opinions on an '05 Coupe Cambiocorsa as a daily driver??

I'd pay high 60's for it.

I daily drove a 2002 Spyder and now daily drive an 06 Coupe GT and put about 2k miles / month on it. They are EXCELLENT daily drivers and very reliable. It is my only car most of the time if that tells you anything I really do trust the car that much.

Service intervals are right at 6k - 18k - 32k - 48k etc. Services typically run about $600-$1,200, nothing major most of them are just inspections and changing filters etc. Figure brake pads every 20-30k miles and then a clutch every 15k (you will probably get more than 15k out of it but just to be on the safe side in terms of budgeting).

There isn't a better car you can purchase for the price.

Best of luck to you, if I can be of anymore assistance please let me know.

Regards,

Kevin

 

FYI my 05 spyder is worth about $78 k.
Your price seems about right

Niel
(NY)

 

I thought the Maserati's engine was Ferrari derived; so why are the service expenses so much less than a non-engine-out service on a V8 F-car?

 

I am a wholesaler and I just bought and drove for a few days a 2005 Coupe Cambiocorsa with the vintage package. The car had 7,000 miles on it new tires and was in great shape. However, driving it everyday, I am not sure how people do it. The car is more fun than practical to say the least. If your commute is so short like you say, I do not think you will get tired of the car. It is very quite and powerful, and can be driven smooth once you master the Cambiocorsa. I would not pay much more than the high $59,000-$60,000 for this car. Good luck. PM me should you have any other questions.
-Marc

 

The only concern I would have on using a Maserati as a daily driver would be out-of-town trips...with only one Maserati dealer in the state of Georgia, I would hate for it to break down when I was 250 miles from home...

 

This engine uses chains to drive the camshafts instead of the rubber belts that Ferrari has used since 1973 (first in the 365 BB). With the belts there are periodic inspections and replacements of both the belts and the belt tensioners, none of which is required in this engine. The same block (and chain drive of camshafts) is used in the Ferrari F430 engine, so that model should have lower maintenance costs than the previous models.

 

Maserati told me they will tow my car from Oklahoma all the way to my closest dealer who is 191 miles away and give me a free rental if my car breaks down. You should trade that BMW in!

 

Service on a 430 really isn't that bad. The 430 also has timing chains which is based off the Maserati motor.

 

Kevin, everytime I hear about you driving your Mas daily, it makes me feel more comfortable and confident that I'll be able to do so as well.

I get in ruts where I think a BMW 335i or 530i, Porsche Cayman, or Infiniti would be better for daily driving and reliability. Then I see your comments and totally lift my spirits in the ability of having a Maserati as my primary vehicle.

 

Thanks Travis, I'm glad somebody is listening. I drove it in the ice today for the first time, for a 390hp rwd car it was very easy to control and very predictable.

My only hope is that the 08 Maserati is going to be just as reliable as this one. As I am going to be stepping up to an 08 and selling the 06.

 

I would NOT worry about the later year Maserati's as far as reliability goes. The early cars were notorious for some issues, but I think 04-06 model years are pretty good cars. I have bought and driven many Maseratis over the past couple years with miles ranging from 2,000 to 25,000 and they have all been pretty rock solid! Plus, each year the Cambiocorsa transmission gets more advanced for both normal and agressive driving. They are great cars however, in some ways definately not as practical, comfortable and easy to drive/own as a BMW, Infiniti etc etc.
Jamie, glad I could be a help for you. Please do not hesitate to contact me in the future should you have any other questions or concerns. Best of luck with the new car!
-Marc

 

I certainly hope the 08 will be as virtually bullet proof. It would be a pleasant surprise to be able to afford the newer model in 2 years or so. Hopefully the new car will see the same availability and depreciation as the current ones have seen. Of course depreciation is bad, but when I can only afford a depreciated one, then I'll take what I can get!

 

The main reason I and others are worried about the 08 model is because it's a completely new car with a new transmission, engine, and well virtually everything. So I don't think you can compare an 02-06 Maserati to the 08, because it's not the same car.


What issues are you speaking about specifically in the 02-03 models? I know of improvements but I wouldn't go as far as calling them issues.

I think you're missing part of the point comparing a Maserati to a BMW or Infiniti, Infiniti and most BMW's are easy to drive and easy is boring. A Maserati is an Italian exotic, if the Maserati drove anything like a BMW or Infiniti I would never purchase one, the Maserat is a SPECIAL car. When I drive a BMW, I'm relaxed and not paying attention to the car, usually listening to music and planning my day in my head. When I drive my Maserati, my music is off, my cell phone is off, and I am 100% focused on the car and I enjoy every second of driving it, some may complain because the cambiocorsa transmission requires you to be very involved and you have to master it to drive it in traffic, I call these people lazy. I drive both the cambiocorsa and 6spd models in virtually every situation and can't really complain. They have their quirks but I wouldn't go as far as saying they should drive like an Infiniti.

We're all entitled to our own opinions I'm just having trouble understanding yours on comparing it to a BMW or Infinity.


My post is not insulting your opinions in any way, shape or form, I'm just challenging your opinion if you will, I hope you do not take it the wrong way.

I guess basically what I'm getting at is if you like to sip on your latte while you talk on your cell phone and an automatic transmission does all the work and your heated seats keep you comfortable, and think driving is just getting from point A to point buy the Infiniti

If you're looking for an Italian exotic with timeless styling, a beautiful interior, with a Ferrari engineered motor and transmission that provide exhilirating performance, and you are a true driver and car enthusiast who knows it takes 5 miles to get to work but you decide to take the 15 mile route, you're a Maserati driver.

Cheers,

 

Kevin, I think he stated about the BMW and Infiniti because I stated about them.

I was by no means comparing these cars against a Maserati. I know the differences. I know what you get with each of them. I simply brought them into the discussion because that is the rut I find myself getting into. A "practical" car by most people (the Infiniti and BMW) is the rut. Again, no way was I comparing them to an Italian work of art.

 

I honestly could not agree more. I was not comparing the current cars to the upcoming 2008 model because the 2008 isn't even out yet, we cannot make any valid comparison. I am sure that like the early 2002 cars with the weaker transmissions and some minor electrical issues that I saw, the 2008's will have their silly little, what makes it an Italian sports car quirks, but hey, thats part of the lifestyle. I'm sure many of you can agree to the poor leveling of the xenon headlights in the Maserati. The beam pattern is often way off. If you don't understand these cars and you are not an enthusiast at heart, they aren't for you.
Secondly, I was never EVER comparing a Maserati to any other "luxury" marque. Even cars that are direct Maserati Competition (i.e. 911's, Jag XK's etc.) are not as performance driver oriented. Cars like Infiniti and BMW are designed for regular people. Those who just like to get in, drive care free and that's all. All I was saying is, if you want 100% worry free transportation for everyday life, the Maserati is not your kind of car. There is no arguing that. However, like you have said very well, the Maserati is a car you drive with the radio and cell phone off (like I always do when I have one) and enjoy and appreciate the experience. Driving an Italian car is an experience that I have yet to find in any other vehicle. Sure many other European manufacturers build exciting quirky cars, but they just aren't the same.
That being said, as a daily driver a Maserati is great if you can understand and appreciate its purpose. However, sometimes and many of you will agree, I enjoy driving a 750Li and being sheltered from the world, just as much!
-Marc

 

Kevin...I concur with "Sea Bass" that your daily driving experiences with Maserati are very reassuring.

The fact that my nearest dealer is almost 3 hours away (F/M of Central FL) is one of the primary reasons for deciding to part with our '05 CC Coupe over a year ago (should have never sold it, hindsight 20/20). However, your comment above is, as I said, reassuring. I really do miss the Maserati lately, and would like to get into another one in a year or so (or sooner)...perhaps a used '05 / '06 GranSport. Will have to chat with the fine staff at FoCF when we visit in February...and see.

The fact that many of you owners have been enjoying your Maseratis on a daily basis for some time now is making the thought of ownership very appealing again.