Vince Hart
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Thanks for all the replies. I am now in the market for 4.7 MC shift. But ready though the blogs I can see problems with variators. Is at a major problem with most Gran Turismo and what sort of cost.
Thanks for all the replies. I am now in the market for 4.7 MC shift. But ready though the blogs I can see problems with variators. Is at a major problem with most Gran Turismo and what sort of cost.
Old school Maser 3200 GT twin turbo cars are the only way up...
The rest, will be worth nothing in 5 years time!
Dave
How long do you think before the 4.7s start hitting the 20K mark?How does one go about getting them for 25k? Cheapest I've seen is 27k so even with a cheeky offer it's unlikely. Or am I just rubbish at negotiating a deal for traders.
When there's a no deal Brexit and the sh1t hits the fanHow long do you think before the 4.7s start hitting the 20K mark?
How long do you think before the 4.7s start hitting the 20K mark?
Well - a guy on AT is selling a 2011 30k miles well maintained 4.7MC shift, with a 3 year after market warranty (expires summer 2022), black on black, full main dealer history and 2 owners... he told me he’d let it go for £28k.How long do you think before the 4.7s start hitting the 20K mark?
It's crazy. What's the thing with a 'race to the bottom', it's nuts.
I'm pretty sure that at the £20k point, a lot of people won't be able to properly maintain these cars.
There aren't that many around, so if the worst does come to the worst, I can see a high rate of attrition and/or 'bodging'.
I love my GTS and maintain it properly, there aren't many cars around that offer equivalent attributes are there?
If I sold it, I'd probably replace with a 2 seat Strad'.
I don't mind a higher number of owners if there's evidence of proper care, but sure, if its one owner and they could afford go buy new, then you can pretty much expect they can fund the maintenance.Totally agree with you regarding the maintenance, I think you'll see alot of people attracted to the low prices and get spooked after one bill and move on. Good examples will be hard to find at the low end of the market. It's why I paid a premium for a one owner car, as I've known the guy for years.
I have limited my buying budget because I don't want to leave myself left short on maintenance.Totally agree with you regarding the maintenance, I think you'll see alot of people attracted to the low prices and get spooked after one bill and move on. Good examples will be hard to find at the low end of the market. It's why I paid a premium for a one owner car, as I've known the guy for years.
They already have if you’d like a 80k mile private sale. Decent ones start around £25k now.
Just been looking at a 2010 4.7 QP that had engine number 144494. Came as bit of a shock.Great choice...I have a 4.7 MC Shift and love every minute of it!
Variators were only an issue on early models with engine numbers upto 148697.
I believe 2010 models and newer had the issue rectified and some of the earlier models have since had the work done under warranty or by independents so worth looking into the history of any particular vehicle you’re looking at.
Approximate cost can be in the region of £3k depending on where it’s done.
Hope that helps
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Are they both valved systems or just the ovals?This is correct in standard spec, however, there were two separate packs at different times which gave the 4.7 auto the ovals and then when the Sport came out in late 2012 the ovals became standard.
Just been looking at a 2010 4.7 QP that had engine number 144494. Came as bit of a shock.
They've not been replaced and it's not showing signs that it's an issue at the moment, but...Interesting, it may have had them replaced already...not sure if you asked?
To be fair, not every engine presents with the issue from experience in the forum but I guess it’s the chance it could develop over time.