Why I sold my Zonda and top tips for choosing the right car from the classifieds

My top tips for choosing the right car in the classifieds plus some of my best buys right now. I also explain why I sold my Zonda, which seems to continue to puzzle many viewers!
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[@HelloImDavid1000]

Not many can talk about f40s and start the sentence with “every time i’ve driven one...”

[@saxon-mt5by]

Best advice ever: buy something under budget and blow the rest on a special trip/event/occasion. That's what I've always done, and I have the most wonderful memories.

[@blackmondayy1]

Agreed ... also when Harry said that i think it was a small dart to all the people that buy expensive supercars and drives them once a year

[@TsLeng]

As car enthusiasts, we are also in a very fortunate period of time when genuinely fun cars to fit every driving itch can also be affordable as long as one does not need to buy new.

[@TheOmniscientAtheist]

Yep, I'll get a £200 Nissan Micra then and plan a trip to skeggie for a weekend.

[@TsLeng]

@@TheOmniscientAtheist that'll be more fun than leasing the latest car on a stretched budget and then being too broke to afford fuel.

[@valebliz]

Absolutely true, either talking cars or bikes you get 99% of the enjoyment at 50% or less the cost

[@patrickhinds]

I believe literally everything this guy says.

[@delewan]

As someone who has spend the last 25 years in the collector car business, I can say unequivocally that you should, because he's right. :D

[@hayleyandkilo]

hes got that old harmless white man in a sweatervest credibility

[@zedfender9423]

On Sundays at least...

[@RandomGuy-ej9gr]

Top tips for choosing the right Zonda from the classifieds. Thanks Harry, I was in the market looking for one actually.

[@jayslife775]

The most honest bloke in motoring... without a shadow of the doubt!👌

[@MrBirgerB]

Who's less honest?

[@MrBirgerB]

Well ok, but the most honest no less

[@01Jelen10]

@@MrBirgerB Like nearly everybody else. Not necessarily all of those who talk unrealistic tips are going for classic click - bait and drama but also many of these people are not able to put themself into position of 99% of the viewers which they are giving tips about what cars to get cause they are completely different position with their bank account, way of life ect. This video is no click bait, no drama, no recommendation of cheap cars or using whole budget on purchasing price,... Whenever some motoring person recommends something like Golf GTI as a weekend toy I stop watching the video.

[@shifty2755]

Nah. Quintin Wilson is.

[@voidcomm14]

@@01Jelen10 I think that I know about whom you talking about and this is the utmost true!

[@micktric]

Met your dad years ago, the early Evo years, i think i had just bought issue 10 or thereabouts, telling me the struggles of you starting the magazine up, living in Birkenhead, near Bidston or near if I remember correctly, lovely chap and a gentleman, just like you!, sorted his TV out, spoke very highly of you and was very proud.

[@idoruZe]

What a delightful comment!

[@Jack9788]

@@idoruZe What a delightful reply to said comment!

[@Miata822]

@@Jack9788 How delightful to see someone compliment a good comment!

[@jk3838]

@ Bill Kerr Delightful of you to recognise how delightful it was for someone to compliment a good comment Delightful

[@mattmorris2867]

jk3838 jk3838 i think being delightful is underrated.

[@TH-lo9ei]

Dear Mr. Metcalfe, it is always with great pleasure, that I follow your videos. Your passion for automobiles, paired with decades of in depth knowledge of automobile history, as well as your style of discreet gentleman-like presentation, is an exquisite treat for any person having a penchant for automobiles. I would like to thank you for sharing your passion with us in your inimitable way. With kind regards and greetings from Germany, TH

[@evns7142]

Well said!

[@andy00grant]

Love the fact the one car covered in the background is the clio.

[@MrDouchoid]

Almost no one has ever emphasized that much on creating moments with the car and that's often overlooked. This was fun!

[@tylercouture216]

I'm like that with cars I love cars

[@Rasscasse]

Totally agree 👍

[@valter_vava74]

I kept seeing "Harry's Garage" videos as suggestions on KZbin and... took me quite a while to take a "test drive"... and I must say that few, really few people (if any), express so well and in such a passionate but balanced way what love for cars should be. Wonderful videos and I am slowly going back in time to check the past ones. His advice on buying at right price, so you can have enough of a margin to really enjoy what you buy, is so sensible and so contrasting to what you see elsewhere, that you can only classify what he does here as "Education" and "Public Service".

[@oznerflexo]

This is one knowledgeable guy, he's not in the car world for the scene, he really enjoys them and cares about them and has his own view on them.

[@jimmyhayers]

Chris Harris convinced me to sell my Vauxhall Astra, Harry convinced me to buy my 208 GTI. It pales compared to all these cars but it's the best car I've ever owned and I absolutely love it. Can't wait to be able to go B Road blasting again.

[@user-gl2eq2ly4g]

Mind you ....... Chris Harris sold his 997 GT3 RS 4.0

[@muddyboots1881]

This has helped enormously in convincing my wife that trading the house for a Countach really is the better investment! Thank you sir! Will let you know how much she rolls her eyes!

[@alanward992]

I think your wife will do more than roll her eyes!

[@Dazza5007]

Lol

[@adamwort7160]

Married & own a countach, that's not living the dream, or divorced a countach & lots of lady friends, but then a divorce might make the countach only a dream................ Still we all make our choices in life & and only live once, so whats it going to be, the fast lane or mondeo lane........ On days like these i wounder what became of you maybe today your singing songs with someone new

[@simonlloyd7557]

You can live in a car but you can't drive a house...

[@inter-linked]

Literally THE best car guy in the UK. Wonderful content.

[@Jack9788]

Well he's definitely in the top 400 UK car guys!

[@Tangobaldy]

He talks and drives cars, what's special about that?

[@alexairconditioning1581]

Yes one of my top 3

[@antonio61635]

The best car guy I have ever seen.

[@stuntmanwill]

Here here!

[@TheChannel1978]

This is such a great video for true fans of cars. Great advice, I've certainly been agonising over car choices and appreciate learning how Harry thinks about it. Love his focus on making experiences and memories.

[@ssevngs]

No matter what the topic is or weather or not it’s a current or older program it’s always worth watching.

[@johncollymore1697]

So GREAT to hear the thoughts of car guru Number One Harry! Us car-nuts could listen to Harry all day! Many thanks. Keep up the good work!

[@alfonsodriver1324]

Such good stuff listening the professor of car journalists and car enthusiasts - and someone who is always giving us such excellent video content.

[@mrchestwell]

Harry’s Garage - a genuine cure for self-isolation induced boredom!

[@timpullen9784]

It's amazing how you can get me interested in vehicles I'd never look twice at with all the knowledge and interesting facts you have

[@Bennett-Motor-Cars]

Enjoying your lockdown videos Harry. Still managing to be interesting despite the restrictions. It’s tough at the moment for so many businesses, but you are keeping us entertained and smiling. Thanks so much

[@silverhairinasilverchair9608]

Wow! Thanks a million Harry - Great answer 👍

[@northropgrumman788]

Great question silver back. He went into so much detail then. Really interesting. What ever car you buy you enjoy it. Stay safe

[@Mr2OOM]

A very enjoyable video .. My "Elan car" is a TVR chimaera 4.0L, fast enough, sounds amazing, makes me smile whenever I look at her.. I've had her since she was 4 yrs old and she was 25 yrs old in March, she's done just over 100k and has had no major work done .. I will never sell her ..

[@gmr409]

Certainly one of the best videos Harry has produced. It feels like a privilege to have a conversation-like experience with Harry and hear his honest thoughts. Thank you, Harry.

[@mickeydonofrio]

Nice video, Harry. It's always a pleasure to spend a few minutes with you and your knowledge of things automotive.

[@ai_baggs]

This is why I respect Harry's opinion on cars. Despite being able to afford these insanely priced toys, he's managed to stay connected to the struggling average person and understands that paying 600 euro a year for a 2.0l sports car will make a dent in your wallet. Great advice and insight, thank you Harry.

[@pololedodo7981]

Love Harry. Good communicator able to explain our car passion.

[@markwhitaker3673]

Another fine video from the best most informative classic car channel for enthusiasts. As always your enthusiasm and knowledge shine through-the advice on why one would select a certain car is spot on-thanks Harry

[@markelliott585]

Greetings from Colorado, Harry! Well done my brother! From the time of the earliest publications of your magazines, you've been one of my heroes. Rob Walker, Brock Yates, Carroll Shelby.... you have always met or exceeded my expectations and hopes, Harry. Keep On Keepin On and thank you for all you do.

[@aratyal]

what a bargain for that countach!! in todays market they sell for at least 300k, very well played there harry

[@Dsnow1010best]

Very true.

[@davidporeilly1]

I had a chance to buy a low mileage Countach in Sydney for A$45,000 (£20,000) in 2001. Maybe I should have?

[@playtimehulot7383]

@@davidporeilly1 No! I found this car simply ugly. Gandini would wash away the never worked well and failed Oldsmobile Tornado design copy from the Jarama with the circus poppy design idea to make straight windows from a military vehicle into a deep wedge shaped sportscar and to blow it up with scissors doors. It was a poor copy of the ingenious Ferarri 512S Speciale Pininfarina Prototype from 1969. A few YEARS before the Countach!! For me the Countach is the most overestimated car designwise, the most impractical and from the handling the most disappointing (steering, sitting position, drive backwards, fuel and oil comsumption etc). My opinion. Nice for posters and yearning...

[@nickthaskater]

Glad to see the F50 get some love. It'd be great to see you cover one in the future with your current format.

[@DanKitchener]

Really love this channel Harry, a true petrolhead with a passion for cars. Look forward to more content especially as we exit lockdown

[@vincentjoly9312]

Harry, just discovered you a few days ago, I feel dumb not doing it earlier, you are my absolute car meditation master. I can both relaxe at the same time I tank on tons of information and eye candies. You are amazing!

[@Jcwadventures]

Don't blame you as just keeping you is costing you money. I appreciate you being honest about how much everything cost and thanks for the advice on keeping your car stored

[@stephencook754]

The Mini recommendation really hits home. A few years ago, I was looking for a practical modern-ish car to replace our '91 Miata. The wife and I like to hit the road and do some camping, and I like to do spirited driving along the way. We settled on a '04 Cooper S. It holds all our gear, handles great, and never lets us down. I paid 7k US for a 89k mile car. Fifty thousand miles later, it still entertains.

[@philweissburg2194]

If you ever get hit at speed by another car....it will wipe out your entire family.

[@charleslavers7965]

@@philweissburg2194 here speaks a man whose glass is half empty...

[@stephencook754]

@@philweissburg2194, I don't know how to live in that much fear.

[@philweissburg2194]

@@slideways8022 Not possible...Despite Trump's threat to put a big Tariff on Renault....they have not sold cars in the US since about 1982

[@gordonsimpson3235]

I think it is probably fair to say that your videos are by far the most entertaining, balanced and down to earth Harry. My respects to you, and keep up the excellent work (in between tilling the land of course!).

[@Az-om8rw]

You deliver what it says on the jar Harry. Very informative for anyone interested in buying a classic car but even entertaining for us without such urges. Extra kudos for no bloody youtube music!

[@saratoga123321]

“What’s a good car to purchase for investment” can be loosely translated to “I have no real interest in the car, I just plan to sell it and reap a profit” A person who actually knows or cares can use their own judgement to make that choice

[@kristisrb]

I wish more people would understand this. It's not that complicated if you follow the market. And if you dont, then why even asking? Taking advice from someone who wont have to deal with consequences about the thing you dont know and are not interested is the easiest way make a bad investment. Not that anyone should speculate with cars anyway.

[@saratoga123321]

Kristis Balčiūnas I think the root of it is thinking for yourself and that’s hard to come by anymore. Convinced that the vast majority of ppl are zombies that just look to the blue checkmarks to get their thoughts and opinions for the day. I would say that’s the second market spike he talks about “2012-2016” which was the emergence of social media and I think that’s been a massive tool in manipulation of the markets.

[@brandonherrera2891]

@@saratoga123321 absolutely

[@GadgetMart]

There’s no pleasure in owning anything that is a money pit, regardless of how good it is. There’s much to be said for simplicity with older machines, which is probably one of the reasons the air cooled 911 is so valuable.

[@Chamorristaxd]

Pointless. Put in in an investment fund then, and relax.

[@randomsurfer3963]

I hope one day we'll see a Ferrari F50 road test on here..

[@sward5106]

Love this, Harry. Light words in a dark time. Just what we all need! Keep it up.

[@david45ross]

So glad you mentioned the Mclaren Harry. I did just that a year ago and haven’t regretted it one bit. In fact it’s a special occasion every time I roll her out. Great informative blog, and I look forward to seeing more. Well done.

[@fivefives555]

This is literally the greatest universal car buying guide ever. Thank you Mr Metcalfe.

[@The_Foulmouthed_Cypriot]

Always a pleasure watching a new Harry's Garage video. Bless you Harry. Stay safe.

[@martynphillips6646]

Absolutely superb video, simplicity is ever becoming the joy of these older cars, of course those of us over 50 having known that for a very long time and have decades of smiles because of it. Thanks Harry.

[@alanburrows2506]

Thanks Harry, love the latest programme. I love your honesty and willingness to share the nitty gritty about your cars eg. Purchase price, running costs and likes/dislikes. My ears certainly pricked up when you mentioned the Tvr Chimeara. I have a 1995 4ltr and you summoned them up perfectly. They’ll never bankrupt you and they sound wonderful.

[@robertrishel3685]

The problem with Harry is, he likes to actually drive and use his cars👍👍👍👍👍 love that about him👍

[@Lukewk1]

Always a pleasure watching Harry sharing his knowledge and experiences!

[@zippycentral]

Every one of your videos is top notch. This one is up there with the best of them. Thanks for the insight, entertainment and a break from our lockdown here in New Zealand.

[@stanschloesser6725]

I could just listen to you talk about cars all day, Harry. Great insight regarding ‘what are you going to do it’s them?’, type stuff. It’s hard for me to think that logically when my mouth is watering just looking at some of these machines. Thanks again!

[@juansequeirabaquero1780]

After long explanation........ “I made some money, it paid for kids education & other cool cars that cost a tenth to run”

[@rcglitch1467]

And he said he had a bit of a loan on it. So he took a loan to buy a very expensive car and still managed to make money on it. Harry's got balls...

[@FlourescentPotato]

@@rcglitch1467 I imagine most exotic cars should be under loan, no real point in paying cash

[@J0lker]

@@FlourescentPotato Unless you're at a point there's no sense for a loan haha

[@monkmodemalik8225]

FlourescentPotato he said loan, not finance.

[@tonycatman]

I suspect that some of the older cars were sold for far more than they were purchased for, with the gains dwarfing the road tax and insurance.

[@Francoberry]

Harry, you're the best car guy on here. Love your insight.

[@gavinhill4121]

Fantastic video Harry, best general chat I've listened too for some time. Stay safe, look after you and yours.

[@robtoinfinity]

Loved this video Harry, much wisdom shared, I have a lovely Alfa 156 sport wagon with the Busso V6, had it 3 years and still get a thrill whenever I drive it (or open the bonnet). Will be taking a long trip in it when possible. Many thanks.

[@eldorado767]

Thank you, Harry. Those Jags and the Lancia are just the ticket (no pun intended). The 2nd half of this video is priceless.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Appreciate the avoidance of a scheduling clash, Harry 👍

[@John-ds3kj]

Please tell me your joking hahahaha

[@michaelherron4306]

Personality vs (........)

[@graemewilson1400]

NC B me too doesn't get much better both great for very different reasons

[@craigfraser8240]

What great reasoning and thought process as to why you would buy / sell a particular “Toy” car Harry. I’ve just purchased a Porsche 997 as a bit of a 30 year dream to own a 911. Was thrilled to hear you mention the 997 in you’re list. Like yourself, it’s about the icon, the history, but mostly something to plan long road trips to enjoy that true driving experience. Love both you’re channels.

[@foggyblues13]

Great advice towards the end of the video. Harry, you're so down to earth. Love it.

[@ClubsportEvoluzione]

Zonda was one of my dream machines since I became interested in cars and found out about its existence. I always wondered why you got rid of the Zonda, so thank you for finally answering!

[@garrytalbot3456]

Thanks heavens. You’ve finally mentioned Caterhams. I have had a soft spot for them since I was a kid and I’ve only had mine for 20 years!

[@adrianlw2750]

I had my first drive of a Caterham last year at a driving experience day, and it was raining too. Brilliant. I can understand why you have kept yours for a long time Garry!

[@VFRrider]

I've wanted a caterham since I was somewhere between 8 and 10 years old, when my cousin self built a lotus 7 and took me for a ride!. I'm now 62, and think I would really struggle to get in and out if it. I think it will have to be an MX5 for me. I'll go for the caterham next time round though!😏

[@MrBenHaynes]

@@VFRrider You won't be sorry with the MX-5. I have the effervescent 1.5L version, but the 2L versions are highly tuned now as well! Tractable engines and plush suspension (for a sporting oriented car). Mine's a daily commuter and weekend escape vehicle. I'm surprised Harry didn't mention them in this video when discussing engaging feelsome driving.

[@MG-Rovernut]

@@VFRrider And lovely to hear the K Series get a mention. My guilty pleasure!

[@Avalk9724]

Who else was surprised about F40 being most disappointing supercar? And he was so honest about selling Zonda. Harry is the most honest and humble car vlogger ever!

[@JonnyJayJonson]

Indeed it was a surprise, especially considering how much Harry's Evo Magazine used to go on about the F40. And was it 2001 that Evo mag had the Zonda as their Car of the Year, which readers were very critical of because of the ridiculous cost of the thing.

[@aussiebloke609]

I was disappointed, but not really surprised. While everyone going on about how fast, how powerful, how raw the experience is...if you look around the interior, you'll notice it's more of a race car for the road, stripped of all comforts and padding. And race cars are never much fun on the road. They're recalcitrant, baulky, and only really happy when your foot is in the firewall and the tach is nosing towards redline (not a sensible way to drive your pride and joy, especially if you hope to keep either your license or the car in one piece.).

[@mitchellkohrmann]

I bought myself a testarossa a few months ago. It’s always been my car, simple, mechanical and iconic. Seeing yours in every video urged me to buy it even more. Cheers!

[@edsmith4268]

Great video Harry! Much better than any of the other stuff on youtube :)

[@kabuterrimondw5919]

This is so chill to watch I love it

[@willemkaret1568]

Great episode. So you answered just a few questions? No worries, the depth of the answers and the time you take to share your broad experience are what brings me here.

[@karstensiegmarsson5304]

I enjoy this channel for the NO bullshit factor. It´s all grown up, non biased and simply one of the best guides in automobile madness one can get around.... Just loving it 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@mrmoran0077]

Wonderful timing Mr M, this has definitely softened the blow of at least another 3 weeks of cabin fever 👍

[@quietenglishman4179]

Yes and won't we all be determined to enjoy our cars again afterwards? Not sure I'll take freedom to travel for granted again.

[@edweiser63]

Harry and Jay Leno have by far and away the best car-centric channels on youtube. No fake reactions and personalities, no stupid over the top try to imitate Top Gear style of drama. Just two guys that genuinely love cars and are glad to talk about them as if you were sitting down having a beer with them. C'mon let's see a Harry and Jay Leno collaboration.

[@quietenglishman4179]

Easily one of my top favourite car channels. Very easy to enjoy and particularly so during these trying times.

[@peterrandall1229]

Enjoy your cars and create memories. My 19 year old son always wants to go out in our targa 3.2, loves the noise and says the sports seats are the best. For his birthday I instead it for him, never seen a smile so big, we will remember it for ever. Love Harry’s garage, no nonsense Chanel. Keep safe everyone

[@samshuttlewood8600]

One of the best H.G. videos so far. What I love about Harry is he speaks in a relaxed, informed manner and seems so genuine. Easily my favourite car content on KZbin.

[@andrewnevermind4902]

2 likes? Here, have one.

[@NicholasSpartan]

Harry do us a favor and purchase a Jag XJ220 .

[@mattroyce]

everybody like this comment

[@matthewlewis2072]

They're cack

[@grovsey3656]

@@matthewlewis2072 no more cack than a countach

[@delewan]

They're awesome and terrible at the same time... I mean, driving one is quite an event. On boost its one of the most incredibly rapid things I've ever experienced. Off boost, it's a bloody truck. Plus they're SO WIDE, the doors don't open far enough to get in/out without disjointing your hip, parts are only available through one source (which means you pay for the privilege), and seemingly all of them have no miles - which means immediate huge bills. I dunno... it's the one case where a Countach seems like the more practical choice. Lol!

[@fastasfox]

What a bit of design 👏

[@KevsSanders]

Another great, informative and grown-up vid. Thanks Harry, please keep them coming!

[@fluffekins]

Fantastic video, thanks Harry. Easily the most informed and mature car videos imo.

[@tameracingdriver]

A bit late to this, but great video. I particularly liked the advice about getting a car you can afford, and allow you to do other things in life. Planning for what you want to do with it. Wise advice. As an ex/current owner, I concur with the recommendations for the Mini, 350Z and Boxster. I nearly did try the Chim too!

[@alleywatson]

Love Harry’s voice, very calming :)

[@staLkerhu]

Me too. It's like some kind of British superpower. Christopher Frost gives similar experience for me.

[@elrapido3431]

Excellent video Harry! This is just what I needed after looking at my boxster spyder in the garage feeling rather dismayed. Very true what you say about making memories in cars and enjoying the ownership experience 👍

[@pjvenda]

What a superb video, thanks for the great insights. I wholly subscribe with the thought that cars are toys for our enjoyment and that they should absolutely not dominate our lives and have people focus on values etc. Looking forward to cracking 100k miles on my 997! Might be a few years still but I am trying!

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

Harry, great stuff here. I actually JUST recorded and am in the process of editing a video speaking on “great buys” and was well chuffed to see you also see value in the Aston Martin Vantage. Those are ridiculously undervalued at the moment .

[@Tbo1235]

Harry, it makes me happy that you’ve found the cars that you really like in life

[@benz500r]

I watched some of your videos and I found them interesting, I like this video because it is very realistic. I did not own F40, but I drove it twice and I could not say that I have enjoyed it as much as I hoped. I agree with you regarding Zonda. Thanks for sharing and cheers from US.

[@lindsaymac911]

Always looked forward to your pieces in EVO, this did not disappoint. Great to hear likeminded views, I always state I love driving first and cars second. Great video

[@julianadams2206]

More like this please! Harry, I absolutely loved your insight into the current market on Sports and classic cars. Fascinating that a Countach was “only” £67000.00 as recently as 2010. Many of the questions that you addressed are exactly what we would imagine might be discussed over Coffee or-pint with a fellow car enthusiast. Great to hear your thoughts on the more affordable end of the sports car market.

[@noscopekill7957]

how much would you value his countach is right now?

[@Ben-sc7gf]

Massive honesty on the F40! I can well imagine what he means. Whenever something is marketed as or a true 'racecar' or 'racebike' for the road, they are always going to be so focused that they're compromised on the road. Never driven an F40 obviosuly but I've driven/rode a few 'race only' vehicles and they're a nightmare on the road. Thanks for the honesty Harry old mate.

[@MrBenHaynes]

Has Harry owned or spoke about Honda NSX?

[@raulio81]

It's basically just racing car.

[@grovsey3656]

Most people say it's awesome to drive.

[@barondegil1]

@@grovsey3656 yes. Chris Harris, Davide Cironi...

[@moonstonem5742]

Harry, really appreciated your honest perspective. The question of performance vs fun is one I have debated with myself. After owning modern fast cars such as M5 realized none of those spoke to my soul. I have a XC90 Polestar as my family and a Abarth 500 as my toy car. What a hoot. For fraction of the price, my enjoyment level is much higher. You spoke my mind in this video. Keep them coming. Stay safe.

[@andrewcollins867]

Stumbled on this site while on my trining bike youtube hunt ..watched back.loads of these Love your channel Harry such a great presenter !

[@eddy91604]

Great video and some good recommendations. I've never owned a Mini but every time I've looked at a used one, it seems maintenance is quite expensive as they have a few issues which crop up and aren't cheap. I owned a 4.7 V8 Vantage and will never own an AM again. Parts are expensive which is understandable but they take awhile to arrive and the cars are designed in such a way that any work requires a lot of labor (i.e you have to take multiple things off before you get to what you want). Would rather have an F Type if I were to do it over again.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Loved that Harry - you mentioned a few cars I've owned myself and I completely concur with your summary of those so I completely trust your opinion on the others I've yet to sample....must say I do fancy the idea of an F Type...maybe a little present to myself and take a trip down to the alps for a spot of skiing with the Mrs when all this craziness subsides.....something to aim for! All the best, loving your work as ever....

[@2wheelsrbest327]

Blimey TMF KZbin must be paying you too much 🤣

[@thomasedmundrichards]

Who do you think you are? James Bond

[@jimmyoshea465]

I enjoyed every single word spoken in this video. Some real sensible and enjoyable choices made by Harry👍🏼

[@paulallwood6033]

Hands down the most entertaining, knowledgeable and above all else interesting motor journalist. Great channel 👍

[@ChocolateFrog]

Sat here with a Chimaera in the garage feeling smug 👍

[@dudley7540]

As well you should!

[@faustusTVR]

Ha! Me too, I didn't see that one coming. Slightly miffed he prefers the junior versions, but he's probably right . Mine's a 5L but I'd be just as happy with any type.

[@jeffreynunya4716]

9:14 "Pierce, stop trying to coin the phrase 'streets ahead'" "Does it just mean cool or is it supposed to be like, miles ahead?" "If you have to ask you're streets behind"

[@rEdHoUsE_1969]

Love listening to & watching Harry's videos ... he's like the 'Bob Ross' of Classic, Modern Cars ...

[@theawakengeneration8826]

Brilliant Video again. Love the explanation of making a car really part your life though experience. Thanks Harry for sharing

[@daandebree250]

Harry thanks for this video, it inspires me to enjoy the current car I have and make some memories with it. I tend (and I think a lot of people do) to think bigger and bigger and bigger, always making excuses like: if i would have car A i would do B. What you told us, maybe even a little bit unknowing, at 23:37 is some amazing advice. Plan what you want to do, and obviously do it, that is what generates the value of the car for you!

[@TheChannel1978]

There was another point in the video where Harry says something like 'Don't expect your life to change because you buy this car. Think about what you are going to do with the car (instead)'. I think this is such great advice, it actually applies to far more than just car purchases.

[@jaribombarie394]

I can't wait for part two. that half hour felt like maybe ten minutes

[@christurner8062]

The best automotive lockdown videos by a country mile! Thanks so much. You now have to get one of each of the cars you’ve suggested (post lockdown obviously) and do a real-world review / buying guide for us - please! Starting with the AM Vantage V8. A good friend in the trade offered me an N400 Roadster 2008 a couple of weeks back with around 35k miles, was sorely tempted but obviously couldn’t drive it and was concerned about the harder suspension and the reports of the auto box not being very quick on the gen 1 versions?

[@maxmartin-merrells3723]

Thank you, Harry. My eyes light up when one of your videos pops up in my notifications!

[@paulspencer2547]

Only recently stumbled on Harry’s channel. Really enjoy his unscripted, articulate expositions of the cars he owns and drives. And that for me is the what sets him apart - his cars are not simply for looking at, they are to be driven and enjoyed. For me, it’s the next best thing to actually owning them. Keep it going Harry👍

[@Dunstire]

Just to get my hands on a well sorted Rover P5B would make me a happy bunny

[@desertpoj]

The wisest and best car video ever! I had a concours Triumph Vitesse convertible. Used it for a daughter’s wedding. It went to France with the Triumph Club a couple of times and we did the Goodwood Revival 4 times; the four seats being it’s forte. It cost peanuts to own. The last year of ownership it was barely used so we sold it for slightly more than we’d paid for it and the money went towards a daughter’s house deposit. Great piccies, great memories and minimal overall cost. We’re now considering another car, looking at a TR4 A IRS. This video is the best advice out there. Well done.

[@sk8absence]

I almost miss 2020 when I was locked away from the world stuck on YT re-watching Harry's Garage Videos, almost back to normal life now and it's sometimes hard to find the time to sit and watch a few. Thanks for sharing, Harry!