Throttle House gives the 1995 Ferrari F355 a strong positive review (71/100), praising its exceptional driving dynamics, stunning design, and engineering achievement as the last handbuilt Ferrari. The car excels in performance with 375 hp and sub-5 second acceleration, while its buttery-smooth suspension and tight steering ratio create an intuitive, responsive driving experience that Throttle House calls a "sweet spot in Ferrari V8 evolution." However, prospective buyers should brace for severe ownership costs: major maintenance requires complete engine removal and can cost as much as a Caribbean vacation per service, with current prices exceeding $150,000-$263,000 USD. The F355 is for wealthy enthusiasts who view driving a beautiful, manual modern classic as worth the six-figure investment and maintenance burden.

Doug DeMuro gives the 2026 Ferrari F355 Spider a mixed 52/100 score, though he's emotionally enthusiastic about the car, calling it "one of the cars he bonds with emotionally and falls in love with the quickest." The design stands out as exceptional at 90/100—DeMuro considers it "probably the single most beautiful Ferrari made during his lifetime"—while performance (86/100) impresses with its 375 horsepower and significantly improved handling over the 348. However, ownership comes with serious caveats: reliability scores just 20/100 with costly issues like cracking headers, and operating costs are brutal at 0/100, including $8-12,000 every three to five years for routine belt service requiring complete engine removal. This Spider is for passionate Ferrari collectors willing to embrace the high costs and maintenance headaches as part of owning an undeniably beautiful and thrilling exotic.