• Summary

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Like Italian exotica/have no sense.

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    Loved it. Understated class. That's a Maserati.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Probably not. Despite all the hassle I loved it but if I could afford it probably a Gransport. Not as pretty but a hugely better car.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Don't know. Not in the market for a Maserati just now.

  • Buying experience

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £32,500

    When did you buy the car?

    June 2003

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    £32500 for a 15000 mile car.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Looks and always loved the Maserati marque

    What was the dealer like?

    Hopeless. Knew car was a dud (I didn't) and couldn't fix it. Eventually had to buy car back from me.

  • Driving it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Mediocre to be frank. When it ran right it was extremely fast but 4 speed auto not so hot on a 370bhp v8. Steering was nothing brilliant. Brakes were excellent and the v8 burble just music.

    What's it like to park?

    No problems

  • Living with it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Throttle potentiometers. Eventually sold car back to dealer on threat of rejection. Throttles would either jam open, car would rev up of own accord or "check engine/limp home" mode. Off road for 6 weeks in the three months I had it

    What's most practical about your car?

    Seated 4.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    electronic dampers