Been looking at 3200GT

[Alfa155Stick]

Hi All

Been looking at moving up from my Alfa 155 V6 to a 3200

Found one i like look of on pistonheads, 2001, 75k on clock had brakes clutch & major service at 69k, going to have a look wednesday
Anything i need be looking for? Seen some horror stories about endfloat problems on higher milage cars.
Anything i need look through paperwork to check has been done?
Guess at millage going to require minor service soon as i buy it, if i do
How are 3200 for tinworm?

Cheers in advance for any advice

 

[Parisien]

Hi Alfa155stick.......get an independent inspection done........................simply and absolutley the most important thing to do. Cost £200-300...can save you £2-3K!

Endlfoat very rare, should all be fixed by now

History...history........history...all by MDs or Indie specialists...no one else effectively.

Need to be sure red key present, check all paperwork, invoices.

No real problem re tinworm...but most problems will be revealed by the above indie inspection.

Let us know how you get on.



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[Alfa155Stick]

Cheers for quick response
Who would be best people to speak to about an inspection in the Heathrow area?

 

[Parisien]

Hold on will link up our indie list


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[Parisien]

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http://www.autoshieldmaserati.co.uk/...rati/Home.html

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http://www.ferrarimaserati.co.uk/

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http://www.dadsspeedshop.com/

http://www.autofficina.co.uk/about-autofficina

http://www.bhpmsport.com/

http://www.verdi-ferrari.com/about.php

http://www.theferraricentre.com/service

http://www.auto-sportiva.com/maserat...icing-kent.htm

http://www.sbraceengineering.co.uk/

Click on them and see whose nearest.


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[lozcb]

Hi All

Been looking at moving up from my Alfa 155 V6 to a 3200

Found one i like look of on pistonheads, 2001, 75k on clock had brakes clutch & major service at 69k, going to have a look wednesday
Anything i need be looking for? Seen some horror stories about endfloat problems on higher milage cars.
Anything i need look through paperwork to check has been done?
Guess at millage going to require minor service soon as i buy it, if i do
How are 3200 for tinworm?

Cheers in advance for any advice

Tin worm just fine generally , places to check are rear arches and bottom of boot , 3200 has timing chains and belts , the chains should be done according to the schedule at 68K miles , its expensive and supposed to be engine out , so around the £1800 at the dealers , tho many indies can do it in situ now for around the £1200 mark , a good bargaining point when negotiating if they havent been done , belts are a must at the correct intervals ,check the service history is near as **** it , and dont be put off if a good indie has been used , they tend to look after the cars better than the dealers , also rear lights have no led s missing from those boomerangs there quite expensive to replace ,

regards loz

 

[Andyk]

As per Loz...when I had mine in 2007 it had rust bubbles on the rear wheel arch inner.......the engines are unburstable so should be a problem...it's the sensors that are a pain a pack up.....Check all the electrics and the best advice anyone will give you is get an indi inspection....

If you don't mind me asking what car are you looking at......someone may know it....

Oh and a big welcome to the forum...

 

[Alfa155Stick]

Thanks for list of indis will go through list when i get home from work & do some phoning around tomorrow

One im looking at is http://http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3536120.htm

 

[Parisien]

Metallic Blue. ..JUST ARRIVED... VERY RARE 3200 MODEL Finished In Wonderfull Sebring Blue Metallic With Avorio Main Hide & Tappeto Blue Piping & Secondary Hide, Rare Sports Manual Gearbox in Our Opinion The Best Gearbox To Have, Bi Turbo Model Delivers Superb Power, Skyhok Suspension, Electric Seats With Memory, Touring Alloys, Heated Seats, Folding Mirrors, Front Foglights, Boomerang Model, Climate Control, Arguably The Best Model Made Is The 3200 Unlike The Underpowered 4200 Naturally Aspirated Model With Poor Reviews, Full Maserati Main Dealer History & Then Looked After Specialists To 69k WHERE IT HAD A BIG SERVICE INCLUDING NEW BRAKE PADS, CLUTCH & SERVICE, BRAND NEW MOT JUST DONE, Comes With Loads of Bills, Previous Mot's, Tracker Security System, Client Paid 25k For This In 2006 With Invoice To Prove, Full Dealer Facilities, Part Exchange Welcome, Free & Day Driveaway Insurance, Call Mac on 07960 532 999 For Further Info, London's Number 1 High Performance Specialist, Visit us www.sterlingpeformance.co.uk,

Heresy....did Dem write this????????????????????????????????





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[Parisien]

Manual ...check gear changes...linkage gets worn/stretched...on the manuals

25K in 2006.........................really???????????????????????????????????

Seems very nice....great combo


Check suspension arms for wear/ball joints and tie rods.......£500 an arm


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[Andyk]

I was looking at that advert today....seems a good price and a very nice colour combination.....seems to have a good service history.....but an inspection would let you know of anything that may not be right....

Not dealt with the dealer but they have sold a number of Maserati over the last few years.....well worth a look I would say.....

 

[Parisien]

It wears the ACs/4200 wheels well......sky hook suspension can give trouble......all covered by your friendly local inspection



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[Andyk]

Manual ...check gear changes...linkage gets worn/stretched...on the manuals

25K in 2006.........................really???????????????????????????????????

Seems very nice....great combo


Check suspension arms for wear/ball joints and tie rods.......£500 an arm


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Could have been Frank as mine was 23k in 2007.....

 

[BennyD]

If a dealer can write cr4p like that I would take anything he says regarding the car with a pinch of salt. Every time I took mine out before it was chipped I always reflected on how underpowered it was. Tw4t.

 

[Andyk]

I posted his words on another thread a few weeks ago as I also though it was a bit much...

 

[Parisien]

...yes but when people see sellers write stuff like this down they take it as gospel....don't challenge or think ill of the vendor when....they are all Pinnochio like characters.......................well most of them....


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[philw696]

If a dealer can write cr4p like that I would take anything he says regarding the car with a pinch of salt. Every time I took mine out before it was chipped I always reflected on how underpowered it was. Tw4t.

With you on that Ian totally happy with my 4200.

 

[Fat Arnie]

To aid your negotiation, this car was sold for less than £9000 at Christmas. The previous owner was David Tremayne, a well known and highly regarded motoring journalist, and once Editor of Motor Sport. I was going to view as I know the owner, but the trip to Darlington was a nads too far. I am sure it is a fine car, though it had a scrape on one rear wheelarch, and the handbrake lever handle was missing.

I think you should be able to knock them down on price a fair bit, as I suspect they paid £8k or less.

http://www.censored.co.uk/Manual_3200_for_sale_at_£9000/m_67516/tm.htm

Replace the word "censored" with "maseratiforum" in the URL above and you will see one of the original adverts.

 

[Andyk]

Was that the car...if so it is a well sorted example from what I can gather......

 

[Paco]

As Loz says the big service should have included cam chains as well as belts, rightly or wrongly this has a big impact on value. There are many who deem the chain swap a bit too belts and braces, and equally many who wouldn't take the risk!

I bet dealers curse forums like this!!!