2005 Maserati Coupe Review

Name: 2005 Maserati Coupe Review
Brand: Maserati
Price: 8231 USD
Rating: 4.7 (27 reviews)

2005 Maserati Coupe Cambiocorsa 2dr Coupe

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Pros

Italian looks and personality for under $100,000, optional F1-style transmission, comfortable cockpit, a healthy warranty.

Cons

A somewhat less well-known and less easily identifiable cousin of Ferrari.

What’s new

A new clutch and revised software make the Cambiocorsa transmission a bit smoother.

Edmunds says

A compelling combination of performance and luxury at a "bargain" price -- at least in the world of exotics.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Maserati Coupe GT 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.31 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

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$440/mo

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Everyone should own one, but only briefly.

John F., 05/07/2018

2005 Maserati Coupe Cambiocorsa 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl 6AM)

This car reminds me of the joke about yacht owners: the two happiest days in a yacht owner's life are the day he or she buys it, and the day he or she sells it. Owning a Coupe teaches you any number of advanced-level life lessons: you have to pay to play; be careful what you wish for; and Italian cars really are as good and bad as people say they are. It's a remarkably affordable … exotic, considering its prestige value and premium drivetrain, but mine lived up to its Italian-ness. During the thirteen months I owned it, it was in the shop every month or two, all but once for minor things. And the funny thing was, I didn't really mind--until one day the car's bad points outweighed its good points and I decided to bail. The only big repair was replacing the clutch, and I knew going in that they're good for about 20k miles on average. You really need to know a good independent repair shop--having a dealer replace the clutch would have been three or four times as expensive. Aside from that, the drivetrain is reliable and appears bulletproof. It's the small bits that are always breaking in your hand or falling off. Don't buy a Coupe just for its acceleration or handling: it's fast (and makes great noises), but there's faster, and while the factory sorted out the handling by the end of the model run, they're too heavy to handle great. It's a GT, and a striking one at that, with even more personality than the GranTurismo that replaced it in 2008. Additional perk: people will think you paid way more for it than you did. Besides eating clutches, the Cambiocorsa automated manual has a few rough edges, but I loved it--it shifts with *authority*. And by all means, do not--repeat, DO NOT--actually drive the car. Put miles on it and its value plummets. I bought mine with 12.5k, put 8k on it in one year, and took a beating when I disposed of it. I guess the market expects these cars to be garage queens. Maintenance costs, while frequent, aren't terribly expensive when done by an independent shop, but judging by how impressed the local Maserati dealership was by all my repair receipts, I get the feeling many owners just live with the broken bits and pieces. Finally, be aware that the market for these cars is extremely thin. That's why you get an apparent (but largely illusory) discount on these cars when you buy, and why you give a very real discount when you sell.

Bonding with my Maserati Coupe

Tom R, 07/07/2006

2005 Maserati Coupe Cambiocorsa 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl 6AM)

Just completed a 2,100 mile round trip from Florida to Tennessee. During this time I got a chance to experience everything the Maserati has to offer. My car was extremely comfortable on long highway in Florida and Georgia were I averaged 80 mph. The Skyhook suspension is amazing, even with ultra low profile performance tires the ride is never harsh in normal or sport mode. In …

True Exotic Sports Car

RMK, 12/02/2004

2004 Maserati Coupe Cambiocorsa 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl 6AM)

WOW! Get behind the wheel of a Maserati Coupe Cambiocorsa and you will understand the hype and accolades. I turned in a Porsche 911 C4S to buy one. I have driven a BMW M3, BMW M5, and the Porsche, and the Maserati is definetely the most fun of them all to drive. The M5 felt more refined and had more spontaneous raw power (6 speed), and the Porsche was all around more precise and smooth, …

Sweet

Peter, 05/27/2006

2004 Maserati Coupe GT 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl 6M)

Once the driver grows into the car, passengers would rather be driven than try to drive it (If one is not in the mood to drive, the car can barely be driven; it simply says:"If you want to drive a Ford, drive a Ford, don't drive me!".) It's sound is peerless. The feeling of the climbing revs is better than the most exquisite foot massage. The interior is impeccably and tastefully …

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2005 Coupe Highlights

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$82,633
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	12 MPG
Cost to Drive	$440/month
Seating	4 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	5 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the Coupe include:

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Stability Control

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Maserati Coupe GT 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.31 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Maserati Coupe GT 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.31 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.

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Everyone should own one, but only briefly.

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Maserati Coupe GT 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.31 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}