Should you buy an old Maserati?

[Koz]

Should you buy an old Maserati? — DriveTribe

It's tempting to pick up a used one- but should you?Posted on DriveTribe by Luka Weldon. Within the pantheon of luxury sports cars, Maserati is one of the first names to come to mind. Ever since the company's conception in the early 20th century, the name has been a byword for grandeur, speed...

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Came across this today.

 

[philw696]

Many of us have done and I still rate the 4200 highly had 2 and probably the best bargains are the QPV today.

 

[Koz]

Many of us have done and I still rate the 4200 highly had 2 and probably the best bargains are the QPV today.

Yes I have had 2 x 4200 CC and GT. As long as you do the needful, they are great cars.

 

[Vampyrebat]

Yes I have had 2 x 4200 CC and GT. As long as you do the needful, they are great cars.

I agree!!!...........Which one did you prefer the CC or GT?

 

[doodlebug]

FFS, 3200s, 4200s and Quattroporte Vs aren't 'old' Maseratis.

A6G, 3500GT, 5000GT and Mistrals are old.

 

[GeoffCapes]

I agree!!!...........Which one did you prefer the CC or GT?

I've had both, they are totally different cars.

The 4200 is very much a point and squirt type of car. Small(ish) and nimble.
The GTS was a cruiser, it is a GT car after all. The tech in the GT even though dated was light years ahead of the 4200.

Both great cars, but in different ways. Maybe it was my experience with the 4200 but they feel more fragile that the GT, which felt bullet proof to me.

 

[Belfry]

"Should you buy an old Maserati?"
This is my 1977 Maserati Merak SS. I am happy that I bought it.

 

[Belfry]

 

[philw696]

Looks Stunning.
Can't beat a bit of 70'S Exotica especially in a location like that.

 

[Vampyrebat]

I've had both, they are totally different cars.

The 4200 is very much a point and squirt type of car. Small(ish) and nimble.
The GTS was a cruiser, it is a GT car after all. The tech in the GT even though dated was light years ahead of the 4200.

Both great cars, but in different ways. Maybe it was my experience with the 4200 but they feel more fragile that the GT, which felt bullet proof to me.

I think you misread it mate!...........I think Kos is saying he has 2 x 42's a CC and a manual.....................I think??!!

 

[philw696]

I think you misread it mate!...........I think Kos is saying he has 2 x 42's a CC and a manual.....................I think??!!

That's how I understood it too.

 

[Koz]

I agree!!!...........Which one did you prefer the CC or GT?

For me the GT is the better one and is what I have now. CC was a blast too, but I prefer the manual.

 

[Koz]

Phil and Vampy are correct. 4200CC and 4200GT

 

[philw696]

First car I worked on at Maserati was a 4200 GT putting in a new heater matrix and I must admit after having two 4200'S with F1 and a 360 F1 I really enjoyed road testing the manual box.
A totally different car.

 

[Vampyrebat]

For me the GT is the better one and is what I have now. CC was a blast too, but I prefer the manual.

First car I worked on at Maserati was a 4200 GT putting in a new heater matrix and I must admit after having two 4200'S with F1 and a 360 F1 I really enjoyed road testing the manual box.
A totally different car.

You both have such impeccable taste!!

 

[sionie1]

Yes

 

[doodlebug]

My 4200GT is 17 years young today. According to most of those who don't know Maseratis, they can't believe it is that old, at least until they check out the infotainement system!