@CarlosCruz-mp2ze]

I assure you I have much better physical condition than your brat! and the one who has to change your attitude to old school technology is you, without that, you would not have the new super cars of today, and you better go take driving classes and invest $ 15,000 usd of the service of that car need you can't even close the hood

[@HenrywithCars]

​@@CarlosCruz-mp2ze 1) it's not my car 2) you're just assuming I like new supercars because you're old and jaded towards millennials. Why don't you sell your 308 and buy a DeLorean so you can go back in time to your glory days?

[@bfelkins]

It's a Ferrari....it's a 308....anyone who really cares for the model accepts its flaws and relishes its strengths, a marriage made in heaven. It is what it is...a 308!

[@HenrywithCars]

It is indeed

[@ryry1088]

How to cook an entire meal in the back of a ferrari 308

[@joshuajkramer]

A REAL FERRARI! 🤌

[@paolo7436]

This is always happen when you judge a car that was first launched in 1979 with modern standard. It's a vintage car so today even a Mini Cooper has more handling, power etc. Who cares? In its days it has 245 hp when the average ,at least in Europe was 90hp. In U.s. a Corvette 198O had no more than 220hp and I don't think handling was better. So once again which is the term of comparison?Today standards or eighties? Even if you take a 355 is underpowered ...so in the end sorry but I just find it a spiteful review .

[@VillaArgento7089]

I disagree. Your review is weekly written with buzz words and cute Antidotes to get attention. Try and early webber car or go back to reviewing prius's

[@HenrywithCars]

I'd love to review an early Weber car, if you'd like to offer one up

[@horbinvonchiefenslatt]

loved this one

[@lancraft]

Amusing video. Rough 308. Period correct loafers 😁

[@autosphericTV]

To the contrary, the 308 actually delivers a visceral, raw driving experience. It's not your Daddy's Lexus and was never meant to be. It is a bullet-proof sports car that can be fully exercised. Easy to heel and toe, the handling bears Niki Lauda's imprint . . . with a balance toward mild understeer to protect less skilled drivers, but an overall setup that can be manipulated by more experienced drivers who know how to hang the tail out. The engine is invincible, the car is easy to maintain. Is it a perfect car? Of course not. Not many cars introduced in the mid-70's were. Whereas you contend the only thing the 308 does is look pretty, I might counter that the only thing your video does is criticize with absolutely zero context, only contributing to myth. "Bi-annual cam belt change?" Did you read that off a bottle of Ivermectin?

[@HenrywithCars]

Thanks man. Very cool

[@autosphericTV]

@@HenrywithCars Very cool? I'm not chasing "likes" here. I'll stick with Bob Bondurant's 1976 take on the car, one that has held up and proven steadfast for some 40 odd years now.

[@HenrywithCars]

​@@autosphericTV great

[@robertbcope]

Spot on, Jim. I own a 308 and NSX. The 308 wins every time in terms of what I want to drive. Of course the NSX is "technically superior" in every way, yet it's the 308 that I daydream about driving. Henry doesn't even know how to shut the trunk right. This whole video is a bit cringey.

[@rafaelmendez8588]

@@robertbcope I agree about how he made fun of the trunk, yet he was the one not knowing how to shut it properly. He could of damaged it and that would of been costly. If that was my car, I would of lost it on him.

[@tvjake228]

C'mon Henry, you just did this to look silly right? The 308 is a great car, a gorgeous classic, but maybe it's just too difficult to drive for a Gen Z'r...not soft enough? I watched several of your other "reviews", especially of the BMW M5. I love the way you shamelessly trash one of the highest rated sedans of its time. Brave. It's a good thing you are not worried about developing a knowledgeable reputation. Hey, you could change your YT name to "Henry trashes Cars", it would at least be accurate. Sorry, man...maybe you should switch to reviewing lawnmowers?

[@HenrywithCars]

I think I'll stick with reviewing cars. Thank you though!

[@maseraticc2834]

What a ridiculous review this is. Honestly, I think Americans should stick to reviewing their own barges - this isn't the first American review of a European car that I've seen which shows that they very clearly just don't get the point. I mean fancy talking about a 308 in terms of shopping. How about taking it on a twisty fast road where the engine sings and the car comes into it's own. I give up...

[@HenrywithCars]

Everyone's a critic...

[@wharfbanger]

Henry trashes cars!

[@HenrywithCars]

Thanks Mark!

[@flat6croc]

Another fun review. Don't sweat the salty 308 owners (most of whom appear to be semi-literate, oddly). The 308 does indeed sound like crap, is dog slow and doesn't really handle. And as you point out, the steering wheel and pedals are laughable. Uber pretty, but not actually a good car.

[@andrewstubbings5628]

But harsh I would say, put a sports exhaust on tune the engine and you got a cool car, not fast by today’s standards but let’s face where are you going to use 800 BHP at least you can use all the power it has!!

[@HenrywithCars]

As they say, much more fun to drive a slow car fast than the other way round

[@robertmann7551]

Beautifully shot & insightful!

[@HenrywithCars]

Thank you!!