Recent content by robert29

Thanks is that GS still for sale ?

Thanks for that note. I like the 3200 I drove even though the dashboard had a warning light which didn't go out. The 4200 had a clunky paddle shift ...are they all like that or are post 2005 facelift cars smoother on the gear change?

Makes perfect sense if they improve them over time. Currently seeking 4200 post facelift.

Thanks I have learnt more in the past 2/3 weeks and I have tried the 3200 auto and the 4200 paddle shift. It was pre 2005 so I wonder if post facelift the paddle shift was improved. I liked the auto on the 3200 very much. But the flashing warning light on the dash was off putting. I don't think...

thanks ...sorry for delay in replying as I don't really know how this string operates Thanks for that ....I am further forward in that I have found I didn't like the paddle shift I tried. It was clunky. Does the paddle shift improve on the 2005 facelift model ?

I think we are currently corresponding via Classic Car ad?

That's helpful..thanks. I would say not a manual or a turbo so maybe a 4200 Coupe auto or a cambiocorsa with paddles or a Granturismo auto (4.2). You say you have a 4.7 Granturismo. Given my 15-20 k budget that sounds more expensive ? Elsewhere someone said the 4.2 engine is prone to variator...

Which would you go for a 4200 Coupe or a 4.2 Granturismo ?

'Plague' is scary especially as I don't know what it is

Thanks for your comment. Is the 4.2 engine in the Coupe the same as the one in the early Granturismo ? if so do they also have a variator issue (and what is a variation issue ?) I am more inclined to the 4200 Coupe and I don't think I can afford a 4.7 Granturismo...how much are they ?

I am thinking about 4200 or Granturismo and I noted the adverse comment about 4.2 versus 4.7. As a newbie can someone explain is there a problem with the 4.2 ?

Any tips will be appreciated. I am inclined towards the 4200 if I can find a properly maintained example. Budget 15-20k and I intend to continue with proper maintenance during my ownership. Light use max 3000 miles or so per year.