As much criticism as we give Italian cars for their reliability, nothing quite beats the romance of driving down the coast in one of the country’s stylish sports cars. Maserati has a history of making some good cars for this, with vehicles that find a balance between design, performance, and comfort. In the 2000s, its offerings like the Coupe, Spyder, and GranSport versions offered a chance to experience a Ferrari engine without the Ferrari badge.
Â