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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2003 Spyder, so we've included reviews for other years of the Spyder since its last redesign.
Ferrari substitute?
Maserati Spyder, 11/11/2005
2002 Maserati Spyder GT 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl 6M)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
Dealer service was expensive but good, and many items were upgraded and checked. Engine is wonderful both in appearance and performance. Wide rev range and great Ferrari sound over 5K. A chain belt gives a Ferrari- designed engine performance without the superexpensive belt changes.Interior is beautiful, throttle progressive, brakes good, steering and clutch light, but first and second gear are baulky. Free dealer upgrade helped a bit, but still not as good as Porsche. Scuttle shake is the only other issue, especially when starting off for some reason, but overall this is a super secondhand value and a fun ride.
Itallian beast
mike mansour, 11/20/2007
2002 Maserati Spyder Cambiocorsa 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl 6AM)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Spyder used in august of 2005 and it has been my daily driver ever since. The thrust of the V8 is incredible and the sound is very satisfying. The electric top neatly stows in within seconds. I previously owned a 2002 BMW M3 convertible, and their is no comparison. My M3 struggled in winter driving as I live in Minnesota, but the skyhook suspension on the Maserati makes winter driving suprisingly pleasant, I have driven this car through the 2 winters without a problem. The customer service could be better with Maserati, my car has had numerous problems with the windshield wiper motor, and needed to be replaced, but thats it, great car would highly recommend.
Just One Problem
joseph Herman, 08/10/2002
2002 Maserati Spyder Cambiocorsa 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl 6AM)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Everything about the car has been up to, or exceeded my expectations. I have been very surprised by how many people recognize this rare and unfamiliar car, and by the number of unsolicited compliments I have been getting from total strangers. The most frequent remark is about how elegant the car looks on the street, compared to photographs.
Beauty and sophistication
T.A. Summerlin, 05/24/2006
2003 Maserati Spyder Cambiocorsa 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl 6AM)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought this car after owning two Ferraris. The warranty did the trick along with the understated elegance with extraordinary sound, performance, and beauty.
Italian Exotic for everyday.
Carnut, 07/18/2021
2003 Maserati Spyder GT 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have owned Maseratis for over 30 years, and this is by far the best of them. The look is understated elegance, the more you look at it, the more beautiful it gets. The performance is outstanding, and it is always a joy to drive. The car has been very reliable, but parts are expensive, they are Ferrari parts after all. These cars are rare, and getting hard to find, buy one now, before everyone discovers how great they are.
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Amazing
Eric F, 07/13/2002
2002 Maserati Spyder Cambiocorsa 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl 6AM)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
A great piece of automotive engineering.
FAST AND FUN
Marco Maserati, 10/27/2008
2003 Maserati Spyder Cambiocorsa 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl 6AM)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The car is very exciting, from starting it up to parking it in your driveway. The look and feel of this vehicle is elegant yet very sporty. This car makes me feel great and the sound of this beast is awsome. This car does nothing but make me smile :) HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
Sexy Italian Beast
Vinny Deglisitelli, 04/03/2002
2002 Maserati Spyder Cambiocorsa 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl 6AM)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I recently bought this car trading in my 2000 Jaguar XK-Series. My Jaguar was a great car too but I did not care for the GPS. I paid more for this car then I should have due to the shipping in to the US from Italy. This is a great car, though it is not a family car. So for my wife I bought her the S80 T6, in my opinon it is one of the better luxury marquees. Supposedly Maserati will release a sedan around the same size as the Mercedes S-Class, which should be nice.
Love This Car!
Gian, 09/13/2003
2003 Maserati Spyder Cambiocorsa 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl 6AM)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car has great acceleration. Incredible road holding capability. State of the art interior design. I was surpirsed with the all the safety features. It is a very driveable machine.
Maserati Spyder Cambiocorsa
Ernesto, 07/21/2003
2003 Maserati Spyder Cambiocorsa 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl 6AM)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I find the car exciting. I own a Ferrari Testarossa too, and I enjoy both cars with equal enthusiasm, however I love the F1 gear shift. The car handle very well and I do not regret buying it. Good job Ferrari and Maserati.
Excellent Automobile--Prefered over Z8
S. Ricardo, 06/08/2003
2003 Maserati Spyder Cambiocorsa 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl 6AM)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I own a Z8 and a Cambiocorsa, and the Maserati is the winner by far. Much more responsive, powerful, and agile. I love driving around town and watching people stare at this beautiful car. It is very fun waiting at a red light and challenging people to a race by reving it's massive engine. Scared a couple people off even while going slow. A+, EXCELLENT AUTO--HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Spyder vs SL 500
. Noyes, 12/10/2002
2002 Maserati Spyder Cambiocorsa 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl 6AM)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I ordered both the SL 500 and Spyder. They arrived at the same time and I test drove them back to back. The plastic interior, cheap feeling switchgear and contrived exterior design of the SL compared poorly with the Maserati (and with the previous SL). The real difference was in the driving. The SL was subdued and perfect-- the Maseati was alive and fun!
There's nothing like a fast Italian!
MJC, 04/28/2002
2002 Maserati Spyder Cambiocorsa 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl 6AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
At long last I'm back in a convertible, and what a convertible it is. Everything about the look of this car is fabulous inside and out. But for those who believe that beauty is only skin deep, get in, hit the gas and hold on. This car is not only fast but it corners "as if it's on rails". Another nice feature is that at six foot three I fit comfortably in the car and also can get out gracefully. I was on a waiting list for the new SL500 but saw the Maserati at the car show. With the luck of the Irish I was in my new Spyder 2 weeks later. If you enjoy the drive more than the destination, get this car it's a GREAT ride!
Great Replacement for MB SL500
Alexpapas, 05/12/2002
2002 Maserati Spyder Cambiocorsa 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl 6AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car for my wife to replace a 1998 MB SL500. The two could not be more different. This car has soul! It also drives beautifully,My wife mostly uses the auto mode which works great around town. The interior is as beautiful as a Ferrari and the performance is outstanding. It has a softer ride than Ferrari's 360 but has almost as much power and much more
A wonderful convertible.
Raf Aviner, 07/19/2002
2002 Maserati Spyder Cambiocorsa 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl 6AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Pros: This is a car that shows how Porsche cars should have been built post 993 model. Interior is gorgeous, and the performance is immense. The body styling is classic so it's looks won't fade. Handling is very good, and many thoughtful designer touches are added. Engineering is excellent. Cons: Why could the engineers not reduced the cowl shake??? Overall Review: A great convertible that would have been perfect had Maserati managed to reduce cowl shake to the level of a Porsche Cabrio.
pure exhiliration
timmy19, 09/13/2003
2003 Maserati Spyder GT 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
my little baby is so so beautiful and so powerful. it is such an eye-catcher on the road. true pure exhilration. the only negative is a difficult-to-use and disppointing stereo system (the buttons.....can't fast forward....). once the song is on, the sound is excellent though.
Maserati just as I thought it would be
James Marshall, 10/25/2003
2003 Maserati Spyder GT 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I thought this car was beautiful since the first day I saw it and I have been satisfied with it every since. The car runs great and is a great head-turner.
A lot more automobile
JCAP, 01/25/2004
2003 Maserati Spyder GT 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is a lot more automobile than a Mercedes with style that turns heads and performance which is a joy to drive.
Great Car
JBerto, 04/24/2002
2002 Maserati Spyder Cambiocorsa 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl 6AM)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Last car I droe was a 996 cabriolet, and it doesn't compare to this. I've been a Porsche fan for my whole life, and have owned 3 overall, but would rather have my Maserati. My wife says it's too aggressive, so I'm the only one in he house who gets to drive it.I hop that the Quattroporte, the new sedan, is just as good; I'd buy one fo my wife in a heartbeat.