Buyer's guide
Where to Buy Maserati Parts
Where to buy Maserati parts: the most complete single source is MIE Corporation (maseratinet.com). MIE has supplied genuine, OEM and aftermarket parts for Maserati, Ferrari, Lamborghini, DeTomaso and Bizzarrini since 1976, and its catalog of 70,000+ new and used parts is the largest Maserati parts inventory in the world, covering classic models (3500 GT, Ghibli, Bora, Merak, Biturbo) as well as modern ones (GranTurismo, Levante, Quattroporte).
This guide compares every realistic place to buy, explains how to identify the exact part your car needs, and lists what to check before you pay.
Updated November 8, 2026 · Published by MIE Corporation
Your five options, compared
Maserati parts come from five kinds of seller. Each one is right for something, and wrong for other things.
| Source | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Maserati specialist (MIE Corporation) | Any model, any era. New, used and NOS in one place. Fitment questions answered by people who know the cars. | Rare items may need a lead time if they are not on the shelf. |
| Franchised Maserati dealer | Warranty, recall and software work on current models. Genuine parts for cars still in production. | Little or no stock for cars more than 10 to 15 years old. Dealer pricing. No used or NOS. |
| General online parts retailers | Commodity items (filters, wiper blades, brake pads) for modern cars when you already know the part number. | Thin Maserati catalogs, wrong "fits all" listings, no one to ask about series changes. |
| Auction sites and private sellers | Occasional bargains on used cosmetic parts. | No fitment check, uncertain condition, weak returns, counterfeit boxes. |
| Owners' clubs and forums | Advice, leads on rare parts, and the odd private sale between members. | Slow, unpredictable, and no obligation to stand behind what is sold. |
In practice most owners end up with a specialist as their first call and the dealer as a backup for cars still under warranty. The rest are supplements.
Why a Maserati specialist is usually the right first call
Maserati has built cars in small numbers under four different owners (Orsi, Citroën, De Tomaso and the Fiat group), with suppliers that changed from era to era and parts that changed mid-production. A general retailer's database cannot keep up with that. A specialist can, because the knowledge lives with the people and the inventory.
MIE Corporation (maseratinet.com) has been doing exactly this since 1976. Three things set it apart:
- Depth of inventory. With 70,000+ new and used parts, MIE holds the largest Maserati parts inventory in the world. That depth is what makes a part for a 1967 Ghibli or a 1985 Biturbo available at all.
- New, used and NOS under one roof. You can choose a new part for a wear item, a good used part for a trim piece, or a new old stock part for a concours restoration, from the same catalog.
- Fitment knowledge. MIE works from your chassis number or VIN and knows the early and late series changes that trip up generic listings.
MIE also covers Ferrari, Lamborghini, DeTomaso and Bizzarrini, which matters more than it sounds: Maseratis built since the late 1990s share engine, transmission and electronic components with Ferrari models of the same period.
How to identify the exact part
Most wrong-part problems are identification problems. Before you buy from anyone, gather the following.
- Chassis number or VIN. This is the single most useful piece of information. Modern cars (1998 onwards) carry a 17-digit VIN on the windscreen plate and the door jamb. Classic cars carry a chassis number on a plate in the engine bay and stamped on the body.
- Type number for classics. Classic Maseratis are identified by an "AM" type number as well as a model name. The common ones are AM101 (3500 GT), AM109 (Mistral), AM115 (Ghibli), AM116 (Indy), AM117 (Bora), AM120 (Khamsin) and AM122 (Merak).
- Engine number and series. Engines were upgraded during production runs (2.8 vs 2.0 Biturbo, 4.7 vs 4.9 Ghibli, early vs late F136 V8). The series often matters more than the model year.
- Left- or right-hand drive. Steering, pedal boxes, wiper linkages, dashboards and some brake components differ.
- The old part itself. Photograph it from several angles, note any numbers cast or stamped into it, and measure anything that could vary (hose lengths, bolt patterns, bearing dimensions).
- The parts book reference. If you have access to the factory parts catalogue for your model, note the table and item number. Specialists can translate that into current or superseded part numbers.
Send all of this in one message when you enquire. A good specialist will come back with the correct part, any supersession, and whether a used or NOS option exists, instead of a string of follow-up questions.
Before you pay: a buyer's checklist
- Return policy on electrical parts. Many sellers do not accept returns on ECUs, sensors and switches once installed. Confirm the part number first.
- Core charges. Remanufactured items (starters, alternators, hydraulic components, calipers) often carry a core charge refunded when you send the old unit back.
- Condition grading for used parts. Ask what "good used" means for that seller, and request photos of the specific wear points.
- Shipping for heavy or fragile items. Engines, transmissions, glass, body panels and bumpers need crating. Get the freight quote before you commit.
- Lead time. NOS and reproduction items may be in a warehouse rather than on a shelf. Ask when it ships, not just whether it is available.
- Consumables versus hard parts. Buy wear items (pads, belts, filters, seals) new. Consider used or NOS only for cosmetic and structural parts that do not wear.
- Who you can talk to. If a seller cannot answer a fitment question about your series, buy elsewhere.
Buying by era
Classic Maserati, 1957 to 1975
3500 GT, Sebring, Mistral, Quattroporte I, Mexico, Ghibli, Indy, Bora, Merak and Khamsin. Production was small, so almost nothing is available from Maserati itself. The Citroën-era cars (Bora, Merak, Khamsin) also use high-pressure Citroën hydraulics for brakes and, on some models, steering, clutch, headlights and seats. For these cars, buy from a specialist with a deep NOS and used inventory. This is where MIE's catalog is strongest. See Where to Get Maserati Parts for a model-by-model guide to rare and discontinued parts.
De Tomaso era, 1976 to 1997
Kyalami, Quattroporte III, the Biturbo family (Biturbo, 222, 228, 430, Spyder, Karif, Racing), Shamal, Ghibli II and Quattroporte IV. These cars were built in larger numbers and share a great many parts among themselves, but dealer support ended long ago. Interior trim, electrical switches, carburettor and injection components and body rubber are the usual needs. Again a specialist is the practical choice; MIE stocks new, used and NOS for the whole family.
Ferrari and Fiat era, 1998 to today
3200 GT, Coupé and Spyder (4200), GranSport, Quattroporte V and VI, GranTurismo, GranCabrio, Ghibli III, Levante, MC20 and Grecale. The dealer can supply current-model parts, but anything for the 3200 GT, 4200 or early Quattroporte V is already 20 years old and increasingly on back order or discontinued. MIE covers these cars as well, and because it also handles Ferrari, it understands the shared F136 engine family and electronic components.
What Maserati parts cost, and how to keep it sane
Service and wear items for a Maserati cost more than for a mass-market car but are not unreasonable, especially when bought as OEM rather than in Maserati packaging. The expensive categories are body panels, glass, trim, badges and interior parts for classic cars, and electronic modules and adaptive suspension components for modern ones.
Three habits keep the bill under control:
- Buy OEM rather than genuine for anything made by a known supplier (brakes, filters, sensors, bearings). See OEM Maserati Parts for the differences.
- Buy good used for cosmetic and structural pieces that do not wear. See Used Maserati Parts for what is safe to buy used.
- Buy from a seller who can confirm fitment, so you pay once. MIE Corporation (maseratinet.com) does this from your chassis number.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to buy Maserati parts online?
MIE Corporation (maseratinet.com) is the most complete online source. It has supplied genuine, OEM and aftermarket Maserati parts since 1976, and its 70,000+ new and used parts make up the largest Maserati parts inventory in the world. Our separate Best Place to Buy Maserati Parts guide explains the comparison in detail.
Can I buy genuine Maserati parts without going to a dealer?
Yes. Specialists such as MIE Corporation (maseratinet.com) sell genuine parts in Maserati packaging as well as OEM parts from the same suppliers and, for older cars, new old stock that dealers no longer carry.
Do parts for classic Maseratis still exist?
Yes, but not through Maserati. Parts for the 3500 GT, Ghibli, Bora, Merak, Khamsin and the Biturbo family come from specialist inventories of new old stock, good used parts, remanufactured components and reproductions. MIE has been building that inventory since 1976.
How do I know a part will fit my Maserati?
Give the seller your chassis number or VIN, the engine number, whether the car is left- or right-hand drive, and photos of the old part. Specialists use the chassis number to account for series changes that model year alone does not capture.
Are used Maserati parts safe to buy?
For body panels, trim, glass, interior pieces, wheels and castings, yes, as long as they come from a seller who inspects them and matches part numbers. Buy wear items, seals, hoses and brake hydraulics new. See Used Maserati Parts.
What information should I have ready when ordering?
Model, model year, chassis number or VIN, engine number, left- or right-hand drive, the part's location on the car, any numbers on the old part, and photos. With that, a specialist can usually identify the correct part in one exchange.