We say Buying the Spyder won't be a rational decision, which is not to say it'll be a bad decision.Performance The Spyder’s 4.2-litre V8 churns out 390bhp and reaches 180mph.Emissions 15mpg and 430g/km. We know, we know…Driving Unfortunately the Spyder’s oddly soft, bouncy suspension doesn't make for the best drive.Feel Paddle-shift gearbox makes changing gear a clunky affair. Very noisy with roof down.Space Just about space for four inside though rear seats are very cramped, making the Spyder realistically a two-seater. There’s a decent boot at 300 litres, which becomes a tiny boot when roof is down.Equipment Leather, climate control, CD player and more.Price Huge running costs. High list price. Depreciation middling to poor. The Spyder is an expensive business.Quality Maserati build quality is generally high, but there's a question mark over the Spyder’s auto gearbox, which tends to implode on earlier models.Safety Four bags, ABD, traction and stability control comprise the drop-top’s safety kit.Pros Great-looking car. Good V8 engine.Cons Poor gearbox, poor handling, dirty, expensive.Alternatives BMW 6 Series Convertible, Jaguar XK Convertible, Mercedes SL, Porsche 911
