These cars should be driven...
While Ferrari and Lambo are beautiful exotics you can not put many miles on them, let alone drive them daily. Plus their service costs are insane.
Maserati is different. These cars are much more practical and are meant to be driven. You can easily put 10,000 plus miles a year on your Maserati at a reasonable cost to maintain. (In relation to Ferrari and Lambo) There are a few owners on this board with 50,000 plus miles on their coupes.
Your biggest costs are your clutch and an F1 pump.
Maserati does not have a strong residual value. It may never have one. Its a great car if you plan on buying and driving it. Its an affordable exotic.
I do not think these cars will ever have too many miles to sell. You just need to be realistic in what you want to get. An 02 with 50,000 miles, that has been properly maintained will certainly sell. At what price, I have no idea.
When these used cars start to list in the $30,000 - $40,000 range, I have a feeling they will get snapped up. Young professionals graduating want to get something cool, fun unique.... Brand new 3 series BMW or used but in great shape Maserati??
As long as the car is in excellent shape inside an outside, and you have all the service records it is still a beautiful Maserati and someone somewhere will buy it.
The biggest problem with depreciation is for owners that are debating what to do before their warranty expires. Lets say they can get 40,000 - 50,000 for their coupes. What on earth can you buy and drive new that even comes close to a Maserati for that?
Do you keep your car and be prepared to spend several grand each year to maintain it, or do you put out another 30,000 - 40,000 and get a newer Maz...
Bottom line, these cars are full of passion and if you get a chance you should enjoy one. I smile every single time I turn the ignition on.
Take care. CM