Hi all,
I'm going to view a 4200 tomorrow. I have read a little about them but I'm no expert. It's just a car I've fancied since they came out. I have owned a classic Maserati in the past (prior to the prices going astronomical) so I understand the nature of the cars and used to be a Maserati club member at the time.
The car in question is a 2003 4200 with 60K on the clock. Would someone be kind enough to tell me what the usual pitfalls are and what to look for? The owner says the clutch is coming up to needing replacing, but doesn't slip. From what I read on an American page, this is a job I feel I could tackle myself, although the clutch kit is far from cheap!
Am I correct in thinking a 2003 should have a slightly better gearbox than the earlier cars? From what I've read should I expect it to still be a little "clunky"? Is there any way to identify if has the later gearbox? Eg. How do I know its not a late registered earlier car?
A newer model is out of the question for me, so please can anyone advice on this particular year of 4200.
I'm going to view a 4200 tomorrow. I have read a little about them but I'm no expert. It's just a car I've fancied since they came out. I have owned a classic Maserati in the past (prior to the prices going astronomical) so I understand the nature of the cars and used to be a Maserati club member at the time.
The car in question is a 2003 4200 with 60K on the clock. Would someone be kind enough to tell me what the usual pitfalls are and what to look for? The owner says the clutch is coming up to needing replacing, but doesn't slip. From what I read on an American page, this is a job I feel I could tackle myself, although the clutch kit is far from cheap!
Am I correct in thinking a 2003 should have a slightly better gearbox than the earlier cars? From what I've read should I expect it to still be a little "clunky"? Is there any way to identify if has the later gearbox? Eg. How do I know its not a late registered earlier car?
A newer model is out of the question for me, so please can anyone advice on this particular year of 4200.