Spyder

[allandwf]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121254397466?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

I quite like this, though should probably set alarm bells ringing. Would be nice for the centenary run.

 

[MAF260]

Never seen a Maserati in that colour, not sure if I like it. GS skirts are £1k and very hard to find for a Spyder. Manual could put some buyers off. Very unusual car overall!

 

[zagatoes30]

Unusual spec, not sure about the black & green (sounds like a bar of chocolate) but would be interesting to see what price it goes for.

 

[conaero]

I think its a very nice car. Ok its a shame that the interior is not tan, but I like it.

It is an OEM colour think its called Verde Goodwood and it appears almost black in certain light, well, thats what it looks like from the photo.

You could always swap the interior, its only 2 seats and the trim panel inc dash can be recoloured (dash in situ)

 

[Chrisbassett]

Looks nice, but agree the interior would be much better in tan or tobacco. Wonder if the GS bumper is there because of a ding like mine or just a happy buy with the side skirts...they are quite rare.

I think this has convinced me to go for facelift bumpers on Doris, they look ok on the Spyder, not too aggressive.

 

[rossyl]

I think its a very nice car. Ok its a shame that the interior is not tan, but I like it.

It is an OEM colour think its called Verde Goodwood and it appears almost black in certain light, well, thats what it looks like from the photo.

You could always swap the interior, its only 2 seats and the trim panel inc dash can be recoloured (dash in situ)

For this very reason, I was a bit surprised you weren't interested in that new member's GS. I thought you could take out the black and put in tan...then have your favourite colour combo?

 

[zagatoes30]

I like the Spyder with the facelift front but glad it mine hasn't got the GS skirts which I don't like.

Not a fan of green cars or black interiors but at the least changing the latter is relatively easy. Knowing what the car tax situation is in Ireland this must be expensive to run here so maybe that is why it is being offered delivered to the UK

 

[safrane]

A real mix; GS Skirts on a spyder are shorter due to the reduced wheel base so must be a special order or a raid on a Gs Spyder. It also has the90th edition headlights...or it it irish mist on the lense?

 

[Rwc13]

I really like the look of this car too. Shame it's a manual. Are the manual boxes really as difficult as some say?

 

[MAF260]

A real mix; GS Skirts on a spyder are shorter due to the reduced wheel base so must be a special order or a raid on a Gs Spyder. It also has the90th edition headlights...or it it irish mist on the lense?

That's a great spot, Peter. I hadn't noticed the lights, but they're so obvious! I reckon it's had a front-ender which would explain the silver lights and new front end. It's a GS front rather than a facelift 4200 front, there is a subtle difference between the two - Chris B, you may want to look into this before getting the bumper?

 

[Chrisbassett]

It's a GS front rather than a facelift 4200 front, there is a subtle difference between the two - Chris B, you may want to look into this before getting the bumper?

Yeah, the grilles are a lot different and there are different side vents, but the shape is mostly the same. I've had a look at a few others, including in Grigio Touring, and it's growing on me.

This is a bit of a hybrid, but I can't complain as I'm going to do something similar - it's all about personal taste and probably opportunism.

 

[Andyk]

Old eagle eyed Peter...Never noticed that.....I think the car looks brilliant.....Love the green, dont mind the black and the GS kit looks great...If its had a bang and been repaired then as long as it has all the details and the price shows that it could be a very nice Spyder....in a very rare colour....

 

[Phil H]

Unless it's had a makeover Matt's probably right about the colour being Verde Goodwood, in which case it should look good when the sun's on it. The interior is a bit subdued though.

PH

 

[safrane]

I had a GS lower lip fitted to my face lift 4200 front bumper as it is 50mm lower than a standard front bumper. They also have an extr cooling vent in front of the wheels...the grills are interchangeable and do not come as part of a new bumper.

 

[MAF260]

I had a GS lower lip fitted to my face lift 4200 front bumper as it is 50mm lower than a standard front bumper. They also have an extr cooling vent in front of the wheels...the grills are interchangeable and do not come as part of a new bumper.

So the plastic bumper/nose cone is the same. It's the grille and lower lip/splitter that differ. Comparison pics shown on a light colour to make it easier to see - GS is clearly deeper, has an additional vent near the wheel arch and the outside front vents appear to be wider as well:

 

[safrane]

Yes it is...a bugger to fit but far less than a full new bumper...Eurospares have them on their web site

 

[outrun]

I like it but it's clearly has the front end from a Grigio Touring GS. That's not been done on a low mile car for any reason other than damage, I just seriously doubt anybody doing it solely for looks, especially given the odd coloured interiors for the headlight units. Of course, I own a repaired car that suffered light front end damage so that doesn't mean that it's not worth checking out. It is not easy to repair well. The price should be good though and considering that it's not declared, I suspect it's going to go way too high. Factor in also the fact that's it's over the water and would need to be re-registered etc and it's probably not going to be a good buy.

 

[MAF260]

Might not have been an insurance job? Owner could have bumped it and decided to pay for the repairs themselves. Still odd, though. Not for me.

 

[Andyk]

Dash replaced with new speedo...Sounds front end to me....?

 

[conaero]

I have seen a fair few of these speedos replaced over the years, they can be a bit unreliable, probably nothing more sinister than that but Andy is right, you should pay extra attention to it and get it checked out.