So Why Did You Buy A Maserati?

okay,

i drive a porsche (a damn nice one at that) i've driven ferrari's and love them. however, the maserati's are the current car i wish to purchase. i'd perfer a 6 speed... however they have been criticized heavily on f-chat. i was hoping to find a 06' coupe 6 speed but they're all cambrio's. for $80K i'd experiment with a coupe' over a 911.

i'm done rambling.

joseph.

 

already owned more than a few BMW MB Audi etc etc.
i love the brand itself; so time for one of their creations.

i must admit the heritage, (ex-)ferrari-ownership, exclusivity, plays a good role in the decision making.

 

I recently traded in my Maserati GranSport on a Gallardo; however, there are many reasons why I made the purchase and here are a few below:

-Racing History-now I know its all the the past (although the MC12 runs strong in the Euro circuits) but when I say I own a Maserati or I turn the key and drive it, I feel it. Its in its blood. There is no mistake this is an italian car and you don't feel the same sensations driving a BMW or Benz coupe.

-Style-my Maserati GranSport had virtually a customized interior with leathers, fabrics, alcantara, piping, carbon fiber..etc. Its like buying a Brioni suit and having it tailored perfectly just for you. The exterior had just beautiful lines, one's that will age very nicely with its sensuous curves. Pictures in a magazine don't do it justice.

-Power and Handling-now there has some debate on the Maserati's engine being a detuned Ferrari engine, we know Ferrari had some involvement, but its Maserati's testing and tuning that made it what it is, which is torquey and with again an Italian only sound. The "sport" button made it a car of two personalities, one for long road trips or a night out on the town and one thats a racer. The rear seats are for adults and larger than what the 612 has to offer, thats always a surprise when I showed others. The suspension was perfectly damped in both modes, never too firm, never too soft.

It bothers me that we have a lot of Maserati bashers on this board, but it is free speech so say what you will, but I'm sure its not helping sales any. The car Maserati brings to the table today is not the same of the 70's and 80's. A Maserati is quite simply a true Gentlemen's Racer. The car has style, power and class. While I appreciate the M6, Benz SL and 911's of the world, the Maserati is a unique breed that I think only the Aston DB9 is the comparison too.

I will buy another Maserati for its unique qualities. A new Quattroporte Sport GT is calling me

 

Recently purchased a GT Coupe - 6 Speed; first, I think the car will compliment my collection (probably my primary reason).

There were two factors that influenced my decision on the Maser. The first, is this will be my fifth Maserati purchase. I had very good driving experiences with each. Back to my Q-porte, the size and power allowed for very comfortable long distance drives. The three Biturbos were all very well maintained and as a result never had any issues. Even my ex drove a Biturbo (with an automatic) and never felt it would leave her stranded.
I have not mentioned the vision of the Maserati brothers and the true racing heritage that pre-dates Ferrari. (My statement is "a statement of fact" and is not meant to dilute the Ferrari racing heritage - I am also a Ferrari owner).

And finally.... I am glad Maserati is back. I personally missed the Trident while it was gone.

 

You need to do some more research on Maseratis. This is exactly what Maserati's road cars have always been about especially in the 1970's through early 1980's. The Biturbo was for a somewhat different market though the later ones outside of the USA were more in that original purpose.

 

For the money you can get a pre-owned coupe/spyder there simply is no better car.

 

Mmmmmmhhh...

ok, actually, when the car came out, i always liked the looks, especially of the interior. It had some classy feel, without the grandpa' thing of an Aston.

Engine song was cool (4.2 ltrs), and so was performance, even it wasn't that amazing either.

On top of that, the saleswoman at F/Mas' at that time was very kind, made a decent discount and always lent me a demo car (that was exactly mine) for the several times it had to visit the workshop. That helped as well.

 

I own a 2003 Maserati Spyder Cambio with 30K miles.
My reasons for purchasing the car were simple. It was one of the best buys available at the time for the performance and comfort you received.
Since I have owned it I have been extremely satisfied. It looks great, both inside and out (at least with the top down) and performs great. I've had mine lowered, the rear mufflers removed, and the ECU upgraded. There is just something about the car that makes me smile - the look, the performance, the sound ....
My only disappointments are twofold:
After 30K of daily driving over 28 months, the F1 pump for the cambio just failed. I'll probably be off the road for a week or two. The other major repair was a failure of the power steering. It still worked but was groaning a bit, and it turned out to be metal specks contaminating the fluid. They had to replace everything that carried hydraulic fluid, but at least that one was fixed during a routine maintenance visit.
Still, I'm a fan, and feel there is no better car available for the price. I am sure there is a great Porsche out there, but they seem so robotic and antiseptic, and that engine just doesn't sound right...
Mike

 

I meant quality wise there weren't as good as today, hence the uphill battle to reprove themselves with the new product, I agree they've always been gentlemen racers.

 

Is your question geared towards the new generation of Maseratis or any Maserati of any era?

 

Everyone's cars a better built today. When you look at the quality of Maseratis vs that of Ferrari & Lamborghini during the late 50s through the early 70s it was far superior to its cross town rivals.


Joe

 

I owned a very nice 1975 Lamborghini Countach LP 400 and a 1976 Khamsin.
The LP 400 was made by people that were busy watching football, drinking Lambrusco, eating Pasta and chasing women! The Khamsin was in comparasion rock-solid.
But, I loved both!!

Ciao!
Walter

 

I have a 2004 Maser Spyder that I bought for my wife (and me!). Reasons I bought it:

1. Exclusivity/exotic: Not many of the things on the road. Couldn’t take adding yet another BMW/Porsche/Mercedes/etc on the road. An Aston was a possibility, but the service/support is lacking up in my neck of the woods.

2. Purchased through my Ferrari dealer: I get the same great relationship with this car with them as I do my Ferraris.

3. What an engine: Small car, great engine!! Period.

4. Luxury: Just enough.

5. Great price: Got the car at a fair price.

Tim

 

Ok but then what car was as high in quality that many years ago, certainly not Ferrari or Aston. The Biturbo in the USA was certainly a failure from a quality perception standpoint but not the earlier cars. If anything they were superior to Ferraris of the same vintage if not as exciting.

 

We have the Quattroporte because in Rancho Santa Fe, S500's and 7-Series Bimmers's are as common as Hondas.

They are beautiful and unique, not to mention the sound of them. Maybe not the most practical daily drivers, but who cares when you don't need to sit in traffic everyday.

We sold a 745i when the QP came in. I'll never forget being in the QP on the BMW lot picking up the 745 from its last service before we sold it. There was a sales guy out showing a new 5-Series to a customer and his reaction to the QP was the same as almost everyone else on the road... "What is that??"

You don't get that in the Benz or Bimmer.

 

Hello everyone! I am new to this forum although my F-car friends have been on here for years. I am a long time Ferrari fan & have just purchased an amazing Noble M400, we expect delivery shortly.

I am looking at purchasing a pre-owned 03' Cambio Coupe w/skyhook. I just sold my E-46 M3 & am looking to replace it with another GT Coupe. Anything that I should look for in particular? What should I look to pay for a ultra clean 03' Coupe? How is maintainance after the warranty expires? I absolutely love the sound of the 4.2, it is simply amazing. I have yet to drive one, although can anyone give me any insight on comparison of the M3 to the Cambio Coupe?

Also, can a Gran Sport front spoiler & side sills be fitted to a standard Coupe?

Thanks for the input in advance!

Jonathan

 

I also love my Khamsin along with all my British cars. The Maserati and the British cars were a better performance/looks deal than the Ferraris or Lambos.

 

from Italy; in a nutshell, I always wanted an F-car but through buddies of mine in Italy I had he oppurtunity to sit in several Ferraris and Masers at a shop in Salsomaggiore; these guys had 2 F40s in for work such is their reputation.

In any event, I am a touch over 6 feet tall and can't get comfortable in any ferrari other then a front engine one as the bottom of the steering wheels all scrap against my legs-only the Maser Coupe works for me. The shop guys like'em

Now I'm doing my research and am checking out "02 Coupes.....