Re: Maserati vs. Alfa

["Daegrigg (Don)" <daegrigg@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Glenn is right on the Maserati convertible.  It is one of the most
attractive and engaging designs and I lust (in my heart) every time I see
one.  Somehow, the convertible transform a blah semi-wedge box into
something beautiful.  Having owned a second version of the Quattroporte, I
can attest to Maser's  parts problem.  Unlike the BiTurbo's, the V-8 Q4's
were bulletproof powerplant wise.  If Maserati had addressed the failure
prone turbo design, of which there were many dependable alternatives, the
cars might have enjoyed a longer run.

Don
ALFM (always looking for "the right" Maser)


----- Original Message -----
From: Glenn Wasserman <glennwa@domain.elided>
To: RonHorowitz <RonHorowitz@domain.elided>; <alfa-digest@domain.elided>
Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2003 10:28 AM
Subject: Maserati vs. Alfa


> I agree with your assessments about value and repair costs, but I
> disagree about the allure of the car (or the lack of it). I think
> they're cool. While I've never owned one, I've always been impressed by
> the interiors (beautiful leather and wood, like a Jaguar with Italian
> flair) and by the performance of the engines. Keep in mind, the mid-80's
> Biturbos were still faster/quicker than the Alfas of the day. By '88 or
> '89 (when the 185hp Milano Verde was current), the Biturbos were REALLY
> fast. I think something like 250 or 260 hp.
>
> The styling never won me over, except in convertible form - which is
> another reason why every once in a while I think about getting one (and
> then rule it out due to hideous repair costs) - it's one of the few
> Italian four-seat convertibles out there. I think it's the most exotic
> fun you can have this side of a Mondial cabrio and still fit the baby in
> the back (in a forward facing seat of course, not a very large back
> seat!).
>
> -Glenn
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-alfa@domain.elided [mailto:owner-alfa@domain.elided] On Behalf Of
> RonHorowitz
> Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:46 AM
> To: INTERNET:alfa@domain.elided
> Subject: Maserati / bad for Berlinas ... (NAC)
>
> >If you thought Berlinas were a sad-case lot, look where modern
> Maseratis
> are
> >(from craigslist; not my car):
> >Andrew Watry
> >1985 Maserati BiTurbo - $500
>
> BiTurbo parts are laughably expensive, the cars are a PITA to work on,
> the
> cylinder head is an _absolute_ joke, and they aren't even all that fast.
> IMHO, unless you want the wheels for your Fiat, about the only thing
> worth
> owning is the clock.
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