Ferrari F355 Buyer's Guide: What You Need to Know About Values, Problems, and More - Car and Driver (blog)
Make sure to have a Ferrari pro change the tires, as the magnesium wheels can be damaged by tire-changing equipment. Also, while the 355 F1 would debut Ferrari’s race-inspired automated gearbox starting in 1997, this transmission lacks the refinement of current dual-clutch gearboxes. Acura NSX-T vs. Dodge Viper RT/10, Ferrari F355, Lotus Esprit S4S, Porsche 911 Turbo Track Clinic: Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca Comparison Test: 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera Tiptronic S vs. 1999 Ferrari F355 F1 ASK AN OWNER: DON G. (1996 F355 BERLINETTA,... DG: Yes, I replaced both cracked manifolds with used, good-condition OEM manifolds about 3000 miles ago. DG: I have all the work done at the Ferrari dealership that first sold the car. DG: I had my valve guides replaced at 20,000 miles, at the same time as the major service. Bad valve guides, I’m told, are what cause the manifolds to crack because they induce higher exhaust-system temperatures that can fry the catalytic converters. The cost for OEM converters is around $8000. The first course of action for anyone buying a F355 with the bronze valve guides is to replace them, otherwise. Source: blog.caranddriver.com
