Reasoning with a passion. Hello from Cornwall.

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I have been looking at photos of Maserati cars for a while now, and have finally got to test drive a couple. I now realize I have to own one. The beginnings of a new obsession, I tried really hard to ignore the urge but it is to strong. I certainly don't need a Maserati so sense and reason are now on vacation and passion and obsession rule my mind, happy daze.
I have enjoyed reading many of the threads on here, and find it a great source of wisdom.

I Have been stopping at my fathers in Kent, and have been trying to get to grips with finding a 4200, I went to see a car at Mole Valley cars in Surrey, but upon telling the salesman that I had other cars lined up to look at before I would make any kind of decision I was virtually shown the door, and told to come back when I had looked at the other cars, so not a great start.
I found a private sale of a 3200 and the guy could not have been more helpful, he let me drive his car for a good half hour and helped to explain many things about Maseratis, also advising me to drive as many as possible before I commit to a purchase. So two very different experiences. I can see I have a long road ahead me.
I was hoping to view a blue 53 4200 that is currently being advertised on eBay reg WA53 FYY, but upon googling the servicing garage I find it to be of dubious origin. The garage name is Fiorano Cars London. Any advice on car or garage would be much appreciated.
A fra poco.
 
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A big warm welcome to the forum ....... great to hear you have been hit with the Maserati bug. I would contact Dicky Grace as he is a respected specialist on the site along with ADG and Nuvola....

Dicky will be very happy to talk through you requirements and give great advice....

http://www.richardgracecars.co.uk/

I believe that Fiorano cars used to be or the owner was Rosso Corsa - Richard Lukins was the owner and there was much written about his antics........
 
StuartW

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Welcome along Derren and I hope that your first experience with Maserati is a good one.
As a frequent visitor to Kent, you might want to pop into ADG in Hildenborough who will be happy to talk to you about their stock and the cars in general. Their neighbours are Giallo who carry out Maserati servicing so you could drop in to have a chat with them too.
Remember, knowledge is power so have a good look through this forum too with some excellent buying guides and you should be armed with everything that you need to know.
Good luck and keep us posted.
 
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Hi Derren, welcome! Also try Nareman Virk at Nuvola London. Based in Shepherds Bush. As per the other recommendations, a joy to deal with and an utterly decent, honest man. With great cars.

Enjoy the hunt. :smile:
 
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I concur, spoke with Nareman yesterday and two test drives lined up next week with him.
If only I could afford the one i really wanted. Even with man maths..
 
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Good luck Iain, I bought mine through Nareman - what a gent and he sells some fantastic cars

And you need to change that calculator of yours, it's obviously playing up
 
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welcome, its the most exciting time, looking for a Maserati. Took me a year to find mine so take your time and always go for cars with full history and don't be scared of cars that have been used and not low miles, the engines are very good if they have been looked after, hence the history
 
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iainw said:
I concur, spoke with Nareman yesterday and two test drives lined up next week with him.
If only I could afford the one i really wanted. Even with man maths..
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Mine's a Nuvola car. Nareman is meticulous in the extreme. Perhaps worse even than some on here!

LincsOSCA said:
Good luck Iain, I bought mine through Nareman - what a gent and he sells some fantastic cars

And you need to change that calculator of yours, it's obviously playing up
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It's true. I found with mine that shouting "add up, you stupid ******* numbers!" and then throwing the calculator across the room gave me the financial confidence to take the plunge into the world of Maserati ownership. As did the phenomenal 12 month WarrantyWise warranty that came with the car.
 
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Felonious Crud said:
Mine's a Nuvola car. Nareman is meticulous in the extreme. Perhaps worse even than some on here!



It's true. I found with mine that shouting "add up, you stupid ******* numbers!" and then throwing the calculator across the room gave me the financial confidence to take the plunge into the world of Maserati ownership. As did the phenomenal 12 month WarrantyWise warranty that came with the car.
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Nuvola cars have that effect on you - it comes to something when you owe more on your car than you do on your house!
 
Felonious Crud

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Ah, but them dawgs don't half cost a lot in vet bills when they malfunction! Mind you, I bet they don't need educating or want to go on holiday with their mates.

Avoiding divorce is generally a good plan as well, I understand. Rod Stewart had a good quote about finding a woman you don't like and giving her a house...
 
StuartW

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It's true, the hounds drain us from time to time but you're right - no university or holidays for them so I guess they're comparatively cheap!
 
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I was in a well paid job when my eldest went to university, so I knew we would get no financial assistance. So I made the conscious decision to pay for more or less everything during this time
I reckon it came to about £30000 - £40000 for his years at university and this was before the price hike
My second son went and I was no longer in a well paid job so I decided to let the government pay for him. we got grants and bursaries etc and it did cost me nothing.
Both however have come out with a debt of around £16000
So Lincs your reasoning is sound
 
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dave richardson said:
I was in a well paid job when my eldest went to university, so I knew we would get no financial assistance. So I made the conscious decision to pay for more or less everything during this time
I reckon it came to about £30000 - £40000 for his years at university and this was before the price hike
My second son went and I was no longer in a well paid job so I decided to let the government pay for him. we got grants and bursaries etc and it did cost me nothing.
Both however have come out with a debt of around £16000
So Lincs your reasoning is sound
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Wow Dave, that's terrifying - best not to add things up I reckon!
 
mjheathcote

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What you have never had, you never miss I suppose.
Could apply to Children and Maserati's!
Having both, would not be without either!
 
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