Looking for Gran Turismo

[Porvera]

Hi All

I am relatively new to Maserati ownership and loving it!

Looking to upgrade from my 03 4200 CC to a Gran Turismo. My budget will probably stretch to a 2008 - 2009 plate and have seen a few prices from early £30k's - £39k.

Does anyone know what I might get in p/ex on my 4200? It is in great condition with 52K on the clock.

Is there anything I should be looking for or aware of when looking at the GT? Any help/guidance much appreciated. Alternatively pls feel free to private message me with any vehicles for sale.

Thanks

 

[Andyk]

Be ready to have your trouser pulled down on px........It you can try and sell private.....Dealers tend to go in very low on a 4200 just on case there is work to do on them. Even if your car is a lovely example which sounds like it is would imagine they still will not want to pay a lot for a 2003 car.........unless they have a large mark up in the car our buying...

Sure someone will be along to give you more advice on GT purchase and what you could be looking for in PX but have a look at the cars for sale on Piston heads...get an idea of what you want for her and have that on your mind when striking a deal....Sorry can not be more help.

 

[BigR]

I bought mine about 9 mths ago and am no expert. Its an 08 plate, low mileage (13k at the time) and back then paid £39k for it, which against the market of what was out there was a decent price.

That said, my only piece of advice is to shop around as there are a lot of examples in the market and they do regularly crop up. There are of course a number of exterior / interior colour combinations so take your time to decide what you can live with - some like black / black, others like the 'brown' leather interior, but for me it had to be black with a red interior - all down to personal taste of course. And then be patient for the right car. I was about to put down a deposit on one for a couple of £k more with more than twice the mileage and a few flaws e.g. knocks on the paintwork doors, a bit of fading on the vinyl dash, and an (indie) dealer who initially didn't take me seriously (he sort of apologised during the process, but only 1 chance to make a first impression and all that). And then the night before I was going to go ahead, I gave it one last look on t'internet and up popped the one that I bought as a veritable bargain.

 

[bigbob]

Welcome. £11-12k?

 

[Roger]

Part-ex £8-£9k, private sale £10-£11k.

I know, I did it last year.

Hope this helps?

Rgd's


Roger

 

[bigbob]

Sounds more like it. My knowledge is more out of date, my 4200 went three years ago and was two years younger.

 

[Porvera]

Thanks for the replies so far.

The px amount is pretty miserable but of course the dealers need to make a profit.

I also keep reading alot about inspections but (and this is going to sound pretty stupid) do they come out to inspect the car and if so, has anyone posted a list of inspectors that offer this service?

I bought my first car through Richard Grace and have to say it is a great car and due to his reputation, I did not get an independent inspection. However, spending considerably more on a 2008-09 GT, I am somewhat concerned that I might be buying something that is not all it appears to be and whilst I know this is the case in almost all purchases, if you can minimize the risk, all the better.

 

[Parisien]

Depends on where car is.......hold on will post up a list


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[Parisien]

Joint venture......Hodroyd et moi


With the kind assistance of Parisien, please find the following list which may be helpfull. Please add to it, if you know of any other specialists. The list does not mean they are recommended, please use it as a guide.

INDEPENDENT MASERATI GARAGES UK

SOUTH
http://classicmaseratis.co.uk Bill McGrath. Unit 8, Claggy Road, Kimpton, Hertfordshire. SG4 8QB
http://www.emblemsportscars.com/home.aspxEmblem Sports Cars, Unit 2c & 2d, Sharp Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4BG
http://www.grimaldiengineering.co.uk/ Unit 2A, Bluebridge Ind. Estate, Halstead, Essex. CO9 2SZ
http://www.cars.robertsaerospace.com/ Maserati Shed. Whitehaven Workshop, Trampers Lane, Fareham, Hants. PO17 6BP
http://www.giallo.co.uk/ London Road, Hildenborough, Kent. TN11 9ND
http://www.sbraceengineering.co.uk/ 6-7, Bermer Place, Imperial Way, Watford, Herts. WD24 4XX
http://www.joemacari.com Joe Macari Cars. The Kimber Centre, 54 Kimber Road, London, SW18 4PP
http://www.qvlondon.co.uk/ QV London. Unit A1., Fairacres Industrial Estate, Dedworth Road, Windsor. SL4 4LE
http://www.autofficina.co.uk/about-autofficina Merlin House, Oakcroft Road, Chessington. KT9 1RH
http://www.bhpmsport.com/ Near: Aylesbury, Bucks
http://www.dkeng.co.uk DK Engineering. Little Green Street Farm, Green Street, Chorleywood, Herts. WD3 6EA
http://www.theferraricentre.com/service Target Business Centre, Bircholt Road, Parkwood Industrial Estate, Maidstone, Kent.
http://www.fioranosportscars.co.uk/ Southampton


MIDLANDS
http://www.davidaskew.co.uk/ Leicester. (PARTS)
http://www.shiltechperformancecars.com/ Units 9-10, Aerodrome Close, Loughborough. LE11 5RJ
http://www.ferrarimaserati.co.uk/ Migliore Cars. Unit 4, Buntsford Park Road, Bromsgrove. B60 3DX
http://www.thesupercarrooms.co.uk/ 132, Elm Drive, Hartlebury Trading Estate, Hartlebury, Worcestershire DY10 4JB.
http://www.gtautospecialist.co.uk/ GT Auto Specialist. Unit 4, Prospect Road, Burntwood, Staffordshire. WS7 0AE

NORTH
http://www.autoshieldmaserati.co.uk/Home.html 465, Barlow Moor Road, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester. M21 8AU
http://www.millbrookecars.com/home.html Unit D, Fell Road, Attercliffe Common, Sheffield S9 2AL
http://www.gtcarslimited.co.uk/ GT Cars Ltd. Lyncastle Way, Appleton, Warrington, Lancs. WA4 4SN
http://www.pksupercars.com Whin Park Industrial Estate, Prestonpans, Cockenzie, East Lothian. EH32 9SF
http://www.supercarclinic.co.uk/ Unit D2, James Nasmyth Way, Green Lane, Eccles, Manchester. M30 0SF


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[Porvera]

Brilliant list.

Many thanks

 

[Andyk]

Part-ex £8-£9k, private sale £10-£11k.

I know, I did it last year.

Hope this helps?

Rgd's


Roger

That sounds about right...Maybe a k or to more private as a starting point..Pretty spot on though.