If anyone wants a high-res or desktop size version, let me know.

I know it will be mentioned, so let's clear it up right away:

1. You can buy them for $40k
2. They break down all the time
3. It costs $10k a year for maintenance


This little guy was hanging in the air on a spider-like web, didn't know if I should help him or leave him be. I left him there.










The license plate mount:

 

That, is a beautiful car.

Absolutely love this shot.

http://184.172.152.93/~stark123/imag...5-5-2012/7.png

 

Still one of the sexiest Ferraris made in recent history. Nothing recent has sounded nearly as good as the F355, especially with a Tubi exhaust.

 

This car is scheduled to have the secondary system completely removed. A custom straight-thru exhaust (no mufflers/resonators) will be put on, coupled with highflow cats. The Capristo stage 3 exhaust is the most popular, but weighs in at a hefty $5000.

 

It is my goal to own one of these works of art someday. Do you know if the maintenance is anything that can be done on your own?

 

I dreamt of a 6-spd Berlinetta all throughout college (hence the name, haha). Timeless design. Five figure engine-out services and manifold defects have put my dream to bed. I'll just enjoy the pictures.

 

How about this question, is it worth it?

 

I have to own this car before I get old and my reflexes go to waste. My favorite Ferrari, and I agree about the timeless design.

You mention they break down. What parts tend to break on this specific model? And I am assuming you'd need to ship the car to a certified Ferrari tech/shop, if you don't have one in your town?

Can you not work on the car yourself, or are they very intricate mechanically?

 

Several owners have done the "major service" themselves. Take the engine out, replace all the stuff that needs replacing (belts, belt tensioner, water pump, check headers for cracks, check hoses, replace all fluids (clutch, oil, diff, coolant)), etc.

Tuning the individual throttle bodies takes some time due to their location and how hot it gets. Can take several hours for it to be done.

 

I jest, you can work on it yourself.

What goes wrong:

Valve guides were originally bronze, they must be replaced with something more durable. I don't know what the Italians were thinking, too much wine? This Ferrari was maintained since purchase at the same dealership, it came to be that the dealership did not do everything correctly, and it has been since maintained at a specialty shop in the area.

Major things to service: Valve guides, headers, replace stock cats with high flows, get rid of stupid "bypass" valve, get Challenge Grill, figure out where the soft top override switch is, drive it every day, bring it to 8000+ rpms every time you drive it.