urquattrogus
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It's been about 5 years since I sold my 2001 3200 Assetto Corsa (Auto) https://www.sportsmaserati.com/index.php?threads/assetto-corsa-winter-works.21984/
After selling it I replaced it with a TVR Griffith 500 and then a BMW Z3M coupe, both of which I enjoyed but also sold and gone.
I'm now looking for another fun car for £15-20k or maybe more if I save for longer.
I've found myself looking at the 996 911 which is something I thought was never very me. But i do like the early 996 Carrera 2 3.4 Manual, with the earlier headlights. They weight 1320kg and are supposed to be an engaging drive. It would also tick off the 911 as it were on my list and over the years the "not as good as a 911" of whatever Maserati or Jag come up with has worn me down!
Before I do that however, it's hard not to consider another Maserati as it's a brand I love and there are so many bargains to be had, and they all have their own character.
So the options on my current £15-20k budget are:
1) Another 3200, but this time a manual for more engagement and performance. I think the 3200 looks better by the day and much prefer the looks to the 4200.
2) A Quattroporte V - love the looks and the interior, have heard it's fun to drive for a big saloon; oozes class etc.
3) A Gran Sport - Not sure about this, would be very spec dependant and I don't necessarily like the looks. And is it a bit gutless for a sports GT?
4) A Spyder - I've seen the lovely dark red manual one advertised at castle motors.
3200 wise I'm a bit scared of doing all of the same jobs again, a case of deja vu. And despite having a contactless throttle body and throttle pot, and all new kock sensors etc on my old Assetto Corsa it would still throw limp codes with regular abandon. SO ANNOYING! I see Davy now has the volvo throttle bodies. If it was sorted once and for all then great! Wish it had a manual throttle cable like the Shamal etc. Love the peaky boosty delivery of the 3200 and the circa 400bhp that you get when running well. But I always wanted a manual!!
Quattroporte V Wise: Which cars drive the best? I'm tempted by an early car because of the transaxle etc, or should I make sure I go for a ZF car? I would like a raw and characterful driving experience if possible. Appreciate it's a saloon...
GS and Spyder; Sort of wish the GS was a manual, and like the idea of the Spyder being drop top and shorter wheelbase, esp with a manual box.
Anyway, if anyone can help me decide or advise then I'm all ears.
Has the 3200 game moved on in 5 years? Looks like the same old issues and same low values??
After selling it I replaced it with a TVR Griffith 500 and then a BMW Z3M coupe, both of which I enjoyed but also sold and gone.
I'm now looking for another fun car for £15-20k or maybe more if I save for longer.
I've found myself looking at the 996 911 which is something I thought was never very me. But i do like the early 996 Carrera 2 3.4 Manual, with the earlier headlights. They weight 1320kg and are supposed to be an engaging drive. It would also tick off the 911 as it were on my list and over the years the "not as good as a 911" of whatever Maserati or Jag come up with has worn me down!
Before I do that however, it's hard not to consider another Maserati as it's a brand I love and there are so many bargains to be had, and they all have their own character.
So the options on my current £15-20k budget are:
1) Another 3200, but this time a manual for more engagement and performance. I think the 3200 looks better by the day and much prefer the looks to the 4200.
2) A Quattroporte V - love the looks and the interior, have heard it's fun to drive for a big saloon; oozes class etc.
3) A Gran Sport - Not sure about this, would be very spec dependant and I don't necessarily like the looks. And is it a bit gutless for a sports GT?
4) A Spyder - I've seen the lovely dark red manual one advertised at castle motors.
3200 wise I'm a bit scared of doing all of the same jobs again, a case of deja vu. And despite having a contactless throttle body and throttle pot, and all new kock sensors etc on my old Assetto Corsa it would still throw limp codes with regular abandon. SO ANNOYING! I see Davy now has the volvo throttle bodies. If it was sorted once and for all then great! Wish it had a manual throttle cable like the Shamal etc. Love the peaky boosty delivery of the 3200 and the circa 400bhp that you get when running well. But I always wanted a manual!!
Quattroporte V Wise: Which cars drive the best? I'm tempted by an early car because of the transaxle etc, or should I make sure I go for a ZF car? I would like a raw and characterful driving experience if possible. Appreciate it's a saloon...
GS and Spyder; Sort of wish the GS was a manual, and like the idea of the Spyder being drop top and shorter wheelbase, esp with a manual box.
Anyway, if anyone can help me decide or advise then I'm all ears.
Has the 3200 game moved on in 5 years? Looks like the same old issues and same low values??