[IdefendU]

Well, my wife has landed a new job so we no longer will be commuting together. Thus, the Maser must go as my commute and hers are in Chicago city traffic. I hate to do it but must. So, any suggestions as to what I should buy as a replacement? I love the speed and exclusivity of the Maser and would like to duplicate it with something that can handle the stop and go of the city. I was considering an M5, but 10mpg with gas at 3.70+ in the city is looking rough.
As for the Maser, it is an 05 grigio touring coupe, skyhook, black leather interior with Gransport seats and Gransport wheels....optioned from the factory. The car is loaded, right down to the crazy leather pockets in the rear seats and the passenger aluminum kick plate, only option missing is the NAV. Any interest or suggestions.... Also wondering what you guys think the trade in value is versus the private sale.

 

[bluyork]

For starters I'd look at an S5.

 

[BigFoot]

Sorry to hear the Maser has to go


How about an Alpina B5?

 

[MaseratiBoy]

Try your hardest to keep the Maser... The effects of stop and go dont damage the clutch an insane amount... maybe a few thousand miles at the most...

Youll probably save money keeping the car, not getting hit with the loss of selling, etc.

 

[moosety2008]

what's the milage?

how many miles on your car? how is the service?

 

[IdefendU]

yea but

I would love to keep it as a few have suggested, but this is Chicago...the Maser just can't handle the snow, of which we have had tons this year. I know, get a shitty car for the winter....I just can't seem to bring myself to drive a crap car and garage storage would be impossible. The car has 5800 miles on it and has been serviced at Cauley in Michigan and Continental in Chicago. Had the 6000 done couple months ago....

 

[maseratifan]

then get a subaru wrx sti...

 

[MaseratiBoy]

Lamborghini?

AWD haha!

In all seriousnes... get the everycar (at least here in LA)... Porsche.

Pretty good MPG, powerful, a tad sexy (like a frog)...

And the 4 series has AWD... very good AWD too...

The turbo would be the best choice :]

 

[moosety2008]

get the most bang for your buck

go with a BMW. You'll be pleasntly surprised. Excellent daily driver, great warrenty, and all the gadgets you will ever need. WINTER PKG Is a must!! as with all rear-wheel drives

And if you really want to stand out of the crowd, get a Smart CAR

 

[moosety2008]

also..

not sure what year your maser is, or weather its a GS?

But based on your milage and the condition of the car, I would say anywhere
between 70-79K

 

[GrndLkNatv]

Hello!

perfect driving scenario for the new GT!

 

[IdefendU]

I wish

I wish that splurging on the new maser was in my budget, but it is not. I thought about it, but the wifes new job doesn't pay that well!! As for my Maser, it is an 05 and is a coupe

 

[Fred]

Why not buy a beater to use as the commuter car, and keep the Maserati?

 

[Peepster]

Lamborghini?

Why not?

Take a look at what my friend just took delivery of from the Chicago Auto show.

I find it gloriously obnoxious that he bought a 2008 Murcielago ragtop and took delivery in the middle of Michigan winter.

 

[BigFoot]

A Lexus IS F?

 

[DialM]

Lamborghini?

AWD haha!

In all seriousnes... get the everycar (at least here in LA)... Porsche.

Pretty good MPG, powerful, a tad sexy (like a frog)...

And the 4 series has AWD... very good AWD too...

The turbo would be the best choice :]

I like the first suggestion: an AWD Lambo. Get an LM002.

 

[RickBullotta]

Well, my wife has landed a new job so we no longer will be commuting together. Thus, the Maser must go as my commute and hers are in Chicago city traffic. I hate to do it but must. So, any suggestions as to what I should buy as a replacement? I love the speed and exclusivity of the Maser and would like to duplicate it with something that can handle the stop and go of the city. I was considering an M5, but 10mpg with gas at 3.70+ in the city is looking rough.
As for the Maser, it is an 05 grigio touring coupe, skyhook, black leather interior with Gransport seats and Gransport wheels....optioned from the factory. The car is loaded, right down to the crazy leather pockets in the rear seats and the passenger aluminum kick plate, only option missing is the NAV. Any interest or suggestions.... Also wondering what you guys think the trade in value is versus the private sale.

I like the idea of keeping the Maser and getting a Subaru STI or other performance "beater" for a commuter car. Alternatively, I'd take a serious look at the new M3.

 

[The Head]

I drive an X5 in winter and commute situations it gets the job done with decent milage, seating for five plenty of space and if you get an older 4.6is or 4.8is you will find it a decently powerful commute vehicle that will run a long time...you should be able to pick up a CPO from a bimmer dealer with the 10yr 100k extended as well which covers just about everything that you may have an issue with on the truck.

 

[xraygun]

I second the S5 Audi. We have an S4 Cab and love it. Like driving a slot car.

 

[cardiffGiant]

Hey IDefendU, I'm in Naperville and have an '02 Grigio Coupe. I've been thinking about getting something newer this spring, maybe we can work a deal with Continental to take my car and I'll take yours plus the difference