Ferrari F355 Review // Gated and GOATed

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Published 2024-05-31
The 1995 Ferrari F355 and Paul Rudd have one thing in common. They both age like a fine wine. Naturally aspirated, rear-wheel drive, manual transmission and a mid-engined V8. This car exists at the crossroads of modern and classic. But where does that leave it compared to the modern day? And for the prices people are now asking for these, does it still have a place in this digital world? Thomas and James spend some time deliberating over it, while giving it a little push on some backroads. We hope you enjoy the episode. And then subscribe, silly.

Huge thank you to @eclectionauto for letting us borrow their F355. It will be on Bring A Trailer soon!

Editor: Daniel Mason
Sound: Harrison Dickson and Daniel Mason
Magical Genius Logistics Planners: James Engelsman and Joey Alford

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All Comments (21)
  • @eeury_
    THE ENGINE CAME OUT 😂😂😂
  • @pshhyeahh
    I remember being in university years ago and seeing the prices of F355s being $60k and 996 Turbos being $40k and thinking "when I graduate and have money, these cars will be even more affordable for me." Now that I have graduated and have money, I can't afford these cars nor a home.
  • @MitchTube
    I’ll never forget the day I was driving down an Austrian mountain pass in 1997 when a 355 came around a corner going up in full drift, smoke peeling off the tires and a smile on the drivers face that sticks with me to this day.
  • @Moont706
    That “more than you can afford pal” mashup was gold
  • @brendang256
    These guys just do it better than anyone else on here
  • @MariuszChr
    This silver radio is a crime. Straight to jail.
  • @g.r.2985
    “Headlight change…?” James: “Engine out!” 😂
  • @jonnowocky8179
    I have a 348TS with a Tubi exhaust and it’s the best driving (deafening) experience of all time. Can’t believe I own it honestly. The 348 steering is heavy until you’re moving, and then has that typical Ferrari lightness with lovely feel. It also smells incredible, transports me back to being in a workshop with my dad every time I sit in it. Honestly these things are magic, delicate, dramatic, small, complete timewarp. Wouldnt swap it for anything
  • @xtnuser5338
    My brother owned one just like this one. 1995 (build date Nov. '94) model, Berlinetta, red over black, six-speed gated manual, the euro-spec clear front blinker lenses, no Challenge grill in the back like some people do, etc. But he had a full Tubi exhaust, which this one doesn't sound like it has. He had the buttons/switches and dash vents redone to get rid of whatever the OEM sticky finish was. You guys have done an EXCELLENT job describing the driving experience. Spot on.
  • @bcab7955
    The GMC Syclone bested the 348 during the Motor Trend testing in 1991, that was also a significant influence for Ferrari to go back to the drawing board.
  • @seanbarrett4127
    It must be a real treat living in that area where they do a lot of these car reviews. "Oh boy! what are they driving today" , running to the window to press your face up to the glass in sheer excitement.
  • @rjkStudios
    ❤ My dream car! Fall 2008... 355's were all over ebay for $36k CANADIAN!!! I had just bought a brand new Toyota RAV4 for the same price in August, and was like, "I could have bought my dream car instead!" I'd still take a 355 GTS over any currently made exotic sports car. That 5 valve per cylinder v8 + proper manual gearbox = bliss! Loved seeing you guys drive this all over my usual cruising roads... a glimpse at an alternate timeline that could have been. 😁🥰
  • The scream at the top end of the rpm's is so perfect, not that i will ever drive one (probably) i miss the mechanicality of the classic - modern classic supercars
  • @brnl62
    8:51 how he says 5-6, then 6.30.. Got me there. Hilarious!
  • @jeff3575davison
    have had mine for 22 years now, still as satisfying driving my gated '97 GTB as the first day
  • For the record, an engine out service once every 7 years is perfectly fine. Truth be told, the belts will last years longer but 7 years is good insurance.