Not selling mine but this gives you an idea what dark blue with tan looks like.I am looking preferably for Blue, red or black with white or tan interior
Granturismo 2012 onwards reliability
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Yep. My variators had a issue, which was solved by the dealer. So that was a good deal for me. Shouldnt be an issue on later cars.
Some other stuff you cant really check for. My aircon pulley failed. No idea how you would check that. Same for dampers and bushings (but im not a mechanic). My exhaust failed (can happen apparantly). All in all i spend about 2500 pounds in 2 years time / 13k miles. If i add that up to the price i bought the car for i wouldnt have had a much better, younger or lower miles car. Also, most of the things that failed on my car could have failed on any other car (unless recently replaced).
Apart from the above, these cars are pretty reliable and well made. The engine and gearbox (the auto at least) will last a lifetime. Service costs add up because of the labour. Parts can be expensive but there are more budget friendly alternatives for most parts. And this forum has all the info regarding replacement parts
I budget around 2000 a year for regular costst and maintenance. This includes any unexpected costs that could pop up.
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Roberto Grimaldi Engineering Halstead bang oppoisite Eurospares
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I am looking preferably for Blue, red or black with white or tan interior
Blue are sought after and pretty rare, loads of red or black ones about.
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Not my red one
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Careful you don't fall into the trap of buying the only blue one for sale at the risk of a good car in a different colour. I probably wouldn't have chosen my Strad in white but it was the best on the market at the time and, besides, once you buy one you will be hooked and like the rest of us will be a serial Maserati buyer and over time you will probably have a blue one!
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Oh okay can’t be horrific
Yes, to be honest I had budgeted around that for my estate. £900 for air con pump without labour !Yep. My variators had a issue, which was solved by the dealer. So that was a good deal for me. Shouldnt be an issue on later cars.
Some other stuff you cant really check for. My aircon pulley failed. No idea how you would check that. Same for dampers and bushings (but im not a mechanic). My exhaust failed (can happen apparantly). All in all i spend about 2500 pounds in 2 years time / 13k miles. If i add that up to the price i bought the car for i wouldnt have had a much better, younger or lower miles car. Also, most of the things that failed on my car could have failed on any other car (unless recently replaced).
Apart from the above, these cars are pretty reliable and well made. The engine and gearbox (the auto at least) will last a lifetime. Service costs add up because of the labour. Parts can be expensive but there are more budget friendly alternatives for most parts. And this forum has all the info regarding replacement parts
I budget around 2000 a year for regular costst and maintenance. This includes any unexpected costs that could pop up.
Cost worth it though I’m sure the love for this car would far out weigh the cost of what you’d spend on it ! Just have to find the right one now...
Yes perhaps, I do always try and go for condition over anything else really. However I’m quite happy to wait for the ‘right’ car to pop up.
Perfect spec for me is blu sofisticato with white interior and grey/black Neptune alloys! However not overly fussed as long as the car is in great condition and it’s in a spec I’d be happy with!
Beautiful !
Hi mate, another thumbs up for Dicky Grace. He was recommended from this website, he had a black 4.7 gts auto in black like I wanted. Managed to get a deposit done over the phone, Dickie picked me up from the station and car was exactly as described. Drove it all the way back to surrey with a massive grin. That was 2017, and all the car has cost me in that time was a service for 780 pounds at autoofficina in Surrey. Buy one, you wont look back, and Dicky Grace is worth having a chat to, he gave me lots of advice! Good luck
Wow, yeah I’ll be sure to give Mr Grace a call when the time is right, probably after this lockdown business so could be a while, and may have to sell one or two cars or the wife might start asking questions...
But looking forward to it and this summer. Thankyou to everyone for their advice and replies!
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Hi Jamie, welcome. There are a handful of us in the Essex / Suffolk boondocks. Your ideal spec sounds lovely, but rare. The fact is, they all look wonderful. My old GTS (sold to Dicky, incidentally, and now living in Bristol) was utterly reliable bar a few maintenance things and minor blah blah but never let me down. Main cost items were clutch, a/c compressor, timing gear and cam gaskets and that’s about it. Even though it fell into the at-risk category for variators it was perfectly fine. Maybe because I was used regularly, or I was just lucky. Anyway, I think your target age and model will be fine but do check the underside for rust and get it protected. Matt and Ash at SportsItalia are your go-to guys.
As others have said, give Dicky a shout, also Nareman at Nuvola London has an excellent reputation. Mine came from there and he was a joy to deal with.
As others have said, give Dicky a shout, also Nareman at Nuvola London has an excellent reputation. Mine came from there and he was a joy to deal with.
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How many miles have you done it in since bought ?
How can you tell if your car is at risk for variators before you buy the car ?
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You need to get the engine number and check if it is before a number which someone will post in a minute.
Cheers guys