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Hi All,
I'm new to the forum and to Maserati but am thinking about buying a 2014 GranTurismo Sport. The one I've found has one owner, looks in great condition inside and out and only has 15k on the clock. Chassis number checks out but . It drives well and sounds wonderful. However...I'm concerned about the engine and engine bay - it looks older than 7 years / 15k miles to me (although I'm far from an expert), and has a fair bit of rust. I think it's mostly surface rust, but like I said, I'm no engine expert.
If anyone has a point of view, thoughts, advice or guidance on what I should be asking the seller884838848488485 I'd be really grateful.
Cheers,
WillS
 
Swedish Paul

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If it’s like that in the engine bay, I would think the subframes and suspension components would be worse. My 15 year old GS looks spotless. I would walk away.
 
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Covers off, soak with TFR, detailing brush, jet wash, dry with an airline and finish with a dressing and it will look like new, trust me, I do it at least once a week.
 
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Swedish Paul said:
If it’s like that in the engine bay, I would think the subframes and suspension components would be worse. My 15 year old GS looks spotless. I would walk away.
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Appreciate your input - I was going to ask about the subframes and get them inspected.
 
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conaero said:
Covers off, soak with TFR, detailing brush, jet wash, dry with an airline and finish with a dressing and it will look like new, trust me, I do it at least once a week.
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Love your optimism! Thanks for the advice, will ask the dealer to look at doing this.
 
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Looks to me as if the car must be up north or Scotland and seen a bit of winter weather.
As Matt said some good cleaning and detailing they can look mint.
Totally agree about a good underside inspection though.
Good Luck.
 
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philw696 said:
Looks to me as if the car must be up north or Scotland and seen a bit of winter weather.
As Matt said some good cleaning and detailing they can look mint.
Totally agree about a good underside inspection though.
Good Luck.
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Thanks mate, appreciated.
 
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What’s the bodywork like, been painted recently? I noticed rust on the bottom of the inner wheel arch (where the metal ends and the plastic skirts and lower bumper begin) on a low mileage newer car. Indicated to me it had been out a lot in the salt. Underside inspection would be key.
 
Felonious Crud

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Welcome, Will. Where's the car? You may well find someone on here happy to have a snout around it and offer an opinion on person.
 
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c4sman said:
What’s the bodywork like, been painted recently? I noticed rust on the bottom of the inner wheel arch (where the metal ends and the plastic skirts and lower bumper begin) on a low mileage newer car. Indicated to me it had been out a lot in the salt. Underside inspection would be key.
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Bodywork is near perfect with no visible or tangible signs of painting, interior is in likewise terrific condition. That's why I was so surprised at the condition of the engine bay. I know the car hasn't covered more than a couple of thousand miles over the last few years - maybe it was last used on wintery / salted roads and wasn't cleaned down??
 
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Felonious Crud said:
Welcome, Will. Where's the car? You may well find someone on here happy to have a snout around it and offer an opinion on person.
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Thank you. The car is in Enfield, Essex. The dealer has very good reviews and has offered to get the engine bay cleaned up and professionally treated.
 
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WillS said:
Thank you. The car is in Enfield, Essex. The dealer has very good reviews and has offered to get the engine bay cleaned up and professionally treated.
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Not too far from me. Might be able to take a gander depending on where and when.....

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WillS said:
That's extraordinarily kind of you - thank you C. I'll ping you a separate note later this week. Is this community always this thoughtful??!! If so I think I'm going to like being part of it :)
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Yeah, we're pretty much like that around here. You have to put up with the thread drift. Have you seen @Felonious Crud 's kittens, by the way? And, then there's the general sarcasm and conversations about razor blades, but nearly everyone is welcome ;)

Oh and apparently @Zep has been doing some welding on garden furniture.....

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CatmanV2 said:
Yeah, we're pretty much like that around here. You have to put up with the thread drift. Have you seen @Felonious Crud 's kittens, by the way? And, then there's the general sarcasm and conversations about razor blades, but nearly everyone is welcome ;)

Oh and apparently @Zep has been doing some welding on garden furniture.....

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The latest kitten in the Wanderer family, I believe it's a Maine Cöon. Behaves like a dog, loves water, love her to bits!

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