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Ferrari 550 Maranello with @JayEmm on Cars | TheCarGuys.tv
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In our first official collaboration with awesome fellow KZfaqr James at JayEmm on Cars, TheCarGuys get their hands on his dream first Ferrari - A 550 Maranello. In return, James gets to drive TheCarGuys’ Lamborghini 550-2 Valentino Balboni. A fair trade.
This is the first time TheCarGuys have driven a 550, but it’s always been on the wishlist for its smooth V12, sublime handling, and old school good looks.
Will the 550 win over TheCarGuys? Is there a chance of one coming to the garage? Do TheCarGuys give the 550 Beans? Is it really, one of the best modern Ferraris you can buy right now? All these questions and more will be answered in this week’s episode.
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@subarnosinha8042 3 жыл бұрын

550 Maranello is one of my top 3 Ferraris of all time. I absolutely agree with your colour choices for this car. For me, it'd be toss up between the TdF blue and black colours. Excellent review, glad KZfaq recommended this video to me.

@TheCarGuysTV 3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad KZfaq brought you here

@jefruscione6214 3 жыл бұрын

I am the proud/lucky owner of a 550...Black/black...your choice of the word "sublime" is 100% correct.

@paulypoos1 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely car. Always liked them. Glad you mentioned that Ferrari should bring back the 'click clack' manual gearbox. I agree.

@TheCarGuysTV 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@dm8520 3 жыл бұрын

Agree with you on the TDF blue and tan interior

@JayEmmOnCars 3 жыл бұрын

So do I

@TheLEMRR 3 жыл бұрын

It's great to see another take on this great platform... These 550's seem to get better as they age

@simondiprose6898 3 жыл бұрын

A great mix of information and entertainment as always. Thanks

@syragrippa8769 3 жыл бұрын

I love the fact that the 550 has been loved and driven and enjoyed, the way its meant to be.

@henryhol8538 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant; I have been waiting for this ever since we saw your cameo on Jayems video a while back!

@TheCarGuysTV 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Henry

@iainmcglynn833 3 жыл бұрын

Not a fan of these BUT you made a fabulous video with your epic presentation so watched til the end . 🙏🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@TheCarGuysTV 3 жыл бұрын

Iain Mcglynn Huzzah! Thank you

@glenhilton4636 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see you and James teaming up and I was really looking forward to your review of the 550. Was looking at the SuperAmerica this week - for something different, but the 550 just ticks so many boxes....ok, I will get one!

@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant vid. 👍🏻 Also saw JayEmm's review of your beautiful Balboni. Fantastic. 😃

@TheCarGuysTV 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😀

@details78 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely! Been looking forward to this one.

@markjohnson8352 3 жыл бұрын

Love the enthusiasm! "What a time to be alive!" Indeed.

@albertmyers7176 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid thank you from California

@terryfenner8142 3 жыл бұрын

Great video guys, a proper car review, of an interesting rare piece of motoring history... blimin loved it ..

@TheCarGuysTV 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Terry

@alastairwardle3981 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Damian, I thoroughly enjoyed it. The shape of these 550’s just seem to get better and better as time goes by. Agreed also that they look fantastic in dark grey. Keep up the good work!

@TheCarGuysTV 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Alastair

@alimuzhussain8394 Жыл бұрын

Greetings from Pakistan Sir Damien. I have to correct you that all 550 came as manual You say you were looking for manual 550, but manual is the only option you would get anyway. However the 575 mainly came with F1 box, and a very small number of the 575 were produced in manual. Sir Damien, perhaps you could do one episode on the 575, and maybe do a comparison between the 550 and 575 On a final note, we petrolheads here in Pakistan unanimously believe you are the best car show presenter. In we all believe you are better than Jeremy Clarkson.

@StakedWealth369 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, good collaboration.

@SCDC-Channel 3 жыл бұрын

It still looks better than most new Ferraris

@gentnextdoor 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, love the passion when you have it the “beans”. What a high watermark in Ferrari folklore

@maxmartin-merrells3723 3 жыл бұрын

Epic drive by at the start 😂 caught me unawares 🔥

@freddaniali 3 жыл бұрын

Damian, I love your narrative of the 550, I felt like I was driving the car with you! Well done!

@TheCarGuysTV 3 жыл бұрын

Fred Daniali Cheers Fred

@andrewnorris5415 3 жыл бұрын

The 90s were the best Era for cars. I recall trying to race Beckham in his grey 550 leaving Man airport after an away match. My Mondeo ST did not keep up lol. PS. using welly to describe beens!

@nicholasdering-harris1505 Жыл бұрын

These cars have everything going for them - looks, power, manual transmission, natural successors to the Daytona, last of their kind, useable, great handling, great sound…. List is never ending plus ‘550 Maranello’ what a great name for a Ferrari. Look at prices of these over the pond in the USA - almost double! 550 prices only going one way, mark my words!

@pitviper45 Жыл бұрын

Ah, I see you’re a man of culture as well. Perfect ranking of the three color specs that suit this car!

@TheCarGuysTV Жыл бұрын

👏🏻👏🏻

@siennamayh 3 жыл бұрын

I can remember seeing them as a teenager for the first time on the front of french car magazines whilst on holiday at the time. We had all piled in to my dads 24v ford probe for the 2000 mile round trip to the south of France. Strange what sticks in the memory bank!

@andrewwalsh5366 3 жыл бұрын

It nice to see a well used ferrari

@johnspence2630 Жыл бұрын

Its on my dream car list, black on black , thanks for the review

@CarvingCanyons 3 жыл бұрын

It’s a good day when we get a new Car Guys video! And Watch Guys! Both are great! TY!

@RogerBaileyOnCars 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this video Damian, a very engaging piece and a delightful car, Like you I've been checking these on autotader

@TheCarGuysTV 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Roger

@targaflorio3239 3 жыл бұрын

“My name is Jack .... Campbell !! Jack .... Campbell !! ....President!!!”. Love the 550 from the film “The Family Man”. Actually once owned by Nic Cage too. What a Horse !!!

@TheCarGuysTV 3 жыл бұрын

I love that film !

@mrspangles932 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed about the colour. Red just doesn't suit them as well as blue or grey/silver

@donrossi1603 3 жыл бұрын

Very Cool Ride/Review...!!! Hope you can find a nice blue one with tan interior..!!!👍

@bigcus8176 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. It’s aged extremely well. A beautiful big Ferrari. It’s definitely the navy with tan interior for me. 👌🏻

@phillsmith9255 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic, 2 of my fav channels combining, I have always loved the 550m, still a bargain, tdf blue with tan interior for me please.

@tuomasholo 3 жыл бұрын

Two of my favorite automotive KZfaqrs collaborating! Cheers

@TheCarGuysTV 3 жыл бұрын

More to come!

@Vinttro 3 жыл бұрын

Spot on with your analogy on the colour, this model should be TDF Blue or black over tan. Great video as always.

@garyleibitzke4166 3 жыл бұрын

The 550, 575, & 599 are some of my favorite cars. I find them beautiful.

@KSL12 3 жыл бұрын

Yes a gentleman's GT car. That rules me out.

@NH00531 3 жыл бұрын

10:10 it must be a hell of a machine if it drove Damian to start singing! A collaboration between my two favorite KZfaq channels...perfect. 👍

@TheCarGuysTV 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed

@bernsveden1 3 жыл бұрын

Wrist check!! Lovely Patek.

@razorworks111 3 жыл бұрын

Cracking car! James has chosen well.

@CHILL73able 3 жыл бұрын

Another EXCELLENT chapter

@regboss6237 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best Fezzas ever matey!

@wimdepril6920 3 жыл бұрын

Thought about buying a black manual 550 four years ago when they were 50k euro. I bought my 355 spider instead. Now you’ve made me wonder if that was the right choice :-) Great review again Damien!

@stanleysmith7551 3 жыл бұрын

The 550 Maranello is beautiful! It's pure class.

@marcnobel3938 3 жыл бұрын

Finally! Since I have seen the Lambo Video at the other channel I was waiting for this Video. I am not disappointed! Cool Review including the history of it! 10 thumbs up!

@scottfarndell1636 3 жыл бұрын

I love the 550 Marenello, agree on the Red, they look great in grey or silver, get one Damian 😊

@tomnutting3836 3 жыл бұрын

Saw a Barchetta in Sydney a few months ago and 👌 beautiful machines!

@marknewman2358 3 жыл бұрын

I had one back in the day in silver over tan, and loved it. I don’t recall them producing the 550 in anything but a manual, did they? Keep up the good work Damian. I really enjoy your channel.

@TheCarGuysTV 3 жыл бұрын

Correct, manual only

@djmckintosh 2 жыл бұрын

Great review Damian, I would love you to do also a test drive with a 456 which is also a true classic.

@TheCarGuysTV 2 жыл бұрын

Coming soon!

@popsbubbles1242 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, bring back manuals .... listen to driving enthusiasts

@themadplotter 3 жыл бұрын

Ferrari don't listen, thats why lamborghini exists!

@venom5809 3 жыл бұрын

LOL, manuals coming back are the least of your worries, they are hellbent on killing engines in general and just having soulless electric cars out there. The reality is if the driving enthusiasts actually bought manuals they would still be around. 🤷‍♂️

@popsbubbles1242 3 жыл бұрын

@@venom5809 the 'overs' on 911 R would would indicate otherwise about enthusiasts So much so Porsche built the touring Lambo and Ferrari both not hitting big numbers now with new cars chasing lap times eventually wears thin since most people can't really drive like Michael Schumacher

@The_Original_Geoff_B 3 жыл бұрын

@@venom5809 I refuse to have an automatic gearbox. So where do people like me sit in your little world?

@marcdelaunay1 3 жыл бұрын

Ace review from my two fave cartoooobers! Three Tenners per gallon 😂👍. LalaLaaaaaaa!

@Maddog494 2 жыл бұрын

Nice Aquanaut!!!! Subbed.

@philiphughes7964 3 жыл бұрын

550 is a wonderful car. Great video. You should get one for your garage.

@arrangrant6037 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you on the colour these look great in silver with blue or black leather interior 😎👍

@anandpushkar7510 3 жыл бұрын

One of the great classic Ferraris imo

@dangriffiths9813 3 жыл бұрын

I still remember (and have somewhere!) the Clarkson video where the 550 is part of a group test on track. Tim Harvey loves it and I can see why. I have always thought it is a great looking car and yes, in a dark colour and manual it would be ideal.

@wyo550 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful happy driving video experience. Well done! My 1997 550 has 75,000 miles on it and third place at Concorso Italiano; and was test mule for the first tuned exhaust for a 550 in the world. My 550WSR example was victim of arson in Cheshire in 2020. The 550 is THE Ferrari. Everything before and after is not what it ...IS!

@rogeradshead7345 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Damian, I've watched your excellent review a couple of times now, and would have to agree with just about all of your comments and preferences. Do you have any thoughts about brake upgrades, other than a switch to the 575 fronts?

@markh6384 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful car and definitely ageing well. Agree about the spec too, has to be TdF blue or Grigio Silverstone for me. Would be great to see one in The Car Guys garage!

@antonygriffiths6764 3 жыл бұрын

Damian everything you’ve said about this Ferrari is true. My best friend has a TDF Blue with Curio leather interior. I’ve driven his car on a couple of occasions and thoroughly enjoyed it. It has an enormous reserve of torque and I recall being on the open road, 100 kph 4th gear, rounding a corner with 12 vehicles and a 2.7 km of straight road.... Beans, beans and more beans and I was exceeding 250kph, with all 12 vehicles behind me and an awesome sweeping left hand corner. These Ferrari’s are just so smooth and enjoyable to drive. So good luck in finding your ideal version Damian.

@mattylf1 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve become quite attached to the sticky switches in my 360...... Literally !!!. Agree on that age of Ferrari’s, they are a sweet spot. 👍

@euroshark1 3 жыл бұрын

Brillaint car! Great review Damian. I say pick one up mate. Cheers!

@TheCarGuysTV 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one!

@dkidd85 3 жыл бұрын

Agree 💯 the 550 is the Ferrari that suits more subtle colours. I like the silver with bordeaux, TDF with tan or black and tan. Why is it there aren't more tan interior cars I love tan 👍

@giuseppecumbo5123 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual. Sadly I'm not too keen on the 550 shape....at least it drives well.

@peteramann2561 3 жыл бұрын

Great job , love you guys, totally agree. Again how many of us don't like Ferrari's in red, I find myself looking for other colours and thinking ahh.. that's so much better than Corse, I don't know, just me let me know. I so look forward to all your videos, oh I watch James as well thanks for the cross pollination there, I saw him driving your Gallardo in the back ground. Cheers from Canada.

@TheCarGuysTV 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Peter

@sellsidedream8766 2 жыл бұрын

Clarkson did indeed love the 550. BUT he did say that the headlights are “like candles in jam jars”. And as a long term 550 owner I can attest that the headlights don’t match the engine. So night driving on unlit roads is a challenge

@alihussain5272 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant content

@TheCarGuysTV 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@aguinaldoguerreiro1963 3 жыл бұрын

The most Beautiful „Front End“ V12 Ferrari of the 90‘ .... also perfect during the 90’ the F355 GTS and 512 TR

@markbikersfit 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant love this Ferrari modal 👌

@brianiswrong 3 жыл бұрын

At 10:10 a little bit of me was thinking " Just imagine if Jay came past backwards in the lambo......that would be content 😉

@TheCarGuysTV 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it would, we'll check the footage

@TheCarGuysTV 3 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure we could take both sets of footage, splice it together and create a full on 2-car-co-op!

@richbiles230872 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheCarGuysTV yes please. Pretty please.

@darrenbradley1506 Жыл бұрын

I'm sure this was already mentioned by others, but I didn't see it in the comments... but EVERY 550 Maranello was a manual. Ferrari only introduced the F1 transmission in the 575. You correctly mentioned that most 575s were with that automated manual transmission, with only a few people opting for the manual on the 575.

@robertmorgan8581 3 жыл бұрын

All the talk of the manual being the one to have.....The 550 only came in manual. It was the 575 that came in F1 and Manual and clearly what you really want is a manual 575 with FHP in TDF blue :)

@alexmartinez280 3 жыл бұрын

Love the 550! Beautiful example

@TheCarGuysTV 3 жыл бұрын

The best!

@andreasphotiou1886 3 жыл бұрын

Great content as usual Damian. Iain Tyrell recently did a video on adjusting the throttle cable on a 456 to liberate some more power from the engine. Perhaps James’s sticky throttle requires the same fix?

@TheCarGuysTV 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@maxmartin-merrells3723 3 жыл бұрын

Nice delivery in this one, Damian

@TheCarGuysTV 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Max

@Gavin-oq5tt 3 жыл бұрын

You (and James) have given away the secret - 550 is the touring car to have! Just need to find more garage space.

@benbav4585 3 жыл бұрын

Always liked the 550 Maranello. Top review.

@TheCarGuysTV 3 жыл бұрын

Good choice!

@martinboulden3540 3 жыл бұрын

James Martin is living the dream ! What a fabulous car. Red or not its a V12. Great video guys.

@TheCarGuysTV 3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

@martinboulden3540 3 жыл бұрын

Make room for number 19 !

@juantwo322 3 жыл бұрын

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻... Can U do an episode on the other front engine classic coupes with 4 seats... 👍🏻

@DoubleDeckerAnton 3 жыл бұрын

1:21 😂🤣 I agree too, preferring dark grey, black or dark blue. 👍

@TIfosiZ 3 жыл бұрын

Great review. It would be interesting to compare it to 612 Scaglieti. Manual ofcourse :)

@Billywoo12 3 жыл бұрын

An evening of autotrader is ahead of me... thanks chap... I plan on starting with the 550, meandering towards a Escort Cosworth and then ricocheting off into the bushes via a Pigani. It’s a worm hole you can never leave. 🤯

@TheCarGuysTV 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it is

@bjarkik128 3 жыл бұрын

It would be interesting to hear your take on the 599 GTB since they can be had for little today

@MarcSob22 3 жыл бұрын

The most gorgeous GT ever made!!This car with a straight pipe has one of the best sounds ever made! The GT1 version was perfect on the tracks!!

@dailylifevs.exotic1338 3 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oNt6hJCfna6ogqM.html Sf90 stradale driven in EV mode

@laurentirgo5042 3 жыл бұрын

Hit the nail on the head about Ferrari bringing back the manual gearbox. Imagine the new Roma with a manual :P

@jon.steele 3 жыл бұрын

You tube occupational hazard right there, Drives car, likes car, needs to buy car. You've enough room for just one more Damian :) Love the video thanks

@TheCarGuysTV 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers, Jon

@stevenhuskinson2073 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as always. Very enjoyable. Can't believe nobody else has asked this but why did you call the chip shop angry? 🤣

@TheCarGuysTV 3 жыл бұрын

Because the guy inside serving is always mad, no matter when

@stevenhuskinson2073 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheCarGuysTV Hah ha I see. Thanks for clearing that up 👍

@barfmeister8509 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a nice motor ain’t it 🥰 the 456 also tickles my fancy too 👌 If you don’t mind me saying, I’m not sure you were enthusiastic enough about the 550 😂😂😂😂😂

@conormaher3973 3 жыл бұрын

Legend

@Spiderx7756 3 жыл бұрын

Ah I see how it is Damien you get the pista spider and make us wait even longer to see another video on it, you naughty man you 😜

@TheCarGuysTV 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry!

@Spiderx7756 3 жыл бұрын

TheCarGuys.TV haha it’s all good we love you anyway. Jokes aside this is hands down the best automotive channel on KZfaq. I’ve watched all the vids I found you at approx 21k subs and went back to watch all of them 👍👍 Ps love the watch guys too

@safariterenas3176 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet!

@allanlai_ 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great review. 550 has been on my bucket list for sometime now, but still can’t decide if and when I have the funds whether to go with 997 GT3 or 550.

@TheCarGuysTV 3 жыл бұрын

Tough choice, Allan

@khuzram 3 жыл бұрын

Take the porsche better car

@acskls 3 жыл бұрын

Once again a superb video. As a Big Ferrari fan i loved it. Good work. If I was being pedantic I must point out that you start by saying "it's a 6 speed manual , the one to have" . You've no option as all 550 Maranello's were 6 speed manual 😊 Keep up the good work. Andy.

@TheCarGuysTV 3 жыл бұрын

👍👍👏👏

@NigelDeForrest-Pearce-cv6ek Жыл бұрын

Brilliant and Beautiful!!!!

@TheCarGuysTV Жыл бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻

@ckmurphy1 3 жыл бұрын

Sold my 458 spider yes I regret it every day yet I like new trying things only having two spaces I am now looking for a 550 Marinello to fill the void... great video I appreciate your work.

@TheCarGuysTV 3 жыл бұрын

👍👍

@user-xg9jn4my1u 3 жыл бұрын

Ferrari never gets tired of making those sticky button they are still going on.

@rousemotorsport 3 жыл бұрын

I have the same thing on my Maserati Granturismo

@alantownsley6391 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t help but think it’s a planned obsolescence thing to prop up their spare parts balance sheet. After 40 years of installing that rubbish they can’t say they don’t know about it.

@dailylifevs.exotic1338 3 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oNt6hJCfna6ogqM.html

@gr8foru376 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Damion - There is a beautiful Ferrari 550 TDF Blue with Tan interior 74,000 kms here in NZ but the dealer wants NZD $349,000!! Regards David

@MrMarkcoopers 3 жыл бұрын

I had a mondial with the same adjustable suspension. The solenoids on top of the strut had a nylon gear in them that turned the valve on the strut top, but if these were seized or sticking it used to round the nylon gear rendering them useless...£250 a corner to replace. Oh and that too had sticky switch gear.

@philiphughes7964 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you. Ferrari should bring back the gated shifter. For me that is what is missing in the Roma and the F8.

@ozeskiman 3 жыл бұрын

At last a review I can relate too. The Maranello is such a wonderful car. You've nailed it's qualities so well. An effortless car to drive, whether on a long cruise or attacking a winding mountain road. The engine is so sublime. Pulls like a train. The Maranello is the last of the great Modena GT cars before all the software changed the game. I've had my 575 for 6 years now and personally think it's a better car than the 550 (all my mechanics agree). 515 bhp and 201 mph. The F1 gear box is fine, not like a DC box, but quicker than a manual. I drive it constantly and it's a much easier daily driver. I've never understood all the complaints about the early cars handling. They handle fabulously if the car is set up properly. And I'm sorry Damien, but I have to disagree with you though on the best colour choice. Whilst TDF blue and Grigio are great, Rosso Corsa really shows off the fabulous shape. But each to their own. Great to see you pointing out all the classic references to past icons. You can see the lineage from the 250/275/365 cars. It's one of the best looking V12 cars in the Ferrari catalogue. A bargain these days. You definitly need one in the Carguys garage. By the way, the Patek is so cool on your wrist.

@TheCarGuysTV 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Tony -many awesome comments there.