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Originally Posted by Eric Lee
I think the 355 is the one.
Porsche has gone all soft and offers little in tems of
entertainment.
True that in everyday roads the 996 is probably going to be faster for the average driver.
But when you ring that 355 around at full throttle you will be rewarded with the sweetest sound you've ever heard (apart from sounds your girlfriend makes).
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I had the same dillema alost a year ago. Had the same three choices. One of my requirements was that the car had to be a seater. So the 355 was out. Also maintenance was going to be a killer.
So it was a toss-up between the Porsche and the Maserati...
The Porsche is fast, sleek and 4 wheel drive! But the rear seats are not meant for full sized adults.
The Maserati has a yr. 50,000 mi. warranty and the engine was made by Ferrari. replace it with tubi exhausts and it will sound really nice!
The depreciation on the Maser is quite high. It is meant to be a car for keeps...not for an investment.
The Cambiocorsa (F1 paddel shifter) simply needs feathering. It is not humanly possible to shift faster than the F1.
I would opt for the '03 and not the '02 because of some of the upgrades that they made to the '03 plus engine management.
The Maser is subtle. It does not shout at you but rather it is subtle. There aren't many of them around so you are unique!
Even if I am a maserati guy, I think all three cars are great as well!
Hope this helps!