Hey guys.
Well after about 6 months I finally took the plunge.
I was very specific in what I wanted from a Granturismo being one owner, low miles in white and lots of carbon was my first priority.
Luckily for me Rags car was mentioned for sale so after viewing I knew it was the one for me.
A thorough gent from start to finish and after negotiation which was over in about 5 seconds I was handed the keys.
The car to be fair was in very good condition.
For someone that only looks for flaws in vehicles it was the best condition in daylight I've seen with no damage to the exterior and only 1 chip on the lower spoiler at the front.
For me the biggest headache was having the Tracker system enabled and tonight after receiving my insurance certificate after I put my private plate on realised the MC Stradale on the insurance certificate meant they had insured the wrong vehicle even though they had the plate.
Im now in a battle with insurance as they tell me it doesnt need a tracker after Thatcham classed it as Sport Coupe after paying out £305 for the yearly subscription I am now awaiting a verdict for compensation. They have lowered my yearly premium from £502 to £424 with 10,000 miles so its a start.
The car has been on a friends ramp for 2 weeks while I've stripped it down. Ive not had enough time to do a thorough full correction on it so I've done the best I can with the time I've had and then ceramic coated it then a layer of my own Wax, Celeste Dettaglio by Chemical GuysUSA for the final wetness white needs..
The wheels have been stripped and done in Gloss Black with a couple of layers of CeramiClearcoat by my good friend Tom who does all Marnello's wheels for them and then glass coated also, callipers have also been coated.
Some defects visible under my lighting but normal for the age.
Swirls and some sanding marks on the roof and carbon swirled but have corrected all this..
Very pleased with the car and hoping to meet some forum members over time. I've got the car booked in with Maserati for some additional interior Carbon so will update when its arrived and fitted.
Loving the forum and knowledge shared on here and gave me a great start to Maserati life..
Some finished shots.
Well after about 6 months I finally took the plunge.
I was very specific in what I wanted from a Granturismo being one owner, low miles in white and lots of carbon was my first priority.
Luckily for me Rags car was mentioned for sale so after viewing I knew it was the one for me.
A thorough gent from start to finish and after negotiation which was over in about 5 seconds I was handed the keys.
The car to be fair was in very good condition.
For someone that only looks for flaws in vehicles it was the best condition in daylight I've seen with no damage to the exterior and only 1 chip on the lower spoiler at the front.
For me the biggest headache was having the Tracker system enabled and tonight after receiving my insurance certificate after I put my private plate on realised the MC Stradale on the insurance certificate meant they had insured the wrong vehicle even though they had the plate.
Im now in a battle with insurance as they tell me it doesnt need a tracker after Thatcham classed it as Sport Coupe after paying out £305 for the yearly subscription I am now awaiting a verdict for compensation. They have lowered my yearly premium from £502 to £424 with 10,000 miles so its a start.
The car has been on a friends ramp for 2 weeks while I've stripped it down. Ive not had enough time to do a thorough full correction on it so I've done the best I can with the time I've had and then ceramic coated it then a layer of my own Wax, Celeste Dettaglio by Chemical GuysUSA for the final wetness white needs..
The wheels have been stripped and done in Gloss Black with a couple of layers of CeramiClearcoat by my good friend Tom who does all Marnello's wheels for them and then glass coated also, callipers have also been coated.
Some defects visible under my lighting but normal for the age.
Swirls and some sanding marks on the roof and carbon swirled but have corrected all this..
Very pleased with the car and hoping to meet some forum members over time. I've got the car booked in with Maserati for some additional interior Carbon so will update when its arrived and fitted.
Loving the forum and knowledge shared on here and gave me a great start to Maserati life..
Some finished shots.