The Maserati Coupe and Spyder bridge the De Tomaso and Fiat ownership eras at Maserati. The 3200GT, on which the Coupe is based, was the first new chassis developed under Fiat's sole ownership of Maserati. The twin-turbo V8 was borrowed from the Quattroporte IV, which remained on a De Tomaso era Biturbo chassis.

Ferrari's 50% stake in the outfit led to a substantially improved version of the 3200GT, renamed the Coupe and Spyder. Ferrari took advantage of its new luxury division to send the Enzo racing in Maserati MC-12 form, and it released its new F136 V8 to market in the Maserati Coupe before later introducing an uprated version of the engine in the F430. Better to get the teething issues out on the Maseratis than the Ferraris, we'd say.

Year: 2004
Model:  Maserati Coupe GT
Engine: 4.2L V8
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Mileage:  45,767
Price: $38,995
Location: Red Bank, NJ

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We've been over the weak points on these cars. Heater cores all eventually fail on them. A few affordable replacement options exist, including aluminum versions from Saab as well as aftermarket brass versions. It's a weekend job for the ambitious owner and we wouldn't worry too much about a car that hasn't had it replaced yet. Window regulators commonly fail, and a replacement pin is available to repair, rather than replace the regulators. Finally, ball joint boots can degrade, leaving ball joints exposed and liable to wear out more rapidly.

We are very surprised by the pricing here. Ten years ago, it wouldn't seem unusual, but the Coupe and Spyder have taken a steep dive in pricing in the past 5 or so years. This example features some decent options, including the red contrast stitching, xenon headlights, the hi-fi stereo, and heated seats. Gransport wheels and carbon fiber interior trim round out the cosmetic upgrades. While we think that this car is worth every bit of its asking price, it will likely remain on the market for a long time at the current ask.

-Graham