Replacement for the 3200

[philw696]

When do you get the Boxster?

Today mate in Silverstone now.

 

[Oneball]

Today mate in Silverstone now.

Fingers crossed.

 

[philw696]

Fingers crossed.

Deal Done and very pleased especially when you realise the seller is the sob of a renowned Ferrari specialist at Silverstone.

 

[Ian3200]

Despite the claims made for the hard roofs I’m not convinced it’s any quieter than my old Alpina with a fabric roof.

I've been in a few rag tops and owned Golf cabrios for years, and I reckon this is quieter... during the winter it certainly feels more like a 'proper' car... especially when covered in snow

 

[alfatwo]

Nice one mate... expect for a bit of a service and a few bits and pieces the next 12 months are sorted..

Unlike your old 3200!

Dave

 

[rivarama]

It’s got the standard exhaust, I’ve not made my mind up about making it louder, it’s quite nice at times to be quiet.

The 2.0 or 2.5 (the one I have) is actually quiet under 3k rpm. The lovely v8 only comes alive past that level - and in any case is still way quieter than a GT 4.7 in sports mode.
If you are in the London area one of those days, let me know, I will be happy to show you my car and you can hear the exhaust for yourself

 

[rivarama]

Nice one mate... expect for a bit of a service and a few bits and pieces the next 12 months are sorted..

Unlike your old 3200!

Dave

I agree w the above. Mine had to get quite a few things fixed - which luckily were covered by the BMW all inclusive warranty. That included a complete replacement of the hardwood joints to prevent water ingress - that alone cost BMW £4K at retail price (probably a lot less a cost)

 

[Oneball]

I agree w the above. Mine had to get quite a few things fixed - which luckily were covered by the BMW all inclusive warranty. That included a complete replacement of the hardwood joints to prevent water ingress - that alone cost BMW £4K at retail price (probably a lot less a cost)

Hardwood joints? My spell check does annoying stuff too. Hardtop?

 

[Oneball]

Nice one mate... expect for a bit of a service and a few bits and pieces the next 12 months are sorted..

Unlike your old 3200!

Dave

The 3200 disease seems to be contagious, I’ve just had to order a new rack for the race car. What with that, engine rebuild (race car), holidays and shotgun wedding (not mine, and the horse has already bolted/baby popped) the Mini is not going to be ready for Silverstone so hopefully out at Snetterton in June.

Will miss the Maserati feeling though.

 

[alfatwo]

The 3200 disease seems to be contagious, I’ve just had to order a new rack for the race car. What with that, engine rebuild (race car), holidays and shotgun wedding (not mine, and the horse has already bolted/baby popped) the Mini is not going to be ready for Silverstone so hopefully out at Snetterton in June.

Will miss the Maserati feeling though.

It's catch 22 with old Maser 3200's.. when they start giving trouble you cant wait to get rid of the things

6 months later on reflection you wish you hadn't sold it and then start looking around for another

There no escape!
Dave

 

[Oneball]

It's catch 22 with old Maser 3200's.. when they start giving trouble you cant wait to get rid of the things

6 months later on reflection you wish you hadn't sold it and then start looking around for another

There no escape!
Dave

It’ll be a Spyder or GC next time round.

I’m actually enjoying the M3 it is a surprisingly old fashioned driving experience and it’s the same gearbox as the 3200 even a bit graunchy 2nd to 3rd when cold.

 

[rivarama]

Hardwood joints? My spell check does annoying stuff too. Hardtop?

Hardtop indeed

 

[Nayf]

It's catch 22 with old Maser 3200's.. when they start giving trouble you cant wait to get rid of the things

6 months later on reflection you wish you hadn't sold it and then start looking around for another

There no escape!
Dave

Despite knowing the horror stories, seeing the receipts, knowing the steering isn’t my kind of thing (not driven an AC), all the pitfalls etc... they do rather tempt each time I see one.

But as an objective journalist they’re very difficult to recommend...

 

[Oneball]

Despite knowing the horror stories, seeing the receipts, knowing the steering isn’t my kind of thing (not driven an AC), all the pitfalls etc... they do rather tempt each time I see one.

But as an objective journalist they’re very difficult to recommend...

What’s wrong with the steering?

 

[alfatwo]

Yea, what's wrong with the steering?

Sorry mate, but If you haven't put your hard earned cash down and actually bought one instead of blagging freebies on road tests and telling lots of journalistic untrue's you'll never know!
Dave

 

[Nayf]

Yea, what's wrong with the steering?

Sorry mate, but If you haven't put your hard earned cash down and actually bought one instead of blagging freebies on road tests and telling lots of journalistic untrue's you'll never know!
Dave

In fairness I did pick the 3200 over the Jaguar XKR, Aston DB7 i6, BMW M6, Bentley Continental GT way back in issue 3/4. And as for journalistic untruths, I did go to Maserati Shed for the list of foibles, rather than copy horror stories off the internet.

Personally, the steering's a bit too light and vague for my tastes. I've driven about 6 or 7 now and though the engine is spectacularly exciting, and they are lovely things, but I prefer the 4200/GranSport's steering feel. And I prefer the Shamal's heavier (if still hardly talkative) steering. An AC might be a different matter, though.