maserati cambiocorsa spyder 2003
Discussion
Hi all,
Can anyone offer any guidance on this model when it comes to buying one privately.
Are there faults I should be aware of or things that should have been done to a vehicle of this age, 2003. The vehicle looks at first glance
quite genuine with 33k on the clock and is being valued at £18 thousand.
I don't know a lot about these cars so some worldly advice would be most welcome as I don't want to purchase what the wife calls another money pit.
Thanks in advance Ed.
Can anyone offer any guidance on this model when it comes to buying one privately.
Are there faults I should be aware of or things that should have been done to a vehicle of this age, 2003. The vehicle looks at first glance
quite genuine with 33k on the clock and is being valued at £18 thousand.
I don't know a lot about these cars so some worldly advice would be most welcome as I don't want to purchase what the wife calls another money pit.
Thanks in advance Ed.
Didn't check that to be honest as it was just a chance meeting with the current senior owner who said he would be letting it go on age and health grounds.
Just thought it looked nice and might be a bit of fun but wanted to get the low down before going over it in any depth,but thanks for the reply as thats something i've learnt.
Just thought it looked nice and might be a bit of fun but wanted to get the low down before going over it in any depth,but thanks for the reply as thats something i've learnt.
Great fun and excellent vfm as they have held this kind of value for a while now and getting to the point where they are going up in value.
Glass rear window and later wheels are nice but not the end of the world.
Usual dodgy Itialian electric to watch out for, but don't be afraid to get in there and trace the problems just like any other car there is not much to be afraid of and a lot of the smaller bits are FIAT parts bin anyway.
You get a lot of car for your money.
Engines are usually sound so the egear the clutch is going to be your biggest expense and on these older cars its not the cleverest of systems, skyhook suspension is also something it check and worry about. Also make sure its been kept dry as there is stuff under the passenger carpet that can get damp, especially if the A/C drain tube blocks.
Recommend a specialist looking it over for you and a new long guarantee battery if its not had one in a while to save any strange faults.
Have fun !!!
Glass rear window and later wheels are nice but not the end of the world.
Usual dodgy Itialian electric to watch out for, but don't be afraid to get in there and trace the problems just like any other car there is not much to be afraid of and a lot of the smaller bits are FIAT parts bin anyway.
You get a lot of car for your money.
Engines are usually sound so the egear the clutch is going to be your biggest expense and on these older cars its not the cleverest of systems, skyhook suspension is also something it check and worry about. Also make sure its been kept dry as there is stuff under the passenger carpet that can get damp, especially if the A/C drain tube blocks.
Recommend a specialist looking it over for you and a new long guarantee battery if its not had one in a while to save any strange faults.
Have fun !!!
Thanks for that most helpful,can I be an arse and ask about recommended specialists as from my searches they appear thin on the ground around me,Cambs and Lincs borders.
Is an indépendant warranty worth concidering?, my mate took one out on a DB7 that wasn't worth the paper it was written on when it came to any work......
Is an indépendant warranty worth concidering?, my mate took one out on a DB7 that wasn't worth the paper it was written on when it came to any work......
Ed50 said:
Thanks for that most helpful,can I be an arse and ask about recommended specialists as from my searches they appear thin on the ground around me,Cambs and Lincs borders.
When I was looking at a 355 last year I was recmmended this place in cambridge by a few people - http://www.barr-tech.com/barrtech/site/index.html.flamewire said:
Great fun and excellent vfm as they have held this kind of value for a while now and getting to the point where they are going up in value.
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Really!! Hope so !
Usual stuff to check especially all electrics etc. Open and close the hood a few times to check its all functioning fine. Check for the emergency hood handle in the middle rear upper glove box bit. Put aside a couple of £K just in case. Check for any oil leaks. Temp should sit with the needle at 12oClock. Replace the headlight bulbs with Phillips extra bright ones unless you have xenons (the original bulbs are rubbish!)
Anything else ask away - I've had my 03 for 70K miles
Well,
Spoke to the owner again armed with a little more information kindly deemed and it now turns out to be first registered 1st week Jan 2003 but appears to lack the revision of a
2003 model such as the glass rear hood window etc.
Should I be concerned as the EVO report of the time was less than complimentary regarding the earlier models but did enthuse over the 2003 model hence my interest.
It also turns out to have had 6 keepers and has a mostly non Maserati service history which on first viewing seems a bit patchy,for the last 2 years plus it has been repaired and
serviced by a small non franchised garage that isn't a specialist in this field it would appear........
Will have to think hard on this occasion and maybe wait for something else of interest to pop up on the radar,but thanks to those who have helped point me in the right direction, it is appreciated.
Spoke to the owner again armed with a little more information kindly deemed and it now turns out to be first registered 1st week Jan 2003 but appears to lack the revision of a
2003 model such as the glass rear hood window etc.
Should I be concerned as the EVO report of the time was less than complimentary regarding the earlier models but did enthuse over the 2003 model hence my interest.
It also turns out to have had 6 keepers and has a mostly non Maserati service history which on first viewing seems a bit patchy,for the last 2 years plus it has been repaired and
serviced by a small non franchised garage that isn't a specialist in this field it would appear........
Will have to think hard on this occasion and maybe wait for something else of interest to pop up on the radar,but thanks to those who have helped point me in the right direction, it is appreciated.
Ed50 said:
It also turns out to have had 6 keepers and has a mostly non Maserati service history which on first viewing seems a bit patchy,for the last 2 years plus it has been repaired and
serviced by a small non franchised garage that isn't a specialist in this field it would appear........
I would be tempted to walk away. There are enough Maserati independents out there to choose from on servicing and if it wasn't serviced at any of these I would be wary.serviced by a small non franchised garage that isn't a specialist in this field it would appear........
These cars do have a certain reputation for problems that is somewhat overdone on the internet but the vast majority of owners appreciate they need a bit of TLC and the odd bit of open wallet surgery so I would always be a little concerned if one had been seen by a normal garage rather than a specialist.
Maybe one solution is to get it into an indy for a once over and negotiate a decent chunk off the asking price if your heart is set on it?
The 2002 cars had traction control whereas 2003 on had full stability control IIRC.
The best thing to do is to drive one as many people cannot get on with the flappy paddle gearbox (unless it's a three pedal manual?). If you are ok with an SMG M3/M5 then it's similar.
Many have had loads of owners but condition and history are more important - an inspection by someone familiar with the cars would show where you are. They are worth little now so don't pay too much whichever one you buy.
The best thing to do is to drive one as many people cannot get on with the flappy paddle gearbox (unless it's a three pedal manual?). If you are ok with an SMG M3/M5 then it's similar.
Many have had loads of owners but condition and history are more important - an inspection by someone familiar with the cars would show where you are. They are worth little now so don't pay too much whichever one you buy.
limpsfield said:
I would be tempted to walk away. There are enough Maserati independents out there to choose from on servicing and if it wasn't serviced at any of these I would be wary.
Completely agree with this. I have had two of these Spyders now and I find the expertise of a good independent invaluable when it comes to servicing and maintenance. Servicing and consumables can be a little expensive but I've had very few problems with my later car (door lock solenoid stuck which was £40 to replace and airbag switch needed replacing). I would highly recommend the revised model. I have a 2004 car now and previously had a 2002. I find the cc gearbox is a lot better to use in this car, they fixed the leaking air-con, the glass rear screen is much better, the electronics and multimedia are better, the chassis has been stiffened and the MSP traction control and EBD are much more intelligent than the older ASR.
I would recommend getting an independent inspection and also check that the roof opens and closes cleanly and that the clutch is not too worn as they are a bit costly to replace. Otherwise I have found them very reliable and brilliant fun to drive. The V8 sounds fantastic too and with close to 400hp it's no slouch.
Ray_MV said:
Completely agree with this. I have had two of these Spyders now and I find the expertise of a good independent invaluable when it comes to servicing and maintenance. Servicing and consumables can be a little expensive but I've had very few problems with my later car (I would highly recommend the revised model...........
+1The revised model drives rather better than the earlier car. I have the later type, but I tested several before buying. I have the manual, so the CC box revisions passed me buy!
Others have detailed the rest of the changes, and I think they are well worth having!
Buy a nice Spyder now if you can - they are soooo cheap for what they are, and I fancy may well go up in value. I'm taking mine on a road trip to Modena in June.. Fresh coffee at the factory!
Hi
I own a 2005 Anniversary CC Spyder.
I recently had to have the clutch replaced - it's second in 30,000 miles. The garage did not thick this was unusual and I guess we're not talking about a run of the mill car here but you need to be prepared that things could go wrong and they will cost.
So get it checked out.
However - Simply the sound it makes when you start it up is almost worth it and it will be a long time before you get tired of driving it.
I own a 2005 Anniversary CC Spyder.
I recently had to have the clutch replaced - it's second in 30,000 miles. The garage did not thick this was unusual and I guess we're not talking about a run of the mill car here but you need to be prepared that things could go wrong and they will cost.
So get it checked out.
However - Simply the sound it makes when you start it up is almost worth it and it will be a long time before you get tired of driving it.
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