Which will depreciate less ?

allandwf

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Thanks for all the feedback particularly to those that tried to help with my question. Others here seem to be getting upset as to why I would even dare ask about the lowest depreciating model for my money, and then have psycho-analysed my post making the leap that therefore I would be the type of buyer that they don't feel should be allowed to buy a Maserati. Amazing quite frankly ! I had said that I wanted a "good one" and not a "cheap one", and it was not even a very long post that I made, so not sure how some of you got to the conclusions that I wouldn't be a good custodian for a Maserati. Some type of Syndrome perhaps.

Thanks again to those that are helping with their knowledge.
Just be thankful they didn't digress onto shoes and cheese, could have been much worse. Lol.
 

JonW

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Thanks for all the feedback particularly to those that tried to help with my question. Others here seem to be getting upset as to why I would even dare ask about the lowest depreciating model for my money, and then have psycho-analysed my post making the leap that therefore I would be the type of buyer that they don't feel should be allowed to buy a Maserati. Amazing quite frankly ! I had said that I wanted a "good one" and not a "cheap one", and it was not even a very long post that I made, so not sure how some of you got to the conclusions that I wouldn't be a good custodian for a Maserati. Some type of Syndrome perhaps.

Thanks again to those that are helping with their knowledge.

Jess - please persevere... you may have suffered a bit from Friday afternoon madness, and I may have contributed or at least been partly to blame with my slightly tongue in cheek post towards the beginning of the thread...

£25-28k will get you a very nice GS in today’s market. It would also get you the very best of the 3200‘s or 4200‘s that are currently on the market. I think these are the ones that would lose the least in terms of depreciation ( at least in part because they are further down their depreciation curve).

Have you driven either a Granturismo or a GS? They are very different cars, and the one you would find the “best“ is very subjective, and depends how would you plan to be using the car? Is it going to be a daily?
 

zagatoes30

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Best advice on here is drive a GS and a GTS and see which you prefer. Buying a good one of either and then look after it and your depreciation will be small. Personally I think a good GS will depreciate less due to the fact they didn't make that many and there are even fewer good ones still around. Inspection is a must, Maseratis are not cheap to run so knowing any pending issues in advance is well worth the £300 one will cost.

Enjoy the search, a good Maserati is a joy to behold and you well be smiling for miles
 

gb-gta

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For a 2+2 with the lowest potential depreciation you are probably best spending a bit less and getting a nice GS (the argento Luna one from here maybe) or a nice early 4.2 granturismo around 20k. The nearer the bottom of the curve you buy the less you have to lose.

Plus buying privately, preferably from here, will obviously reduce the potential loss, the danger of course being a nice looking car can hide ‘000’s of work.

Just do it though, I got a 4.7 QP GTS privately from here 6 months ago for less than your budget and its awesome. They don’t make cars like these maseratis any more. Just fill it up (a lot), drive it (also a lot) and find a good specialist to look after it. Happy days!
 

Hurricane52

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Echo most of the positive comments on here too. Compared with most contemporary cars, they’re all awesome and rewarding in their own ways, but they all need funds to be kept in the manner they should be used to.

I’d just add that how you may spend your 5k Miles a year might have a bearing on what you end up with. If you’re expecting weekend blasts, then the GS may be be the front runner. If you’re planning weekends away with skimpy luggage and plenty of A road action, most GranTurismos will fit the bill. If you’ve got a butler to carry your luggage, your budget might bag a leggy GranCabrio. If you’ve got kids and long holiday trips in mind, a QP will make both you and them feel good.

If you really are worried by depreciation, as others have said, probably best to look elsewhere.
 

rockits

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OP.....great idea and no reason why it can't be depreciation free. My 4200 will be depreciation free at any point from the moment I bought it until now or in the future IMHO. It is the best 4200 I know of in the UK bar none. I wouldn't sell it for more than I paid for it. I would never find another as good.

I would say a GS is the best option as are in low numbers and it is a great all round package. The GT is too big and heavy IMHO although by its very nature and name of course it is a cracking GT.

It is a great time to buy in a very depressed market. If you can find a distressed seller or someone who can't be bothered with the hassle to get a good GS at a good price I can't see.you losing.

Why may I ask you have picked a Maserati? What use will it get? How many miles will it do? Will it be garaged as kept well?
 

Ewan

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Forgot to say, there’s zero depreciation on mark II Ghiblis these days. So if you like the boxy “Integrale” look, go for that. A really good one (if such is currently available) will be in the teens.

In fact, any Maser from about 1985 to 2000 should fulfill your brief with regards to zero depreciation.

That said, I’d buy a GT.
 

Wattie

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Thanks for all the feedback particularly to those that tried to help with my question. Others here seem to be getting upset as to why I would even dare ask about the lowest depreciating model for my money, and then have psycho-analysed my post making the leap that therefore I would be the type of buyer that they don't feel should be allowed to buy a Maserati. Amazing quite frankly ! I had said that I wanted a "good one" and not a "cheap one", and it was not even a very long post that I made, so not sure how some of you got to the conclusions that I wouldn't be a good custodian for a Maserati. Some type of Syndrome perhaps.

Thanks again to those that are helping with their knowledge.
Jess I wasn’t being obtuse and I certainly didn’t at any point suggest that anyone shouldn’t be allowed to buy a Maserati.
I was however pretty blunt in my suggestions (4.7’s or nothing) which I stand by. The GS as good as it may be is imo lacking which is why many try to bung on this that and the other to get them to sound like the above. Drive them - you’ll understand.
If you look around this forum you will soon discover that part of the charm of Maserati (the charm is bewitching by the way) is that they are often described as “tempremental mistresses”.
This charm includes perfectly working cars one day to cars refusing to do anything the next.
Batteries constantly cause problems, electrical gremlins are known, suspension issues exist, corrosion can be concerning. Etc etc
I stand by my suggestion -you buy one for fun..... perceived depreciation is nothing compared to running costs and a repair.
A bill from any Maserati, even the one with perfect history etc can run to thousands.
Many on here say a GS wil, depreciate less.....who knows, They’re all heading south at the moment.
Enjoy your search but do so aware of the pitfalls.
 

Davidt99

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As already said service and maintenance costs will likely out strip depreciation. I thought my Mercedes SL was an expensive car to run but looking at the 4200's even I winced a bit.
 

Jess

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Is there a must have min spec for GT S ? ..we are seeing a black one with half leather today
 

Davidt99

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Is there a must have min spec for GT S ? ..we are seeing a black one with half leather today
I can't advise on what to look for in a GT but I can advise against buying any car that is black. I am on my second black car (I vowed never to buy another black car after my first one) and once again I wish I had waited for a different colour. Black shows all the stone chips, always looks dirty and takes ages to polish well. However if you already know all of the aforementioned then ignore me. :)
 

Ewan

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Most of the options on the GT were about trim, rather than spec. For instance, carbon fibre interior and exteriors bits and pieces, alcantara v leather inside, etc. So just choose the one you like the look of. The only big decision is on gearbox, i.e. whether to go flappy paddle or auto. And I think we all agree that we’ve settled that debate on the forum!
 

Jess

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I can't advise on what to look for in a GT but I can advise against buying any car that is black. I am on my second black car (I vowed never to buy another black car after my first one) and once again I wish I had waited for a different colour. Black shows all the stone chips, always looks dirty and takes ages to polish well. However if you already know all of the aforementioned then ignore me. :)
I just went to see it. A 58 reg S with paddle shift and 50k miles and black on black, and is up for £3k more than the grey 1 year newer Nuvelo car which has 15k lower miles. Is black on black worth that much more then metallic grey ???
 

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I just went to see it. A 58 reg S with paddle shift and 50k miles and black on black, and is up for £3k more than the grey 1 year newer Nuvelo car which has 15k lower miles. Is black on black worth that much more then metallic grey ???
No. Use the cheaper car to bargain it down if you like it. Offer what you are willing to pay (compare it to the best value ones out there) and don’t budge.at this time of year and in this market people will not be rejecting reasonable offers if they have any sense
 

Jess

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No. Use the cheaper car to bargain it down if you like it. Offer what you are willing to pay (compare it to the best value ones out there) and don’t budge.at this time of year and in this market people will not be rejecting reasonable offers if they have any sense
Also it never had skyhook, the ride was very good, not uncomfortable but still planted. Is buying a car without skyhook a mistake ?
 

safrane

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I just went to see it. A 58 reg S with paddle shift and 50k miles and black on black, and is up for £3k more than the grey 1 year newer Nuvelo car which has 15k lower miles. Is black on black worth that much more then metallic grey ???

I would be going for the Nuvelo car. It sound far better and Navman sources and prepares his cars very well.

I also have a black GS with black leather... I would have preferred some contrast.