Had my F355 12 years now. Couple of times I went to trade it for a 911 and a Lambo but came back home in it. It's a keeper. That Engine, the noise, the open gate shift. Ferrari don't make em like that anymore. I've had the sticky switches etc refinished in mine. One of Ferrari's greatest.
And aren't we lucky that they did! Thank you for the response! I was fortunate to get a ride in a then brand new CGT driven by Hurley Haywood at the 50th anniversary event that Car and Driver put on. it was fast and surreal.
I've owned all the older BMW M cars and decided I need a change and almost bought my friends 1991 355 fly yellow spider. As I was pondering the maintenance cost, I had an opportunity to buy a 1996 Porsche 993 Turbo in speed yellow. Never owning a Porsche before decided on the 993 with the hopes the maintenance costs would be better. And I'm pretty sure they were, as the 993 was pretty much trouble free for eight years of ownership before I sold it. The 355 and the 993 turbo where almost the same price at the time of purchase. Now being eight years on, and me selling my 993 turbo, I more than doubled my money. I think I made the right decision. Great RUclips video about the two cars
Probably the most honest/unbiased car reviewer/tester i've come across. I have a 964 Targa and wouldn't swap it for the world. . . although maybe i would for a 355. . . no i wouldn't actually. . .mmm
Yeah!!...The F355 - one of the all Time Greats - that will grow. Those cars you will not have in the future, they become legends - still they are....(I'm in heaven, when I drive mine...)- very good video of those two true classics!!
Great video. Your enthusiasm mirrors what I would feel driving that 355! Ferrari's are a very passionate sports car, and bring the passion out in sports car lovers. Porsche's are less visceral, and surely more practical. I guess if I could't have both, the Porsche would be my choice. And yes, Porsche did an awesome job capturing the essence of the 911 in an updated, and modern form with the 964. Updated for the 90's, and still pure 911! Both the 964, and the 355 are the epitome of what a Porsche, and Ferrari were intended to be ... Pure driving pleasure. Again, great video. I actually came across it looking at Porsche 964 videos. Now you have a new subscriber.
hey bud you're channel is going from strength to strength .. having chased a well driven 355 on many breakfast runs in the LW 964 C2 and the 996RS, I think the engine is more like the GT3s than anything else P of that era ... any hoo, eagerly awaiting for the C4 to C2 kit announcement ;)
Great video, you had the thumps-up even before I watched it, just because of the choice of cars. And the video was even better than I could have hoped for. I would subscribe to your channel now if I had not already done it months ago! Definitely one of my favourites!
Don't worry about the hounds, but could you possibly do me a favour and review the new Packard when you get a chance? I would really appreciate this as I'm thinking to purchase one. :-)
Lucky man Jack loved the video your passion comes across in this keep smashing these videos out the Ferrari 355 is still my favourite to look at and listen to put a GoPro near the exhaust next time buddy for that iconic rev bashing roar 👌🏻👌🏻
Hey Paul, exhaust noise is still eluding me.. sometimes a gropro close to the exhaust works but most o the time you get wind noise or distortion. Location is key.. ideally a good microphone with high distortion resistance.. thanks for continuing to follow me!
Number27 quality channel Jack and I think you might be nearer my age so the cars that are on the channel are 👌🏻👌🏻last time I did an exhaust clip I put the camera under the bumper you should open up a Instagram account it would really help your channel
Super, smashing, brilliant, love them both! Your enthusiasm comes across in the video in such a cool way! Cant wait for the next review, although it will be hard to top that! :-)
Yet another really enjoyable video. I've found myself liking these now even before I've watched them :) Keep up the good work chief. Still the 964 for me though.
The 996 is considered the car that saved Porsche, wasn’t it? Despite water cooling and a simplified construction/optimised production methode it became a succes.
ive had the utter joy of driving the 355 😍 it truly is utter joy to drive a fantastic expirience but then i hadto give it back 😢 but the memorys will stay forever 😆
Awesome vid - I'm lucky enough to own both of these cars and you hit the nail in head with regards to the sensations.... The ferrari is always more of an occasion and feels so special but come with the 'flashy' poser stigma which is impossible to shake off in England, where as the 964 gets so much love all round...
Great video jack, I've had both cars back in the day, 2 964s cab and targa and 355 spider - both are amazing driving experiences, the sound of the Ferrari is second to none - the size and steering of the Porsche makes it the perfect tool for B roads. Just deciding which to go for again now... I'm having problems not considering buying both....
Great review. Like all your vids as of yet. Keep it up. If it weren't for fear of the maintenance cost, a manual 355 is my dream. I like the styling better than the 360 and slightly better than the 430. Or I just wait another 10 years for 458 prices to come down to earth.
Thanks! very good of you to say so.. Would love a 458.. but to be honest most Ferraris are overpriced really if you consider what else you can get for the money.
As an experience how would you compare the esprit to the 355? I really enjoy your videos! I am a Europa owner, but have yet to drive one as it is in restoration...
When you say a 964, which does 0-62 in an official time of 5.7sec, isn't fast, you're either a sportsbike rider or you drive a rocket with a seat to work every day
Funny you should mention that.. i used to own a 105 series 1750 GTV and sold it 18 years ago. Recently the current owner tracked me down and wants me to do a video on this very car!
Love your enthusiasm! I never considered the F355 but maybe i should, it's small, not overpowered for the road and not as attention seeking as a newer Ferrari.
To my recollection it was actually the Cayenne that saved Porsche. The 348 was kind of a turd but as you said, the 355 became the car that made the prancing horse run again. A Ferrari SUV. would be a dumb mistake as they have no need to make one. Besides that the Commandatore would not approve.
You are absolutely right, the 996, Boxster and Cayenne in particular were the financial saviours of Porsche.. however my point is that the 964 was a turning point as it was then they finally accepted they had to keep developing the 911!
The more I read about the 348 the more I respect it, it was the real drivers car, not for the average rich guy who can't drive. I recommend to watch Davide Cironi documentary on YT
The 355 is what got you the biggest smile so you should sell the 964 and get one - 964s are great but in my opinion they lack that pure 911 bark and driving engagement that earlier 911s had, perhaps because of all the refinements that went into it. If you'd compare a 911 2.7 to say a Ferrari 308 your biggest smile would be on the Porsche, guaranteed!
Sorry, but that’s quite not right. The 996 and 986 saved Porsche under the lead of Wiedeking. Actually the 964 and 993 were the cars that lead Porsche close to bankruptcy. They were just too expensive to be produced.
As i've mentioned to others... You are absolutely right, the 996, Boxster and Cayenne in particular were the financial saviours of Porsche.. however my point is that the 964 was a turning point as it was then they finally accepted they had to keep developing the 911!
I had a Giallo Modena F355 but mine had the 5.2 ignition which came with later cars along with a not so pretty airbag steering wheel. I think this you’re driving is a later car. Great noise and great car but I think the 2.7 ignition on the earlier cars is better.
The 355 is a brilliant Ferrari but be aware of the owning cost. The 360 is the fist mid engine Ferrari you can daily drive and not be afraid by the maintenance cost.
My second time with you and this video. And perhaps you should watch this one again for yourself. If life is about being happy, then you need to do...or sell...whatever it takes to own a 355. At the end of the video you begin to try and talk yourself out of it, praising the 964 (which deserves everything you say about it)...but in the midst of praising the 964, you change the gears of the 355...and swoon in ecstasy. It is the car you belong in. it might change how you focus your videos...or not. But anything that can bring that much joy shouldn't be denied.
After 12 years, 12 services including 3 engine out belt services, I still couldn't sell my F355. It's increased in value in that time more than the servicing has cost too, so the ultimate in free motoring.
Just jumped on auto trader to check out what’s happened with f355 prices looks like it would have been worth selling cars to get one back then! Cheapest on is 60k then there is one for 65 then they are all 70 and upwards for the rest of them!
Number 27 yes everything will fall in the short term, one of those could be a great investment if they drop back down to 50, as I’m sure they will get back to 70 pretty sharpish when things recover, could you be tempted ??
I know this guy hates the Ferrari 348. I saw his video on the latter. But the 348 actually projected Ferrari into the future, and the 355 simply evolves from it. The doors are actually interchangeable. I know the 348 gets a lot of flak, but for a 30-year-old car to do 275 km/h and 0-100 in 5.6 seconds is not something to sneeze at. And besides, would you prefer a Nissan or a Ferrari?
Not really true, I actually really liked the 348, because of its failing on many ways as it feels like and old style Ferrari, BUT it did not fare well technically against the competitors of that time. Ferrari recognised this and made several changes that improved handling on the later 348s
@@Number27 Ferrari themselves eventually admitted the 348TB was rushed into production (for financial reasons) while still in development stage. It led to the 348 having severe straight line stability problems above 200 km/h, treacherous handling in fast corners with sudden brutal oversteer and an engine that had breathing problems above 5000 rpm's and failed to deliver the promised 300 HP. The car was only fully developed in 1994 with the 348 GTB version which rectified its flaws, although handling in long, fast corners was still suspect, with sudden oversteer that was almost impossible to control.
It is not possible to compare a 964 manufactured at the end of the 80's with a 355 produced in the middle of the 90's, a 993 would have been more judicious. After all, the Porsche rescue was done in two acts. The first thanks to the Boxster, and especially the second with the Cayenne (which is and will never be a Porsche), unfortunately...
I'd take the Porsche for overall quality...but mostly because the costs of the engine out service on the 355 will MURDER you even if you're a fairly wealthy individual. It's just a pain in the ass to have to reach in your pocket to shell out the exorbitant cost of doing business with Ferrari mechanics....I'll pass.
Maintenance is very expensive no doubt... however most specialists can now do the dreaded belt service without taking the engine out. So that reduces the cost dramatically.
In my experience 911s are less reliable and more expensive to run! Lots of myths out there about Ferrari running costs. If you want to roll them into a Ferrari main dealer every time something little goes wrong, yes you are going to suffer. But if you are prepared to get hands on, and find a trusted specialist indie they are much more sensible running costs wise
A 355 as a daily driver is very possible...and that is what can justify the cost. I understand what you are saying about the Porsche...but in the 355, well I haven't seen you this happy except in the Bug eye Sprite. Of course this video is three years old. Has the 355 come closer to reality for you? If you have room for the 308 you have room for the 355.
F355 might be a response but it is neither seminal nor did it save Ferrari. And you, as many do, overlook the Dino, GT4 and Mondial's handling. The Mondial in particular is a great handling car and predates the F355 by a decade and a half. Also, the contemporary of the 964 is the 348. The 993 is the F355's contemporary. You want a great handling Ferrari with minimal maintenance and parts costs? Then, you should not overlook the Mondial 3.2. It benefits from a significant increase in power over its predecessors (similar to a 993), while retaining the relatively low maintenance costs that the T does away with. If you are prepared to live with higher maintenance costs, then by the time you're dealing with F355 prices, you might as well go for a 360 Modena manual. Personally, I think I'd even rather have a 348 over a 355, not because the 355 is not a great driving and great looking car, but because it is just so costly to maintain.
How can the 964 be a perfect sports car when the gear change is long and vague? 911s understeer at the limit. Yup. That’s a 911. Meanwhile ......The 355 is a masterpiece......
As i've mentioned to others... You are absolutely right, the 996, Boxster and Cayenne in particular were the financial saviours of Porsche.. however my point is that the 964 was a turning point as it was the result of them finally accepting they had to keep developing the 911!
One thing to bear in mind about owning a 355 is the timing belt change requires an engine out job and will run you back about $10,000 (£7-8,000?). Other than that it has always been the perfect exotic road car IMO. That +8k revving V8 has a sound like nothing else on earth!
Yep, I totally agree. I think you can get away with £3-4K at an independent as some can now do it by just taking the fuel tanks out.. but still it's a lot of money on top of all the other maintenance and i think it is every 3 years!
Not true. A HUGE myth mostly propagated by Doug Demuro. Most places take the fuel tank out now. In the UK an annual service is £600 and an additional £1,400 for a cam belt change (Just google Ferrari Centre Kent and look at fixed price service costs). So the total is £2,000+ vat and that is every 3 years. I have paid MORE for services on an MX5 (yes really). The F355 is really robust and very well built, its a properly engineered car and not a lot goes wrong with them. The alternators are weak and go every few years but its only £100 for a refurb + fitting. I wish people would stop listening to Doug Demuro he really talks utter crap.
I actually heard this from a salesperson at a Ferrari dealership sir............ Yet it was gullible of me to listen to a salesperson probably looking to make a lot of $$$$$. Good to know there's a cheaper alternative, although I don't intend to ever own a 355 since the ship has sailed for them pricewise.
You are right, the 996, Boxster and Cayenne in particular were the financial saviours of Porsche.. however my point is that the 964 was a turning point as it was then they finally accepted they had to keep developing the 911!
Maybe it is not that obvious in a picture, however it's true: IMO, it is actually very disapointing if you seat inside a Ferrari. And you could be pleasantly surprised in a 964/993, especially with a full leather option.
I have owned and driven 8 Porsches over more than 40 years. I had a new 964 and I think it is the worst Porsche of them all. The 964 is heavy has a ponderous look and feel when driving. It has terrible tire/road noise and rear tire wear. The electrics fail often and sometime catch on fire. Mine had 3 alternators in 4 years. 4 factory recalls. AC system is weak even here in the NW and with R-12 the 1993 had R-134 which is a poorer refrigerant. Air bag warning, Heating system control failures, Bingo light coming on all the time. Lousy radio. Not very inspiring to drive. The coil over as posed to torsion bars make it a broadway cruiser not a sport car. My 1977 S is a way better car to drive and maintain. I also have a Boxster and I'm impressed and surprised with its handling and driving experience.
So much crap in this video and written here. Mr Peter Schutz (who died about 3 days ago) made the famous line in the wall (chart wal) where the 911 would exist after 1981 and that 911 was the future. (He did this in 79/80 not in 88 or 89). Porsche took a loss on almost every 964 built (with the exception of maybe the Turbo, the Turbo 3.6 and more radicals RS versions) mainly because they we´re all hand built. That´s why in 93, Porsche hired some guys of the Toyota Adminstration to help them in the built process (mixing hand built with machines). With the 993, Porsche started to make a profit in every car built and also because of the great impact and reception the 993 generation made and had. With the Boxster, things got much better because of the shared tech between the Boxster and the then new 996. In 2002 Porsche was the most profitable car maker in the world even tough they selled much less cars than other mass productions car makers.. The Cayenne only made them more profitable. As far as Ferrari goes, what saved Ferrari (the company was in potencial colapse because of Enzo obcessions with racing and all the money put there) was a gentleman named Luca Di Montezemolo who made crucial changes in the company. It has nothing to do with the 355 or 348 or whatever car. Get your facts together before posting something or comment you Dumb Asses.
Wow suddenly you're an expert and know who Peter Schutz is, hmm wonder why? Perhaps you should make you're own vblog and tell us the facts, that's if anyone cares to listen to you.
Paulo Rangel the 964 was designed in early 86 and the decision to keep seriously re-developing the 911 was made in 1984. The 964 is significant for this reason, up till 84 Porsche’s support of the 911 was half hearted. While it is true that Di Montezomolo shook up Ferrari the 355 was the fist result of his efforts and a turning point for Ferrari as I mention in the video. Thanks for your constructive and totally incorrect criticism and keep watching the videos!
LOL. You´re right he 964 was significant! For almost making Porsche go bankrupt!!! In 1981 the future of the 911 was sealed (not 84, 86 or the 964). To be the top car and the future of the company. The only decision made in 1986 was that the 964 (and future generations of the 911) would be only Carrera´s. No Turbos. That´s why the 964 Turbo had the same engine as the 930. Officially there was no time to make the new turbo with the 3.6 engine and in someway that was truth but the real truth was that the company spent a lot money on the project 969 (Porsche 969 google it by the way if you dont know the car wish is a safe bet) and it was cancelled at the last minute. That´s why there was not time. That story on yoube Porsche Secrets about the 965 being just a study it´s bull. Nobody makes 13 prototypes just for a study and i (me and most Porsche connoisseurs) know and saw lots of of spy pics of the 969 in orange color pretty much in late development stage). Again, google it. As far as Luca goes., Luca entered Ferrari in early 1991 and Ferrari returned to profits in late 1993 (the F355 was not even introduced). Again i have to do all the work here. GOOGLE IT FERRARI 90´S NET REVENUE. Thank you, Bye!
Had my F355 12 years now. Couple of times I went to trade it for a 911 and a Lambo but came back home in it. It's a keeper. That Engine, the noise, the open gate shift. Ferrari don't make em like that anymore. I've had the sticky switches etc refinished in mine. One of Ferrari's greatest.
5 valves per cylinder! That's what I love about your Ferrari.
@@lukespector5550 it does sound amazing
Always making top quality videos, can't wait until this channel really blows up.
Thanks, here's hoping you're right!
And aren't we lucky that they did! Thank you for the response!
I was fortunate to get a ride in a then brand new CGT driven by Hurley Haywood at the 50th anniversary event that Car and Driver put on. it was fast and surreal.
I've owned all the older BMW M cars and decided I need a change and almost bought my friends 1991 355 fly yellow spider. As I was pondering the maintenance cost, I had an opportunity to buy a 1996 Porsche 993 Turbo in speed yellow. Never owning a Porsche before decided on the 993 with the hopes the maintenance costs would be better. And I'm pretty sure they were, as the 993 was pretty much trouble free for eight years of ownership before I sold it. The 355 and the 993 turbo where almost the same price at the time of purchase. Now being eight years on, and me selling my 993 turbo, I more than doubled my money. I think I made the right decision. Great RUclips video about the two cars
355 was released 1994
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I have a good memory, but it's a but short! Hey that was 14 years ago
So your right it was at least a 95
Probably the most honest/unbiased car reviewer/tester i've come across. I have a 964 Targa and wouldn't swap it for the world. . . although maybe i would for a 355. . . no i wouldn't actually. . .mmm
Ha!!! I went through exactly the same emotions, thanks for watching!
Totally agree on the 355. Also my favourite small Ferrari, so pretty 😍 sounds absolutely awesome too👌🏻
Yeah!!...The F355 - one of the all Time Greats - that will grow. Those cars you will not have in the future, they become legends - still they are....(I'm in heaven, when I drive mine...)- very good video of those two true classics!!
Great video. Your enthusiasm mirrors what I would feel driving that 355! Ferrari's are a very passionate sports car, and bring the passion out in sports car lovers. Porsche's are less visceral, and surely more practical. I guess if I could't have both, the Porsche would be my choice. And yes, Porsche did an awesome job capturing the essence of the 911 in an updated, and modern form with the 964. Updated for the 90's, and still pure 911! Both the 964, and the 355 are the epitome of what a Porsche, and Ferrari were intended to be ... Pure driving pleasure. Again, great video. I actually came across it looking at Porsche 964 videos. Now you have a new subscriber.
Thanks for watching and for your comment Mark!! Doing a 964 Vs 3.2 video soon...
hey bud you're channel is going from strength to strength .. having chased a well driven 355 on many breakfast runs in the LW 964 C2 and the 996RS, I think the engine is more like the GT3s than anything else P of that era ... any hoo, eagerly awaiting for the C4 to C2 kit announcement ;)
Great stuff, Jack. Glad I was able to donate the car for a morning. Love your enthusiasm for both cars.
Thanks Chris, was also great to be bale to drive a well sorted Targa like yours.. you'll miss it if you do sell.....
Great video, you had the thumps-up even before I watched it, just because of the choice of cars. And the video was even better than I could have hoped for. I would subscribe to your channel now if I had not already done it months ago! Definitely one of my favourites!
Dear Monty Burns, with rich fans like you I'll definitely be breaking through eventually ;) don't release the hounds!
Don't worry about the hounds, but could you possibly do me a favour and review the new Packard when you get a chance? I would really appreciate this as I'm thinking to purchase one. :-)
F355 Best sounding car ever made!
TransmissionLineDesigns it's nice but the aventadors v12 sounds nicer
Someone’s never head a Lexus LFA or Porsche Carrera GT
My 993 Turbo with 3" custom exhaust with no cats is a cose second
Boxster and 993 were Porsche's saviours.
That was a fun watch. Thanks for putting it together.
Thanks for the nice comment! makes it all worth while
Lucky man Jack loved the video your passion comes across in this keep smashing these videos out the Ferrari 355 is still my favourite to look at and listen to put a GoPro near the exhaust next time buddy for that iconic rev bashing roar 👌🏻👌🏻
Hey Paul, exhaust noise is still eluding me.. sometimes a gropro close to the exhaust works but most o the time you get wind noise or distortion. Location is key.. ideally a good microphone with high distortion resistance.. thanks for continuing to follow me!
Number27 quality channel Jack and I think you might be nearer my age so the cars that are on the channel are 👌🏻👌🏻last time I did an exhaust clip I put the camera under the bumper you should open up a Instagram account it would really help your channel
Great vid! Come back often and watch it.
Super, smashing, brilliant, love them both! Your enthusiasm comes across in the video in such a cool way! Cant wait for the next review, although it will be hard to top that! :-)
Thanks paul!! and for lending me my future car..;)
Yet another really enjoyable video. I've found myself liking these now even before I've watched them :) Keep up the good work chief. Still the 964 for me though.
The 996 is considered the car that saved Porsche, wasn’t it? Despite water cooling and a simplified construction/optimised production methode it became a succes.
Yes the 996 and the boxer saved Porsche.
Brilliant! I haven't driven a Ferrari yet, but I feel I'd have the same reactions as you. Really enjoyed riding along.
Thanks as always Carlos!! Hope you get to drive a Ferrari soon!
Both absolutely beautiful cars, lucky you
Great video mate! The issue with the 355 is not the buying part, it´s the annual service :) Keep it up!
Thank you buddy!! Would love a 355!
Another excellent review. Agree with your conclusion, I think I'd take the Porsche. Cheers from downunder.
Cheers and thanks for watching!! Not sure the ferrari woulds survive the Outback!
ive had the utter joy of driving the 355 😍 it truly is utter joy to drive a fantastic expirience but then i hadto give it back 😢 but the memorys will stay forever 😆
Awesome vid - I'm lucky enough to own both of these cars and you hit the nail in head with regards to the sensations.... The ferrari is always more of an occasion and feels so special but come with the 'flashy' poser stigma which is impossible to shake off in England, where as the 964 gets so much love all round...
Wow! you have both? fantastic, perfect combo!!
Wow, passion prevails.
Cheers Slimey, loved that 355...you could buy one.. i think you'd fit just about
Great video jack, I've had both cars back in the day, 2 964s cab and targa and 355 spider - both are amazing driving experiences, the sound of the Ferrari is second to none - the size and steering of the Porsche makes it the perfect tool for B roads. Just deciding which to go for again now... I'm having problems not considering buying both....
Get them both if you can!!!
Have you found a way of getting the 355 yet?
Smashing review Jack, my favourite Ferrari also.
Great video yet again, if I had to choose it would have to be the Ferrari but for everyday ish use it’s the Porsche...oh to afford one
Glad you liked it Carl and thanks for your viewing loyalty! Honestly. it's the engine out belt change that also hampers the Ferrari...but i do LOVE it
If you can afford a Ferrari you can afford a belt change...but only just! haha
Great review. Like all your vids as of yet. Keep it up. If it weren't for fear of the maintenance cost, a manual 355 is my dream. I like the styling better than the 360 and slightly better than the 430. Or I just wait another 10 years for 458 prices to come down to earth.
Thanks! very good of you to say so.. Would love a 458.. but to be honest most Ferraris are overpriced really if you consider what else you can get for the money.
As an experience how would you compare the esprit to the 355? I really enjoy your videos! I am a Europa owner, but have yet to drive one as it is in restoration...
When you say a 964, which does 0-62 in an official time of 5.7sec, isn't fast, you're either a sportsbike rider or you drive a rocket with a seat to work every day
Glad I found this channel!! Can you please find an alfa 105 gtv2000 from the 1970s and do a review on it?
Funny you should mention that.. i used to own a 105 series 1750 GTV and sold it 18 years ago. Recently the current owner tracked me down and wants me to do a video on this very car!
Number27 thats not a coincidence man. Maybe that will be your new car
Both cracking cars but it would be a porsche if the choice came my way 🤞😊 really enjoyed the video 🖒
Thanks Ryan. Good to know you'd pick the Porsche!!
Love your enthusiasm! I never considered the F355 but maybe i should, it's small, not overpowered for the road and not as attention seeking as a newer Ferrari.
A great review, thanks. :)
In 1996 the Boxster as an affordable roadster rather than a 911 2+2 Cabriolet, saved Porsche from being bought out.
It was the boxter and cayenne that made the biggest difference to Porsche’s finances for sure!
To my recollection it was actually the Cayenne that saved Porsche.
The 348 was kind of a turd but as you said, the 355 became the car that made the prancing horse run again.
A Ferrari SUV. would be a dumb mistake as they have no need to make one. Besides that the Commandatore would not approve.
You are absolutely right, the 996, Boxster and Cayenne in particular were the financial saviours of Porsche.. however my point is that the 964 was a turning point as it was then they finally accepted they had to keep developing the 911!
The more I read about the 348 the more I respect it, it was the real drivers car, not for the average rich guy who can't drive. I recommend to watch Davide Cironi documentary on YT
So we have to thank the NSX for the 355? Jeez
Yes
I see the 355 like, "the baby Testarossa". I love all pop-up headligths ferrari...
Don’t show Mrs 27 this vid! She’ll wonder where those joyful faces have come from 😂😂
Quality honest human video I’d live to drive a 355 even more now
Ha!! Thanks buddy!
The 355 is what got you the biggest smile so you should sell the 964 and get one - 964s are great but in my opinion they lack that pure 911 bark and driving engagement that earlier 911s had, perhaps because of all the refinements that went into it. If you'd compare a 911 2.7 to say a Ferrari 308 your biggest smile would be on the Porsche, guaranteed!
I agree...the earlier Ferrari's were really not that good though. Also my own modified 964 is very close to that 355 in terms of pure excitement...
Ferrari all my life. Sorry for the 911, in spite of how great, cool and legendary they are.
Sorry, but that’s quite not right.
The 996 and 986 saved Porsche under the lead of Wiedeking.
Actually the 964 and 993 were the cars that lead Porsche close to bankruptcy.
They were just too expensive to be produced.
As i've mentioned to others... You are absolutely right, the 996, Boxster and Cayenne in particular were the financial saviours of Porsche.. however my point is that the 964 was a turning point as it was then they finally accepted they had to keep developing the 911!
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Without a 964 there would be no 996, ya big goof!
Negative. 986 Boxster saved Porsche.
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I had a Giallo Modena F355 but mine had the 5.2 ignition which came with later cars along with a not so pretty airbag steering wheel. I think this you’re driving is a later car.
Great noise and great car but I think the 2.7 ignition on the earlier cars is better.
It's that Clarkson reaction.
I have to have one.
Good luck!
Luv and Peace.
Hey Ian, thanks for watching the Alfa video and liking it enough to follow up with this one! Glad you enjoyed them..(I hope!)
thx 4 sharing Ur adventure ^^
Thank you for watching! glad you enjoyed it
The 355 is a brilliant Ferrari but be aware of the owning cost. The 360 is the fist mid engine Ferrari you can daily drive and not be afraid by the maintenance cost.
Great video!!
Thanks Rob!!
The Ferrari 355 obviously owes a lot of it's styling to the Toyota MR2 and its engineering to the Honda NSX.
Very jealous but great video.
My second time with you and this video. And perhaps you should watch this one again for yourself. If life is about being happy, then you need to do...or sell...whatever it takes to own a 355. At the end of the video you begin to try and talk yourself out of it, praising the 964 (which deserves everything you say about it)...but in the midst of praising the 964, you change the gears of the 355...and swoon in ecstasy. It is the car you belong in. it might change how you focus your videos...or not. But anything that can bring that much joy shouldn't be denied.
It’s on my radar.. they are expensive though!
Well you can sell the 964 to do the timing belt service on the 355. Should just about cover the cost of one service.
After 12 years, 12 services including 3 engine out belt services, I still couldn't sell my F355. It's increased in value in that time more than the servicing has cost too, so the ultimate in free motoring.
So I found this "first" Ferrari experience...and how does Influenzo measure up?
The engine is not much cop in comparison to the 355’s but it does have the old school charm! And is much easier to work on..
Just jumped on auto trader to check out what’s happened with f355 prices looks like it would have been worth selling cars to get one back then! Cheapest on is 60k then there is one for 65 then they are all 70 and upwards for the rest of them!
They’ll drop.. those prices are not indicative. Everything is falling!
Number 27 yes everything will fall in the short term, one of those could be a great investment if they drop back down to 50, as I’m sure they will get back to 70 pretty sharpish when things recover, could you be tempted ??
First comment? I always forget you don't have enough subs yet when coming here. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Justus!! hope you enjoyed it!!
And your 964 was a C4 that you converted to a C2?
Yes!
I know this guy hates the Ferrari 348. I saw his video on the latter. But the 348 actually projected Ferrari into the future, and the 355 simply evolves from it. The doors are actually interchangeable.
I know the 348 gets a lot of flak, but for a 30-year-old car to do 275 km/h and 0-100 in 5.6 seconds is not something to sneeze at. And besides, would you prefer a Nissan or a Ferrari?
Not really true, I actually really liked the 348, because of its failing on many ways as it feels like and old style Ferrari, BUT it did not fare well technically against the competitors of that time. Ferrari recognised this and made several changes that improved handling on the later 348s
@@Number27 Ferrari themselves eventually admitted the 348TB was rushed into production (for financial reasons) while still in development stage. It led to the 348 having severe straight line stability problems above 200 km/h, treacherous handling in fast corners with sudden brutal oversteer and an engine that had breathing problems above 5000 rpm's and failed to deliver the promised 300 HP. The car was only fully developed in 1994 with the 348 GTB version which rectified its flaws, although handling in long, fast corners was still suspect, with sudden oversteer that was almost impossible to control.
Well done!
Thanks Dimwit!!
Which roof had more rattles?
Porsche!
Is that Hank Moody's car? :O
You can drop off the 964 for Xmas, please...
Consider it done.. ;)
Only thing is the 993 is the best competitor for the Ferrari. Not the best with the 964
The car that saved porsche was the boxster and then the cayenne IMHO
It is not possible to compare a 964 manufactured at the end of the 80's with a 355 produced in the middle of the 90's, a 993 would have been more judicious. After all, the Porsche rescue was done in two acts. The first thanks to the Boxster, and especially the second with the Cayenne (which is and will never be a Porsche), unfortunately...
Do I need to say which one I prefer?!
How does this dude have less than 4K subs?
Joel Ryan that’s nice of you to say Joel! Thanks for watching and please share the vids if you like them to help me get more subs! Jack
I'd take the Porsche for overall quality...but mostly because the costs of the engine out service on the 355 will MURDER you even if you're a fairly wealthy individual. It's just a pain in the ass to have to reach in your pocket to shell out the exorbitant cost of doing business with Ferrari mechanics....I'll pass.
Maintenance is very expensive no doubt... however most specialists can now do the dreaded belt service without taking the engine out. So that reduces the cost dramatically.
yeah the 355 is like the hottest woman that is the best in bed. but she loves to shop. huge gold digger. with a cocaine habbit. lol
In my experience 911s are less reliable and more expensive to run! Lots of myths out there about Ferrari running costs. If you want to roll them into a Ferrari main dealer every time something little goes wrong, yes you are going to suffer. But if you are prepared to get hands on, and find a trusted specialist indie they are much more sensible running costs wise
I luv Porsches, but the F355 is even in the standstill faster than the Porsche at top speed....
A 355 as a daily driver is very possible...and that is what can justify the cost. I understand what you are saying about the Porsche...but in the 355, well I haven't seen you this happy except in the Bug eye Sprite. Of course this video is three years old. Has the 355 come closer to reality for you? If you have room for the 308 you have room for the 355.
F355 might be a response but it is neither seminal nor did it save Ferrari. And you, as many do, overlook the Dino, GT4 and Mondial's handling. The Mondial in particular is a great handling car and predates the F355 by a decade and a half. Also, the contemporary of the 964 is the 348. The 993 is the F355's contemporary. You want a great handling Ferrari with minimal maintenance and parts costs? Then, you should not overlook the Mondial 3.2. It benefits from a significant increase in power over its predecessors (similar to a 993), while retaining the relatively low maintenance costs that the T does away with. If you are prepared to live with higher maintenance costs, then by the time you're dealing with F355 prices, you might as well go for a 360 Modena manual. Personally, I think I'd even rather have a 348 over a 355, not because the 355 is not a great driving and great looking car, but because it is just so costly to maintain.
The 964 may be upset with you for some time to come...
4:38 I love how they redesigned the climate change just to keep 911 alive :-D
How can the 964 be a perfect sports car when the gear change is long and vague? 911s understeer at the limit. Yup. That’s a 911. Meanwhile ......The 355 is a masterpiece......
The Boxster 986 saved Porsche.
As i've mentioned to others... You are absolutely right, the 996, Boxster and Cayenne in particular were the financial saviours of Porsche.. however my point is that the 964 was a turning point as it was the result of them finally accepting they had to keep developing the 911!
Then maybe your title should be "Turning points for Porsche and Ferrari"? It was the Boxster 986 that saved Porsche, not the 996 or the Cayenne.
355 is nicest of recent years, agreed a league above the 348 I drove, prettier than 360. But weekend toy and Porsche could be a daily.......
Could be true.. not mine though!
your Maserati same engine as 355?
No, same as the 430...
I can tell that driving the F355 gives you a boner 😆 it's one of my favorite Ferraris too!
You're totally correct not he boner!!! That engine... that engine...Thanks for watching despite my obscene ferrari reactions!
Ferrari mi love!!!!!!
Difference in the 2 cars...
Porsche daily. Ferrari weekend.
Yep, you're right
Ferrari always!!!
Ha, say what you really think!! Doing another test with a 348 next week. Keep an eye out for it!
One thing to bear in mind about owning a 355 is the timing belt change requires an engine out job and will run you back about $10,000 (£7-8,000?). Other than that it has always been the perfect exotic road car IMO. That +8k revving V8 has a sound like nothing else on earth!
Yep, I totally agree. I think you can get away with £3-4K at an independent as some can now do it by just taking the fuel tanks out.. but still it's a lot of money on top of all the other maintenance and i think it is every 3 years!
Not true. A HUGE myth mostly propagated by Doug Demuro. Most places take the fuel tank out now. In the UK an annual service is £600 and an additional £1,400 for a cam belt change (Just google Ferrari Centre Kent and look at fixed price service costs). So the total is £2,000+ vat and that is every 3 years. I have paid MORE for services on an MX5 (yes really). The F355 is really robust and very well built, its a properly engineered car and not a lot goes wrong with them. The alternators are weak and go every few years but its only £100 for a refurb + fitting. I wish people would stop listening to Doug Demuro he really talks utter crap.
I actually heard this from a salesperson at a Ferrari dealership sir............ Yet it was gullible of me to listen to a salesperson probably looking to make a lot of $$$$$. Good to know there's a cheaper alternative, although I don't intend to ever own a 355 since the ship has sailed for them pricewise.
993 saved porsche , definitely not the 964, but you know that ,don't you ?
Umm 996 and Boxster saved Porsche.
You are right, the 996, Boxster and Cayenne in particular were the financial saviours of Porsche.. however my point is that the 964 was a turning point as it was then they finally accepted they had to keep developing the 911!
Likely a good thing the speedo is not in the shot !
I think 355 should be compare to 993 turbo... Both from same era n cost almost d same...
6:43 XD
You don't look comfortable at the wheel, steering wheel very close to the legs, arms stretched...
Ferrari rules
it is my favourite small Ferrari without doubt! thanks for watching
Look at this 964, overataking new Porsche models! ruclips.net/video/oa5sP_UFKXw/видео.html
Porsche!
Ha!! every time huh Phil?
Hahahaha
Porsche
9:40 i wouldn't complain very much about those plastics especially when compred to an 964's interior ;D
Maybe it is not that obvious in a picture, however it's true: IMO, it is actually very disapointing if you seat inside a Ferrari. And you could be pleasantly surprised in a 964/993, especially with a full leather option.
Ferrari sempre
Neither
Really?? What would you have instead?
I’d take a Honda NSX from the same period.
I have owned and driven 8 Porsches over more than 40 years. I had a new 964 and I think it is the worst Porsche of them all. The 964 is heavy has a ponderous look and feel when driving. It has terrible tire/road noise and rear tire wear. The electrics fail often and sometime catch on fire. Mine had 3 alternators in 4 years. 4 factory recalls. AC system is weak even here in the NW and with R-12 the 1993 had R-134 which is a poorer refrigerant. Air bag warning, Heating system control failures, Bingo light coming on all the time. Lousy radio. Not very inspiring to drive. The coil over as posed to torsion bars make it a broadway cruiser not a sport car. My 1977 S is a way better car to drive and maintain. I also have a Boxster and I'm impressed and surprised with its handling and driving experience.
Boxter is a very very good car.. love the Cayman
The climate change was redesigned!!! So it's all Porsche's fault...
NSX... jus' sayin'...
did a review of NSX against the 355 just after this one. ruclips.net/video/GoFRDyeHHcI/видео.html
The Porsche is totally ugly.
So much crap in this video and written here. Mr Peter Schutz (who died about 3 days ago) made the famous line in the wall (chart wal) where the 911 would exist after 1981 and that 911 was the future. (He did this in 79/80 not in 88 or 89). Porsche took a loss on almost every 964 built (with the exception of maybe the Turbo, the Turbo 3.6 and more radicals RS versions) mainly because they we´re all hand built. That´s why in 93, Porsche hired some guys of the Toyota Adminstration to help them in the built process (mixing hand built with machines). With the 993, Porsche started to make a profit in every car built and also because of the great impact and reception the 993 generation made and had. With the Boxster, things got much better because of the shared tech between the Boxster and the then new 996. In 2002 Porsche was the most profitable car maker in the world even tough they selled much less cars than other mass productions car makers.. The Cayenne only made them more profitable. As far as Ferrari goes, what saved Ferrari (the company was in potencial colapse because of Enzo obcessions with racing and all the money put there) was a gentleman named Luca Di Montezemolo who made crucial changes in the company. It has nothing to do with the 355 or 348 or whatever car. Get your facts together before posting something or comment you Dumb Asses.
Wow suddenly you're an expert and know who Peter Schutz is, hmm wonder why? Perhaps you should make you're own vblog and tell us the facts, that's if anyone cares to listen to you.
Glad you liked the video Paulo!!
Your reply makes no sense at all dude!!! LOLOLOL
Paulo Rangel the 964 was designed in early 86 and the decision to keep seriously re-developing the 911 was made in 1984. The 964 is significant for this reason, up till 84 Porsche’s support of the 911 was half hearted. While it is true that Di Montezomolo shook up Ferrari the 355 was the fist result of his efforts and a turning point for Ferrari as I mention in the video. Thanks for your constructive and totally incorrect criticism and keep watching the videos!
LOL. You´re right he 964 was significant! For almost making Porsche go bankrupt!!! In 1981 the future of the 911 was sealed (not 84, 86 or the 964). To be the top car and the future of the company. The only decision made in 1986 was that the 964 (and future generations of the 911) would be only Carrera´s. No Turbos. That´s why the 964 Turbo had the same engine as the 930. Officially there was no time to make the new turbo with the 3.6 engine and in someway that was truth but the real truth was that the company spent a lot money on the project 969 (Porsche 969 google it by the way if you dont know the car wish is a safe bet) and it was cancelled at the last minute. That´s why there was not time. That story on yoube Porsche Secrets about the 965 being just a study it´s bull. Nobody makes 13 prototypes just for a study and i (me and most Porsche connoisseurs) know and saw lots of of spy pics of the 969 in orange color pretty much in late development stage). Again, google it. As far as Luca goes., Luca entered Ferrari in early 1991 and Ferrari returned to profits in late 1993 (the F355 was not even introduced). Again i have to do all the work here. GOOGLE IT FERRARI 90´S NET REVENUE. Thank you, Bye!