QP - DuoSelect on Autotrader - anyone know this car?

[Woody]

Hi chaps,

Been asked what I think of the above car for a friend of a friend who's interested. Does anyone know it (current owner on here?) or has anyone been to see it?

Looks nice in the pics and reads well in the ad.

Advert is:

Metallic Black. Cream leather interior with black piping and black carpets., , Second owner car, with only 37,400 miles. Full Maserati service history, with recent major service in February 2014 (see photo). MOT passed first time with no advisories. MOT to Feb 2015 and Road Tax to Aug 2014.

Lots of receipts and paperwork for the car., , Comes with two keys. One is new and totally unused., , Recent new brakes and tyres. Clutch is only 13% worn (confirmed in writing from last service). New wheel nuts fitted., , Extras include: brake callipers in red, CD changer, 2013 maps for Sat Nav, rear blind with rear controls, rear electric seats, upgraded Bose stereo, soft close boot., ,

Standard features include: electric and heated front seats, electrochromatic rear view mirror, electric and folding side view mirrors, puncture repair kit, front and rear parking sensors, to name a few., , The car is in brilliant condition., , Got delivery of new car at the end of March so need to sell before then., BLACK, 2 owners,

Next MOT due 07/02/2015, Tax expires 31/08/2014, Full service history, Electric windows, Air conditioning, Satellite navigation, Parking aid, CD player, Leather trim, Heated seats, Height adjustable driver's seat, Height adjustable passenger seat, Child seat points (Isofix system), Sports seats, Metallic paint, 18" Alloy Wheels, Power steering, Steering wheel rake adjustment, Steering wheel reach adjustment, Cruise control, Traction control, Central locking, Alarm, Immobiliser, Driver's airbags, Side airbags, Passenger airbags.

£16,000

Link: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...id/a3d4a8da5d15878284f71b3937ffee36?logcode=p

If anyone has any info, it'd be appreciated.

Cheers
Woody

 

[blue520]

Very similar colour and spec to the one i just bought.
Looking on pistonheads it`s now down to £14,500. That seems like a steal to me.

Hi chaps,

Been asked what I think of the above car for a friend of a friend who's interested. Does anyone know it (current owner on here?) or has anyone been to see it?

Looks nice in the pics and reads well in the ad.

Advert is:

Metallic Black. Cream leather interior with black piping and black carpets., , Second owner car, with only 37,400 miles. Full Maserati service history, with recent major service in February 2014 (see photo). MOT passed first time with no advisories. MOT to Feb 2015 and Road Tax to Aug 2014.

Lots of receipts and paperwork for the car., , Comes with two keys. One is new and totally unused., , Recent new brakes and tyres. Clutch is only 13% worn (confirmed in writing from last service). New wheel nuts fitted., , Extras include: brake callipers in red, CD changer, 2013 maps for Sat Nav, rear blind with rear controls, rear electric seats, upgraded Bose stereo, soft close boot., ,

Standard features include: electric and heated front seats, electrochromatic rear view mirror, electric and folding side view mirrors, puncture repair kit, front and rear parking sensors, to name a few., , The car is in brilliant condition., , Got delivery of new car at the end of March so need to sell before then., BLACK, 2 owners,

Next MOT due 07/02/2015, Tax expires 31/08/2014, Full service history, Electric windows, Air conditioning, Satellite navigation, Parking aid, CD player, Leather trim, Heated seats, Height adjustable driver's seat, Height adjustable passenger seat, Child seat points (Isofix system), Sports seats, Metallic paint, 18" Alloy Wheels, Power steering, Steering wheel rake adjustment, Steering wheel reach adjustment, Cruise control, Traction control, Central locking, Alarm, Immobiliser, Driver's airbags, Side airbags, Passenger airbags.

£16,000

Link: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...id/a3d4a8da5d15878284f71b3937ffee36?logcode=p

If anyone has any info, it'd be appreciated.

Cheers
Woody

 

[Woody]

Interesting. It does look like great value!

 

[dickygrace]

£14500 is a good deal Woody, he won't go far wrong with that so long as he's got a warchest at hand.

 

[Needamaser]

I called the owner last week and discussed at length and he was very open about it.
Inspection is a must with it.
Mechanically it didn't sound too bad & servicing by Autofficina.
That clutch reading apparently was confirmed but car has done a lot of miles since it was replaced in the past and owner was "shocked" it was only 13% worn. Knowing car was being sold he asked garage to put that in writing.
Given location of the car I found that very surprising and would need to be double checked if clutch replacement was a potential issue for a purchaser.
Bodily I was told the car had "marks and scuffs" on it and driver seat bolster was showing signs of wear.
Dash originally matched the seats but previous owner found the dash reflecting and fitted a black leather one which was now lifting badly (see photos) and owner said he had a new one to replace or simply remove the one that was there.
All 4 wheel curbed he said. Said he planned to remedy before sale.
Car was too far from me to inspect myself and my feeling is see it for yourself and decide if you want to take it further. Owner was quite happy for me to contact garage for their thoughts.
At £14.5k it is a bit more attractive (but not to me) and gives leeway for cosmetics.
Couple of other issues concerned me but if anyone is thinking seriously about the car feel free to drop me a pm.

 

[Andyk]

thanks for sharing as gives an insight into the car.....As you say at 14k it is a tempting car even with the bits above but would need a good inspection. Mikes vely low on her to so if she is on her first clutch she probably would need one soon or maybe max another 10k.....

 

[Dhanj]

Now showing as sold on ph. Did your mate buy it then Woody?

 

[Woody]

I called the owner last week and discussed at length and he was very open about it.
Inspection is a must with it.
Mechanically it didn't sound too bad & servicing by Autofficina.
That clutch reading apparently was confirmed but car has done a lot of miles since it was replaced in the past and owner was "shocked" it was only 13% worn. Knowing car was being sold he asked garage to put that in writing.
Given location of the car I found that very surprising and would need to be double checked if clutch replacement was a potential issue for a purchaser.
Bodily I was told the car had "marks and scuffs" on it and driver seat bolster was showing signs of wear.
Dash originally matched the seats but previous owner found the dash reflecting and fitted a black leather one which was now lifting badly (see photos) and owner said he had a new one to replace or simply remove the one that was there.
All 4 wheel curbed he said. Said he planned to remedy before sale.
Car was too far from me to inspect myself and my feeling is see it for yourself and decide if you want to take it further. Owner was quite happy for me to contact garage for their thoughts.
At £14.5k it is a bit more attractive (but not to me) and gives leeway for cosmetics.
Couple of other issues concerned me but if anyone is thinking seriously about the car feel free to drop me a pm.

Sorry, just seen this. Thanks, very interesting.

 

[Woody]

£14500 is a good deal Woody, he won't go far wrong with that so long as he's got a warchest at hand.

Cheers, good to have your view.