Shiltech have a couple of 4.2 for sale at the mo but there doesn’t seem to be much love for 4.2 on here and I was wondering why?
I love my 4.2. Which is not to say I won't be moving to a 4.7.
Cost (both purchase and running) was a significant factor.
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While money is so cheap to borrow, even those that can't afford to buy a GT outright seem to prefer to go £30k for a 4.7 with a little finance, instead of £25k for a 4.2. There's no doubting that the S is the better car, but I take the point that not everyone needs anything "better" than a 4.2 anyway.
Why do you say cost of running is different between 4.2 and 4.7?
Brakes and clutch, primarily.
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Are discs for the 4.2 readily available then?
The 4.2 might be a good 'bargain'. It isn't really underpowered. It's just that power delivery and gear changes are that of a grand tourer. I think a 4.2 with DBW module would drive better then a stock 4.7 F1 as far as engine and gear changes. .
Yep. The box isn't great for spirited driving, but perfect for making gentlemanly progress. Sport / Manual is pretty cool, but doesn't have the same physicality of the F1 box. OTW I bought for most of the same reasons as Chriss (more the price range than anything else) but I am more than happy with it. And by god it looks (and sounds with the valved boxes) the utter dogs nadgers
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I really like the ZF 6 speed auto, it’s fitted to a load of BMWs and I think it’s the best of both worlds, irrespective of engine it’s the one I’d choose.
You have a 4.2 without skyhook? Very rare car.I think in a second hand market there is probably less of a value difference between a 4.2 and a 4.7. It just more appealing to drive a GT-S with bigger engine and power. Brake upgrades are nice, as well as the skyhook and the valved exhaust. I think there is probably also the idea that a 'base' model might not retain its value. Quite common that people leave the base model and go for an 'upgraded' model with more options.
The 4.2 might be a good 'bargain'. It isn't really underpowered. It's just that power delivery and gear changes are that of a grand tourer. I think a 4.2 with DBW module would drive better then a stock 4.7 F1 as far as engine and gear changes. Also, you dont have to worry about a clutch with a 4.2 (could always get a 4.7 auto to prevent this headache).
I chose the 4.2 because it has less gadgets that can fail (suspension, gearbox) and it was the only model in my pricerange. A 4.7 auto without skyhook would be a perfect replacement, but i'm satisfied.
The parts prices don't help imho, speaking as a 4200 owner one of the cons of sharing parts with Ferrari without as much allure.Possibly a theme for another thread, but why should values continue to drop?
As a comparison, values for the AM Vantage 4.3 and 4.7 have been pretty level for years and possibly starting to climb a little now.
Values for Porsche 996 and 997 are strong.
Just feels as if there's some kind of a 'race to the bottom' on Maserati values.
I guess some of it is down to (lack of?) brand management and visibility.
Possibly a theme for another thread, but why should values continue to drop?
As a comparison, values for the AM Vantage 4.3 and 4.7 have been pretty level for years and possibly starting to climb a little now.
Values for Porsche 996 and 997 are strong.
Just feels as if there's some kind of a 'race to the bottom' on Maserati values.
I guess some of it is down to (lack of?) brand management and visibility.