Maserati 4200 CC:
Clutch Wear- $3-4k on a new Clutch every 10-20k miles
CC Pump tends to go out every 20-30k miles $1,000+labor
Maintenance- Uhh what maintenance? $1k every 12k miles.
Only consistent problems the Maserati 4200 has.
Ferrari F355:
Bubbling Interior - Over $1k for interior replacement pieces.
Catalytic Converters- $2.5k for aftermarket or $5k for OEM
Exhaust Manifolds- These crack ALOT, $5k for new OEM ones or $3.2k for aftermarket.
F1 Pump- Similair to the one in the Maserati CC that costs $1,000+ labor but the F355 pump is $16,000!! + labor
Valve Guides- Problem on some earlier cars and a few later model cars- $15,000-20,000
Clutch - $3-4k installed every 10-20k miles
Shocks- $1,100/each(x4) goes out somewhat frequently
Actuators- $900/each(x4) go out with shocks usually.
Service- Minor and Major services run from $4,000-$6,500. Unlike simple services you have to deal with when you have the 4200, the F355 requires engine out services.
So what it comes down to is do you want to own a practical Maserati that will be the best bang for your buck and allow you to enjoy it every weekend?
Or do you want to own the nicest sounding Ferrari and without a doubt the most beatiful Ferrari that will give you a feeling inside the Maserati never will but make you cry everytime you see repair bills?
I'm in a similair situation as you , I've already owned the Maserati and the F355 has been my dream car since 1995 when it was introduced. Now I regret selling the Maserati to get an F355 and will more than likely purchase another Maserati just because of how practical it was.