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Thank you Andy !!!

Yes guys it did get to my heart this car....I live amongst of sea of Teutonic metal currently and this Rosso Bologna project was going to rescue me from my boredom, and bankrupt me, but hey I was up for it....

The rust was pretty bad actually. 3 or 4 areas with the offside rear needing metal work. The interior which was described as " fab" had a tear on the side of the transmission tunnel. However at under £7K I would have slowly brought this one up to scratch. I definitely want an Auto, I...

Oh well !! (Or blessing in disguise).....Its gone for £6,779, I was second highest bidder. Some pics I took yesterday :

I tend to agree with your thoughts on this. I have previously spoken to Bosch UK Technical helpline, who stated that apparently each sensor is flow tested in its housing. The sensors are then screwed in with Security Torx Bolts. They also stated that they never sell MAF Sensor elements...

Thanks Yes that's my M5, and it has been a labour of love to get it to where it is now.

No I think the owner is just called Richard ! ;) Thanks !!

This one is parked close to where I live. I left my business card on it for the owner to call me regarding purchase : Alas ! No response yet though !

Thanks !! Noted the point regarding reading a bit into the owner as he has not changed the timing belt. But in your opinion, putting that aside and possibly a woefully neglected car, which I don't actually think is the case here, are there any long term effects caused by excessively late...

Mass reply guys ;) : It had a new throttle body, by Verdi of all people, about 2 years ago ....If the throttle body is still good, then perhaps I will start looking for vacuum leaks as a possible reason and or stick idle control valve (or equivalent).... Regarding the timing belt, yes its...

Sound advice by everyone on here, and on paper, I am in agreement with you all. However a few points : This will be a 7th car if I buy it. I don't care so much for resale value to be honest. It is at an almost negligibly low level currently. Although I am not involved with cars...

Interesting car guys. Nice owner. I am considering this car. Of the issues that I am not comfortable with at the moment : 1) There is a damp patch, in the rear nearside footwell. To touch it felt like some type of oil...... ? 2) At idle it seems to hunt around a bit....But in drive...

I am leaving to see the Burgundy one in 30 mins.

Thanks everyone for a Warm Welcome !! This forum with its experienced and knowledgeable members seems to have taken 80% of the fear and uncertainty out of the challenge of purchasing a straight car. I agree. I will be seeing it soon ! Agreed !! How much does a good independent charge...

Actually that was the story with the Blue one up at £8500 or so at 99,800 Miles on PH... He came back to me with the details on the History. Cambelt was changed at 50K Miles and quite some time ago. The burgundy one on Ebay with no reserve with ABS issue, I have started talking to him. He...

Hi Guys (first post), I did a bit of research and it seems he is a member on another UK Maserati Forum. Seems a friendly enough chap, but he does seem to be doing quite a bit of DIY on it. I fear the cambelt change was carried out in 07, but only 10K Miles or so in 5 years or so....plausible...