Thought I'd better introduce myself...

[Nando]

Been using the forum for the last two weeks since I was introduced to the 4200.

Looks like a great forum with a mix of solid technical knowledge and well shared general advice. Reminds me of the TT-forum 10 years ago.

Anyway, I'm currently looking at the most 'affordable' 4200 at a well-known independent near Chessington. Not the cheapest car on the market but comes with a level of confidence as most big items and all services have been completed.

Will be a weekend toy and living in central London, performance will exceed local roads. Will hopefully see some of you at a meet - providing I sign on the dotted line!

Cheers
Nando

 

[Andyk]

A big welcome to the forum Nando.......You should get great advice on here to help with your purchase...Good luck.

 

[Parisien]

Do get an indie inspection done...regardless of what youve been told.....wnjoy the hunt and the forum

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[ENZ525]

Welcome to the forum Nando and good luck in your search for a 4200,
regards,
Enzo.

 

[conaero]

Second that, get an independent inspection done. The will turn up any issues and will cost you about £250 to have done.

You will easy be able to then negotiate or have rectified at the vendors expense any outstanding items.

Remember, these cars are relatively inexpensive to get into but very expensive to maintain 'correctly' and thus cars change hands regularly due to pending maintenance item on the horizon.

The indie in Chessington are well know and have a very good reputation so you are in good hands.

Look forward to seeing your car, we have a meet at Ace cafe, the second Thursday in May which should be close to you.

 

[Emtee]

Welcome to the forum Nando. Not much to be concerned about on the 4200 other than the big wear items. Clutch is the main wallet emptier and after that it's brakes. Suspension components are worth checking also.

Indi inspection and a decent service history and you shouldn't have any surprises.

Let us know how you get on?

Cheers, Miles.

 

[dem maser]

I beg to differ on that indie garage in chessington....
Still get the car checked out, trust me!!

Some good some bad experiences, i can only talk about me and its the latter....

 

[Parisien]

Brakes aint the big issue they were 2 yrs ago...now we can get all discs and pads changed for around the £350 mark versus £1300 then! But of course dont say that to the vendor......


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[Nando]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone.

I picked up the car last week - lots of service history and most importantly, new pad, discs and clutch in the last 6 months. Should make the next few years of ownership a bit more predictable.

Really need to improve the sound system - I'm left to entertain myself with the V8 soundtrack and that's costing me a small fortune!

Will look at the events board for the Ace Cafe meet.


Cheers
Ryan

 

[BennyD]

Welcome Ryan. Please post us some piccies, we all like to admire another Maser coming into the fold. Enjoy!

 

[Andyk]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone.

I picked up the car last week - lots of service history and most importantly, new pad, discs and clutch in the last 6 months. Should make the next few years of ownership a bit more predictable.

Really need to improve the sound system - I'm left to entertain myself with the V8 soundtrack and that's costing me a small fortune!

Will look at the events board for the Ace Cafe meet.


Cheers
Ryan

Great news...look forward to seeing some pictures when you get chance...

 

[Emtee]

Congratulations Nando. Looking forward to the pictures (they're obligatory you know? )