Can someone talk me in to/out of this...

[PJS]

Hi,

First post, so be gentle. I've just recently sold my Alfa 3.0 GTV and missing having something Italian in my life. So, had a quick look at this today.

https://www.pistonheads.com/classif...i/granturismo/maserati-granturismo-v8/7498265

Lovely sounding car. Didn't take it for a test drive as knew I'd be smitten if I did. Does anyone know the car? Seems to have been at Grimaldi in April for a major service and 6 previous owners, which seemed high to me.

 

[allandwf]

Buy it!

 

[D Walker]

Make sure you get an independent inspection, check front sub frame for corrosion.
Lot of 4.2's in that price bracket so bargain hard...

 

[CatmanV2]

Make sure you get an independent inspection, check front sub frame for corrosion.
Lot of 4.2's in that price bracket so bargain hard...

Springs, variators, manifolds, ABS sensors

C

 

[D Walker]

Springs, variators, manifolds, ABS sensors

C

And all those, bin it, get a 335d estate instead

 

[CatmanV2]

And all those, bin it, get a 335d estate instead

Don't be ridiculous!

C

 

[PJS]

Thanks for the pointers. Are there any recommendations for companies that do inspections around the Billericay area?

 

[iainw]

Like the look of that. A lot of car for the money.

 

[CatmanV2]

Thanks for the pointers. Are there any recommendations for companies that do inspections around the Billericay area?

Well there's Grimaldi who are well thought of by many, but not really me. Giallo down in Kent, as might AV Engineering and the famous Aldous Voice

C

 

[Andyk]

Probably the wrong forum to get someone to talk you out of it.....A big watt welcome and buy it....

 

[Contigo]

Get it PPI'd and if it is clear buy it! YOLO!!!!

 

[ratbag]

For not a lot more buy my 4.2!
58 plate just 23k miles one previous owner- owned by me since 2010.Pefect and faultless of course.
Price includes free inspection at Giallo's down the road!

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...000&transmission=Automatic&radius=1500&page=1

 

[Contigo]

Best to buy from a forum member/enthusiast but lots really don't appreciate this and ignore it.

 

[CatmanV2]

Best to buy from a forum member/enthusiast but lots really don't appreciate this and ignore it.

He's right. Assuming you can live with the red. And Giallo inspection will be very good

C

 

[PJS]

Thanks for the names. Ratbag, lovely looking car and in the same colour combination as my XFR, which I'm looking to part-ex, that's why I quite liked the dark grey of the original posting. Just fancy a change.

 

[GeoffCapes]

I used to go out with the sister of the guy who runs Eagle Auto. He's a nice bloke and knows his stuff.
I would be happy to buy a car from him.

As for the car itself. Get it checked out and buy it is all is good.

Where are you based? I used to live in Wickford. And will be back there on Saturday.

 

[Ewan]

The early GT cars are becoming amazing value.

But just as an additional thought, if you'd rather have something with a sportier drive, why not this:

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifi...rt-gts/7563508

 

[leeq61]

The early GT cars are becoming amazing value.

But just as an additional thought, if you'd rather have something with a sportier drive, why not this:

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifi...rt-gts/7563508

Very nice Ewan. If i was after a GTS in a lovely colour too!, this would be the one.