New low for an 02 coupe???

That is pretty low. It has the updated wheels as well. Wonder if it has any collision history?

 

Wow. If its real, its a great deal.

 

an m3 is better value than buying that used coupe....

 

No mention that it's a "Katrina Car"...

 

hello,

i know you guys are gonna hate me for this. but this car was on e-bay a while ago and i inquired on the low price, and the dealer did respond indicating there was an issue. i don't recall exactlly what it was. sorry. but it was enough to delete the e-mail and move on.

the seller did reply within 24 hours with the reason.

joseph

 

Imports Unlimited, specializes in cars with "issues". Ive seen thier place. Nice shiny cars for sale in the lot, all priced below market. In the shop, a garage that resembles Dr. Frankenstein's chop shop.

 

first thing comes to my mind:
http://www.wreckedexotics.com/maserati/
too bad they dont post VIN.

 

Actually, I don't think that price is too far off target. It's a GT and has 22k miles...

 

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No way you could buy a "no stories" coupe for this price. These cars have held their value pretty well over the past 12 months.




"A CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX. Other information about this vehicle, including problems, may not have been reported to CARFAX. Use this report as one important tool, along with a vehicle inspection and test drive, to make a better decision about your next used car.



ALERT! Severe problems (major accidents, fire, flood damage, major odometer problems or lemon history) were reported by a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for this 2002 MASERATI M128 GT (ZAMBC38A920008501). This vehicle does NOT qualify for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee.


CARFAX Talking CarTM
The story of this 2002 MASERATI M128 GT (ZAMBC38A920008501) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:
This coupe has had at least 4 owners. The first title for this coupe was reported to CARFAX by a California DMV in 2005.
It was severely damaged and issued a Salvage title by a California DMV. It was later issued a Rebuilt title by a New York DMV, which allows for the vehicle to be repaired and returned to the road.
It has not been reported by a DMV as having an Exceeds Mechanical Limits or Not Actual Mileage title.
It has a consistent mileage history with no indication of an odometer rollback. The last odometer reading, reported on 10/13/2005, was 22,072 miles.
It was not reported by a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback or LEMON.
Its original manufacturer warranty was voided after it was severely damaged.
Go to the Detailed Vehicle History for the complete history and a glossary of terms.






Report Summary
1. ACCIDENT CHECK

Total Loss Check Severe Accident or Total Loss Event Reported by a DMV
Other Accident Indicators No Accident Indicators Reported
2. MILEAGE ACCURACY CHECK

Truth-In-Mileage Check No Odometer Problems Reported by a DMV
Odometer Rollback Check No Potential Odometer Rollback Found
Mileage Consistency Check No Inconsistent Odometer Reading Found
3. LEMON CHECK®
No Mfr. Buyback Reported by a DMV
4. OWNERSHIP CHECK

Number of Owners 4 Estimated Owner(s)
Type of Owners Checked 8 Types of Vehicle Registrations
5. RECALL CHECK
MASERATI Does Not Report Recalls to CARFAX
6. WARRANTY CHECK
Warranty Voided
DETAILED VEHICLE HISTORY 7 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED
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Year/Make/Model: 2002 MASERATI M128 GT

Body Style: COUPE
Fuel: GASOLINE
Driveline: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: ITALY
Safety Equipment: Dual air bags front and sides/active (manual) belts

Standard Equipment: 6-digit Odometer

 

There is the answer. I also heard it was flood damage.

 

Im looking to pull the trigger on a yellow coupe sometime this year, no rush. Do you guys think that I can get a clean Coupe or Spyder 02 or 03 with Cambiocorsa for 45-50k?

 

with a high mileage maybe

 

Whats high Mileage on a maser like 15k?

 

25K or more

 

A MY 02 all day long for that price with less than 25k on it.

 

You should be able to do that fairly easily. I just picked up an 04 spyder with 5k miles for under 60k.....I've seen 02-03 cars go for under 50k a lot.

 

Very true...even at an authorized dealer. Ferrari / Maserati of Central Florida has a yellow / black '02 Spyder Cambio. in inventory and they're asking $52k. I've seen several '02 GT's (both Coupe's and Spyder's) going for less than 50k. Of course, they're out of warranty...

 

I had no idea these cars were trading hands for under 75k. This is a car worth considering...

How reliable are they? How expensive is service/maintenance???

 

I am considering one for next year. The 2002 are all asking $49,000 to mid 50's. 2003's are in the mid to low 60's and 2004's are in the mid 60's. They have a timing chain so the maintenance is far cheaper compared to a Ferrari. I have heard the manuals (are rare) are rubbery and the cambiacorsa's are so-so - the usual herky jerky in town and slap you on the back shifts when you're on the throttle. I'd like to hear from owners too about their reliability.

 

www.maseratiforum.net. Most owners there feel that their cars are very reliable. The CC is an acquired art, it takes most a while to get used to it. However, it is conisidered very good by most. The manual is generally considered not on par with an S2000 or similar, but still not bad. Wonderful cars, truly a most desirable Italian exotic for a bargain price (relatively speaking).

 

They are reliable. The cambiacorsa is fun. They have improved from 2002-2004, however I have heard that the older models had updates as well to improve shifting. I always put mine in sport mode as you get a quicker and crisper shift. On the downshifts in sport mode you get the pops with the tubi which is a plus. Herky jerky unless your gentle on the accelarator in gridlock traffic. Other than that its not really an issue. Actually, its not really an issue at all.