Do You Need To Change The Timing Belt On A 2002 Maserati Cambiocorsa

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I am looking at a 2002 Maserati Coupe with approx. 29.5K miles. In looking through many threads here and trying to do as much research as possible, I am still left with a couple of questions I am hoping I can get some advice on. Offset, what do you think is a off-white price for the following motorcar that needs 1) the 30K service (I know this has the timing chain so not as expensive as Ferrari'south with a timing belt like my 328) two) no books or manuals and three) missing one washer cover on front end. I would be sure to become a PPI should I get more serious most this auto but I would assume a clutch would too be necessary. What do you remember this car should approx. be selling for? In addition, my goal would be to utilize this car every bit a daily driver. How practical is that?
Likewise, while I have read both points of view regarding the heater core problems and cat issues, in reality, are these issues really striking or miss or a reality that all owners of this blazon of car will ultimately face up? Thank you in advance for any input.
First of all, you don't mention the most important characteristic of the motorcar, the gearbox. Is it a manual or a Cambiocorsa?
If it is a CC then y'all MUST get a reading of the clutch left, otherwise y'all are looking at a VERY LARGE bill to change clutch and related items (bearings, clutch sensor etc).

Personally, I suggest you lot look at a newer car. Information technology is very well known that you lot should await for a 2004 or newer car because thats when all the major changes/fixes happened.

I understand that cars like a 4200 Coupe from 2002 may expect like skillful value, but if it hasn't been maintained right, you'll exist regretting it for many many years. Because it is withal a Maserati and fixing things will cost accordingly.

The problem with many cheap Maseratis out there, is that people buy them because they are cheap to buy, just eventually they realize that they don't take the coin to properly maintain them.

Eventually they butcher the cars with wrong parts, bad maintenance and somewhen sell them for an fifty-fifty lower price. Then the side by side poor guy is just the same circle all over over again.
I have to hold, I have run all the coupes and spiders from 3200gt thru to 4200, 2001 to 2007 models. Very little has gone wrong for me at all, but they were all traded within warranty and at lower mileages. Be careful. That said, I found the cars all excellent and I can imagine a good 4200 would exist a fantastic stealthy daily driver
I would say that with a new (or nigh so) clutch, the toll is $22 or less. If it volition soon demand a clutch, deduct $four-5k
Thanks all. I should have mentioned it is a Cambiocorsa. I don't know what the life of the clutch is but would find that out during the PPI at the Maserati dealer. My guess is that it needs ane so $4k should be factored into whatsoever price. No rush on the car then peradventure waiting until the right 2004 comes along may be best.
I am pretty sure that the 2002-03 are merely equally good as the 2004's+. The just thing I believe they changes was the mapping for the shifting of the Cambiocorsa, which most people did the upgrade reflash for on their 02-03's past at present. maserati life forum is the place to enquire that question as well. But I think I'one thousand remembering correctly, so don't shy away from the first 2 years as I think no other notable changes were fabricated for 04 other than that. They are great cars that I'1000 considering getting in the next year or then.
I also remember reading that the clutch cost for a CC or manual are both right around $4k.
88MONDIAL, I respectfully disagree with you lot. The early cars (pre 2004) are to be avoided, the improvements in newer cars are numerous and very important. Specially on the 4200 Spyder, which comes with a real glass rear window and hardened chassis.
In addition to the newer/improved CC, the newer models have improved software and the extra sensors, thus the ASR was improved and the consummate MSP was added (like in the newer cars, GS/GT/QP). Newer models likewise have the good F1 relay (black color) and not the "bad" relay which gets stuck open (grayness color).

and many other improvements...

Delight read my post here for important information about these cars:

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showpost.php?p=140706351&postcount=84
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Well, thats true - just the Spyder is yet shakey around the A-columns!
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I have a 2001 cambiocorsa spider and would not consider selling information technology or giving it up. Information technology'southward fantastic.
So, each to their own. I love this motorcar. It's beautiful, reliable, has ample ability, and sexy. The interior is gorgeous and comfy. People love the way it looks and sounds (thanks to the Tubi).

Seriously... some of the things people bring upwards against these cars is way over the summit. Look at at 2001 Mustang or BMW three serial convertible and and then tell me which is the ameliorate machine 11 years afterwards.

Should yous buy a later model car? Sure. That's as well true of a Lexus. Just, to say the pre-2004 are all crap and should be avoided similar the plague is too non correct.

Anyone who wants to run into a what a wonderful car this is, but drive mine someday. You'll come out very impressed.
heh yes its still shaky, but there are a few adjustments people tin can do to help things.
ane guy added a metal brace underneath the car, some other added anti sway confined. The first solution adds a bit of weight, simply both seem to have good results.
Cowl shake was also a problem in the '02-03 spyders IIRC
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20k. If yous really want a coupe with CC, buy the Gransport.
If the car hasnt been worked on except standard tunes and oil....put away 15-20k for upcoming maintenance and major expenses.
Window Sensor (lower the window slightly if this goes out and leave information technology downwards)
Safe Window Gasket (if yous dont lower the window)
Clutch Change
F-i Pump & Relay (new one is better)
Brakes. Although mine lasted about 45k miles
Interruption Bushings (inverse at 30k miles)

If you lot have your motorcar to a dealership they can perform software upgrades. I had my clutch and some assembly linked to the clutch inverse. It was costly but a great upgrade equally the car shifts much smoother & faster. Better than new on the 2004 model. some technolgy was used from the 430 in the upgrade which is standard when the part is inverse..I'll have to await up what part it was called.

Also, if your going to park in the sun...get a sunshade to save your dash.
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