Faults:

Not much to be added here. However, I have changed Timing belt, water pump and clutch at around 30,000 Km. Others problems are too little to be counted.

The only downside of the car is it runs a very high maintenance cost. And only one dealer and service center in my country.

General Comments:

This Sahara Wind is as fast and as strong as its name. 2 Litre 306 Bhp, 270 Km/h is somewhat easily achievable. It also has a top-class acceleration 0-100 Km/h in 5.6 Sec. Its handling is wonderful too. It corners as if it is chained. But beware the wet condition where you may slip your rear wheels easily, that you need some skill at that point. Anyway, it is great fun to drive. A pleasure to drive, to look at, to admire and to own.

Faults:

Alternator went dead at 65000 km.

Rear differential broken at 70000 km.

General Comments:

The Ghibli is fast like the wind it is named after.

It has proved itself to be reliable as a daily transport in the summer.

I think it is the most "complete" GT car of modern time.

Faults:

Exhaust needed replacing.

Bodywork tends to rust.

Minor electrical fault with windscreen wiper controls.

Design flaw in sectional wheels mean that all 4 tires gradually deflate. (Sorry about spelling mistake, but the U.S. spell-checker insists on "Tires" rather than the correct spelling).

Interior lights have a mind of their own!

General Comments:

The E.C.U. is great, protecting the engine from wear when cold.

Rear space is cramped, and the boot is only big enough for modest weekly food shopping.

Fast at high revs, and road holding is very good. However, must regularly check tire pressure.

Hard to get serviced and replacement parts are costly.

Faults:

Nothing, just an oil leak from the oil cooler because it had taken a bump.

General Comments:

This our second Maserati and I must say the difference is remarkable.

The positive side is that with the new generation of our engine, it now has direct ignition for each bank and pop off valves and other improvements. The engine runs much smoother, and with the new 6 gearbox the acceleration is even better. The brutal acceleration is the same, but when you drive easy going the engine is a lot smoother and easier to handle.

The road holding is even better with the Ferrari trans axle (same as on the Quattro Porte V8), and also with the much larger wheels. The electronic suspension is the same as on our old one and does its job very well. Now the speed bumps are easier to take because the car is higher above the ground due to the large 17" wheels.

In comparison with our old Maserati the interior is like the house standard - very luxurious, but less refined than our old one, the airbag steering wheel needs a little time to get adjusted to. When you have both side by side you can tell it easy. The Ghibli's more sport orientated.

Very powerful engine and you have a real safe feeling when driving fast. Superb road holding and handling make it a real drivers' car. But you need to be aware what you are handling 284ps, 305 lb-ft at 3500rpm, 1365kg and a ranger transaxle. A very refined car with the temperament of an true Italian race car.

Faults:

Fuel injection relays (50.000Km).

Fuel injection relays (60.000Km).

Alternator (58.000Km).

Erratic A/C control panel (not fatal).

General Comments:

Monster performance, monster torque. Easy to keep up with a Porsche 996 at a fraction of the price. Go for it!

It handles great, faster than a BMW M3, can cruise at 150mph all day. Just keep in mind that a Maserati requires respect, and lots of TLC. Treat it well, and it will perform faultlessly. Skimp on servicing, abuse it when cold, generally not care about it... and it will turn against you.

Faults:

Electric window motor (6months).

Leather trim over Instruments.

All 4 alloy wheels replaced - new ones going the same way (corrosion under lacquer).

Air conditioning control panel.

Drivers seat mounting broken.

Boot lock faulty.

General Comments:

A wonderfully fast, understated, and elegant alternative to a BMW M3.