4200 MANUAL
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Hi all,
First of all, I wanted to thank you all in this forum for the great source of information you are for newbies like me.
After more than 3 years scouring the Swiss market, I recently acquired a 2005 (facelift) Maserati 4200 Coupé GT, 6 speed manual, in grigio Nuvolari with cuoio inside and only 25'000km.
I am based in Switzerland but took the car to Spain (where I am from) for the winter season. I drove 1200km non stop and it was flawless! I am simply mad about the car, it's above and beyond any expectations....it's my first Maserati but had other sports cars, mainly german, but nothing compares to this beauty.
I would need your advice on the CAR ALARM
The car was not driven for almost 20months and the battery had died. When I took the car to the Maserati official dealer in Switzerland to be inspected, I replaced the battery and as soon as the key was inserted in the ignition the alarm was going off continuosly. The official dealer asked for CHF 3500/ GBP 2800 (!) to repair the alarm or CHF 1500/ GBP 1200 (!) to disconnect it, and they recommended to disconnect it.
I took the car to an independent mechanic and he disconnected the fuse of the alarm. The car drives impeccably but can't use the central locking from the car key (which does not disturb me) and I need to open and close the car with the key. The alarm signal on the dashboard is flashing red all the time.Other than this all in the car works perfectly including all other electronics
What would you recommend? Repair the alarm system? Disconnect it? Others?
Thanks again!
First of all, I wanted to thank you all in this forum for the great source of information you are for newbies like me.
After more than 3 years scouring the Swiss market, I recently acquired a 2005 (facelift) Maserati 4200 Coupé GT, 6 speed manual, in grigio Nuvolari with cuoio inside and only 25'000km.
I am based in Switzerland but took the car to Spain (where I am from) for the winter season. I drove 1200km non stop and it was flawless! I am simply mad about the car, it's above and beyond any expectations....it's my first Maserati but had other sports cars, mainly german, but nothing compares to this beauty.
I would need your advice on the CAR ALARM
The car was not driven for almost 20months and the battery had died. When I took the car to the Maserati official dealer in Switzerland to be inspected, I replaced the battery and as soon as the key was inserted in the ignition the alarm was going off continuosly. The official dealer asked for CHF 3500/ GBP 2800 (!) to repair the alarm or CHF 1500/ GBP 1200 (!) to disconnect it, and they recommended to disconnect it.
I took the car to an independent mechanic and he disconnected the fuse of the alarm. The car drives impeccably but can't use the central locking from the car key (which does not disturb me) and I need to open and close the car with the key. The alarm signal on the dashboard is flashing red all the time.Other than this all in the car works perfectly including all other electronics
What would you recommend? Repair the alarm system? Disconnect it? Others?
Thanks again!