Ferrari 550 Maranello review with

[@SCDC-Channel]

It still looks better than most new Ferraris

[@djmckintosh]

Great review Damian, I would love you to do also a test drive with a 456 which is also a true classic.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Coming soon!

[@jefruscione6214]

I am the proud/lucky owner of a 550...Black/black...your choice of the word "sublime" is 100% correct.

[@dm8520]

Agree with you on the TDF blue and tan interior

[@JayEmmOnCars]

So do I

[@subarnosinha8042]

550 Maranello is one of my top 3 Ferraris of all time. I absolutely agree with your colour choices for this car. For me, it'd be toss up between the TdF blue and black colours. Excellent review, glad KZbin recommended this video to me.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

I’m glad KZbin brought you here

[@darrenbradley1506]

I'm sure this was already mentioned by others, but I didn't see it in the comments... but EVERY 550 Maranello was a manual. Ferrari only introduced the F1 transmission in the 575. You correctly mentioned that most 575s were with that automated manual transmission, with only a few people opting for the manual on the 575.

[@paulypoos1]

Lovely car. Always liked them. Glad you mentioned that Ferrari should bring back the 'click clack' manual gearbox. I agree.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Absolutely

[@syragrippa8769]

I love the fact that the 550 has been loved and driven and enjoyed, the way its meant to be.

[@markjohnson8352]

Love the enthusiasm! "What a time to be alive!" Indeed.

[@andrewnorris5415]

The 90s were the best Era for cars. I recall trying to race Beckham in his grey 550 leaving Man airport after an away match. My Mondeo ST did not keep up lol. PS. using welly to describe beens!

[@nicholasdering-harris1505]

These cars have everything going for them - looks, power, manual transmission, natural successors to the Daytona, last of their kind, useable, great handling, great sound…. List is never ending plus ‘550 Maranello’ what a great name for a Ferrari. Look at prices of these over the pond in the USA - almost double! 550 prices only going one way, mark my words!

[@mrspangles932]

Agreed about the colour. Red just doesn't suit them as well as blue or grey/silver

[@TheLEMRR]

It's great to see another take on this great platform... These 550's seem to get better as they age

[@henryhol8538]

Brilliant; I have been waiting for this ever since we saw your cameo on Jayems video a while back!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Glad you enjoyed it, Henry

[@iainmcglynn833]

Not a fan of these BUT you made a fabulous video with your epic presentation so watched til the end . 🙏🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Iain Mcglynn Huzzah! Thank you

[@alastairwardle3981]

Great video Damian, I thoroughly enjoyed it. The shape of these 550’s just seem to get better and better as time goes by. Agreed also that they look fantastic in dark grey. Keep up the good work!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Thanks, Alastair

[@alimuzhussain8394]

Greetings from Pakistan Sir Damien. I have to correct you that all 550 came as manual You say you were looking for manual 550, but manual is the only option you would get anyway. However the 575 mainly came with F1 box, and a very small number of the 575 were produced in manual. Sir Damien, perhaps you could do one episode on the 575, and maybe do a comparison between the 550 and 575 On a final note, we petrolheads here in Pakistan unanimously believe you are the best car show presenter. In we all believe you are better than Jeremy Clarkson.

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

Loved this video Damian, a very engaging piece and a delightful car, Like you I've been checking these on autotader

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Glad you enjoyed it, Roger

[@popsbubbles1242]

Yes, bring back manuals .... listen to driving enthusiasts

[@themadplotter]

Ferrari don't listen, thats why lamborghini exists!

[@venom5809]

LOL, manuals coming back are the least of your worries, they are hellbent on killing engines in general and just having soulless electric cars out there. The reality is if the driving enthusiasts actually bought manuals they would still be around. 🤷‍♂️

[@popsbubbles1242]

@@venom5809 the 'overs' on 911 R would would indicate otherwise about enthusiasts So much so Porsche built the touring Lambo and Ferrari both not hitting big numbers now with new cars chasing lap times eventually wears thin since most people can't really drive like Michael Schumacher

[@The_Original_Geoff_B]

@@venom5809 I refuse to have an automatic gearbox. So where do people like me sit in your little world?

[@johnspence2630]

Its on my dream car list, black on black , thanks for the review

[@MarcSob22]

The most gorgeous GT ever made!!This car with a straight pipe has one of the best sounds ever made! The GT1 version was perfect on the tracks!!

[@dailylifevs.exotic1338]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKatgmCkba13iNE Sf90 stradale driven in EV mode

[@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab]

Brilliant vid. 👍🏻 Also saw JayEmm's review of your beautiful Balboni. Fantastic. 😃

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Thanks! 😀

[@freddaniali]

Damian, I love your narrative of the 550, I felt like I was driving the car with you! Well done!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Fred Daniali Cheers Fred

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

1:21 😂🤣 I agree too, preferring dark grey, black or dark blue. 👍

[@simondiprose6898]

A great mix of information and entertainment as always. Thanks

[@andrewwalsh5366]

It nice to see a well used ferrari

[@bernsveden1]

Wrist check!! Lovely Patek.

[@stanleysmith7551]

The 550 Maranello is beautiful! It's pure class.

[@bigcus8176]

Totally agree. It’s aged extremely well. A beautiful big Ferrari. It’s definitely the navy with tan interior for me. 👌🏻

[@tuomasholo]

Two of my favorite automotive KZbinrs collaborating! Cheers

[@TheCarGuysTV]

More to come!

[@garyleibitzke4166]

The 550, 575, & 599 are some of my favorite cars. I find them beautiful.

[@glenhilton4636]

Great to see you and James teaming up and I was really looking forward to your review of the 550. Was looking at the SuperAmerica this week - for something different, but the 550 just ticks so many boxes....ok, I will get one!

[@pitviper45]

Ah, I see you’re a man of culture as well. Perfect ranking of the three color specs that suit this car!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

👏🏻👏🏻

[@antonygriffiths6764]

Damian everything you’ve said about this Ferrari is true. My best friend has a TDF Blue with Curio leather interior. I’ve driven his car on a couple of occasions and thoroughly enjoyed it. It has an enormous reserve of torque and I recall being on the open road, 100 kph 4th gear, rounding a corner with 12 vehicles and a 2.7 km of straight road.... Beans, beans and more beans and I was exceeding 250kph, with all 12 vehicles behind me and an awesome sweeping left hand corner. These Ferrari’s are just so smooth and enjoyable to drive. So good luck in finding your ideal version Damian.

[@wyo550]

Wonderful happy driving video experience. Well done! My 1997 550 has 75,000 miles on it and third place at Concorso Italiano; and was test mule for the first tuned exhaust for a 550 in the world. My 550WSR example was victim of arson in Cheshire in 2020. The 550 is THE Ferrari. Everything before and after is not what it ...IS!

[@NH00531]

10:10 it must be a hell of a machine if it drove Damian to start singing! A collaboration between my two favorite KZbin channels...perfect. 👍

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Glad you enjoyed

[@KSL12]

Yes a gentleman's GT car. That rules me out.

[@StakedWealth369]

Wow, good collaboration.

[@aguinaldoguerreiro1963]

The most Beautiful „Front End“ V12 Ferrari of the 90‘ .... also perfect during the 90’ the F355 GTS and 512 TR

[@siennamayh]

I can remember seeing them as a teenager for the first time on the front of french car magazines whilst on holiday at the time. We had all piled in to my dads 24v ford probe for the 2000 mile round trip to the south of France. Strange what sticks in the memory bank!

[@martinboulden3540]

James Martin is living the dream ! What a fabulous car. Red or not its a V12. Great video guys.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Couldn't agree more!

[@martinboulden3540]

Make room for number 19 !

[@targaflorio3239]

“My name is Jack .... Campbell !! Jack .... Campbell !! ....President!!!”. Love the 550 from the film “The Family Man”. Actually once owned by Nic Cage too. What a Horse !!!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

I love that film !

[@arrangrant6037]

I agree with you on the colour these look great in silver with blue or black leather interior 😎👍

[@Vinttro]

Spot on with your analogy on the colour, this model should be TDF Blue or black over tan. Great video as always.

[@robertmorgan8581]

All the talk of the manual being the one to have.....The 550 only came in manual. It was the 575 that came in F1 and Manual and clearly what you really want is a manual 575 with FHP in TDF blue :)

[@terryfenner8142]

Great video guys, a proper car review, of an interesting rare piece of motoring history... blimin loved it ..

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Thanks, Terry

[@andreasphotiou1886]

Great content as usual Damian. Iain Tyrell recently did a video on adjusting the throttle cable on a 456 to liberate some more power from the engine. Perhaps James’s sticky throttle requires the same fix?

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Great tip!

[@anandpushkar7510]

One of the great classic Ferraris imo

[@dkidd85]

Agree 💯 the 550 is the Ferrari that suits more subtle colours. I like the silver with bordeaux, TDF with tan or black and tan. Why is it there aren't more tan interior cars I love tan 👍

[@dangriffiths9813]

I still remember (and have somewhere!) the Clarkson video where the 550 is part of a group test on track. Tim Harvey loves it and I can see why. I have always thought it is a great looking car and yes, in a dark colour and manual it would be ideal.

[@gentnextdoor]

Fantastic video, love the passion when you have it the “beans”. What a high watermark in Ferrari folklore

[@phillsmith9255]

Fantastic, 2 of my fav channels combining, I have always loved the 550m, still a bargain, tdf blue with tan interior for me please.

[@sellsidedream8766]

Clarkson did indeed love the 550. BUT he did say that the headlights are “like candles in jam jars”. And as a long term 550 owner I can attest that the headlights don’t match the engine. So night driving on unlit roads is a challenge

[@scottfarndell1636]

I love the 550 Marenello, agree on the Red, they look great in grey or silver, get one Damian 😊

[@marcnobel3938]

Finally! Since I have seen the Lambo Video at the other channel I was waiting for this Video. I am not disappointed! Cool Review including the history of it! 10 thumbs up!

[@regboss6237]

One of the best Fezzas ever matey!

[@MS-1994]

I want either this or a 612 Scaglietti.

[@thomasstalder6708]

A man with good taste!

[@Atombender]

550/575 looks much better and is considerably cheaper.

[@MS-1994]

Alex K. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think the 612 is elegant and quite a looker. Plus 4 seats.

[@abjschuite8741]

@@Atombender a 612 is actually much cheaper than a 550/575

[@subarnosinha8042]

@@abjschuite8741 A 612 Scaglietti with a manual gearbox is more expensive than a 550 Maranello, usually.

[@philiphughes7964]

I agree with you. Ferrari should bring back the gated shifter. For me that is what is missing in the Roma and the F8.

[@wimdepril6920]

Thought about buying a black manual 550 four years ago when they were 50k euro. I bought my 355 spider instead. Now you’ve made me wonder if that was the right choice :-) Great review again Damien!

[@donrossi1603]

Very Cool Ride/Review...!!! Hope you can find a nice blue one with tan interior..!!!👍

[@mattylf1]

I’ve become quite attached to the sticky switches in my 360...... Literally !!!. Agree on that age of Ferrari’s, they are a sweet spot. 👍

[@details78]

Lovely! Been looking forward to this one.

[@albertmyers7176]

Great vid thank you from California

[@markh6384]

Wonderful car and definitely ageing well. Agree about the spec too, has to be TdF blue or Grigio Silverstone for me. Would be great to see one in The Car Guys garage!

[@CHILL73able]

Another EXCELLENT chapter

[@Gavin-oq5tt]

You (and James) have given away the secret - 550 is the touring car to have! Just need to find more garage space.

[@nickrichardson7451]

This goes to show that you don’t need to spend £170,000 on a Roma! Plus a 550 comes with Manual gearbox. I was pleased to hear that this is a high mileage car too. The more miles they do, the sweeter they drive! I have a 1988 Manual 69,000 miles Ferrari Mondial 3.2 Coupe, which is also very easy to see out of & cost £34,000! It drives like new & is plenty fast enough to easily take 2 adults & 2 children plus luggage across Europe, which was the aim of the Pinafarina design. Some people deride a Mondial, but once they drive one, they see the light! I believe Ferrari need to revert to accessible everyday useable cars with Manual shifts, that are easy to see out of and have no complex ecu electrics! In fact like the 550 & Mondial 3.2!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

The day of the Mondial is fast approaching 👍

[@ozeskiman]

At last a review I can relate too. The Maranello is such a wonderful car. You've nailed it's qualities so well. An effortless car to drive, whether on a long cruise or attacking a winding mountain road. The engine is so sublime. Pulls like a train. The Maranello is the last of the great Modena GT cars before all the software changed the game. I've had my 575 for 6 years now and personally think it's a better car than the 550 (all my mechanics agree). 515 bhp and 201 mph. The F1 gear box is fine, not like a DC box, but quicker than a manual. I drive it constantly and it's a much easier daily driver. I've never understood all the complaints about the early cars handling. They handle fabulously if the car is set up properly. And I'm sorry Damien, but I have to disagree with you though on the best colour choice. Whilst TDF blue and Grigio are great, Rosso Corsa really shows off the fabulous shape. But each to their own. Great to see you pointing out all the classic references to past icons. You can see the lineage from the 250/275/365 cars. It's one of the best looking V12 cars in the Ferrari catalogue. A bargain these days. You definitly need one in the Carguys garage. By the way, the Patek is so cool on your wrist.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Thanks, Tony -many awesome comments there.

[@brianiswrong]

At 10:10 a little bit of me was thinking " Just imagine if Jay came past backwards in the lambo......that would be content 😉

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Yes it would, we'll check the footage

[@TheCarGuysTV]

I'm pretty sure we could take both sets of footage, splice it together and create a full on 2-car-co-op!

[@richbiles230872]

@@TheCarGuysTV yes please. Pretty please.

[@marknewman2358]

I had one back in the day in silver over tan, and loved it. I don’t recall them producing the 550 in anything but a manual, did they? Keep up the good work Damian. I really enjoy your channel.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Correct, manual only

[@philiphughes7964]

550 is a wonderful car. Great video. You should get one for your garage.

[@Billywoo12]

An evening of autotrader is ahead of me... thanks chap... I plan on starting with the 550, meandering towards a Escort Cosworth and then ricocheting off into the bushes via a Pigani. It’s a worm hole you can never leave. 🤯

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Yes it is

[@peteramann2561]

Great job , love you guys, totally agree. Again how many of us don't like Ferrari's in red, I find myself looking for other colours and thinking ahh.. that's so much better than Corse, I don't know, just me let me know. I so look forward to all your videos, oh I watch James as well thanks for the cross pollination there, I saw him driving your Gallardo in the back ground. Cheers from Canada.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Glad you enjoyed it, Peter

[@tomnutting3836]

Saw a Barchetta in Sydney a few months ago and 👌 beautiful machines!

[@razorworks111]

Cracking car! James has chosen well.

[@laurentirgo5042]

Hit the nail on the head about Ferrari bringing back the manual gearbox. Imagine the new Roma with a manual :P

[@maxmartin-merrells3723]

Epic drive by at the start 😂 caught me unawares 🔥

[@alexmartinez280]

Love the 550! Beautiful example

[@TheCarGuysTV]

The best!

[@petermcelvogue7625]

It’s definitely a stunning car. Like all front engined Ferrari’s they are better suited to darker metallic colours. I would want a Ferrari 575 manual with the Fiorano handling pack, spec would be Grigio Silverstone with a Tortora red interior with the Daytona seats. A really classic Ferrari combination.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Oh yeah 👍

[@CarvingCanyons]

It’s a good day when we get a new Car Guys video! And Watch Guys! Both are great! TY!

[@Thetomi0608]

13:30 All 550s were manual, on the 575 it was a non-cost option to have one, but most of the people went for the "F1" Automatic because that was modern technology back then.

[@randomsurfer3963]

I always thought 550s were only available in manual, I believe only the 575 are available with the F1 gearbox. I might be in the minority but I prefer the 575 (always in manual guise)

[@VRSProductionsInc]

575 with the handling pack and manual is better than 550 imo

[@1seipai]

Yes, they are only available with a manual.

[@benzinapaul7416]

@@VRSProductionsInc True but twice the price and not worth the difference imo

[@petermcelvogue7625]

The 575 was also available in a manual but they are extremely rare. You see more available in America for sale than you do in the U.K.

[@maxmartin-merrells3723]

Nice delivery in this one, Damian

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Thanks, Max

[@ckmurphy1]

Sold my 458 spider yes I regret it every day yet I like new trying things only having two spaces I am now looking for a 550 Marinello to fill the void... great video I appreciate your work.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

👍👍

[@acskls]

Once again a superb video. As a Big Ferrari fan i loved it. Good work. If I was being pedantic I must point out that you start by saying "it's a 6 speed manual , the one to have" . You've no option as all 550 Maranello's were 6 speed manual 😊 Keep up the good work. Andy.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

👍👍👏👏

[@barfmeister8509]

That’s a nice motor ain’t it 🥰 the 456 also tickles my fancy too 👌 If you don’t mind me saying, I’m not sure you were enthusiastic enough about the 550 😂😂😂😂😂

[@bjarkik128]

It would be interesting to hear your take on the 599 GTB since they can be had for little today

[@marcdelaunay1]

Ace review from my two fave cartoooobers! Three Tenners per gallon 😂👍. LalaLaaaaaaa!

[@TIfosiZ]

Great review. It would be interesting to compare it to 612 Scaglieti. Manual ofcourse :)

[@robertmarr8991]

Another great revue.I agree, bring back the manual.Cheers.Still waiting for the new SPIDER REVUE.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

👍👍

[@giuseppecumbo5123]

Great video as usual. Sadly I'm not too keen on the 550 shape....at least it drives well.

[@andycombo]

First "top of the range" front engine supercar since the 70's Daytona. At the time was a real came back, after 30 years of mid engine Ferraris at the top of Ferrari chainfood. Grey with red interior best spec ever for this car. No question. At least, you could wrap this one in satin grey... :-)

[@peterpotts5878]

just seen the film on the 550 brilliant I totally agree 550 being all manuals is the right car having a 575 manual I love it did you ever buy one

[@rogeradshead7345]

Hi Damian, I've watched your excellent review a couple of times now, and would have to agree with just about all of your comments and preferences. Do you have any thoughts about brake upgrades, other than a switch to the 575 fronts?

[@carolann5338]

Magnificent car....!!!!! BELLISSIMA....!!!!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Absolutely!

[@byronmills5952]

And here's the absolute proof - that a well used Ferrari such as this, is just as good - if not better than one which has been hidden away flat spotting its tyres with minimal mileage. At the moment these and the manual 456's can't get any cheaper. The 550 is a wonderfully resolved Gt package.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

All true

[@stephenspringett7343]

Remember been taken by a Nero example new in showroom thought in stunning proportions then. Nice work, can’t judge by audio but would personally be chasing a more visceral exhaust sound to amplify the beautiful V12. 100% with you on Ferrari should offer Polished gated manuals, if not all but at least a heritage or enthusiast model, that was more about involvement or nolstagia than outright headline numbers. Cheers mates Have a pint on me. Stevie from NZ.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Glad you enjoyed it, Steve

[@richardcarter1000]

Great car, great review. God knows why Ferrari stopped making manuals. Nothing like that open gate. Been clacking away in my F355 now for 12 years. Can't beat it. 550 is tempting.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

👌

[@allanlai_]

Thanks for the great review. 550 has been on my bucket list for sometime now, but still can’t decide if and when I have the funds whether to go with 997 GT3 or 550.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Tough choice, Allan

[@khuzram]

Take the porsche better car

[@jon.steele]

You tube occupational hazard right there, Drives car, likes car, needs to buy car. You've enough room for just one more Damian :) Love the video thanks

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Cheers, Jon

[@euroshark1]

Brillaint car! Great review Damian. I say pick one up mate. Cheers!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Nice one!

[@gr8foru376]

Hi Damion - There is a beautiful Ferrari 550 TDF Blue with Tan interior 74,000 kms here in NZ but the dealer wants NZD $349,000!! Regards David