[DrewT]

Comments on an 86 Maserati bi-turbo spyder. Rebuilt engine and turbos new clutch and pressure plate. Summer/weekend driver (I don't ever plan on putting the top up) :wroom: am I asking for a ouich

 

[Ashok Arora]

Don't do it! :nono:

 

[DrewT]

Thanks I am already knowledgeable enough to know that they are a maintenance headache but with two tinkers in the family (one with VERY DEEP pockets) I am thinking this will be a fun summer sunny day driving car.

 

[gsfent]

Thanks I am already knowledgeable enough to know that they are a maintenance headache but with two tinkers in the family (one with VERY DEEP pockets) I am thinking this will be a fun summer sunny day driving car.

Be very careful, even if you think you are forwarned. Sounds more like a fun summer sunny day PROJECT. Unless you got lucky, they were built to old British standards of reliabilty!! Parts are probably tough to come by, and it may take more than tinkering on some items. I would really be concerned about all the electrics.
If you can find an enthusiast group similar to this one as a resource, it may be worth a try, but buy cheap (to me cheap is buying the car for a lot less than I KNOW I can part the car out if I have to)!! I think the earlier ones had carbs, later fuel injection, I don't remember if 86 had the FI or not.
Good luck, you are a brave man!!!
Regards,
Jerry

 

[BmwNut]

Well, you could also throw quarters into the toilet and see how long it takes to back up; it's really a similar gamble. Those are entertaining cars, but I wouldnt risk owning it. For a cheap fun weekend car, an old E30 325 convert with a 5spd would be entertaining, as would an old MB SL class.
:cheers:

 

[DrewT]

interesting but a e30 vert is SLOW, the Maser isn't could be close to the m5. Just to remind everyone I used to own a 93 rx7, I am a glutton for punishment. I'm thinking highest I would go is like $5k.