I drove past Harry in this the other day whilst they were filming this video. I live round there and whenever I see an exotic, it’s almost always Harry!

Cheers Harry, now I know what to get after selling my 2006 Toyota Aygo

I think some of these buyers are wising up and realizing that 0-60 time doesn’t really mean anything if you’re not interested in racing your car

I love hardtop convertibles. This is the perfect entry Ferrari, I can't imagine a better car to give people buying their first Ferrari a greater entry experience. The compromise between performance and enjoyment of the quality of life generated by the car is unmatched

I love it. I don't think the styling suffers in comparison to the Roma at all - in fact, this is the new first car in a while that I've seen and immediately thought 'wow, that's beautiful', especially in that colour.

The Portofino was always the underdog for me, I love the way it looks

I've watched this review 3 times now and each time I gain a bit more insight and understanding regarding how truly brilliant this hardtop convertible from Ferrari is!

13:49 "There is no traffic behind me" Of course not, you just dropped out of warp..

you don't need a track weapon super fast Ferrari when the more practical one is so ludicrously fast. if you can only afford a single performance mid life crisis car it is perfect

There is something oddly fascinating about watching convertible hardtop retractions and deployments.

Cooking dinner on a Sunday with a beer and Harry's Garage has become a bit of a routine of mine.

As everyone's saying : yes! The performance thing has got out of hand. Buy one, use and enjoy. What's better? Not a Bentley for sure. Good car, good price. Job done. Thanks, H, for giving us something that's not football! ;-)

This Portofino has a summery appearance. It looks like it was built for holidays!

Harry showing a Ferrari just before the Euro 2020 final. I can only hope that's not a bad omen!

The design is perfect

Harry your videos are smashing. Watching you push the thing and describe the handling feel is always my favorite part. More please 🙏

We love you Harry. more farm videos please. Super informative and unbiased information presented in a reasonable manner. Thank you for not asking for donations to help support your channels.

Does it really need to shed the weight of a metal roof, for a fabric one, if it already has enough power? If it already competes with the others with the metal roof, then the added security with the roof up is probably worth it.

Style and grace always beats any 0-60.

I love the metal folding roof. Best for English weather. Great Car.

I so enjoy these Harry videos Really informative, in language you can understand. Thanks H.

”Glacial depreciation” might be interpreted differently nowadays 😉

Great video Harry, love the intro/exhaust sounds!! I seen the standard Portofino at a restaurant near me in Langbank. (it was red and the owner left the roof down whilst he dined). Lovely car!

Thank you for another great video. Not sure if it is still the case, because it has been a couple of years since I have been to the Ferrari factory, but they used to build the V8 engines by several different mechanics and only the V12 engines were built by one dedicated person.

Thank God Harry got hold of one of these. Been waiting for a decent review of it since first hearing about it. So far all the reviews have been about the beauty and majesty and all the usual cliches you get with Ferrari reviews. I wanted to see the back seats go down to know if you could get a snowboard in it and what it might be like for long trips across Europe. Can always rely on Harry to do a thorough real world review. Much appreciated Harry thank you.

I believe I saw this car going to Dick Lovett Ferrari in Swindon a few days ago.

Great Video again Harry Happy New Year

Thanks Harry, long time follower, first time commenting. I ordered a Portofino M this week. Your review assisted a lot. I specced in TDF dark blue with burgundy interior. A little different but what I like. I also took your advice and avoided all exterior carbon but got the driver zone carbon with shift lights. Thanks again.

I agree Harry! This ticks more boxes than the Roma for me. It would be interesting to see it’s performance on a track day and punching it’s hp out on the Autobahn. Another HG video, maybe? Cheers

@4:14 "I notice we've got - BANG - soft close"

Harry, you are such a treat. Thanks for all these

Another brilliant review , very informative and entertaining.

I’m right in the mood for a Ferrari convertible right now - unfortunately Universal Credit doesn’t take my mood into account 😂. So it’s back to the lottery again.

I really like this car because in the navigation menu one of points of interest are churches.

Metal roof is absolutely essential, the Portofino M looks GREAT with the roof up or down.

Great review, Harry. Love this car. Thanks again and stay safe!

Love my Portofino. Don't think I will change it for the M.

Well done Ferrari, looks to be a fantastic car. Think it looks much better than the Roma personally. Great review as always Harry 👍

Another great watch. Thanks Harry

Great review and filming 👍

This is my favorite current Ferrari. Yes, it is the least expensive but it is more affordable. Awesome convertible. Plenty fast for mortals. I have no interest in running one on the track. I know I'm not Michael Schumacher and neither are you. It's my dream car. Make mine in Red!

I like the roof...and it's not too heavy, all things considered seems a nice GT car! Nice one Harry!👍🏻

Great video! I was on holiday and I came back with two Harry's Garage waiting and an Iain Tyrrell. Almost better than be on holiday!

Harry, I love that you started gushing a little bit there at the end.

Well, you’ve sold it to me. Ticks just about every box.

as always a great review. Simple question, do you think there may be a market for a Ferrari or other exotic w/o all the infotainment and electronic countermeasures? Older infotainment systems quickly look dated and support from the factory 15+ years down the road not overly likely. And analog gauges always look classic.

You are doing so well. Thank Ou and keep in

Thank you Harry for a great review!! Me being picky, to put me more in the passenger seat with you would require less talking with a drivers camera POV so i/we could really feel and hear the engine do it’s thing. Merry New Year🎉

The interior is so much nicer than the Roma s (might actually be the best Ferrari interior) and I actually prefer the exterior as well. Find the Roma to be too much of an Aston and the front grille somehow feels wrong. Love this spec even though I certainly wouldn t get these carbon bits that cost a fortune but the black roof with this very colour are great. Wouldn t mind a less costly option with less power to make it more obtainable price-wise, that d make it lighter and possibly even better coz often times, it s simply more fun having less power but being able to use more of it instead of having lots but already thinking about a lawyer to deal with the consequences of this constant temptation. If Ferrari had a less powerful engine, it d suit this type of car I think.

Can't help thinking the front end looks like a Peugeot...

Wow I love when you talked us through the active dampers, You could see it on film too. Very clever Harry. I particularly love that colour, but I wish the emitions would pissoff haha🙂😀💪❣️

Amazing video as usual

I follow Gooding car auctions in the US, cannot afford to buy, just love the older classics. they had an F40, no drivers airbag, gated shifter, simplicity itself. Makes the dash of this car look like a video game.

I love both Roma and Portofino!!

Great video Harry - love the Portofino, a coupe and convertible in one, what’s not to love! 😍

Thank you, Harry.

I live about 2 miles from Harry's test route, I'll try it tonight at 8pm. I should have the road to myself 👍😊

that colour this spec is absolutely beautiful

Enjoyed the review thx

You’re the best Harry….excellent review!

The Portofino is the one Ferrari that everyone forgets exists. I recently saw two 812 Superfasts in one week but have never seen a much older Portofino on the roads (that I can recall)

The Portofino actually looks really good here (the best angles are the side and the rear). For whatever reason the Roma and this really do not work that well in red. I would probably take the Roma, or wait and see if the new 296 GTB is any good.

Another great video. Would love to see one of your detailed well informed videos on the upcoming e10 fuel change.

really informative video. really enjoyed it.

Magnificent "Harry's Garage" as always. I think it's way better looking than the ROMA

I love the looks of the Portofino M. Still has that older FF and Lusso vibe to it. Angry/mischievous car.

Harry, you REALLY REALLY need to team up with Jay Leno at Leno's Garage and one of the other visit the other. It would be great to see you two together discussing cars. You both are the two BEST 'Car collection/driving' channels and I'd love to see it happen.

Hiptatic controls 🤣, god love you Harry.

"It's got *CLANK* soft close on there" Ouch.

Love the colour, it really works with that shape, love the interior, just enough tech without going overboard ,a full options list would buy a holiday apartment in Dubai (as per ) . Just a shame it sounds like a mk 2 Escort . 👍👍

Great review and car. Love it👌

Thanks Harry!

Unusually, I am not in agreement with Harry. I prefer the styling of this to the Roma and I do not like fabric roofs at all.

Hearing Harry say how popular the California and Portofino are with customers has actually surprised me. I wasnt really a fan of either car but it just goes to show that Ferrari were right to go into that market

Another great video! Thanks, Harry. I do rather miss the Ferrari sounds of old, with this model, though.

With all that power and the amazing look, I think I’d accept the tin roof as a compromise worth having. Fantastic video as usual... Thanks Harry!

I didn't expect the Portofino to be that good!

A 7 year bumper to bumper warranty is incredible. All you have to pay for is tires and gas. If I had this car I would drive it around the U.S. for 7 years straight and not worry about mileage. I'd be living my Thelma & Louise dream... without the ending.

Thanks again Harry for a great video. 🙏🏻👍🏻👏🏻 It certainly took my mind off the football and hangover! 😱🤐🍻😉🤦‍♂️

I was hoping you made a review of the Portofino. To my eyes this car is even more beautiful than the Roma. I think the Roma is just more modern looking and that's why people like it more. The Portofino might even look a tiny bit "boring", but I think that's the beauty in it. It's not some overstyled shape.

611HP and "entry level" doesn't seem to fit on the same sentence, power figures are kinda mad these days.

Very nice indeed, thanks Harry

Great stuff again. Thanks.

Would love a back to back comparison to the "old" California. you know, for us on a budget :)

Harry said Roma (for the other model) a pair of times but I understood “Rover” and was very confused.

Of all of the current Ferrari’s the Portofino is honestly my favorite, it has everything I would ever really need or want in a convertible sports car.

Love it - trip to B&Q in me Portofino M - I knew there was a reason for buying it!! (Coupe of bags of cement in the +2 seats). Great review as always. The Roma's lovely too, but totally different animal I think.

Interesting that it’s referred to as the entry level Ferrari, implying it’s the one you have to settle for rather than the one you really want. I drive for a guy who is in his 70’s now who bought a Portofino. His last Ferrari before the Portofino was an F12. He could of had any or all of the Ferrari line up, but the Portofino is perfect for him. The F12 is too full on. He doesn’t do track days, Isn’t as bendy getting in and out of cars these days and likes a drop top. As you have said , they are stupid fast , very nice to travel distances and you really don’t think when you drive one, that they are too soft and don’t handle. Yes you can buy more focused cars for the track , but it’s a road car.!!!!! Great car

@10:22 Look at that solid line of cars coming out of Burford! Was this like Saturday or Sunday?

I really like this one Harry ...well done 👏

Great haircut Harry!

Great review, or to put it another way, that's exactly what I thought on all fronts! The Roma does retain the physical manettino but it's lost the old start button, a great shame! At least with the PF-M they've addressed the manettino envy with the old Cali and original PF to give it the full selection of modes. Select Race and soft dampers, perfect. If you think 620 bhp is too much for the PF, how will the 'entry-level' mid-engined car, the 296, feel with 800?

Actually, the new lotus... The V6 lotus over this

"Auto journalists" are actually the last people I listen to when looking for opinions of cars I'm wanting. They have to say nice things to get another car from a manufacturer, they say just enough critical things to appear unbiased, and use terms that mean nothing to most people. And go on and on about manual gearboxes! Harry comes across like an old friend telling you about his cars!

Enjoyed the vid!

Great review as usual. Personally, gratuitous carbon fiber that saves just a few kilos makes no sense to me. I did my master's thesis in mech eng and it was all about carbon fiber, but I'm not a carbon fiber fan boy. To me, it ends up looking like expensive signalling and I think color matching body parts look better. I'd never pay extra for all of that junk.

He needs that bit of road at that junction named “ Harry’s le tour” with a sign. 😁 See I love my cars but don’t really want them to bite my head off, I want them to look after me. I want to be able to push on but not in a it will bin me in a hedge. I’m too old for driving on the edge something I never really did anyway. That to me is perfect it’s daily usable, it’s spirited enough to enjoy and comfortable to drive. To dream of an European road trip through some of the passes just enjoying the scenery.

An exhaust upgrade with silent and loud options and it is the perfect daily!

Haven't seen one in the metal but, from the video, it looks really well proportioned and elegant. True Italian styling. Not sure what's not to like. Maybe it's different close up.

The design to my eyes looks like too heavily ‚modified‘ …but still the old California shines through.