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2003-2005 Cambiocorsa

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Hey guys.. i've been looking into the Maserati Gransports or Cambios. I currently have a 05 Infiniti G35 and a 06 Lincoln Navigator. I will be trading in the G35 to get one of the 4 cars listed below. Maserati is definitely one of my top 4 choices with either:

1.) 2005 SL 500
2.) 2005 E55
3.) 2002 Porsche 911 non-turbo
4.) Maserati Gransport Cambiocorsa


However, I am really looking into reliability issues with Italian Made cars. Is it too much maintenance? I suspect I will be driving it 3-4 times a week. With a max of 3040 miles each time I drive. Transmission Issue?

Basically i'm looking to see if it has any MAJOR issues that will cost me an arm and a leg if I do go the Maserati route.

I look forward to hearing your responses and hopefully I will be an avid poster if I decide Maserati! Thanks. :)
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As long as your commute/daily drive is not a lot of stop-and-go driving, the Maserati CC should be a fine choice. Anecdotally, it seems that the 2003's were the peak of quality, which kinda makes sense. 2002 was the re-introduction year, 2003 was an opportunity to address any open issues but still at low volume with a high "hands-on" factor from the engineering team. Any one else have a similar "gut feel"? I just haven't seen a lot of issues posted here from 2003 owners, but some from 2002 and lots from 2004-2007.
Even if you DIY most of the work you can't run from the clutch replacement every 10k miles or so, and that's a $4-5k job. So depending on how much you drive, it can be a yearly expense.
While I know this will jinx me, I'm at 22K on a hard-driven 2003 Coupe and still on the original clutch...already through two sets of tires, though. ;-)
While I know this will jinx me, I'm at 22K on a hard-driven 2003 Coupe and still on the original clutch...already through two sets of tires, though. ;-)
CC. There's a little bit of a squeal on launch occasionally (probably a bearing), but plenty of grab (it'll still chirp in 3rd).
He must drive very "gently"...
No track time (yet). ;-)

It gets driven very fast at times, but almost always with MSP on, which is definitely a tire saver (and, at times, a bodywork saver). When it's time to light 'em up, the MSP goes off and the fun begins...
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