Marshall Maserati Peterborough

Nayf

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Is that not strange that it took them that long to realise they could sell it warranted? Personally I like the look of it and, anyway, you now have to buy these on condition/miles etc rather than colour.
Depends how much they wanted the new car sale, I guess...
 

bigbob

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... but they had advertised it for sale for a few weeks which makes no sense. Instead they could have just traded it there and then.
 

alfatwo

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That would be good then, although the reasons for failure seem to have been lost in the midst of time, i wasn't aware of an upgraded part, I'm probably wrong but I did read of an attempt to use phosphor bronze that didn't work out too well. Thing is, what changed between the QP and Shamal that makes this 3200 specific or do those models suffer aswell? Thread drift I know.
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I just don't understand all the fuss regarding crankshaft end float issues, its not just 3200 Masers
There a whole lot of engines out there that suffer from the same problem, there's always a fix, It's no big deal!

Dave
 

Lozzer

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I just don't understand all the fuss regarding crankshaft end float issues, its not just 3200 Masers
There a whole lot of engines out there that suffer from the same problem, there's always a fix, It's no big deal!

Dave

That's what I mean, doesn't stop everyone banging on about it like a broken record though does it. :rolleyes: and referring to the engine as a grenade is, quite frankly, a bit nieve lol
 
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Nayf

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The issue is/was a major factor behind a lot of engines being binned. That’s quite a critical failing tbh. It takes a long time for the stigma to shake. Jaguar XKR owners get upset when we mention Nikasil liners, as it’s largely a situation that’s sorted itself out by now. Mind you the last time I left it out of a Jag feature for that reason I got some incredulous emails wondering why we hadn’t mentioned it. See also IMS bearings on water cooled 911s.
I guess you have to mention it. And I’ve seen the history files of lots of 3200s with big bills for engine rebuilds/fresh engines. People will always ask the question...
 

Nayf

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So on the of chance I had a wander past and it still looks good, even if it has cobwebs on it :(

It’s so sad that what was clearly a well looked after car is gently going wrong, in the way Italian cars go wrong if they don’t move. I’ve dropped the dealership an email to see what the latest is.
 

Nayf

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So, spoke to the dealer. It IS for sale, and they’re looking for £14k and won’t take less. I’ve a direct contact if anyone’s interested.
 

bigbob

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So, spoke to the dealer. It IS for sale, and they’re looking for £14k and won’t take less. I’ve a direct contact if anyone’s interested.

Yep it is still on AT. Up for £17k at their Honda franchise!
 

BuckRog64

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There were issues regarding the private plate and the V5, apparently.
Appears each enquiry generates different explanations from the salesman so all a bit fishy tbh. In any event I'm glad I was fobbed off because further information regarding the car gained from a very reliable source means I don't want it now!
 

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Appears each enquiry generates different explanations from the salesman so all a bit fishy tbh. In any event I'm glad I was fobbed off because further information regarding the car gained from a very reliable source means I don't want it now!

They should have the balls to offer CPO 2 year warranty on it... hahahahaha
 

Cherryred

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It’s the same car listed twice, I just traded it in.

They said normally they wouldn’t consider a car of that vintage but since it is such a good example and low mileage with full history from new they decided to offer it directly.

Any info required let me know.

Hi Mancserati
I am thinking of buying your car. Looks great with fantastic history. You must of cherished that car.
Any info you could give me would be much appreciated