Andyk
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No reserve but needs work..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2000-MASE...4587540?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item1e6ccff794
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2000-MASE...4587540?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item1e6ccff794
3200 ebay no reserve
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Hi Guys (first post),
I did a bit of research and it seems he is a member on another UK Maserati Forum.
Seems a friendly enough chap, but he does seem to be doing quite a bit of DIY on it. I fear the cambelt change was carried out in 07, but only 10K Miles or so in 5 years or so....plausible I suppose.
Seems like quite a few of the common problems have been resolved. He seems to have had the ABS issue for a long time now, even back in 09 iirc. So either different ABS issues have arisen or nothing has been resolved. I know he has tried though. A few other things concern me as he has mentioned that he has isolated his heater matrix due to coolant loss, and this cured the loss, but I hope the matrix has now been replaced and recommissioned as it were
, most likely it has, but perhaps it shows signs of cutting corners, or simply a logical and positive DIY step in curing the issue and probably job carrried out as well as a good indy/dealer....who knows !
I am quite keen on picking up a 3200 GT. I am relatively mechanically minded and have a few cars, so the Maserati will hopefully fit in nicely, along with a few of my other Teutonic mistresses
Great Forum you have here, guys and gals !!
Thanks
Kumaran
I did a bit of research and it seems he is a member on another UK Maserati Forum.
Seems a friendly enough chap, but he does seem to be doing quite a bit of DIY on it. I fear the cambelt change was carried out in 07, but only 10K Miles or so in 5 years or so....plausible I suppose.
Seems like quite a few of the common problems have been resolved. He seems to have had the ABS issue for a long time now, even back in 09 iirc. So either different ABS issues have arisen or nothing has been resolved. I know he has tried though. A few other things concern me as he has mentioned that he has isolated his heater matrix due to coolant loss, and this cured the loss, but I hope the matrix has now been replaced and recommissioned as it were
, most likely it has, but perhaps it shows signs of cutting corners, or simply a logical and positive DIY step in curing the issue and probably job carrried out as well as a good indy/dealer....who knows !I am quite keen on picking up a 3200 GT. I am relatively mechanically minded and have a few cars, so the Maserati will hopefully fit in nicely, along with a few of my other Teutonic mistresses
Great Forum you have here, guys and gals !!
Thanks
Kumaran
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Hi Kumaran and welcome!
That's all interesting stuff, as you say isolation of the heater matrix shows a degree of intuition and engineering nous on the owner's part, but I know all too well how easy it is to think "hmm ok well I know what the problem is and I've cured the coolant loss, I'll sort out the matrix next weekend...." which never happens!!!
This car looks like good value, hope it goes to a good home.
That's all interesting stuff, as you say isolation of the heater matrix shows a degree of intuition and engineering nous on the owner's part, but I know all too well how easy it is to think "hmm ok well I know what the problem is and I've cured the coolant loss, I'll sort out the matrix next weekend...." which never happens!!!
This car looks like good value, hope it goes to a good home.
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Agreed Dem, you just cant take the risk with cambelts, and when or if you do it, change all the tentioners and guide wheels as they have been know to sheer off their castings.
All that said, failing cambelts are not one you hear of very often on the 3200.
The heater matrix I believe is a dash out job from memory so its one that would get put off as its a big job.
The heater matrix is the same as in an Alfa 166 by the way, as is the pollen filter.
The ABS issues is an expensive one so make sure thats been remedied. It can be a simple case of dirty pickup rings on the hubs, but more often than not its the ABS unit which is big bucks!
The biggest thing to check on these cars, especially the manuals is Enfloat bearing wear. Do a search, all will be revealed. You need to have this checked at a dealer with the aid of a DTI gauge. You can get an idea of wear on extreme ones by seeing if the oil pressure drops or moves when you press the clutch with the engine nice and hot. You can also get someone to pump the clutch and watch the front engine crank pulley for movement.
Good luke with it.
All that said, failing cambelts are not one you hear of very often on the 3200.
The heater matrix I believe is a dash out job from memory so its one that would get put off as its a big job.
The heater matrix is the same as in an Alfa 166 by the way, as is the pollen filter.
The ABS issues is an expensive one so make sure thats been remedied. It can be a simple case of dirty pickup rings on the hubs, but more often than not its the ABS unit which is big bucks!
The biggest thing to check on these cars, especially the manuals is Enfloat bearing wear. Do a search, all will be revealed. You need to have this checked at a dealer with the aid of a DTI gauge. You can get an idea of wear on extreme ones by seeing if the oil pressure drops or moves when you press the clutch with the engine nice and hot. You can also get someone to pump the clutch and watch the front engine crank pulley for movement.
Good luke with it.
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Yes, my sister had to get her Audi ABS pump sorted.....not sure who with but a mega saving on a new one....the way to go!!!
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did some research with M5 london on this......
car has no full history, stroy we got was "i bought it for the wife through our son whos a trader but she dont like it" to which begs the question "is it registered in your wifes or your name?"
"no its under my son whos a trader", whats happened is they bought it to sell and cant!!
porblems have come up with some other inspection and they trying anything to free the car from them........
car has no full history, stroy we got was "i bought it for the wife through our son whos a trader but she dont like it" to which begs the question "is it registered in your wifes or your name?"
"no its under my son whos a trader", whats happened is they bought it to sell and cant!!
porblems have come up with some other inspection and they trying anything to free the car from them........