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Hello everyone!
Been reading the site for a few months now, and have just fell in LOVE with the Maserati Coupes. Gorgeous inside and out. Now I am only twenty years old, but am planning on purchasing a car in the next 2-3 months. I am looking to spend in the mid 30's, no more unless it's a godsend of a car, as mid 30's is pushing it enough for a 20 year old hahah. Originally, I was mainly looking at '04 545's, as it has a perfect blend of performance and luxury, somewhat sophisticated for my age I think. Although I won't lie, I have been having the C6 and Saleen Mustang in the back of my mind lol (though that's my young side talking, I'm sure I wouldn't go in that direction). I currently drive a Boxster and Tahoe, and love them both. Driving a nice car like a Boxster at a young age has spoiled me a bit, so it would be hard buying anything that doesn't perform! However, the Coupe's I'm sure will blow the Boxster out of the water. Anyways, enough of me rambling on. Basically, looking at eBay for fun today I ran into this;
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2002...oryZ6313QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
and realized, hey, instead of a BMW, how nice would it be to get a Maserati for the same price?! I had no idea. Now I realize the GS and CC are no comparison, but when you have a 35k budget and are looking at Maserati's, I think you could comprimise lol. So aside from the attrocious MPG, how would an '02 CC fair with someone like me? Would it be just as efficient and reliable as a 545, could I 'afford' to drive this car if I am willing to spend 35k? The only concern I would have is the F1 pump as I would love to get the paddleshifters, because have 5 thousand dollar change in the bank doesn't come easy. With the exception of that, would buying an 02 CC be responsible? Or should I stick with a 545 and just cry myself to sleep every night until I can afford to have tons of extra money sitting in the bank? I know everyone wants me to shut up by now, so basically just wanted to get some input, maybe a comparison between the 545 and CC, how reliable 02's are, etc etc. Thanks aplenty!
BTW; I live in Westlake (SoCal) and my father would have it insured under him, as I'm sure a Maserati owned by a 20 year old would throw red flags up everywheres.
Been reading the site for a few months now, and have just fell in LOVE with the Maserati Coupes. Gorgeous inside and out. Now I am only twenty years old, but am planning on purchasing a car in the next 2-3 months. I am looking to spend in the mid 30's, no more unless it's a godsend of a car, as mid 30's is pushing it enough for a 20 year old hahah. Originally, I was mainly looking at '04 545's, as it has a perfect blend of performance and luxury, somewhat sophisticated for my age I think. Although I won't lie, I have been having the C6 and Saleen Mustang in the back of my mind lol (though that's my young side talking, I'm sure I wouldn't go in that direction). I currently drive a Boxster and Tahoe, and love them both. Driving a nice car like a Boxster at a young age has spoiled me a bit, so it would be hard buying anything that doesn't perform! However, the Coupe's I'm sure will blow the Boxster out of the water. Anyways, enough of me rambling on. Basically, looking at eBay for fun today I ran into this;
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2002...oryZ6313QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
and realized, hey, instead of a BMW, how nice would it be to get a Maserati for the same price?! I had no idea. Now I realize the GS and CC are no comparison, but when you have a 35k budget and are looking at Maserati's, I think you could comprimise lol. So aside from the attrocious MPG, how would an '02 CC fair with someone like me? Would it be just as efficient and reliable as a 545, could I 'afford' to drive this car if I am willing to spend 35k? The only concern I would have is the F1 pump as I would love to get the paddleshifters, because have 5 thousand dollar change in the bank doesn't come easy. With the exception of that, would buying an 02 CC be responsible? Or should I stick with a 545 and just cry myself to sleep every night until I can afford to have tons of extra money sitting in the bank? I know everyone wants me to shut up by now, so basically just wanted to get some input, maybe a comparison between the 545 and CC, how reliable 02's are, etc etc. Thanks aplenty!
BTW; I live in Westlake (SoCal) and my father would have it insured under him, as I'm sure a Maserati owned by a 20 year old would throw red flags up everywheres.