How reliable is a Ferrari F355?
The improvements in both driveability and overall reliability mean the F355 is now regarded as the first of the modern mid-engined V8 Ferraris. Even 30 years on, it can be used regularly without owners fearing being left stranded by the side of the road in a cloud of expensive smoke. Several different Ferrari models, both modern and classic, have managed to achieve surprisingly high miles. One of those is the 200,000+ mile example owned by Kevin Enderby, who also owns an F355 that’s covered over 205,000 miles and a 308 GTS that’s covered over 240,000 miles.
What’s special about the Ferrari F355?
The F355 Berlinetta was the first series production rear-mid-engined V8 Ferrari to offer supercar performance. In fact, such were the technical leaps taking place at Maranello that the car’s performance could be likened to that of the limited-edition turbocharged GTO of a decade earlier. The F355 was succeeded by the all-new Ferrari 360 in 1999.
How much is an oil change for a Ferrari F355?
One key item to consider is that the older the ferrari model, the more expensive, the more it is to maintain. A typical oil change on a ferrari f430 will run you $500, and about $800 for a ferrari f360 modena, or $1100 for a ferrari f355. Ferrari recommends standard maintenance checks and oil changes at least once a year, and spark plug replacement close to 40,000 miles. However, maintenance and repair costs tend to be much more expensive than typical vehicles, since ferrari is an exotic make.