2002 Maserati Coupe GT, 6 speed, $27,300

2002 Maserati Coupe GT.

Description:
• Rosso Bologna (Burgundy metallic) exterior and Crema interior (tan and black). Tan carpets with black edging. Very elegant. People still think it is a brand new car and worth 6 figures.
• 4.2 Litre V8, ABS, Traction control, and all the safety features including airbags. 180 mph top speed, with a 0-60 in the mid to high 4 second range. Lots of usable torque with the 400hp Ferrari-derived engine.
• 6 speed car (Cambiocorsa cars are very finicky wrt electronics and hydraulics, and clutch life is much shorter than the 3 pedal car). If you are not convinced that you want the 6 speed call the dealer to price some of the parts for the paddle shift box)
• Skyhook, nicer wheels, cruise, CD Changer, red calipers, power folding mirrors, parking sensors, navigation, Xenon lights, A/C. Does not have the Auditorium audio and leather headliner, but seems to have all the other options.
• 32,865 miles and counting (short commute, so this will not increase drastically)
• Garaged at home and at work.
• Serviced at Ferrari Maserati of Silicon Valley, Ferrari of San Francisco (factory dealers) during warranty period and also at Dino Motors in San Mateo, CA (Factory-trained mechanic focusing on exotics). I have records.
• Very clean interior and exterior, freshly detailed
• No accidents, body work, or race track use.
• I have the clear title in my name, no liens, no drama.
• Non-smoker car, owned by mature car nut, driven on a regular basis, so no issues with seals / prolonged storage.
• Owned since 2004 and 3500 miles, so almost one owner. I bought the car from Ferrari of Houston.
• Fresh front and rear tires (Michelins). They have less than ~5K miles on them (front and rear).
• Very clean outside and inside. Owned by an enthusiast with other exotics and classics.
• VIN is ZAMBC38A020006538
• For California, I will smog the car and the registration is paid through November of 2014.
• Tools, books, 3 keys (incl service key), radio code, even the full line Maserati brochure are all included.
• Newish radiator, new light control module, recent A/C service, new battery, new window regulator/lock, regular fluid changes and maintenance.
This is a fast and sexy exotic for Toyota money. Original MSRP was ~ $100K. You get a 400hp exotic that is actually reliable and usable in the real world and you can take friends and kids in the back, or golf clubs in the trunk. The color combo is awesome in person.


Some minor issues and modifications to note:

• The rear mufflers have been removed and replaced with a tip only. This gives the car a sound that is actually nicer than some aftermarket exhausts, tubi included. The buyer gets the old mufflers and they can be welded back in by any muffler shop. The cats and everything else is still in place, so this does not affect smog readings. The car always passes without any issues in California.
• The 2002s did not have the trident badges on the fuel filler flap and the V8 badges on the front flanks. I have added both of those to mimic how the 2005s look.
• Aftermarket floor mat is a little spent on the driver's side. Factory floor mats are fine.
• Some of the stickyness is there on the buttons/controls. It is actually not bad, and I have started cleaning and replacing it. The ashtray lid is new and the radio controls are fine. The worst part is the area around the power mirror controls. This is easily fixed if you are perfectionist by contacting stickynomore.com, or cleaning the controls with a solvent yourself.
• The leather on the shifter knob wore off due to my wedding ring. I have taken it off and polished it. It looks great, IMO, but it is not stock.

Disclaimers
• Not interested in trades.
• This is not a factory fresh car. Do not expect it to be perfect in every respect. I did not price it like a museum piece.
• Not interested in brokers or consignments
• Pre-purchase inspections are welcome, but I take it to the mechanic of your choice within 20 miles of 94065, and the buyer pays for inspection (Plenty of choices to suggest)
• Will not respond to low ball offers (this is not a desperation sale) or people who are currently "out of the country" and ask for a wire transfer from me.
• Happy to sell it out of state, but the wire/cashiers check needs to clear before I release it to the shipper you organize (no escrows).
• Buyer pays shipping and taxes on their end.
• Sold AS IS, where is, with no warranties implied.
Located between San Francisco and San Jose, close to SFO airport in Northern California.
I am selling selling because the children grew legs and I am moving up to a newer 2011 Quattroporte. I will respond to inquiries promptly, but please read the entire ad. Private Party sale.

NADA says retail prices for 2002s are to be in the $22K to $34K spectrum. Mine is in excellent condition, with all tools and reconds, and with the rare 6 speed, yet priced below the mid range for a quick sale.
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thank you. She served me well for 10 years. The 6 speed car was the minority, for sure, but not sure how rare. Maybe less than 10% were manuals?

 

2002 Spiders have a chassis flex issue. You want the 03 and later, just in case you have not seen this yet. And you are welcome to come by, anyway, being just 2 towns away on hwy 101. The two extra seats are useful.

 

Car sold, thanks.