Strengths
- 4.7 V8 sounds tremendous
- Pininfarina design ages superbly
- Pricing has crashed for what it is
Weaknesses
- Reliability is mixed
- 6-speed ZF automatic is dated
- Maserati dealer network is thin
Notable tech
- Aluminum-intensive monocoque
- 6-speed ZF automatic
- RWD only
- Ferrari-related 4.7 NA V8 (designed by Maserati, built in Maranello)
- Pininfarina-designed
Common issues
- Wet timing belt issues (rare on this engine but service-critical)
- Coil pack failures
- Climate control compressor
Used-market budget
$40,000
Typical price point for a well-maintained example with full service history. Cars priced significantly below this often require remedial work.