Bottom of the barrel for five of the top car brands

1. Maserati —1984-87 Biturbo Coupe: The Biturbo was Maserati’s first bid to enter the world of volume production. Similar in appearance to a 3-series BMW of the day, the Biturbo was an Italian take on the theme with a sumptuous wood and leather interior and a twin-turbo 2.5-liter V-6. Sadly, reliability and quality control were abysmal, particularly in U.S.-bound cars, in which the catalytic converter location had the propensity to set the car on fire. Hence the bargain price of $4,500-$7,000, if you’re brave enough.

2. Ferrari — 1980-84 400i: Unlike the Maserati Biturbo, the Ferrari 400i is by no means a bad car, but it commits several unforgivable sins for a Ferrari: Its looks are heavily understated (it was designed at a time when Italians in flashy cars were being either kidnapped or assassinated), and it has two comfortable back seats. And while bargain-priced for a front-engine V-12 Ferrari built at a time when founder Enzo Ferrari was still alive, it costs just as much to maintain as a $500,000 Ferrari Daytona. Price range: $18,000-$25,000.