2002 Maserati Spyder-low Mileage, Excellent Condition, Southern California Car on 2040-cars
San Diego, California, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:4.2L 4244CC V8 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Maserati
Model: Spyder
Warranty: Unspecified
Trim: GT Convertible 2-Door
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player, Convertible
Drive Type: RWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Mileage: 25,648
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color: Blue
Interior Color: Tobacco/Black
Number of Cylinders: 8
For sale is my 2002 Maserati Spyder convertible. only 25k miles, runs and drives as new. Clean CARFAX, non-smoker, all highway miles-my once a week fun commuter car. No accidents or damage, car garaged by myself and previous owner. Blue exterior with black top. Exterior in excellent condition, with one small discoloration on the rear bumper (see photo) and one very small ding in the passenger rear wheel arch. Wheels were powder coated (original color) in Dec 2012 to remove some curb rash, with new Bridgestone Continental EC tires (recommended from by other Spyder owners as a good match for the car) installed then as well. Black brake calipers from factory. Convertible top is in excellent condition. Interior is tobacco brown leather with black trim. Excellent condition and really works well on this car. Automatic seats. Engine is great, a 410 hp 4.2L V-8 built at the Ferrari plant and the reason I bought this car. Wonderful exhaust note and a pleasure to drive. All service completed at Ferrari/Maserati of San Diego and top local independent Ferrari shop-completed annual service in 2010, 2011, and 2012, all maintenance receipts available. Last annual service completed Sep 2012, passed last California smog check in March 2012. At this service, replaced drive belt, lower radiator hose, and completed flush of all fluids. Drivers side exterior key lock does not work (I normally use the remote to lock and unlock the car). Front and rear brake pads have 10mm (about 50%) remaining. Clutch is in good condition with no slipping or other issues. 6 speed manual transmission, works extremely well with no issues-better choice than the more complex cambiocorsa automatic on these early Spyders. Upgraded 200w "Auditorium" sound system from factory-6 Disc rear CD changer, with CD in cabin as well. No major issues in the past three years, only non-regular maintenance was replacing the passenger seat switch. Includes all books, Nav disc, key fob and valet key fob. Factory rear wind deflector included. This is one of the nicer earlier Maserati Spyders I've seen, consistently gets positive comments from people. Car was originally purchased new in Oregon, has been in Southern California since 2005. I've owned the car since 2010-sad to see it go, but need to sell to make room for a Sunbeam Tiger.
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