GTS engine catastrophe

[conaero]

While £7k was what you regards as expensive for a replacement engine, we have seen many QP's and GT's come in and have a similar sized bill for ignored and poor maintenance.

Usual ones are:
Leaking cam cover gaskets
Failed springs
Failed AC pump
Failed front bushes
Major service
Failed hub ABS bearing sensors
Brakes
Underseal
Plus a few other bits and your are up to that amount.

Worth considering not buying one blind and the worth of getting an inspection done.

"There is no such thing as a cheap Maserati"

 

[Itare Sam]

While £7k was what you regards as expensive for a replacement engine,

Matt, I don't see how anyone could regard £7k (fitted) as expensive when a new factory replacement engine would be well north of three times that amount!

 

[Kiwibrit]

While £7k was what you regards as expensive for a replacement engine, we have seen many QP's and GT's come in and have a similar sized bill for ignored and poor maintenance.

Usual ones are:
Leaking cam cover gaskets
Failed springs
Failed AC pump
Failed front bushes
Major service
Failed hub ABS bearing sensors
Brakes
Underseal
Plus a few other bits and your are up to that amount.

Worth considering not buying one blind and the worth of getting an inspection done.

"There is no such thing as a cheap Maserati"

That sounds like mine, Matt! …lesson learnt (again!).

However, I now have a near perfect 4200 and it’s worth the smiles when it comes out of the garage.

 

[SE_123]

Matt, I don't see how anyone could regard £7k (fitted) as expensive when a new factory replacement engine would be well north of three times that amount!

Relatively cheap, but still a decent chunk of change you don't really expect to spend. I wouldn't classify engine failure quite the same as the more consumable engine/suspension/gearbox components. You would hope it all averages out though...