Newbie from Basingstoke

[hodroyd]

It's good to hear that members can help other members, it all makes it worth while..!!

 

[Ian3200]

It's the only one on mcgrathmaserati.co.uk, blue with tan interior...

 

[Contigo]

Looks like a great example Ian! Well done....

 

[Ian3200]

It's not perfect, but I reckon it's a great start, ripe for improvement and looking after

 

[maverick]

Well gone on your purchase , hope to see ya at a few meets .

And the same colour combination as my 4200 good choise

 

[hodroyd]

Will be nice to meet you and see your new car at some point Ian..!!

 

[gavin]

Congratulations Ian, I look forward to you and I meeting up. Just give me a week or two till I have my new cherished number plate on :->


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[Ian3200]

I am now an owner! Just had the best 200 miles of V8 loveliness... I think I've got a good one

 

[maverick]

Ian if you haven't already get your name down for the Silverstone parade early Dec

 

[Ian3200]

Ian if you haven't already get your name down for the Silverstone parade early Dec

I'm due to be out that evening, what time will Silverstone be and where do I put my name down?

 

[maverick]

I'm due to be out that evening, what time will Silverstone be and where do I put my name down?

Have a look in advents theres a thread on it .

 

[hodroyd]

It should be on the Saturday late AM after the Karting event on the 7th. December..!!

 

[Ian3200]

My name is down, see you all there hopefully!

 

[hodroyd]

It will be good to meet you Ian and your car..!!

 

[ph646]

Hi all

I'm a newbie too and wondering if anyone knows what VIN numbers indicate the updates in the 3200s.

i.e. from the 'SportsMaserati' Maserati 3200 Buying Guide...........

'The 2001 model year car saw a number of detailed changes aiming at making it easier to drive. This 3200 GT boasted a massively improved steering system, with a re-geared rack to combat the nervousness of the earlier cars with just the right amount of heft and feel. The engine management system was also radically overhauled.'

II'm just about to purchase a 3200 after a long wait and 'd like to buy one of these later models if possible.

Or is there another way of distinguishing these later models?

Thanks and looking forward to any information you may have.


Best regards

Paul

 

[Contigo]

Hi all

I'm a newbie too and wondering if anyone knows what VIN numbers indicate the updates in the 3200s.

i.e. from the 'SportsMaserati' Maserati 3200 Buying Guide...........

'The 2001 model year car saw a number of detailed changes aiming at making it easier to drive. This 3200 GT boasted a massively improved steering system, with a re-geared rack to combat the nervousness of the earlier cars with just the right amount of heft and feel. The engine management system was also radically overhauled.'

II'm just about to purchase a 3200 after a long wait and 'd like to buy one of these later models if possible.

Or is there another way of distinguishing these later models?

Thanks and looking forward to any information you may have.


Best regards

Paul

Welcome Paul. Not far from you in Newbury so if you need any advice on 3200's then let me know (have one for sale and know of another too for sale). The later cars generally have a different ECU and OBD port rather than the 3 pin Lancia/Fiat connector under the dash.

Ping me if you want to talk.

 

[dickygrace]

Welcome to the fold Paul. An easy way to tell is the small silver topped 'cans' that sit on the front of the inlet manifold by the throttle body. They were only fitted on late cars, they're an uprated cooling system.

The top picture is a later car, the bottom one an earlier car.

 

[ph646]

Thank you both for your replies and the information.

 

[StuartW]

Welcome along & good luck with your purchase, looking forward to photos when it's yours