Need some advice on a prepurchase inspection for a QP5

makeshiftUK

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Looks like there's a lot that can go wrong with this car
The barrier to entry to owning these cars is low, especially relative to their initial cost when new. However, buyer be warned that the cost of maintaining these incredible beasts is higher than what you'd typically pay for an equivalent £15-30k car... as Eb says, £2-3k is a reasonable figure which us QP owners can vouch for, but be prepared for some years when a major service is due and other 'bits' pop up which could push it up to £4k for example. I made a crude but short running report of my time in ownership, might be useful info for you? https://www.sportsmaserati.com/inde...rt-2-years-in-and-counting.31371/#post-873142

Also... cheap cars can be cheap for a reason, hence why we're all in favour of a PPI/pre-purchase inspection. Don't be paralysed by all the analysis... get an inspection done to give yourself peace of mind, run the man maths calculator and if it all adds up, get your V8 out on the road before they ban us from using ICE powered cars through taxation or what have you.
 

Rwc13

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It’s easy to be put off by the collective experience of what can go wrong with these cars, but buy a good one with a positive inspection and you will experience few of these problems, and will be rewarded by a car that is both intoxicating and practical
 

Gazcw

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My QP cost very little in repairs over the 3 yrs. Variator fix was £900 but was pre-emptive and may never of been needed. Had new rear bushes when had lowering springs fitted. And then annual servicing which was my choice, some cv boots and £15 hand brake shoes.
 

Ebenezer

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My QP cost very little in repairs over the 3 yrs. Variator fix was £900 but was pre-emptive and may never of been needed. Had new rear bushes when had lowering springs fitted. And then annual servicing which was my choice, some cv boots and £15 hand brake shoes.
You were lucky - but how much did you then spend on "upgrades"? ! :)

Eb
 

philw696

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If you're mechanically minded you can keep on top of maintenance quite easily on these cars and many of us do.
The forum is full of good information.
Good Luck in your search.
 

billabong02

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Absolutely, I think I've learned a lot about the car in the past couple of days since starting this thread.
 

drellis

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BTW I had one of the more so called unreliable maseratis , a 3200ac for 5 years, it didn't break down once, I don't want to give the impression it's likely to leave you stranded a lot, just as mentioned part prices can be a pain. But for what you pay to buy one , as an overall cost including running it a bargain
 

Gazcw

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BTW I had one of the more so called unreliable maseratis , a 3200ac for 5 years, it didn't break down once, I don't want to give the impression it's likely to leave you stranded a lot, just as mentioned part prices can be a pain. But for what you pay to buy one , as an overall cost including running it a bargain
It's unlikely to when it spent 5yrs in the garage. :lol2:;)