I have had around 10-15 offers declined on italian cars over the past 4 months. Almost all of them are still on the market - and some listed for considerably less that I offered. I don’t understand some dealers. In my experience the problem is the young wheeler dealers at the main dealers who don’t have the experience and like to be cocky- or the ones held to ransom by their unrealistic clients on SOR. I think any decent offer is fair game in this market. Not much seems to be moving unless keenly priced
I was more generous in my appraisal but simply havent the eperience you have to base it on.
I figure dealers arent that up to speed with an uncommon marque like Maserati, and perhaps hang onto an inflated idea of value. It can be frustrating. As the choice grows more limited, the barrel you are over harder to disguise !
A Maserati specialist has nowhere to hide though. If it is a top end example, they should market it as such...
Meridian can afford to keep this car as stock for years if they wish, they have plenty of space and the car will not deprecate as the miles/years will get lower each month.
They will find a buyer and it will be one with deep pockets who will not care too much about a missed service... it will just join their collection.
I do however struggle with a lack of services. If it had been done regularly it would have cost a few grand, but in return it would attract a higher asking price.
I have had three services on the GS in 3k miles.
To some extent, I agree that a lack of service is an issue..
Oil needs changing every year IMO- regardless of miles. Otherwise, as long as it gets serviced before it is used, I cat see an issue...but it's starting to become speculation.
I think a PPI is essential...Which brings me to a lack of use...
If they want their cars to sit there, thats' their business. Doesnt do it for me, whilst I dont think it does much for the marque either...!
I keep coming back to the idea of the forum owned car up for sale. As afr as the 3200/4200/GS +, they oftentimes offer great value over a dealer purchase.