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Discussion in 'Maserati' started by birdness, Apr 13, 2005.

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  1. birdness

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    #1 birdness, Apr 13, 2005
    Does anyone know for sure if the next generation maserati spyder/coupes have been cancelled? I have seen contradictory information from different sources.

    Thanks
     
  2. cmparrenzo

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    #2 cmparrenzo, Apr 14, 2005
    I have read in two different publications that they are indeed cancelled and that future Maser's will be based on Alfa platforms.... these cars are no longer Ferrari kids brother!
     
  3. amenasce

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    #3 amenasce, Apr 14, 2005
    Ferrari/Fiat/Maserati marketing and product planification is a joke.

    How can they cancel it when it was so close to production ?

    And Alfa cancelling there V6 to use GM engines is total crap !
     
  4. titanium360

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    #4 titanium360, Apr 14, 2005
    do you guys think it will effect the value of the old coupes and spyders?
     
  5. scott61

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    #5 scott61, Apr 14, 2005
    Big reason I bought my Maserati was that its engine was built by Ferrari. Nothing that happens in the future can change that. So in my opinion this should help the value of our cars or at least give it a little novelty factor
     
  6. Eric308gtsiqv

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    #6 Eric308gtsiqv, Apr 14, 2005
    Completely agree....looks like I bought one just in time :)
     
  7. 1Turbo

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    #7 1Turbo, Apr 15, 2005
    Who would want one ?

    Let's hope it is False info.
     
  8. GrigioGuy

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    #8 GrigioGuy, Apr 15, 2005
    Much like the Lancia Thema 3.2?

    I love the newer Maserati, but I think the values are going to plummet shortly. Actually, I'm hoping that happens, the Coupe at 25K (or less!) will be a bargain.

    If FIAT manages to reposition Maserati as a more affordable and more popular brand here in the states, the buyer for that style Maserati won't be willing to pay for Ferrari dealer service prices or parts.
     
  9. JBsZ06

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    #9 JBsZ06, Apr 17, 2005
    Ferrari to still supply engines for maserati according to Auto magazine...

    Alfa will supply future chassis so maybe Maserati will be Alfa Chassis with Ferrari motors?

    Alfa will share chassis with its own motors or GM based motors?

    And Maserati can offer lower pricing utilizing Alfa chassis to hit the 10,000 a year unit target.
     
  10. birdness

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    #10 birdness, Apr 18, 2005
    According to some chatters at Autopareri in Italy the new Maserati spyder is on track and will be produced. A disguised mule was actually spotted last week in Modena. I also inquired at the Ferrari-Maserati dealer in Montreal today and he also confirms that it has NOT been cancelled. I think this is all very good news.
     
  11. darkalley

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    #11 darkalley, Apr 19, 2005
    Funny how everyone bashes the Alfa/Maser links when the new VW Jetta has a Gallardo block and my wife's Audi has the same climate controls as the Lambo.
     

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