Hi Guys
I've recently joined the forum which looks like a great place, very informative and I've learned quite a bit already just from looking around.
I've been a long-time admirer of the Granturismo ever since seeing one at the Maserati dealership a few years back from where I actually bought a C63 AMG that they'd taken in p/x.
I'm now in a position where I'm starting to look seriously at purchasing one. I have a budget of up to £50k max and from a look at what's out there, it seems like there are some really nice cars for that sort of money but also some older, low mileage examples in the £35-40k region.
I'm really looking for your thought on whether I stretch my budget as far as it will go, or do I look for a really nice example towards the lower end of the budget and assume that depreciation might be less of a factor down the line? What sort of changes happened with these cars or differences would there be in a slightly older £35-40k car to a slightly newer £50k car?
I've also seen lots about getting an independent inspection, regardless of how reputable the dealer is that's selling the car. I'd definitely do this but wondered if there are any specific companies recommended on here for pre-purchase inspections? I assume an RAC inspection for example wouldn't cut it in terms of the specialist nature of these cars?
All thoughts and any other considerations gratefully received, thanks!
I've recently joined the forum which looks like a great place, very informative and I've learned quite a bit already just from looking around.
I've been a long-time admirer of the Granturismo ever since seeing one at the Maserati dealership a few years back from where I actually bought a C63 AMG that they'd taken in p/x.
I'm now in a position where I'm starting to look seriously at purchasing one. I have a budget of up to £50k max and from a look at what's out there, it seems like there are some really nice cars for that sort of money but also some older, low mileage examples in the £35-40k region.
I'm really looking for your thought on whether I stretch my budget as far as it will go, or do I look for a really nice example towards the lower end of the budget and assume that depreciation might be less of a factor down the line? What sort of changes happened with these cars or differences would there be in a slightly older £35-40k car to a slightly newer £50k car?
I've also seen lots about getting an independent inspection, regardless of how reputable the dealer is that's selling the car. I'd definitely do this but wondered if there are any specific companies recommended on here for pre-purchase inspections? I assume an RAC inspection for example wouldn't cut it in terms of the specialist nature of these cars?
All thoughts and any other considerations gratefully received, thanks!