cheshiremaserati
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As the title. Weekend car is a Porsche 996 Turbo used around 3k miles per annum. Always wanted an Italian stable mate for the Porsche (which is a keeper).
Three years back considered a 360. But with prices the way they are, I honestly don't think they are worth the silly money being asked.
Had an inkling for a Maserati. First thoughts after seeing a couple was Gran Tourism. But advice seems to suggest a better alternative might be a Transport given that the GT might be a little under-whelming after a 996 Turbo, a heavy car too that doesn't like not being driven much (I expect to do around 4-5k miles between the Porsche and the Maser per annum).
So I started to look at Gransport examples on the internet. The going rate for 2004-2006 examples seems to be low low-mid £30k. Are these at the bottom of the depreciation curve at these prices or is there more depreciation to be had at these prices?
Going back in time to around 2002 seems to have a maser inside £20k with a 4200 and the added bonus of a manual box which I love.
I searched high and low for the Turbo with a manual box as there are more tiptronic auto box 996 turbo cars out there.
Is it really added-value to spend £32k-£34k on a Gransport which comes only with the F1 shifter versus £15k-£20k for a 4200 Coupe that can be had with manual box? I appreciate the extra maintenance on the 4200 with cam belt changes. But is there that much of a difference between the models? t5he canbicorsa box? I hear tales of "brittle as glsss" and shocking clutch life with high cost oaf clutch change when needed (the Porsche clutch is around £1200 fitted inch VAT but lasts ages if not abused - typically 60k miles).
How is the annual servicing costs for these cars? And long term reliability? German owners always knock Italian stuff on build quality and poor reliability with astronomical maintenance costs.
Any inputs to help me will be appreciated. I would only buy with a thorough PPI. Research shows nearest Indy to me is Autotech in Manchester and prestige dealer is Richard Grace in Chester. But a quick chat with him confirms he has the cars inspected by Autotech so is it better to have a car inspected from his stock elsewhere, and if so by whom?
Three years back considered a 360. But with prices the way they are, I honestly don't think they are worth the silly money being asked.
Had an inkling for a Maserati. First thoughts after seeing a couple was Gran Tourism. But advice seems to suggest a better alternative might be a Transport given that the GT might be a little under-whelming after a 996 Turbo, a heavy car too that doesn't like not being driven much (I expect to do around 4-5k miles between the Porsche and the Maser per annum).
So I started to look at Gransport examples on the internet. The going rate for 2004-2006 examples seems to be low low-mid £30k. Are these at the bottom of the depreciation curve at these prices or is there more depreciation to be had at these prices?
Going back in time to around 2002 seems to have a maser inside £20k with a 4200 and the added bonus of a manual box which I love.
I searched high and low for the Turbo with a manual box as there are more tiptronic auto box 996 turbo cars out there.
Is it really added-value to spend £32k-£34k on a Gransport which comes only with the F1 shifter versus £15k-£20k for a 4200 Coupe that can be had with manual box? I appreciate the extra maintenance on the 4200 with cam belt changes. But is there that much of a difference between the models? t5he canbicorsa box? I hear tales of "brittle as glsss" and shocking clutch life with high cost oaf clutch change when needed (the Porsche clutch is around £1200 fitted inch VAT but lasts ages if not abused - typically 60k miles).
How is the annual servicing costs for these cars? And long term reliability? German owners always knock Italian stuff on build quality and poor reliability with astronomical maintenance costs.
Any inputs to help me will be appreciated. I would only buy with a thorough PPI. Research shows nearest Indy to me is Autotech in Manchester and prestige dealer is Richard Grace in Chester. But a quick chat with him confirms he has the cars inspected by Autotech so is it better to have a car inspected from his stock elsewhere, and if so by whom?