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AdamT · 12-14-2008, 06:03 PM

I've been considering jumping into the Maserati market to get a new daily driver, but I keep hearing horror stories about the F1s failing and other expensive maintenance nightmares. Those F1 clutch replacement apparently cost $3,500-$4,000 bucks alone. That's insane. Of course, I already lived through one outrageously expensive GT nightmare with my old BMW 850i, and after that experience everything else looks reasonable by comparison.

Serge, have you had the F1 replaced on this car? Any other problems?

12-14-2008, 06:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
AdamT Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: McLean, VA Posts: 215	I've been considering jumping into the Maserati market to get a new daily driver, but I keep hearing horror stories about the F1s failing and other expensive maintenance nightmares. Those F1 clutch replacement apparently cost $3,500-$4,000 bucks alone. That's insane. Of course, I already lived through one outrageously expensive GT nightmare with my old BMW 850i, and after that experience everything else looks reasonable by comparison. Serge, have you had the F1 replaced on this car? Any other problems? __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise (ardent red on black / touring & sport packs) ... for the twisties 2004 Mercedes Benz E55 AMG (silver on black/red) ... for the torque [DC-area owners... help me map the great roads of the area]