California man who drives Ferrari 360 Modena reveals how much it costs to maintain and leaves people stunned

Published on Dec 22, 2025 at 3:04 AM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards

Last updated on Dec 19, 2025 at 8:06 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones

This Californian YouTuber, who drives a Ferrari 360 Modena, reveals how much it costs to maintain and leaves people stunned after breaking down every dollar spent on his 25-year-old supercar.

The Ferrari owner shared his real-world maintenance experience after more than a year of driving the pre-loved iconic Italian coupe.

Many people assume Ferrari ownership automatically means constant five-figure repair bills every time one tiny thing breaks.

But the final numbers caught a lot of viewers off guard.

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This man revealed the maintenance costs of Ferrari 360 Modena

This Californian YouTuber explained to his audience that buying his Ferrari 360 Modena supercar was only the beginning of the journey.

When he first bought the car, it came with no service records and several serious mechanical issues.

In fact, before the Ferrari was even reliable enough to take on the road, he spent around $50,000 replacing the engine, gearbox, and other major components.

Once those repairs were completed, the car settled into a far more predictable ownership pattern for a standard Ferrari

Over roughly 18 months of driving, actual maintenance costs totaled just under $5,000; this figure included routine servicing, unexpected items getting worn out, and a handful of frustrating but relatively small repairs.

One of the cheapest fixes was also one of the most inconvenient: a $35 brake switch failure caused the Ferrari 360 Modena to suddenly switch into neutral during a drive, temporarily leaving him stranded.

Annual servicing was less dramatic but still expensive, with an oil change, basic parts, and fuel costing just under $1,000.

The most expensive maintenance item was a rear wheel bearing because Ferrari doesn’t sell the bearing separately, forcing him to replace the entire section at a cost of around $1,100.

The age of the interior also showed, as the original audio speakers disintegrated and had to be replaced, along with a deep clean being needed from inside the doors.

What’s the final verdict?

While the maintenance costs positively surprised many viewers, Matt, the YouTuber, was clear about the downsides.

Repairs often take much longer than on a normal car, with specialist shops being booked out for a long time and parts sometimes arriving from abroad.

When everything is added up, including the price of the car itself, major repairs, and ongoing maintenance, he estimates he has spent just under $130,000 on the Ferrari 360 Modena.

Despite still loving the way the car drives, he admitted he would not make the same decision again.

His advice was straightforward: if you can afford a new Ferrari, buy one with a warranty.

If you are willing to accept stress, delays, and occasional mechanical surprises, a used Ferrari 360 Modena can still deliver a fun Ferrari ownership experience.

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Daisy Edwards is a Content Writer at supercarblondie.com. Daisy has more than five years’ experience as a qualified journalist, having graduated with a History and Journalism degree from Goldsmiths, University of London and a dissertation in vintage electric vehicles. Daisy specializes in writing about cars, EVs, tech and luxury lifestyle. When she's not writing, she's at a country music concert or working on one of her many unfinished craft projects.