The Truth About Owning a Ferrari F355 GTS

Disclaimer: I made this video before Hoovie had his incident..
Anyway, here's my video response to the many people who have bought a classic Ferrari and seem "surprised" at what they're like...
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[@regularplacematreveal8931]

Typically the 355 catches fire when somebody else drives it.

[@tezzaboi7953]

Like hoovies 😳😳😳

[@ryanmccormick2150]

Just don't let Parker drive your car and you'll be fine 😂🤣

[@MeetDannyWilson]

17:29 And people are rightfully worried if something dangles off of an Ferrari...

[@KeenanStyles]

Terry Jones yes, that was the joke

[@93455Driver]

Terry Jones There was a hint in the last Hoovies video (selling a Merc) that a replacement may be on the way.

[@ignignxkt]

"I donno, do you think the bright yellow Ferrari looks a bit loud?" "No no, not at all!....Now put this shirt on"

[@gndesign25]

One of the best looking Ferraris ever designed. I have a red 1/18 scale model which I've had for 20 years.

[@deecee-EKOSI]

@End of Days You've

[@JohnKingLetterArt]

agreed!

[@parrogakaparadise9477]

End of Days = dickhead

[@marineforces3214]

A Ferrari is just a Ferrari, a dream car to me is a old maybe used diesel golf, runnin' almost for ever, takes a gallon maybe 1 and 1/2 on 60 Miles. That is the complete dream!, and it doesn't hurt someone, if u customize it, maybe with an old blanket u found in ur grandmas cupboard. I could dream on, how beautiful life was, can, or could be, instead of being a dick. (excuse me, i did not mean the moderator, thank u for ur vlog)

[@stantonlee2266]

Yes!

[@emmetm1]

I'm suing whoever made your shirt as it is copy right infringement. I came up with that design one night after a kebab and bottle of red went the wrong way.

[@DeanoTXR53]

"The 355 is from the past. The past is a foreign country. They do things differently there." Bahahahahaha, I LOVE this quote. This might be the best analogy, on so many levels, for old car ownership. Great video.

[@F1ll1nTh3Blanks]

So true.

[@robertrishel3685]

This👍

[@augnkn93043]

en.wikiquote.org/wiki/L._P._Hartley

[@Fee.1]

Does the F355 require engine out for belt servicing ? I always forget what car was the first to not need that

[@calebsunder]

@@Fee.1 the 360 was the first. This sadly was the last one that needed the engine to come out. But I think ratarossa found a way around that, I'm not entirely sure.

[@martinfanner852]

Excellent review, nearly bought a 355 6 years ago but bought a 360 Modena instead. Ownership isn’t as expensive as widely represented. I have had no issues with mine which includes 3 road trips to France and numerous track days. Opening the garage door and seeing the car still gives me goosebumps. Keep up the great commentaries.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thanks Martin!

[@cmarshall4559]

You made a wise choice. The only 355 to get is the gts Targa. otherwise get a 360 and be happy.

[@gerrycooper56]

martin fanner ditto, I had the same choice in 2010 and bought the 360 F1. Yes, taking the cover off the car is still a great moment, a work of art.

[@Zoltz_Racing]

Yea the modena all the way. Been shopping for one for a while. Can’t wait to see it in my garage

[@visionist7]

@Somesh Mitra make us some videos! :-)

[@BrainEquation]

Made a profit on my old 355. And I have been crying everyday since I sold it. Its not about the money, its about the drive.

[@ryanchase9746]

What did you replace it with?

[@jco5254]

Prob a VW beetle

[@shlokserai]

It's a amzing car better than 430 an 458 355 is the best car amzing chasi and amzing car It's the best car ever they have made it Own 360 and than F430 And now got 355 Its the best will never ever sell it

[@Nobody-dc8dp]

@@shlokserai what makes it better than a F430?

[@shlokserai]

@@Nobody-dc8dp onces u drive it u will know it ..and than tell me but as per my experience 355 is the best ferrari..driven all ferrari except 488

[@illwill281]

Ironically, I fell in love with the F355 after seeing it years ago in Korn's "Got the Life" music video.

[@phillipneal9289]

Another excellent piece. I'm so glad I stumbled upon this by accident. Keep up the good work

[@Bmwguy2011]

Masterful wording. You have such respect for such wonderful cars, their history, and what makes them -at their essence-remarkable. This love and passion for vital auto traits is transmitted in this video like few other reviewers could muster. I was riveted all of the way through this review.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thanks Jonathan!

[@alhemmings8554]

Still my dream car, a GTS in Giallo modena thats recently had an engine out service.

[@mrpaulo9878]

The sound of the exhaust at the start is just joyous amazing

[@TheDalitis8]

This is probably my favorite car off all time! So pretty with an amazing soundtrack to boot!

[@Gregg608]

Thank you for for an honest review of a 355. So tired of the "this is everything that is wrong with this car" reviews from others. I am a current 7 year owner of a 1995 F355 Berlinetta and I have no regrets about my purchase. I have performed two engine out services in that time period. I have had a few minor issues between services during the 7 years like a water pump, alternator bearing and a small leak in one of the radiators but that is to be expected in a 20 plus year old car.

[@battlefennec]

During that 7 year tenure with your F355, what were the maintenance and service costs like, and did you have a specialist or Ferrari certified tech work on it or was it DIY?

[@GM-fh5jp]

Very nice ride...congrats mate !

[@justinvandevender2682]

I stumbled across this video while searching for 355 exhaust videos and glad I did! Great video mate and looking forward to viewing your other videos! Hello from Texas!

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Cheers!

[@ryanadkins7349]

Great intro (first minute) to this video, JayEmm. Love the aesthetic of the F355. First exotic car I ever saw in person as a child, though in soft-top convertible form. Great looking, timeless design. :)

[@Toni62R]

The tires are one of the cheapest issues of the 355 - replace it. Besides the belt (I made it after 4 years, even if you do not drive much, the parts will get rusty) you have other expensive problems: I had a repair of the complete front suspension, the shocks were down after 18 years - 4000 Euro. Never forget, it is an old car. I replaced all the sticky parts, you mentioned in the video: 3000 Euro. Water pump: 1500 Euro; often you have electronic problems, some thousand Euro. And: The GENERAL PROBLEM of the 355 is the HEAT MANAGEMENT. When you drive on an open road, it's fine. But when you in the city at a traffic light, the engine soon heats up - and the ventilators must cool down - if they work well. I own my 355 GTS (1995, 2.7 Motronic) now for 9 Years: Total costs in this time: insurance and tax: 18.000 euro. Maintenance (oil, water, sparking plugs etc), repair (shocks, electronic parts) and replacement of old sticky parts about all: 45.000 Euro. And I go not to the official F-dealer. An expensive part of life, but I LOVE the 355. For me it is one of the most fascinating cars of all time. Every time I drive it, I'M IN HEAVEN...

[@lamberko]

18.000 + 45.000 = 63.000 ..... in 9 years .... = 7.000 per each year ... or 583 per month. All inclusive! For owning and driving - and heavily enjoying - a classic exotic sportscar from the good old times, I think that's not too much. Especially when you keep in mind the cars growing value.

[@davorurasek6935]

So it's not actually very expensive... I just don't get how did you managed to spend 3000€ on replacing sticky parts..

[@Toni62R]

@@lamberko Yess, you are right.

[@Toni62R]

@@davorurasek6935 There are some specialists here in NRW Germany near Düsseldorf, they made it. The air vents are still yet original - but now (after 24 years) they also get a little bit sticky....there ist allways something to do on the F355. Last month, the original philips radio (DC 532) gave up - no more sound from the speaker. Glad I have a good sounding engine in the back...

[@kattiemeat5405]

Exactly why my favouite Ferrari ? Someone else's

[@richardcarter1000]

Nice video. I've been running my 94 F355 for 10 years/27k miles now. Wonderful. Cheapest car I've ever owned too. I've spent £20k looking after it including belt changes in that time, but it's increased in value by at least £40k. They all get the sticky switches. Tar remover gets rid of it on the handles etc until you get them refinished. Centre console has to be refinished at some point. New tyres transform the handling at under £200 a corner. Mines a keeper. Grab a good one while you can.

[@713vinh]

You spent 20K looking after it is cheapest car you've ever owned? This makes no sense!

[@jeremyb4493]

@@713vinh 😅

[@KingK339]

@@713vinhSpent 20k maintaining. But it increased in value 40k. So it basically paid him 20k

[@MrCarrera28]

Great video, fingers crossed your enthusiasm matched with such a beautiful car helps to keep growing your subscriber lists!!

[@JayEmmOnCars]

I hope so too!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Just watched this for the first time on TV - really enjoyed it. As a 355 owner I can relate to all the opinions, and it contained many things I didn't know, like the difference between the first and second generation. Relaxed delivery, good level of information. Nice one. Now I'm going to check out some of your other vids.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thanks, hope you enjoy them!

[@minatormyth]

A very good video, thanks. I have had mine for near 14 years and still love it :)

[@ryanmccormick2150]

Great video James as always! I absolutely love the 355's awesome looking car and to answer your question on people's favourite Ferrari well mine is the F40, in fact the F40 LM is my favourite car of all time 🙂🤗

[@fradaja]

Fast forward , 20 years tesla roadster 2 owner moaning that the running costs are literally 100 pounds a year ,

[@stevensumner3146]

Wonderful opening sequence to this vid, one of the best engine notes ever, thank you for sharing this 👏

[@Ferraridude355F1]

As per my username, I also used to have a 98 F355 F1 GTB. The sound that car made was unlike any other. Sure do miss it. I've driven a 360 F1 and there was tremendous leaps in F1 tech compared to the 355. I have not driven a modern Ferrari with dual clutch but it must be lightyears ahead of the original single clutch F1 in the 355's. Great video, you touched on valid points and enjoyed watching!

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thanks!

[@sealinz]

Really enjoyed this. I have a 355 F1 GTS. I've seen many of the US videos saying these cars cost an arm and a leg. But I have found that whilst they are not cheap, they are not as horrific as you might think. The entry cost is high, the risk of stuff going wrong is a possibility (could be lots of cash) but generally I have found mine to be a good solid car. Sure there is always consumables and other stuff like manifolds which are a known weak point, but I reckon mine costs about 2-3 grand a year to service, maintain and repair averaged over the last 6 years. Worth every penny, especially as it has doubled in value.

[@sealinz]

this is minekzbin.info/www/bejne/fHLappaNlp6gnqs

[@RichReviews_]

Hey James…This is the first video of yours that Jacob and I watched…great to see how you have progressed and always a marker for our where we want to be with our channel…Keep up the great content.

[@jimmybobbikins]

Recently new to your channel, this is one of the best videos you've done, genuinely enjoyed it from start to finish. Cheers J

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thanks!

[@jimmybobbikins]

@@JayEmmOnCars heh, spooky channel, your name, your taste in motors ... such a good fit, where I may not yet be able to, you're doing what I would in other other scenario ... Keep up the good work pops!

[@AimForTheBushes908]

Beginning music made me feel like I arrived at a hidden location on Zelda.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Ah, Zelda

[@wallymcguire2033]

It any context it’s epic.

[@raheeb1]

😅

[@OhFishyFish]

A humble, knowledgeable and pleasure to watch guy, here goes my subscribe!

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Cheers!

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Great video about the F355. I have a buddy that bought a 550 Maranello. He was ready for the maintenance. Thus he's never complained about it. Hope you get that F360 Modena one day and cheers mate.

[@foxhounduk2k8]

THIS CHANNEL IS ONE OF THE BEST MOTORING CHANNELS ON KZbin. YOU ARE HONEST, FRANK AND WELL INFORMED. I CAN HONESTLY SAY I LEARN A LOT FROM YOUR VIDEOS. I JUST CANT SEE WHY YOU DONT HAVE MORE SUBSCRIBERS. I WANT YOU TO DO WELL; COLLABORATE WITH OTHER CAR REVIEWERS THAT MIGHT INCREASE YOUR SUB COUNT. PEACE.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thanks! I've done a few collabs, and will be doing more when I can. In the meantime please share the channel with your car friends, every little helps!

[@smeglip]

I rarely comment on social media so by that standard this is a genuine critique. Firstly, great honest video Jay.. and from a non-owner. I can tell you that driving one of these is like driving a slice of history. A full page of Ferrari heritage. These cars had their issues like many cars do after a substantial design overhaul (F10 BMWs have had numerous factory revisions and corrections applied to it and there are still several class action lawsuits in flux - innovation comes with its liabilities!) The truth is, the happiest owners don't buy these cars, they pay adoption fees. For them, care and maintenance is not a chore, it's an education and a labor of love.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thankyou for taking the time to comment, glad you like the video and it is much appreciated!

[@desertmav8632]

That was a VERY pivotal car for Ferrari. I worked with Ferraris when that was a new car. 90° V8 w/that interesting exhaust bypass to sound like an F1 car. An absolute pleasure to drive!

[@Emira_75]

9k rpm 👏🏼

[@andymac5332]

Nice to see Long Melford... You drove past my old house! 😁. I'm a new subscriber and enjoy your reviews. Keep up the excellent work.

[@futebaguy]

CONGRATULATIONS on your video. Lots of useful information and the truth about having and driving that car. When I was a teenage, the BMW dealer was close by and they were the only ones that imported Ferraris to Brazil back then. Going to the dealer to see them, the 355 was the first Ferrari I personaly saw, and it is my favorite up to now. It's not the one with the most performance but it's the most bealtiful

[@angelwilkinson2243]

I have always loved the 355 but all time favourite has to be the 250GT SWB.

[@stickyrxrefinishingsolutio9617]

"A mixture of bullshit and truth " That made me laugh my ass off, James. As an owner of (2) 355's (had a third), I can tell you that statement is so true. I can also tell you the bad press is from people working on these cars who don't know what they are doing. My 98 F1 GTS runs like a swiss watch and has cost me very little for service. Great video, James and thanks for the plug! It was great to meet you also.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

My pleasure Dave, thanks for helping bring this car back to tip top condition

[@h.l.westlake6083]

Definitely love your enthusiasm yet the camera jittering and strange outside wheel shots while rolling made me want to shut the video off. Anyway maybe we all learned together. Cheers, H.L. Westlake

[@liamschannel6294]

Fell in love with the 355 since i was like 3years old and watched jeremy clarksons unleashed on cars video

[@rickc2102]

Favorite Ferrari? 288 GTO, for sure. Favorite shirt? That one right there!

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Available at the link in the description :)

[@Andy-pu2iv]

Good Grief, I'm old. You said Favourite Shirt, kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqWoinppibmZjbc

[@golferboggie]

Good pointer for James May.

[@rickc2102]

Andy, that was... interesting... thanks? But I think I'll keep my ska 2tone... Jay, I'm not sure I can pull it off, my wardrobe being essentially black tshirts and blue jeans... but I'll have to see if I can't find a friend to gift it to...

[@vdochev]

Rick, I see you're a man of culture :) If I have to choose a favorite, it'll be really painful... I think I would go with the 250 LM.

[@Shandy0611]

Hi Jay! Everything right and very well told, thank you. This car is truly a pleasure. By the way: there is a trick to reduce the service costs of replacing the cam belt: dismounting the right rear tire (and some more), my garage do so and so the enginge doesn't got to be out for that service. And to complete your story: every 500km you should take a look at the level of engine oil - while keeping the engine running (dry sump!) and be absoletly carefull about oil drops: hot exhaust beneath!

[@JayEmmOnCars]

The engine doesnt have to come out for the service. It *should* but doesn't have to

[@ericnunez3394]

Loved the review. Thanks for the info.

[@daveglover6115]

A very nice video and commentary of the 355GTS and rightly saying that this was the last of the 308 series line, a real classic Ferrari before they got oversized with paddles and mode buttons. As to the issue of catching fire, this is mainly due to a lack of inspection of the two aluminium fuel tanks, which would chafe against their looped steel support straps and also failure to timelessly replace the associated rubber fuel hoses. Another issue to be aware of is the cam belts' tooth gears. These are made of plastic and can eventually disintegrate, losing the belts etc. So worth replacement if you have any 308 series...

[@ddavid122]

Love this car. It’s just stunning in my opinion. I love it, I’ve had a poster of it in my childhood. The v8 May suck balls but it’s just beautiful.

[@ghostshades]

Some engines just give me a near religious goosebump rush. Thank you.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

You're welcome

[@busterbarlow9094]

This was my first video of your to watch I just found your channel. Quality video! Glad I found this place. In the past I have not been a fan of Ferrari. It's not that I disliked them I just had other favorites. Seems the past month or so that is changing and I find myself day dreaming about some Ferraris. Looking forward to going through some past videos of yours.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thanks Buster

[@lewisteixeira1012]

Great job as commentator. Very informative. My dream car . Love the 348 also. Thank you for posting.

[@1970boggy]

Don’t care how unreliable Ferrari’s are I love them 😍 Had a 430 Spider for 6 months (Investment) but had to sell as I simply couldn’t afford to keep it 😢 The equity in the car paid a huge part of the deposit for a House crazy money !

[@vdochev]

Mr Boggy, I'm sorry for your loss. I have an extra car which is my daily and it has problems. I refuse to sell it because I'm weak and I know I'll miss it.

[@christiankeys5965]

Shyam Bakrania funny coming from someone who will never come close to owning one...

[@theclaytonshow838]

Shyam Bakrania I agree

[@WatchHobbyist]

This needed a lot more drive-by sounds 😭😭

[@seancain7305]

Great insight. Tanks JayEmm :-)

[@tomkirchhoff4672]

Over here in Westhampton, NY back in 2003 when I was parking cars for the crazy dog diner I got into a blue 355 convertible with dark blue leather and blue top(too much blue). As I took it down the street for a special valet parkers critique I noticed that besides the gated gear shifter it drove and reminded me the feel of exactly that of..... an nsx.

[@leytonthomas2043]

I agree, the 355 is THE perfect Ferrari. Having owned a Giallo 355 Spider many years ago, I changed it for a 360 Spider. The 360 was too easy to drive and didn't prove as challenging as my beloved 355. I paid £78k for my 355 from Meridian in Lyndhurst a Ferrari main dealer, back in 2005, the very same car sold the other day for £124k......

[@AlexanderHouldsworth]

You can still get low mileage, high spec 355 spiders for £65-80K

[@zsoltpapp3363]

That sounds like a dumb investment. From 78 to 124(minus insurance, maintenance, storage, inflation) in 14 years, you are probably in a minus. But i have to admit that this is one of my favorite Ferraris of all times.

[@CurvyRoadsAreBetter]

6:20 I believe those are PART numbers you’re pointing out on the air boxes, not serial numbers.

[@icascone]

Thanks for sharing; that was very insightful!

[@Greig300]

Your reviews are excellent I enjoyed the video and look forward to more. Thumbs up.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thanks!

[@scotchgod8478]

355 counts among the most beautiful cars they ever build. hands down my favorite Ferrari

[@bartg7790]

I didn't know Picaso made shirts.

[@tollyt7465]

Designed and painted by Stevie Wonder..

[@doalwa]

Tolly T Ray Charles might have had a hand in it, too 😁

[@danialhowe9814]

itsfrom the hellen keller collection

[@freddaniali]

Jay, very well put. I really appreciate you sharing your in depth knowledge of the F355. Everything that you shared is very accurate!

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thanks Fred

[@RobBoothAutomotive]

Remains my favourite Ferrari; nice vid. I love the rear of versions with the challenge grill - didn't see a single shot of the back in this 25 min video though!

[@JayEmmOnCars]

My apologies, the video was a touch rushed which was annoying but unavoidable. One interesting thing about this car is it is one of the few out there with the original body coloured rear

[@UnkyNik]

My '94 3000gt VR4 has 4 wheel steering, electronic suspension, the electric banana in the tailpipe, a Getrag 6speed, 4WD, and now it's modified, 550 hp and ft/lbs. at the wheels. Running costs are still zilch, and it still looks and sounds great. Guess I could always paint it red.

[@radman3206]

I own a Ferrari. Yeah, well I own a Mitsubishi, so take that! Sad.

[@battlefennec]

But does it sound as good, is it as well refined, or does it have that racing pedigree that Ferrari is always known for, as well as the quality of every hand-made part and well-tuned engine, titanium piston corn rods, 8500 rpm V8 that is tuned to perfection which makes it not overwhelming, and not underwhelming? A Mitsubishi will never compare to a refined italian sportscar like Ferrari. The driving is stiff, the engine is sometimes underwhelming, the exhaust nose is terrible, and that 4WD is a little bit of a heavy slug. The car performed worse on the race track than their Evo cousins, and it has a tendency of having quite the turbo lag. Even modified it sounds less of a Mitsubishi, and the VR4 doesn't produce as much hp as stock. Makes me wonder why people modding their cars have this need to say their car is faster when the ride quality and finesse is piss poor. C:

[@mikemnemonic311]

246 Dino GT. Good enough for Danny Wilde .. Good enough for me!

[@Jorcap]

@JayEmm if you want to fix the sticky interior panels, you can send them to Stipt Polish Point in the Netherlands. They do it also. (Much closer to the UK)

[@claireunsworth4847]

The gts roof can leak but the engine does not need to come out, you can remove the fuel tank so you can get access to the engine belts etc, i have driven two versions of this car and the manual gearbox berlinetta version is the best version of the 335, it is an awesome car

[@39PSIOnTheDaily]

My 300ZX has adjustable “comfort” and “sport” suspension settings, and it was introduced in 1989...

[@39PSIOnTheDaily]

Adam Balding Datsun ceased to exist in 1984, so not really... It’s more “Nissan” than Datsun, by 99.9999%.

[@CBTalon97]

I was thinking the same thing about my 3000GT VR4. They also had the butterfly to adjust the exhaust note.

[@bobspence5322]

@@CBTalon97 wow i never liked either of those cars but loved the mazda rx7 i got when i was 15 for some reason its just better than the mitsubishi and nissan..

[@petersurryez3277]

I had both Stealth - the Dodge production of Mitsubishi 3000 - and the 300ZX. The Dodge was only 175 hp cuz it was 12 valve, while the 300ZX was lighter and 250 hp plus it cornered better and interior was more plushy. Still, none compare to this Ferrari and I speak from 2 out of 3 experience.

[@jerryryan36]

I love my 90 300zx tt

[@polybius22]

I panicked for a moment until I remembered that cars are driven on the other side of the road on the other side of the ocean lol. Beautiful example of the 355.

[@stuturnbull9051]

Nice one. My favorite is the F1 berlinetta version of that car. I got to strop one around our local track here in Wellington New Zealand (Manfield) a few years ago, just epic! :-)

[@pascodavid]

Have to say spot on review..well done. I was an owner of a F355 spider in red with matching red full leather interior even the roof cover was in leather. Negatives getting in and out you need to be a gymnast..keeping it clean from dust before I put on the cover, the rubber bits got sticky may of been made in China! Dead power before 3,500RPM..steering wheel to big as it had an airbag in it,.dashboard was to plain, electric seats had to move and windows had to do to move back and forwards the electric roof and one day it miss timed and hit the seat top. Picked up stone chips easy around the bottom half of the car, around town was mostly in first and second gear..exciting but gets a bit boring to, although the BHP was 380 it felt like a sports bike more torque would be better as its non turbo. I don`t like the tall windscreen, half the height would be great and the engine bay gets very hot and some rubber pipes cracked and let in air had to replace caused engine to have lack of power. Pop up headlights I did not like and the `engine out` belt change every 3 to 5 years is a pain. Positives after checking the 348 and the 328 I like the 355 was another level above them..the looks, the sound and the handling. Above 3,500RPM was life changing going through 20 minute tunnels in Japan all cars moved across for me and let me go..loved it. I raced a 5 litre amg twin turbo mercedes for 15 mins in Cyprus in and out of the traffic got to the light in Nicosia he looked at me with his big cigar stunned.Hehe..now I and a family man with kids looking at getting a 911 Porsche as I like the rear seats that will come in handy and better as an everyday driver.

[@vincentma2783]

Played the video at 1.25x speed.. so much better

[@The-Cat]

That's how I can tell when a youtube commenter takes cocaine on a regular basis.

[@aiGeis]

@@The-Cat Guess you've never been around cocaine or anyone on it then.

[@The-Cat]

@@aiGeis We've all seen Scarface!

[@zakelwe]

@@aiGeis so you do then ? Well done ....

[@sK3LeTvM1]

@@The-Cat NOT.

[@dachanist]

Where did you find a shirt that stands out more than a Ferrari?

[@kbaafi]

Hawes and Curtis

[@brianholden2724]

He's getting ready for his trip to the US, look like a local. Lol

[@RetrocarStyle]

At 20:15 I really thought there was going to be head on collision. That Opel or Renault looked like it was in he middle of the road.....an was hesitant to moving over until the last few seconds.....I actually felt butterflies!!

[@duralate]

Very high quality video, I loved the intro

[@greybeard27]

I love how the posh accent disappears when driving :)

[@NarcoticEvil]

One of my favourite Ferrari's :)

[@AutomoTom]

The sticky coating is a soft touch clear coat that has gone off over time. I removed it from my 430 trims using cleaning alcohol and after a bit of elbow grease it looked fine without it.

[@joshp9842]

Great video. Thanks for the honest insight!

[@leelifeson9150]

Josh p quite sad!!

[@Shreddah]

One of my favorites for sure. The 355 aged so well compared to the 360, which now looks so dated and typical for the early 2000's.

[@lasvegasloner4621]

YES. Finally.... somebody said it.

[@exodiatheforbiddenone8228]

I think the 360 looks better than the 355

[@spendingtimetogether8428]

So true, the 360 was gorgeous for its time, but looks so dated now with its clear headlights.

[@exodiatheforbiddenone8228]

@@spendingtimetogether8428 Yeah right... show me ONE better looking ferrari. I dare you

[@exodiatheforbiddenone8228]

@@spendingtimetogether8428 give me a model

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

really good interesting review, and yes its the way a Ferrari should be

[@yalincaglaroncel7893]

Jay, have a great new year buddy.

[@qibble455]

Great review. well presented. I enjoyed learning about this car:)

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thanks

[@Andy-pu2iv]

My favourite Ferrari? No idea... Never driven one, but I do like the idea of a 412 (so shoot me!)

[@YensR]

Best styling ever imo for Ferrari!

[@daveglover6115]

Your opinion Andy is actually IMO well founded. The 400 series were stunning cars to drive - the manual version especially!

[@xtune5731]

More than you can afford pal

[@Wreckohnize]

what is the best year for the f355??

[@danv3452]

Well done mate. Love the 355. Currently enjoying a 348 and 458. After seeing your review I’m considering trading the 348 for a 355. Btw, nice shirt, wife loved it more than the car! Where did you get it?

[@Jcp108]

I like the magnum Ferrari

[@brettmakoviney7120]

The 328??

[@minatormyth]

@@brettmakoviney7120 308 GTS👍

[@TheM5Dog]

What a machine. I couldn't care less if a Golf GTi is faster. It's an F355. It is a proper car.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Yes it is

[@kellyrobinson550]

Mike L Golfs are for shits!!!

[@namibgtv6]

Maybe i am just bias’d towards Italian cars, but, i am sorry, never have, and never will see the appeal of a Golf GTI. I drove a nicely maintained GTI 1, a GTI 5, and 6, and they are quite honestly no different to any other front wheel drive runabout. They are boring, the handling is, well, to put it nicely, DULL, and no matter what color it is in, or what wheels you put under it, no one will notice you in traffic. Oh, and then theres the fact that fanboys seem to forget that it’s front wheel drive, is s hatchback, isn’t a real grand tourer, and it is called a GOLF😂😂 I will hold on to my ‘02 Alfa 156 V6 as long as i can. It handles much much better than any GTI can dream of (even though it is front wheel drive-a detail that every GTI fanboy reminds me of every time i bring it up..)has an amazing italian engine, sounds like a little Ferrari, and gets attention everywhere it goes. Oh, and it has no stupid LCD screens plastered all over the dash, it has no stupid buttons all over the steering wheel, the gears are selected by ME, through a regular old fantastic 6 speed manual stick shift and not through some button or flappy paddly monkey ear thingies behind the wheel, the dials are actual dials with needles, and it has an actual handbrake, not some hidden button somewhere. Ohh, and it wont make farty farty sounds everytime i change gear..

[@oscoe]

I take jayemms point but a Golf gti isn’t faster on straight or twisty roads. Unless you are a dim driver. A 355 is a superb handling car and is very very quick even by today’s standards if you know how to drive.

[@jackthompson361]

I would bet serious money on a good enough driver, being able to see off the new Golf in an old 355. Technology aint everything....

[@andrefranca3697]

I rented a F1 model in 2011, and enjoyed the driveability, but with a loud noise. Great review.

[@malcholden5357]

I did my own interior sticky. Oven cleaner and plastic-dip. Far cheaper than sending them away. I also used that experience on my Alfa Spider 😄 My 360 is in some places doing the same. No where near as bad.

[@oj7177]

My favourite ferrari is the 348 :)

[@davorurasek6935]

That car was so cheap 10 years ago. I love it too.Also Maserati 3200 GT was like 12-13.000 Euros back than :(

[@brettmakoviney7120]

My favorite is the BB 512

[@DailyDriver.]

I’d love the 348 bad end with the 355 engine that scream is musical in the 355

[@Spyder-gg8ll]

so this is a rich man's MR2

[@o.b.v.i.u.s]

a rich _fool's_ MR2... (cuz the MR2 is bulletproof) 😉

[@Spyder-gg8ll]

@@o.b.v.i.u.s LOL

[@o.b.v.i.u.s]

@@Spyder-gg8ll i read this in a car magazine years ago [paraphrasing]; *_the NSX is a Ferrari designed by people who went to school..._* i feel similarly about the MR2...

[@katsuyoshihironaka1191]

Poor Fool’s Ferrari is an MR2 and those rust buckets aren’t even “bullet proof” plus they rust.💁🏻‍♂️ I’ll stick with the rari💯🚗💨

[@katsuyoshihironaka1191]

Oh MR2’s are slow AF lol

[@piceon2001]

Great review, thank you.

[@DavidColex]

You could give those switches to someone who is crafty with carbon fibre. Plastics are the base for baking a carbon fibre mesh, so technically you could convert all those sticky plastics to a carbon fibre product. I would also wrap up the steering column cover in black leather, as I would the seat belt tensioner slot (the black plastic around the red seat belt button). The interior is like 90% on its way to be considered posh, it just has some little 90s Fiat details that need to be sorted out.

[@TheChiliLime]

I'm not a Ferrari guy, but this is THE Ferrari! If I were asked to draw a sketch of a car to represent Ferrari brand - this would be it. I hope to own one someday! In cocaine white with tan interior, full Wolf of Wall street style!

[@davidturner2233]

That was a testarossa

[@larz456]

"Oh well, why not!!" - Stanley Goodspeed

[@5150Swordfish]

"Dude, you just f@%ked up your Ferrari". "It's not mine".

[@lucky889s9]

"How in the name of Zeus' butthole did you get out of your cell?"

[@darrenhitchcox6345]

My Dad had the F355 GTS F1 and it was an awesome car, up until the battery went flat......which was every time you wanted to use it. Where is a battery found on this car.....well behind the front drivers side wheel in a hidden panel if you can find a jack low enough to fit under !!!! A really rewarding car to drive and that V8 screaming banshee sound......oh my days !!

[@euc131]

Great review - thanks

[@tjmoneybags]

perfect color. truly a beautiful car.

[@fptuning]

Stunning. You lucky man...

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Just a little bit...

[@MrSircrowley]

I loved my 355. It was my only car for about 8 months so it was used daily. Got some looks doing the week's shopping in Asda then trying to find space for it all in the car, passenger footwell made a good boot. Was a great drivers car. Miss it. Had a 458 after that and it's such a different car. So so easy to drive FAST but also drove just like a mondeo when you wanted to potter around town. Best of both worlds that car

[@donitsi6095]

The first min holy shit, the sounds, the edit, the car. This is what's cars are all about thank you Jay!!!