Brief lesson in dealer margins on Maserati

[bigbob]

This is the car that last week was for sale privately for £38.5k, £36.5k and then £35.5K:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3810803.htm

 

[dickygrace]

I was sorely tempted, but left it as I know few people want one.

 

[bigbob]

On here or is GT demand drying up?

Have you seen the QP I posted in the for sale section as looking cheap? Is it (!)?

 

[dickygrace]

Don't think many people want a 4.2 Granturismo from my experience. I haven't sold one yet as I prefer to specialise in what I know best; 3200, 4200, GS and QP. QP is cheap

 

[Woody]

Seen similar happen time and time again. I'm sure you could quickly eat up a chunk of that in prep (but in my experience, that not always done) and a warranty. Thats quite a room for movement, good luck to them. Be interesting to see if it drops over the coming weeks or if it sells.

 

[dem maser]

They prob picked it up for 34k, that's one profitable margin.....

I dont think they will spend more than 3k on it, bargain them. 2k off the price that's still 5k!!

 

[bigbob]

Don't think many people want a 4.2 Granturismo from my experience. I haven't sold one yet as I prefer to specialise in what I know best; 3200, 4200, GS and QP. QP is cheap

I presume that people really want the 4.7 with the Granturismo?

 

[dickygrace]

Everyone on here seems to, but 4.2's are selling at some places.

 

[Parisien]

Was in a 4.7 QP today....what a car!!
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[conaero]

The 4.2 is not a bad car it's just that 4.7 is just so good.

As Harry Metcalf said, the only thing I don't like is the fuel consumption!

It's really bad.

 

[Andyk]

That car was always going to be snapped up by a dealer at that price....Bet he didn't pay 35500 either...

 

[dickygrace]

Was a great deal as long as it didn't need brakes, tyres, suspension arms, paint etc.

 

[Yeti]

The 4.2 is not a bad car it's just that 4.7 is just so good.

As Harry Metcalf said, the only thing I don't like is the fuel consumption!

It's really bad.

I would tend to agree the 4.7 really is a very good car. As for consumption, if your right foot is a tad heavy it can be frightening but on a recent run from Notts to Kent I averaged
28.7. But let's face it you don't buy one of these if you're looking for economy!

 

[bigbob]

Was a great deal as long as it didn't need brakes, tyres, suspension arms, paint etc.

They always need paint! Look at the section in front of the rear wheels - the protection film leaves a gap. Nice White line on my car now!

 

[Parisien]

I would tend to agree the 4.7 really is a very good car. As for consumption, if your right foot is a tad heavy it can be frightening but on a recent run from Notts to Kent I averaged
28.7. But let's face it you don't buy one of these if you're looking for economy!

Positively hybrid territory there Yeti..........28.7 WOW!!!!




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[bigbob]

I once had 800 miles showing on the range of mine - filled up and soon thereafter did five miles of 40mph average speed cameras.

Never seen that average mind. So far I am averaging 20 mpg, ranging 14 to 24.