porsche -> maserati

[Orcadian]

I've been dreaming of a GT since they were launched. Currently have a 911 993 (anyone fancy going the other way let me know!) which the better 1/2 thinks is claustrophobic.
Now, recently I've noticed my dream car values are dropping to a level where I can start realistically thinking about one and was recommended to this forum by a guy on the PH forum (am i allowed to enter this?)
Anyway have been reading posts for a week or so, entertained and amused and taking notes from the learned contributors and the helpful and friendly way things are done (sook).
I look forward to picking brains over the coming months till I find my car. This incidentally will be months as I figured out this morning how much vat I have to pay this 1/4 (I'm a smalltime hotelier & semi-seasonal) Hey-ho

 

[MATT]

Good time to move a 993 as prices are high for good cars, prices for most masers low in comparison.......we have had several 993's , great cars but Maseratis have a certain extra something......just but a good one, loads of knowledge and advice on here. Happy hunting,

 

[BennyD]

Hello and welcome to our merry throng! I am sure we will be able to help you get the car of your dreams. Have a word with our very own Dicky Grace who has a knack of finding great cars for a good price, I am sure he will be able to help. Good luck on your quest..

 

[Andyk]

A big welcome to the forum.......All welcome so come on in........Love the 993, a true classic..........A you say GT prices are looking low at the moment and when you look at whats for sale I can see why you are thinking of buying. It's a lot of car for the money.

 

[bigbob]

Brilliant. Tell us about the 993.

 

[bigbob]

My advice is that you talk to Dicky Grace to source you a car when you are ready.

 

[dickygrace]

My advice is that you talk to Dicky Grace to source you a car when you are ready.

Thanks for the recommendations guys, 993's are stunning cars, the last well-built 911. Give me a call if you want to discuss, thanks, Dicky.

 

[JDM]

seems a logical progression from a 993 Dicky Grace certainly is the master hunter gatherer of good cars.

Take your time, don't make any half hearted decisions and commit to a car you have a good feeling about.

 

[conaero]

Welome Orcadian, coming from a 993 you will only really need to consider the GTS MC shift, unless you are a self confessed pootler, where the 4.7 Auto might suit you better. The 4.2 GT is a lovely car but a very sedate drive, fine if thats what your after, but the GTS is a hardcore version.

£50k should pick you up a nice example with some sort of warranty, anything less and they will probably have a lot of bills queing up. Its better to pay a bit more up front than have to put one right.

 

[bigbob]

Interesting to hear that I am a pootler.

 

[hodroyd]

What's wrong with the 4.2 Matt, a "SEDATE DRIVE", you should come with me for a quick spin and that should change your mind, but mine is only a 4200 though...hehehe...???

 

[Orcadian]

Thanks guys, lots to reply to & I'm no typist.
Am I a pootler or not?......can I afford the extra £15k?
Took me two years with my 911 to have the confidence to throw it into corners, do I need the 4.7.... would I regret not going for it? could i wait a bit longer to get it. I live in Orkney so test drives are difficult..... my bank asset finance people might have a say too. Week off in January, might have to try and get a spin in one. Was south last week and went past the Graypaul maserati in edinburgh, even their cars in the showroom were locked and no-one seemed interested so I left again

I will try to upload a photo of my 911 but it might take me some time
Its a 97 manual, targa, ocean blue/blue leather, 75k miles.
When i first went looking for a porsche i fancied this one in Devon so I got the owner to take for an independant inspection, the car wasn't quite up to it but the indie was and I kept in touch, asking for advice. Eventually i bought one from one of his regulars, on his recommendation for its mechanical excellence -hes serviced it for 10 years. His names Martin Reed of Barnstaple, services porsches and a few ferraris, don't know if he'll service a masser. Even if he does and I trust him, do you venture from dealers for the servicing?

 

[Parisien]

Hi Orcadian, theres a strong indie sector for servicing Maserati.....theres only one in Scotland...we always recommend an indie inspection for any Maserati.......keep us informed as to how the search goes,


P

 

[Parisien]

INDEPENDENT MASERATI GARAGES UK

http://classicmaseratis.co.uk/

http://www.emblemsportscars.com/home.aspx

http://www.grimaldiengineering.co.uk/

http://www.cars.robertsaerospace.com/

http://www.autoshieldmaserati.co.uk/...rati/Home.html

http://www.davidaskew.co.uk/

http://www.giallo.co.uk/

http://www.pksupercars.com/

http://www.shiltech-ferrari.com/

http://www.ferrarimaserati.co.uk/

http://www.sgmsportsltd.com/

http://www.dadsspeedshop.com/

http://www.autofficina.co.uk/about-autofficina

http://www.bhpmsport.com/

http://www.theferraricentre.com/service

http://www.auto-sportiva.com/maserat...icing-kent.htm

http://www.sbraceengineering.co.uk/


PK supercars is the one nearest you....got a good rep


P

 

[hodroyd]

Frank,
There have been a few changes on the list and additions:

Independent maserati specialists

With the kind assistance of Parisien, please find the following list which may be helpfull. Please add to it, if you know of any other specialists. The list does not mean they are recommended, please use it as a guide.

INDEPENDENT MASERATI GARAGES UK

SOUTH

http://classicmaseratis.co.uk/ Bill McGrath. Unit 8, Claggy Road, Kimpton, Hertfordshire. SG4 8QB

http://www.emblemsportscars.com/home.aspx Emblem Sports Cars, Unit 2c & 2d, Sharp Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4BG

http://www.grimaldiengineering.co.uk/ Unit 2A, Bluebridge Ind. Estate, Halstead, Essex. CO9 2SZ

http://www.verdi-ferrari.com/about.php 9-10, Hayes Metro Centre, Springfield Road, Hayes, Middx. (Some Issues)

http://www.cars.robertsaerospace.com/ Maserati Shed. Whitehaven Workshop, Trampers Lane, Fareham, Hants. PO17 6BP

http://www.giallo.co.uk/ London Road, Hildenborough, Kent. TN11 9ND

http://www.sbraceengineering.co.uk/ 6-7, Bermer Place, Imperial Way, Watford, Herts. WD24 4XX

http://www.joemacari.com Joe Macari Cars. The Kimber Centre, 54 Kimber Road, London, SW18 4PP

http://www.qvlondon.co.uk/ QV London. Unit A1., Fairacres Industrial Estate, Dedworth Road, Windsor. SL4 4LE

http://www.autofficina.co.uk/about-autofficina Merlin House, Oakcroft Road, Chessington. KT9 1RH

http://www.bhpmsport.com/ Near: Aylesbury, Bucks

http://www.dkeng.co.uk DK Engineering. Little Green Street Farm, Green Street, Chorleywood, Herts. WD3 6EA

http://www.theferraricentre.com/service Target Business Centre, Bircholt Road, Parkwood Industrial Estate, Maidstone, Kent.

http://www.fioranosportscars.co.uk/ Southampton

MIDLANDS

http://www.davidaskew.co.uk/ Leicester. (PARTS)


http://www.shiltechperformancecars.com/ Units 9-10, Aerodrome Close, Loughborough. LE11 5RJ

http://www.ferrarimaserati.co.uk/ Migliore Cars. Unit 4, Buntsford Park Road, Bromsgrove. B60 3DX

http://www.sgmsportsltd.com/ Unit 132, Hartlebury Trading Estate, Hartlebury, Worcs. DY10 4JB


NORTH

http://www.autoshieldmaserati.co.uk/...rati/Home.html 465, Barlow Moor Road, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester. M21 8AU

http://www.millbrookecars.com/home.html Unit D, Fell Road, Attercliffe Common, Sheffield S9 2AL

http://www.gtcarslimited.co.uk/ GT Cars Ltd. Lyncastle Way, Appleton, Warrington, Lancs. WA4 4SN

http://www.pksupercars.com/ Whin Park Industrial Estate, Prestonpans, Cockenzie, East Lothian. EH32 9SF

Cheers
R
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[hodroyd]

Orcadian,
Your 993 did the 0-60 in around 4 secs, the 4.2 is a bit slower by just over half a second, the 4.7 is slightly faster by a fraction of a second over the 4.2.
Hope that helps..??
Cheers
R

 

[Orcadian]

Robert, my 993, a plain 3.6, does 0-60 in 5.4 which i thought was much the same as the 4.2 gt and also pretty lazy below 3500 revs. From memory the 4.7 takes 4.7 secs.
I sit to be corrected and enlightened -for my much anticipated big move.

 

[Orcadian]

Yahoo.....managed to edit my avatar!!!
Thats my fantastic 1949 triumph roadster 2000, Bergerac car. 0-60 in 27.9 secs of sheer bliss!

 

[bigbob]

There is a high chance that you will be fine with either engine GranTurismo. The main issue is that the car is much bigger, specifically it's width, compared with a 993.

I'm a tad north of the Forth but still a long, long way from you. Drop me a PM if you are ever coming south and we can meet up.

 

[Orcadian]

Cheers Bob, I'll be around 1st week of Jan, based in Elgin (better 1/2s home toon) and would be delighted to meet up