Time to sell the Wife's 3200 GTA (maybe?)

Contigo

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Talking to the wife last night and she said it's a shame that the 3200 is sat in the garage, getting no use and maybe we should sell it so someone else can enjoy it? As much as it pains me to agree with her it's the truth and I'd love to see it go to a forum member etc...

It's a 1999 3200 GTA in Grigio Touring with Navy Interior. One previous owner who owned the car for 15 years and literally spent a fortune on maintenance for which I have all invoices.

Car was supplied by Meridien Modena in 1999, Between January 2004 and October 2008 the car was stored in a garage in Athens, Greece. The mileage that it did during these four years was the return trip from London to Athens and back (around 3,000m). Since then it has been maintained by H R Owen in Park Royal, London. There was a replacement of the complete electronic fascia assembly in late 2006 by Maserati-Ferrari agent in Athens. I have written to them to provide the documentation and the service records, which I can forward to you. So far I had no response. The previous owner Constantine said it was replaced around 15,000 miles making the current mileage ~ 52k miles

This is our 3rd 3200 and I can honestly say drives better than any other. There are some imperfections but if anyone is considering 3200 ownership then I urge you to come and drive this.

Service History
Meridien Modena 919 miles (12/99)
Meridien Modena 6852 miles (06/01)
Meridien Modena 10163 (07/02)
Meridien Modena 12387 (05/03)
HR Owen 6640 (02/09 Cambelt, Radiator, Steering rack gaitors, exhaust, Discs and Pads much more £7k bill)
HR Owen 9499 (10/09 Lambda and Map Sensors £900)
HR Owen 11500 (03/10 Service, Diff Oil change, Geometry etc.. £5k bill)
HR Owen 15707 (04/11 New Starter Motor, annual service, front and rear shocks, discs and pads £7566)
HR Owen 21562 (02/12 Service Timing Belt etc £2k)
HR Owen 34348 (03/13 Service, alignment £2631)
HR Owen 36554 (08/14 Service, aux belt pulley £1836)

I bet there are not many 3200's out there which have had as much money thrown at them and this car really does show it in terms of the way it drives.

The only thing I know which needs doing mechanically is the Air Con, Condensor is shot (I've never owned a 3200 with working AC), other than that there are a few cosmetic things like paintwork (odd scratch) and wheels could do with a refurb. It's been detailed by DMC in the last year and wowed people with it's lovely engine note at BIAMF this year.

£15k to forum members.


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And the sound!

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She is a gem. Right plan - make sure she goes to a home where she gets some use.

It will not hang around long.
 

maverick

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I have seen phil's car several times and been in it , it really is a lovely example, carnt see that hanging around for long, so if you are in the market for one be quick !
 

Contigo

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Gentle bump in case anyone is looking or knows of anyone in the market for a 3200.
 

alfatwo

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Gentle bump in case anyone is looking or knows of anyone in the market for a 3200.

Hang on to it Phil.. you'll only regret it in a few of years time when there all gone.. What's 17k buy you, a few nice holidays and a new kitchen.

I think I'd take the old 3200!

Dave
 

philw696

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Try advertising it down here with the exchange rate favourable to NZ.
Plus in your favour too there is one less 3200 here as one of my former techs boosted one in a 30 mph zone writing it off with a Land Rover.
He still has his job too.
 

Contigo

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Price reduced to £15k to forum members only. Owning 3 of them and knowing others it is one of the best runners out there but we are simply not using it and I want to free up some funds etc...
 

iainw

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It looks a lovely example and well priced. The first advert in June 16 said 15k to forum members.?