MrCoop
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Hi Guys
Firstly, I'm a newbie here (and a Maserati newbie) but have been lurking for a year or so.
Secondly, guess I'm after some advice etc from the experienced Maserati owners.
I've been looking at this 2003/53 4200 CC (the dealer is selling it on behalf of someone else).
http://www.craigpettitmotorsales.co.uk/used-cars-for-sale/maserati/4200/maserati-4200-cambiocorsa-2dr-16643836
It's a very low mileage example that's on at a ridiculous price. I've offered £10-11k for it, on the basis that it is:
1) CAT D - not in an accident but insurance write off. Previous owner was an insurance company director and when the car was stolen and returned, he insisted on a new car hence the CAT D;
2) Service history sketchy - no service book and only a few receipts.
My reasoning is that if I pay no more than £11k for it, that will leave me the £7k to get a pre-purchase inspection and to remedy any issues. It'll be something I keep for a while, as I believe that the 4200 CC will be a future classic. I may be wrong but hey...that's the risk...
But being a Maserati newbie, I have no experience of really knowing what I should be avoiding. There are plenty of cleaner cars out there at £17k but if this one is clean and if I can get it at £11k, then a bargain.
So, do you guys think I'm a bit crazy to be considering it taking into account the obvious issues?
Thanks in advance
Coop
Firstly, I'm a newbie here (and a Maserati newbie) but have been lurking for a year or so.
Secondly, guess I'm after some advice etc from the experienced Maserati owners.
I've been looking at this 2003/53 4200 CC (the dealer is selling it on behalf of someone else).
http://www.craigpettitmotorsales.co.uk/used-cars-for-sale/maserati/4200/maserati-4200-cambiocorsa-2dr-16643836
It's a very low mileage example that's on at a ridiculous price. I've offered £10-11k for it, on the basis that it is:
1) CAT D - not in an accident but insurance write off. Previous owner was an insurance company director and when the car was stolen and returned, he insisted on a new car hence the CAT D;
2) Service history sketchy - no service book and only a few receipts.
My reasoning is that if I pay no more than £11k for it, that will leave me the £7k to get a pre-purchase inspection and to remedy any issues. It'll be something I keep for a while, as I believe that the 4200 CC will be a future classic. I may be wrong but hey...that's the risk...
But being a Maserati newbie, I have no experience of really knowing what I should be avoiding. There are plenty of cleaner cars out there at £17k but if this one is clean and if I can get it at £11k, then a bargain.
So, do you guys think I'm a bit crazy to be considering it taking into account the obvious issues?
Thanks in advance
Coop