Maserati MC 20 Cielo?

Anyone on here have a chance to drive one of these. Pretty good deals on these, reviews have been mostly positive with criticisms mostly on the price (solved with models nearly $90k off sticker), small trunks, and small gas tank.

I am considering selling my 2017 488 Spider.

 

Before you buy know this. A dear friend locally bought a brand new Cielo 2023 leftover as in brand new never driven or titled. Also he was able to choose from about 8-10 cars.
The MSRP was 318k and was purchased just under 200k.

 

Other known criticisms include the inconsistent handling/suspension, the low rent interior, poor sound, and the doors really open wide (31"), which is wider than standard doors. As a comparison, the McLaren 720S open door width is 16".

Good value if one can live with the faults.

 

It's a car that looks infinitely better than it drives.

It's like dating that supermodel who flunked preschool twice and then had to get a waiver from her doctor to pass high school.

 

Ha. I like the comparison.

 

Yes, I recall criticisms there as well.

 

Yep, those are the price reductions I am seeing now as well.

 

If the electronics/infotainment and Sonus Faber sound system....which is utterly horrible and muddy sounding.... is anything like my wife's new GranTurismo..... walk away! She already had the entire center dash replaced, analog clock replaced 2 weeks into owning it. Can't wait for it to go away in 1yr!!!!

 

Maserati is in trouble. Their parent company Stellantis has made some negative comments about what they might do with the brand. I heard, so it’s hearsay, a number of dealers have dropped the franchise.

 

It's too bad, it's such a storied marque and the MC series are awesome... can't build a brand leasing re-skinned 300C and Grand Cherokees though. Never had that killer product in the $50-90k range. I said at the time they should have ditched the 300C and worked a deal with Alfa to use the Giulia QV as a base, with a Maserati body.

Drove a Ghibli a couple of times and ugh it was mediocre, especially for the price. Dogcrap engine response and transmission that was not sporty feeling at all. Never tried my friend's Nero series with the 500hp though. But it wasn't even in the same class of performance as my Giulia, which I still miss and get me wistful.

 

Yes, I’ve read similar things. Honestly, if there’s one brand that’s sitting out there that’s facing the chopping block more than any other, this is the one.

 

Add Aston to the list.

The MC Cielo is stunning to look at. Very anemic sports car as a driver. But, so is a 911 TT and the MC is much better looking. Just have to reframe the use case and the MC can make sense to some people.

 

This one is pretty sweet. Brand new 2023 at 100,000 off sticker. The livery on this one certainly meets the car’s personality.

https://www.maseratiofindianapolis.com/viewdetails/new/zambmsab9p0432746/2023-maserati-mc20-convertible?type=cash

When the Alpha Romeo 4C first came out. I purchased a launch edition one without even driving it and had it shipped to my house. By all rational standards it was a completely silly car typically losing to any competition that was put up against. But, with a whistling turbo right behind the driver’s ear, and suspension so stiff it would shake your feelings out, I had a huge smile on my face. I basically called it a go-kart for grown-ups. it had me giggling every time I drove it. The MC 20 looks like a grown-up version of the 4C.

 

It's really about pricing.....at $300k there is alot of competition that is just better. If a new Cielo (as it sits) is $150k, it would be the class leader and I would absolutely buy one today.

 

Curious would you buy over an NSX, GT3 etc that are $200k and under?

 

Driven both the coupe and Cielo. Fantastic looks, underwhelming drive. Really not in the same league as any Ferrari, definitely not a 488.
Never feels fast (they're surprisingly heavy despite their carbon tubs) and the brakes are some of the worst sports car brakes I've ever used.
Such a shame for a car that looks that good with that evocative a brand.

 

That’s what I’ve heard. Harry’s review said it all.

 

Yeah, like the 720S.

Fancy Diehedral doors? Check.
Supercar looks? Check
Mid-engine layout? Check
Turbo-charged V6? Checkmate with the V8 in the Mclaren.

 

I haven’t checked but if there could be an aftermarket exhaust solution to fix the MC that might really help. I see the Ferrari 12C got fixed by Novitec. But low hope I guess as the 488, F8 didn’t work and not sure the 296 has been effectively upgraded.

 

Please show me where you can walk into a dealer and buy a GT3 for under $200K and I will go today and buy one.

 

Older models. But I have guys getting the newer ones like ‘22 at $240k. Not far off.

 

My friend bought a new coupe and hates it, plagued by transmission problems, and has been in / out shop for 6 months of about 2 yrs ownership. He's pursuing lemon law. Gorgeous car, but......

 

Would buy over an NSX easy (no hybrid, yuck), The newest GT3 that can be had for under $200k are kind of ratty 991.2 so yes would buy a new Cielo.

 

What amazes me about the MC 20 is that the car reviews on YouTube are just all over the place. And these are by individuals that I typically respect. It’s hilarious to see one person go on about how amazing the brakes are while another one says these are the worst brakes I’ve ever dealt with. You’ll hear the same people say the things about the engine noise, they turn in on corners, etc. I’m not sure if I have come across a car that has revealed such polar opposites when it comes to reviews by the well-known car reviewers that are out there. the people who land in the middle basically believe it’s a good car but crazy to pay the full asking price. The same people say if it was about $100,000 cheaper would be a great buy – which is the reality that has occurred.

 

I recall a bit the same with the 488. Chris said it sounded the best, while others were honest and said it was terribly muted. Chris later walked that back once bedding Ferrari wasn’t a concern any longer.