2002 Maserati Spyder Cambiocorsa? Opinion Please - Page 2 - LotusTalk

AdamT · 06-22-2009, 08:14 PM

If you can find a manual tranny and don't mind shifting, then go for it. Not nearly as many problems as the paddles. I decided against only because I needed this car to be my daily driver and my foot got tired of all the shifting in heavy traffic. That why I went with the E55 AMG instead.

chris heath · 06-22-2009, 08:17 PM

thanks adam. that 03 might be the way to go. If anyone else has any thought lay them on me. I knew i could get some opinions on here.

Colinsmix · 06-22-2009, 09:19 PM

I owned an 02 for 6 months. I loved the car, but hated the paddles. I sold it because it was very frustrating to drive in traffic. But, great in the canyons.

The mods you can do to the engine are fantastic and the tubi exhaust makes the car sound unreal.

I definitely would buy another one, but only if it were a manual.

BTW, there is an automatic switch, which allows you to drive in auto mode, but it seems to really wear on the clutch, and shifts at the most fuel efficient point, which causes the engine to lug.

Get the 03 with the manual! You'll enjoy it.

chris heath · 06-22-2009, 11:34 PM

thanks for the input colins. i am thinking the 03 is the way to go.

wantanelise · 06-23-2009, 08:42 AM

Is the full manual better? Very much so! I've always heard to go for the manual version with these cars.

Colinsmix · 06-23-2009, 09:49 AM

Yes. Very Much So!

chris heath · 06-23-2009, 07:53 PM

thank you everyone for your thoughts on this. I think it helped a lot. i was about to buy the wrong car. i think i will go for the 2003 with the standard manual. thank you so much

LotusDuude · 06-23-2009, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeinAlexandria

I have driven one of these. Very cool ride! A quite unique. I didn't much like the transmission, but it did work much better in manual mode. I think the car is better with a real manual, but, handling, acceleration and braking are top notch.

HEY! Were you in D.C. the other day? I may have seen your car

06-22-2009, 08:14 PM	#21 (permalink)
AdamT Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: McLean, VA Posts: 215	If you can find a manual tranny and don't mind shifting, then go for it. Not nearly as many problems as the paddles. I decided against only because I needed this car to be my daily driver and my foot got tired of all the shifting in heavy traffic. That why I went with the E55 AMG instead. __________________ 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]

06-22-2009, 09:19 PM	#23 (permalink)
Colinsmix \ / Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 296	I owned an 02 for 6 months. I loved the car, but hated the paddles. I sold it because it was very frustrating to drive in traffic. But, great in the canyons. The mods you can do to the engine are fantastic and the tubi exhaust makes the car sound unreal. I definitely would buy another one, but only if it were a manual. BTW, there is an automatic switch, which allows you to drive in auto mode, but it seems to really wear on the clutch, and shifts at the most fuel efficient point, which causes the engine to lug. Get the 03 with the manual! You'll enjoy it. __________________ B7 Audi S4, Black 68 Mustang Fastback, Highland Green (Bullitt) RIP - NFB, Biscuit, Touring, Stage II, Gull Wing Top, V-1, Ragnorak Mirror, Painted console, RC-10 Remote, Ipod adapter, Polk DB400 & DB650 upgrade, Trunk Bootie,

06-23-2009, 09:49 AM	#26 (permalink)
Colinsmix \ / Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 296	Yes. Very Much So! __________________ B7 Audi S4, Black 68 Mustang Fastback, Highland Green (Bullitt) RIP - NFB, Biscuit, Touring, Stage II, Gull Wing Top, V-1, Ragnorak Mirror, Painted console, RC-10 Remote, Ipod adapter, Polk DB400 & DB650 upgrade, Trunk Bootie,

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06-22-2009, 08:17 PM	#22 (permalink)
chris heath cant wait 4 warm weather Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 468	thanks adam. that 03 might be the way to go. If anyone else has any thought lay them on me. I knew i could get some opinions on here.

06-22-2009, 11:34 PM	#24 (permalink)
chris heath cant wait 4 warm weather Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 468	thanks for the input colins. i am thinking the 03 is the way to go.

06-23-2009, 08:42 AM	#25 (permalink)
wantanelise Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: upstate NY Posts: 1,294	Is the full manual better? Very much so! I've always heard to go for the manual version with these cars.

06-23-2009, 07:53 PM	#27 (permalink)
chris heath cant wait 4 warm weather Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 468	thank you everyone for your thoughts on this. I think it helped a lot. i was about to buy the wrong car. i think i will go for the 2003 with the standard manual. thank you so much

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