UlstermanAbroad
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Hi Guys
Its with an unbelievably heavy heart that I make an initial step towards advertising my Granturismo.
As is usual. I'm offering it here first. I would hope that it goes to another owner who will treat the car
as all of its owners have treated it.
Not unusually for Northern Ireland, I know or know of, its three previous owners. (must check if its three or four)
They were all guys with deep pockets, who serviced the car at the main dealers where it was first registered.
Charles Hurst, in Belfast. Because I'm on the North Coast and because like many, I don't rate this franchisee,
I've had it serviced every twelve months, no matter what mileage was done. Turns out very little.
I think it's less than 10,000 in my ownership. I've had most of the car repainted by one of the top body shops in
N.I. and all the mechanical work has been done by two small independents on my doorstop, who usually have something exotic with a V8 being worked on.
When I bought it, the battery was low and needed changed. So the first time I turned the key, the dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree and I nearly had a heart attack. A few hours later and a new battery and all was well and as expected.
Nothing has failed on the car since and all I've had to buy are consumables and tyres. I need to confirm exact dates,
but the oil etc was changed annually at a minimum.
So the bodywork is as good as you see. Probably better up close, because I took this photo with a mobile.
The engine is glorious. All the electrics and mechanicals are as they should be. This is the most exotic car I've owned
and the engine just loves to rev. The sound is heavenly and for that reason, as I was told when I joined here, while looking for the car, I hardly ever used the stereo. Its standard, like everything else. But apart from turning it on and off, I don't have much of a clue. The front passenger speaker doesn't work and this won't be an expensive fix. If I can, I'll have it seen to prior to sale. I used the stereo so little, I kept forgetting to get it fixed.
I did have the resonator or middle box removed from the exhaust and this was replaced with a straight steel tube of the highest quality. Effectively this makes normal driving mode sound like sports mode and sports mode sound that bit louder. But, when driven normally, she just burbles and growls, so the neighbours won't mind. I have this safely stored, should you wish to put it back. (quick, simple, cheap job)
Reasons for advertising. My health has declined since I bought her and getting in and out with two ruptured discs isn't very dignified. I'm semi-retired and studying again to achieve a career change. Also hoping to do my RYA Yachtmaster offshore, if I can get fit in time. So, that no matter what course my health takes, I'll be leaving N.I. again soonish to be able to develop an income.
There are no autobhans where I live and there's a very diligent traffic police unit on my doorstep, so from the get go, I've had to be incredibly careful, to keep my licence. I haven't had the car anything near the red line. My driving skills aren't too shabby, but its the other drivers I might be blasting past, I wouldn't trust.
The interior is that deep red leather option and is unmarked except for a little wear on the driver's bolster. This can easily be fixed. I keep forgetting. So far as Charles Hurst can tell, she's never needed the variators seen to,
She's a 2008 car. 80,000 miles roughly. Absolutely any inspection welcomed. With prior arrangement, I can ask my mechanic to put her on his ramp, nearby. VRM is TEZ9953. More photos to follow.
I'm asking £20,000, or very near offer. (very near)
This has been the most reliable car that I've owned and I never expected that, given the anecdotes floating around.
Very highly regarded car transporters are available, should you reside on the UK mainland.
Forgot to add. She's been stored for a year or so, so she'll be going to my mechanic first, within the next fortnight
to check her thoroughly and if possible MoT her. MoT centres here are all closed, but they're issuing one year extensions, so I'll apply for that tomorrow. (Tuesday June 2nd)
Its with an unbelievably heavy heart that I make an initial step towards advertising my Granturismo.
As is usual. I'm offering it here first. I would hope that it goes to another owner who will treat the car
as all of its owners have treated it.
Not unusually for Northern Ireland, I know or know of, its three previous owners. (must check if its three or four)
They were all guys with deep pockets, who serviced the car at the main dealers where it was first registered.
Charles Hurst, in Belfast. Because I'm on the North Coast and because like many, I don't rate this franchisee,
I've had it serviced every twelve months, no matter what mileage was done. Turns out very little.
I think it's less than 10,000 in my ownership. I've had most of the car repainted by one of the top body shops in
N.I. and all the mechanical work has been done by two small independents on my doorstop, who usually have something exotic with a V8 being worked on.
When I bought it, the battery was low and needed changed. So the first time I turned the key, the dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree and I nearly had a heart attack. A few hours later and a new battery and all was well and as expected.
Nothing has failed on the car since and all I've had to buy are consumables and tyres. I need to confirm exact dates,
but the oil etc was changed annually at a minimum.
So the bodywork is as good as you see. Probably better up close, because I took this photo with a mobile.
The engine is glorious. All the electrics and mechanicals are as they should be. This is the most exotic car I've owned
and the engine just loves to rev. The sound is heavenly and for that reason, as I was told when I joined here, while looking for the car, I hardly ever used the stereo. Its standard, like everything else. But apart from turning it on and off, I don't have much of a clue. The front passenger speaker doesn't work and this won't be an expensive fix. If I can, I'll have it seen to prior to sale. I used the stereo so little, I kept forgetting to get it fixed.
I did have the resonator or middle box removed from the exhaust and this was replaced with a straight steel tube of the highest quality. Effectively this makes normal driving mode sound like sports mode and sports mode sound that bit louder. But, when driven normally, she just burbles and growls, so the neighbours won't mind. I have this safely stored, should you wish to put it back. (quick, simple, cheap job)
Reasons for advertising. My health has declined since I bought her and getting in and out with two ruptured discs isn't very dignified. I'm semi-retired and studying again to achieve a career change. Also hoping to do my RYA Yachtmaster offshore, if I can get fit in time. So, that no matter what course my health takes, I'll be leaving N.I. again soonish to be able to develop an income.
There are no autobhans where I live and there's a very diligent traffic police unit on my doorstep, so from the get go, I've had to be incredibly careful, to keep my licence. I haven't had the car anything near the red line. My driving skills aren't too shabby, but its the other drivers I might be blasting past, I wouldn't trust.
The interior is that deep red leather option and is unmarked except for a little wear on the driver's bolster. This can easily be fixed. I keep forgetting. So far as Charles Hurst can tell, she's never needed the variators seen to,
She's a 2008 car. 80,000 miles roughly. Absolutely any inspection welcomed. With prior arrangement, I can ask my mechanic to put her on his ramp, nearby. VRM is TEZ9953. More photos to follow.
I'm asking £20,000, or very near offer. (very near)
This has been the most reliable car that I've owned and I never expected that, given the anecdotes floating around.
Very highly regarded car transporters are available, should you reside on the UK mainland.
Forgot to add. She's been stored for a year or so, so she'll be going to my mechanic first, within the next fortnight
to check her thoroughly and if possible MoT her. MoT centres here are all closed, but they're issuing one year extensions, so I'll apply for that tomorrow. (Tuesday June 2nd)
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