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    Hello form Winchester, Hants!

    Thanks FC. I spoke to a respected independent yesterday about the cam variators and he said there's so much misinformation out there on this issue. As you say not all pre 2010 cars suffer from it.
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    Hello form Winchester, Hants!

    It's a 4.2. I was a little confused by what he meant by the 'switchable exhaust'....?
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    Hello form Winchester, Hants!

    So I have just spoken over the phone to the seller about his car and he is a very old man (80 years old he tells me). It was a difficult conversation as I had to repeat my questions over and over! He's owned it for 3 years (2nd owner) and want to sell it as he is too old to drive now. His kids...
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    Hello form Winchester, Hants!

    https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/maserati/granturismo/maserati-granturismo-v8--------------------2008/8778536 This nice looking 4.2 GT has just appeared on the market - private seller. Anyone know the owner and/or history. It has a FMSH by all accounts....
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    Hello form Winchester, Hants!

    Thanks Safrane!
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    Hello form Winchester, Hants!

    Thanks FC!
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    Hello form Winchester, Hants!

    Wow, what a small world! Thanks for your quick and informative reply Conaero. My parents live in Selsey, so not a million miles from you! Yes, I had heard about the variations whilst researching the pros and cons of ownership. I spoke to the guys at the Maserati Shed this week but they said...
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    Hello form Winchester, Hants!

    Good morning. I've just registered with this great site as I am looking to purchase a 2008/9 Maserati Granturismo 4.2. I have seen a few but would like to know what questions I should be asking the seller....valves are a big issue I have heard?!?! I'm looking to spend between £21k and £25k. It...