Thread: I know nothing about Maserati, but maybe you guys can help me this time...

Well I went to a local family friend to help me locate a car at some of the local auctions and he just got a Maserati in the show room.

this is the ebay link

EBAY LINK TO CAR

I thought that this was probably a good deal, and just wanted to kind of know some basics. what are some problems with these cars, and what is maintenance like. I have heard nightmares, but he swears that this one is one of the best maintained cars around. I just wanted to get some insight on this, I am mainly focused on maintenance costs and common problems. I probably won't buy the car, but i might grab it to drive and flip if its a good deal. i can get it for a good amount less that 35k, but i didn't want to talk numbers with him until i am ready...

thanks

whats up with that interior .. yuck

Do you know where this one is located? Is it near you? Maybe I need to give you a call...

Originally Posted by Mr. Carter

Do you know where this one is located? Is it near you? Maybe I need to give you a call...

its in myrtle beach at a dealership that we use to locate all our cars... I just don't know enough about these to judge it, so im afraid to touch it

Originally Posted by crgray

its in myrtle beach at a dealership that we use to locate all our cars... I just don't know enough about these to judge it, so im afraid to touch it

I may have to go take a gander at it

Originally Posted by Mr. Carter

I may have to go take a gander at it

haha, well if you come next week. i will be back home. we can take a look and go to some titty palaces...

Believe Mr. Carter had a thread a while back regarding ownership and maintenance on this car. From what I remember from the read many people warned him to steer clear. Maybe he can direct you to the link.

Originally Posted by DeepindebtJD

Believe Mr. Carter had a thread a while back regarding ownership and maintenance on this car. From what I remember from the read many people warned him to steer clear. Maybe he can direct you to the link.

yeah, i read that thread, but i get a weird feeling that maybe this one would work, especially since if i did by some odd chance get it, i would only have it for 6 months max... i got that vibe

Originally Posted by DeepindebtJD

Believe Mr. Carter had a thread a while back regarding ownership and maintenance on this car. From what I remember from the read many people warned him to steer clear. Maybe he can direct you to the link.

Originally Posted by crgray

yeah, i read that thread, but i get a weird feeling that maybe this one would work, especially since if i did by some odd chance get it, i would only have it for 6 months max... i got that vibe

Yeah guys I've been looking for one for quite some time. Alex if you can get it for the right price, then do it. I may just have to get it when you wanna resale. I just can't at this moment with a baby on the way and moving in Feb.

Originally Posted by crgray

yeah, i read that thread, but i get a weird feeling that maybe this one would work, especially since if i did by some odd chance get it, i would only have it for 6 months max... i got that vibe

With that color combo, I suspect you would have it for longer than 6 months. Gransports with strange color combos (silver/blue) and technocloth interior are tough to sell. I'd think if you could buy it for $30K, you could turn around and sell it 6 months later having only lost a couple thousand in value, sales taxes, and whatever you pay for PPI.