1984 - 1987 Maserati Biturbo Pre-Owned

Model year 1990 saw nominal changes, while 1991 was the last year for Maserati in North America before its most recent

So now you're interesting in owning a used Maserati? Good news, they're relatively cheap. (Photo: Maserati)

comeback. That year only a trickle of Spyders were imported, making it an inexpensive collectible.

On that note, what will it take to purchase a used Maserati Biturbo? That's the good part, as they're usually quite cheap. Only one is available on AutoTrader.ca, a 1989 version with only 89,000 kilometers, low mileage is not uncommon. This one has been hit severely on the right front fender and light cluster, but looks fixable, and at less than a $5,000 asking price it probably would make a great fixer upper. Still, it's a 4-door which aren't worth as much when you're done.

While I couldn't find any others currently available, there are usually a few kicking around with owners interested in selling. I've seen prices as low as $3,400 at an auction I attended a few years ago. Unfortunately I arrived late and saw the car with a sold sticker already on the window. This particular

The Biturbo's creased lines, opulent interior and racy engine note put it into a rarefied class of affordable classics. (Photo: Maserati)

example only had 74,000 km on the odometer, and other than being a 1984 model was pretty well perfect.

Like most cars, it's best to wait to find a Biturbo that's been cared for, as repairs can be costly if you aren't mechanically inclined. Also, stay away heavily tuned cars, despite the added performance. They'll more often than not give you more headaches than they're worth. Start hanging out with the local Maserati club if you've really got to have one, and a good car will most likely show up before ever being advertised.

And a Maserati Biturbo can be a fairly reliable "exotic". It's creased lines, opulent interior and racy engine note put it into a rarefied class of affordable classics.