The Maserati Coupe Is a Sub-20, 000 Exotic Car Bargain
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Date: 2020-04-14
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ck
There are two major problems with all Maseratis: 1. You can't easily get the factory service manual (which is crap anyway) 2. only the factory computer can run advanced diagnostics & bi-directional tests (budget 5000 for one of those. Between the two, it means that any used Maserati, when it breaks (and it will break, will likely require a dealer or specialist (pick your poison, not much pricing difference) to repair it. It's a bummer as used Quattroportes are a bargain, but it's an enormous risk, you could spend the value of the car in repairs because of this catch 22. Might be cool and a bargain, but figure 10k-20k/year for maintenance, figure the same for any Italian/British (Aston/McLaren) exotic. Much better off buying a similar 'pre-owned exotic' from Ford (GT40, Porsche, Audi, Mercedes or Jaguar as both the diagnostics & manuals are readily available, making maintenance possible at (relatively) reasonable prices. Parts can still be insane, but that's true of any limited production car. Note, I'm saying this as someone who has owned a number of high-end, high-performance cars, some exotic, all used and who has a fully equipped 7000sq ft car restoration shop (mechanical, body + parts reproduction & electronics engineering) plus 30 years experience repairing cars.
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There are two major problems with all Maseratis: 1. You can't easily get the factory service manual (which is crap anyway) 2. only the factory computer can run advanced diagnostics & bi-directional tests (budget 5000 for one of those. Between the two, it means that any used Maserati, when it breaks (and it will break, will likely require a dealer or specialist (pick your poison, not much pricing difference) to repair it. It's a bummer as used Quattroportes are a bargain, but it's an enormous risk, you could spend the value of the car in repairs because of this catch 22. Might be cool and a bargain, but figure 10k-20k/year for maintenance, figure the same for any Italian/British (Aston/McLaren) exotic. Much better off buying a similar 'pre-owned exotic' from Ford (GT40, Porsche, Audi, Mercedes or Jaguar as both the diagnostics & manuals are readily available, making maintenance possible at (relatively) reasonable prices. Parts can still be insane, but that's true of any limited production car. Note, I'm saying this as someone who has owned a number of high-end, high-performance cars, some exotic, all used and who has a fully equipped 7000sq ft car restoration shop (mechanical, body + parts reproduction & electronics engineering) plus 30 years experience repairing cars.
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SRV
9: 36 Just noticed that the tachometer has a secondary, inner dial for revs at 0. 5 intervals (like the km/h read out on the speedo. Every other car maker seems to trust its drivers to know that when the needle is halfway between 5000 and 6000, they're at 5500. But no, not Maserati.
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9: 36 Just noticed that the tachometer has a secondary, inner dial for revs at 0. 5 intervals (like the km/h read out on the speedo. Every other car maker seems to trust its drivers to know that when the needle is halfway between 5000 and 6000, they're at 5500. But no, not Maserati.
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Nelson
I have one of these - cost GBP15K - no repair bills - but oh that engine and that noise - intoxicating - although only in a straight line - and the gearbox is a bit slow - I should have sold the kids (they don't fit anyway, and bought the Gransport - which apparently is better
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I have one of these - cost GBP15K - no repair bills - but oh that engine and that noise - intoxicating - although only in a straight line - and the gearbox is a bit slow - I should have sold the kids (they don't fit anyway, and bought the Gransport - which apparently is better
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Paul
The one person I know that bought one of these has gone through hell with his. Unreliable to the core and he told me his very sorry he bought it. I bought a Porsche 996/911 and he bought the Maserati, we both paid about the same price, I've had no problems at all and he. well.
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The one person I know that bought one of these has gone through hell with his. Unreliable to the core and he told me his very sorry he bought it. I bought a Porsche 996/911 and he bought the Maserati, we both paid about the same price, I've had no problems at all and he. well.
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Delusional
I don't think Maserati and Bargain should be in the same sentence together, lol. Beautiful cars but god they suck for reliability and cost a ton to repair. You buy this for 20k and end up spending half that in repairs or something later on.
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I don't think Maserati and Bargain should be in the same sentence together, lol. Beautiful cars but god they suck for reliability and cost a ton to repair. You buy this for 20k and end up spending half that in repairs or something later on.
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Mark
Yes, one could buy a 16 year old Maserati for about 20k, but should you? Ive always thought that everyone should drive an Italian car at some point in their lives, but probably not own one. Lease, dont buy. Repairs can empty your bank account.
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Yes, one could buy a 16 year old Maserati for about 20k, but should you? Ive always thought that everyone should drive an Italian car at some point in their lives, but probably not own one. Lease, dont buy. Repairs can empty your bank account.
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Wesley
It might be an exotic bargain, but its outclassed in just about every way by a 2011-2014 Mustang GT. More power, more reliable, cheaper to maintain, and much more modern features. Did I mention that you can get them for under 20, 000?
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It might be an exotic bargain, but its outclassed in just about every way by a 2011-2014 Mustang GT. More power, more reliable, cheaper to maintain, and much more modern features. Did I mention that you can get them for under 20, 000?
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Josh
1st gen Maserati GranTurismo coupes are selling for 20k now. I think if i had the money I'll just gonna buy that instead of this. It's far more modern looking since Maserati hasn't change the overall design for more than a decade.
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1st gen Maserati GranTurismo coupes are selling for 20k now. I think if i had the money I'll just gonna buy that instead of this. It's far more modern looking since Maserati hasn't change the overall design for more than a decade.
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Vanquish
The first Maserati I owned was a 1984 Bi-Turbo Spyder( spelled incorrectly on purpose) that was a very unreliable cheaply built car. I was younger then and wanted something that stood out. Once the lease was up I got a BMW.
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The first Maserati I owned was a 1984 Bi-Turbo Spyder( spelled incorrectly on purpose) that was a very unreliable cheaply built car. I was younger then and wanted something that stood out. Once the lease was up I got a BMW.
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