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    4200 + Grandsport Polk speakers direct upgrade.

    NEW Polk Audio db651s 6.5" / 6.75" Shallow Mount Speakers 330 Watt Pair I have two pairs of un used boxed speakers for sale . These are direct fit replacements and should just pop straight in with no cutting etc to both front and rear speaker mounts...
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    3200 Running costs ?

    Thanks Andrew ,et all . I've decided to shy away from both the 3200 and 4200 . I own aircraft and they also provide rather nasty bills. As much as I want a 3200 I can't yet justify the running costs along with my other toys. Maybe one day ... but great advice and some good info here for other...
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    3200 Running costs ?

    I bet it's a challenge hiding all those expensive repair bills from your wife's / g.f's ;-) If it was my main hobby then there's no problem spending a bit of money on something that you enjoy. My main hobby is flying , so I bleed money with aircraft every year. I'd recommend that you get your...
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    3200 Running costs ?

    Thanks for all the input guys; very valuable. So I guess the general consensus is : - Buy a good one with inspection - 1-1.5k in a normal good year - 3k in a bad year which are every few years. Say average is 1.5k plus insurance £500 plus tax £285 2.28 K a year before petrol...
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    3200 Running costs ?

    I'd be interested to see what other forum members are spending on average yearly to keep their 3200's on the road. I've done a forum search for 3200 running costs and nothing comes up that's recent.. Seriously considering a 3200GTA Auto and happy to spend around 1-1.5k a yr on bits for...
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    Nice 4200 on fleebay

    True , but from 09 till 14 to car avg 1000 miles a year ! not sure if its worth an annual service for 1000 miles some people travel further per year on their push bikes . Marranello tend to have a good reputation maybe have a chat with them about the car , once you spoke with the owner.
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    Nice 4200 on fleebay

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2004-54-Maserati-4200-GT-Automatic-Coupe-Facelift-Model-Cambio-Corsa-MY05-/301504275786?ssPageName=ADME:SS:SS:GB:3160 looks like a well cared for car .. main dealer service history etc ..
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    breaking a full 4200

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-MASERATI-COUPE-GT-BREAKING-ALL-PARTS-AVAILABLE-2-DOOR-ENGINE-/121543872107?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item1c4c944e6b should be of interest to some members .. its not mine btw
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    Ebay moment 4200?

    The dealer was a bit strange with me , had a nice 4200 in silver for sale , but was less than keen for me to have it inspected. I walked away .. It just didn't feel right .
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    how much to remove the hideous body kit !?

    tnx , the car sold a couple of days ago for 14k ! so never managed to look at it. hope the buyer got a good inspection !
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    how much to remove the hideous body kit !?

    yeah , my gut feeling isn't good , probably too much hassle .. guess i just needed to hear it from someone else :)
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    how much to remove the hideous body kit !?

    http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/maserati/4200/maserati-4200-coupe-4-2-v8-cambiocorsa-full-gt-body-kit-f1-paddle-shift-very-fast-car-2004-54-reg/2909420 So this is the colour combo and wheels I've been looking for , but I hate the body kit. How much would it cost to put the...
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    blue facelift on ebay

    http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:http://www.barons-auctions.com/details.php?ID=5551 Barons auctions .. I guess when you can't sell it privately you get some mug to buy it at auction...
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    blue facelift on ebay

    I can't really go into too much details on a public forum; but I did a lot of investigation into the car as I was going to buy it. Initially the bonnet had been resprayed and was mis aligned, the front bumper was mis aligned , it had failed its MOT down to a suspension issue , it was then re...