Newbie from Basingstoke

[Ian3200]

Met a guy called Rob yesterday at the NEC, he was doing good stuff and raising money for children's charities with his Maserati. He pointed me here. I'm thinking about buying a 3200GT, please talk me out of it... (Not expecting any help in that regard)... Hi all...

 

[Elliott653]

Hi Ian and welcome to this fine forum.

Buy a 3200. I hope this helps!

 

[Contigo]

Hi Ian


Welcome to the forum!

I am in Newbury if you want to look around one. I don't think we can talk you out of it if the decision has been made

Phil

 

[maverick]

Buy one you won't be disappointed , would be nice to have another member close by iam at the end of the A329M in reading

 

[Emtee]

Hi Ian,

Welcome to the forum,

Don't buy a 3200; buy a 4200. (ducks to avoid incoming…..)

Seriously, go for it. A well looked after 3200 is a thing of wonder.

Hope you find one with your name on it.

Regards, Miles.

 

[Andyk]

Hi Ian and a big warm welcome to the forum....Don't do it...There does that help.

 

[dem maser]

Happy to hear your Ian and you like 3200s!!

Buy, the smile will last forever.....i have an AC for sale if your interested

 

[conaero]

Ian, welcome to our humble corner of planet Maserati.

All I will say is once you get bitten by the Maserati bug you are in for the long haul.

They will frustrate you at times but bury the loud pedal and the grin takes over.

Talking seriously for a mo, a 3200 is a great car but it does tend to give the wallet a kicking at times.

A 4200 that has been looked after on the other hand is bullet proof.

Granted, they don't have those iconic lights and bonnet vents.

Take your time, drive both and get an inspection and ask as many questions as you want.

 

[Ian3200]

Thanks for the welcome everyone.

I am aware that a good (and believable) service history is essential, including 18k cam belt changes, the throttle body being replaced with a contactless one, check the back boxes... anything else mght be useful... I'm tempted by yours Dem, but it's a little pricy as it's such a good one and being an Assetto Corsa... I'll looking to have my cake and eat it... nearer the 10-12k mark if I can... I'm not in a hurry, I want a good one for the money and am willing to wait for it to come along.
I do need an auto, having been told it's the better one to have (light the touch paper), but I have no choice as I don't have a right leg unfortunately

 

[hodroyd]

Ian,
Welcome to the forum, you will not regret it..!! 3200's are a great car, go for as late a model as you can, late 2001, or 2002 ideally, they had a few niggles sorted by then. Auto's are great so don't be put off. 3200's are quick you will not regret the decision, if you can manage to go to an AC, they are excellent..!! Or you might decide to try for a 4200 if you can find one within your budget, again a great car..!!
Whichever you decide to go for, it is invaluable to get an independant inspection done on the car, before you part with any funds, if you need advice on that just ask..!!
Cheers
R

 

[Ian3200]

Cheers hodroyd....

Anyone know this car? sounds OK in the ad...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...ew/radius/1500/page/1/make/maserati?logcode=p

 

[hodroyd]

That's a Manual Box Ian, I thought you wanted Auto..??
Why don't you try Richard Grace Cars, he sources and sells Maserati and they are all fully checked by a good Specialist before he sells them..??
Cheers
R

 

[hodroyd]

Ian, so sorry I am wrong, it is an auto, how silly of me..!!

 

[Ian3200]

Ha ha, thanks again... I guess trying to avoid dealers mark ups, I'll have a look though.. No one recognise this car then I guess?

 

[dem maser]

Plenty of good cars out there....good luck with the search but take your time

 

[maverick]

Thanks for the welcome everyone.

I am aware that a good (and believable) service history is essential, including 18k cam belt changes, the throttle body being replaced with a contactless one, check the back boxes... anything else mght be useful... I'm tempted by yours Dem, but it's a little pricy as it's such a good one and being an Assetto Corsa... I'll looking to have my cake and eat it... nearer the 10-12k mark if I can... I'm not in a hurry, I want a good one for the money and am willing to wait for it to come along.
I do need an auto, having been told it's the better one to have (light the touch paper), but I have no choice as I don't have a right leg unfortunately

You could be in a 4200 with the top end of your budget your more than welcome to have a test drive of mine as long as your insured etc or I could take you for a spin or just a nose around

 

[Ian3200]

You could be in a 4200 with the top end of your budget your more than welcome to have a test drive of mine as long as your insured etc or I could take you for a spin or just a nose around

That is incredibly kind, just might take you up on that, will let you know... Amazed.com... Do you know enough to invite on any viewings?

 

[dem maser]

Drive both, i like the 3200 turbos and lights but some like the non turbo and ordinary lights of the 4200.....

 

[maverick]

That is incredibly kind, just might take you up on that, will let you know... Amazed.com... Do you know enough to invite on any viewings?

Well I know enough to get by I suppose so yes more than happy to get away from the missis to look at cars . 4200 = Ferrari. V8
Dem does anyone like the 4200 rear lights .... The only down side I think

 

[safrane]

It may be worth your while taking a look at this 3200.
Owned by Gavin who set up the first Maserati Forum and its a well cared for car.

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifi.../3200/rare-spec-maserati-3200-gt-auto/1749871