Hi All
Looking for a bit of advice. Having owned a 4200 CC while out in Oz (hope you are still enjoying it Gary) and now been back in the UK for a full year, the 'Boss' has accepted I have a Maserati itch that needs scratching - call it mid life crisis if you want!!!
I have a relatively modest budget (10-12k) but can't make my mind up which way to go. I have been and looked at a facelift 4200 CC with high miles and 'high usage' but wasn't sure. A 3200 Manual was then pointed out by the dealer with half the miles and much better condition for the same price.
I am now in a quandary. Do I go for a high miles late 4200CC (70-80k) or a low (40k) miles 3200 manual. (or even something in the middle - early 4200 CC with 60k)
I have no doubt this will spark an age old debate but interested in not just driving experiences but also ownership experiences (reliability, parts prices, etc). My 4200 ownership was relatively painless but I am aware of the potential costs.
Whatever I go for I will follow the advice on the forum and have a PPI just to make sure no big bills are looming. Based in the south east so appear to have a good selection available. Obviously the above are just examples but most prices seem to follow this trend.
Any advice gratefully received.
Matt
Looking for a bit of advice. Having owned a 4200 CC while out in Oz (hope you are still enjoying it Gary) and now been back in the UK for a full year, the 'Boss' has accepted I have a Maserati itch that needs scratching - call it mid life crisis if you want!!!
I have a relatively modest budget (10-12k) but can't make my mind up which way to go. I have been and looked at a facelift 4200 CC with high miles and 'high usage' but wasn't sure. A 3200 Manual was then pointed out by the dealer with half the miles and much better condition for the same price.
I am now in a quandary. Do I go for a high miles late 4200CC (70-80k) or a low (40k) miles 3200 manual. (or even something in the middle - early 4200 CC with 60k)
I have no doubt this will spark an age old debate but interested in not just driving experiences but also ownership experiences (reliability, parts prices, etc). My 4200 ownership was relatively painless but I am aware of the potential costs.
Whatever I go for I will follow the advice on the forum and have a PPI just to make sure no big bills are looming. Based in the south east so appear to have a good selection available. Obviously the above are just examples but most prices seem to follow this trend.
Any advice gratefully received.
Matt