Im looking to get a 1996-98 Ferrari 355 . Is this a Ferrari that can if needed be an everyday driver ca?

I've heard that some of the exotics are not meant to be driven slow like the way you can drive your Honda to work..That they need to be driven hard in order to keep that motor in order..Is this true Ferrari owners? Another question when is this car suposed to be serviced for oil changes and how much do those cost you?|||Oil changes every 3,000 miles. Use only 5w-40 Synthetic oil, preferably Shell. Should run you $200 or so.





Do a "major service" every 5 years OR 30,000 miles, the timing belts don't last longer than that. The car will get a valve adjustment, water pump if needed, sparkplugs, etc etc. Be sure the shop you take it to knows how to degree in the cams...the factory timing marks can be incorrect on those engines. Major services run $5000-$8000 on that car.





The exhaust manifolds burning through are a known problem on EVERY 355. You'll want to take it for a thorough pre-purchase inspection to ensure the car is running well, bad running can be a sign the manifolds need replacement (which is an engine-out ordeal). Most owners do the manifolds during a major service just because.





I'd get a manual car, not the F1, if you don't want to be taking your car to the dealer all the time. The F1 needs Ferrari's special scantool to do any adjustments, which usually only dealers have.





I'd actually get a 99 or newer, the fuel injection system is better. But the 95-98 cars are still an excellent option.





To answer the question, they are a very comfortable and intuitive car to drive, a good daily driver if you don't mind the required maintenance. You do need to "thrash" them once in a while, they live for being driven hard, so be sure you take it for extended periods above 80 mph...in a safe environment of course. Cough. They are docile for street driving though.





Try http://www.ferrarichat.com/ for more questions...that's an enthusiast site, and while you may not find mechanics on there, you'll certainly find owners who can clue you in on the cars.|||I doubt there are any Ferrari owners on Yahoo Answers.





But according to Jeremy Clarkson on Top Gear, when he tested the 355, he sais it was one of the best Ferrari's to live with every day. Easy to park and more comfortable than other Ferrari's.





And in general, driving a car every day makes it more reliable as opposed to leaving your car sitting for 2 days without driving it.





And driving hard with it does not make it more reliable.