Having run Maseratis for many years, from a 3200 through to a QP VI, I've never been convinced of Maserati's so-called reputation for 'reliability issues'. IMHO many on the secondary market will have been used and abused with little thought given to regular servicing or maintenance, so the marque gets an underserved reputation. I'm sure that if you look at the likes of Porsche you will find just as many problems. It would be interesting to get a professional's take on that though.
Nice selection of cars though Wattie.
PH
I agree re reliability and that It’s all about perception. Unquestionably, some cars weren’t serviced in accordance with guidelines too- no different to other brands tho?
One things for sure, Maserati did produce delicate, temperamental cars ( I had gremlins on mine, fortunately all fairly minor, water ingress headlights, warning lights appearing then clearing.....moisture?) parking sensors failing, engine gasket replaced) and that is the perception for anyone who does there homework.....battery issues!,, and for many the expensive reality of ownership bites.
Didn’t spoil my ownership at all.
New wealthy Maserati purchasers years ago, cashed up didn’t give a hoot.....warranty sorted things. Depreciation-Pah.
Years later, a second hand V8 with issues (PP £20-£30k could give you a £6/7k Bill.....easily). Look at the cab engine blow ups recently ( rare I know), but I suspect everyone on this forum lives in dread of impending disaster.
Look at the fabulous Bianco Gransport thread on here, HK car, if I’d bought that I’d be facing a divorce. No amount of sales skill would sell that it was a good idea to my Mrs.
Respect to skills.....and probably the most sorted car anywhere when it’s done.
Unfair reputation, yes and no. Others produce far far more cars but have excellent Pr to get over such reliability issues. Porsche.
I ran Porches for years early Boxter S, 2x911’s and a Cayenne Turbo.
The Boxter S was virtually trouble free- apart from sand entering the inlets and unbalancing the cooling fans....Bahrain to Udhailiyah Aramco desert run. It also sand blasted the paintwork.
1 996 911 had an oil leak but that was it....solid.
2nd 911 C4 Cab. made a funny noise every time I went round a right hand bend. Apparantly something had sheared and things moved in those circumstances. fixed under warranty. It then developed a smoking problem. Morning start up- we are talking Beijing like plumes of Blue smoke, epic smog.....that completely filled a showroom at one point. Fixed under warranty, 6 months later started again so I decided to sell.
It had a very Quick fix -, start up, exhale massive amounts of blue smoke, go for a two minute drive, all clear switch off, restart fine. Sorted.
Repeat procedure, cash buyer, sold.
No idea if it was serious or not. Didn’t look good though and I’d heard about 996 engine issues. Buyer beware......or simple fix as before?
Purchased, Cayenne Turbo which was reliable, no issues at all sold it and then heard it had major inter cooler/ turbo issues about 4 months later. Sheikhs son so probably just binned it.
Fact is Porsche costs are frankly nothing to Maserati.
The thinking Maserati Man would buy new.
