Post Honnington 4200 want

[BruceyBonus]

Hi all, after going to the (very good) Italian car/bike meet at Honington last Sunday I find myself with an un natural urge for a Maserati 4200. Being an ex Porsche man this feels very strange indeed!
I'm in the market for a replacement for my old air cooled but after seeing Simoncc lovely example I'm now needing to know more about these Maseratis so will be gleaning information from this website and any one who can give me advice on which model, year etc would be very welcome.

ATB
Bruce

 

[highlander]

Welcome along Bruce, even if you added 1000 by mistake to the car you want! Lol

 

[BruceyBonus]

Hi Greg, don't think I could handle the 3200

 

[highlander]

Hi Greg, don't think I could handle the 3200

Lol. Don't tell the 32 club, but the 42 is actually a pretty good car. Has a nice engine, body with no GS surf boards sticking out the side
I'm sure some 42ers will be along in the morning when they wake up after their horlicks wears off.

 

[SimonCC]

Hi Bruce and Greg

Thanks for the compliments on my car Bruce - it's a labour of love really, and as we discussed at Honnington, the detailing although hard work was definitely worthwhile.

Am happy to catch up sometime and take you for a spin - some of us meet occasionally locally, the Nevill Crest & Gun at Eridge is quite convenient. Maybe we can get a 3200 along for you to compare.

Greg you know us 4200 owners love you 3200 owners too really!

 

[BruceyBonus]

Hi Simon, that sounds brilliant' thanks.

Going to look at a GS at ADG Sevenoaks on Monday with the wife (she also thought your 4200 was stunning and we both loved the colour) but as Greg points out those side skirts on the GS ??? Not sure, need to see it in the flesh to decide.

 

[philw696]

We are up this side of the world and welcome Bruce the 4200 is a great car for sure enjoy your search.

 

[Andyk]

A big warm welcome Bruce...Great that you are looking for a Maserati. You will get some great advice on here to help you get the perfect car for you.

On the GS...it's the one in the range that is going up in price and there is a big difference in price between the 4200 and GS......If you go for a face lift 4200 though which were the last ones made I think from 2005 you get most of the GS upgrades without the side skirts....These are regarded as the best 4200's in the range by most but some still prefer the clean lines of the very first car..Good luck with your search....

 

[SimonCC]

Interesting to read your comments Andy.

Regarding GS prices, I'm not sure that's quite correct as one was recently for sale at 19k so possible sold for 18-18.5k perhaps, and several over the last months have been in the low 20s. Though there is the odd one sold by independants over 30k to balance that which have very low mileage (less than 20k miles sometimes). Infact MaseratiMan's GS is currently on sale on here for £19,995, so seems the GS prices are still coming down.

Mine is a 2006 Facelift 2006 model which when ordered new was up-spec'ed inside so has some nice extras.

Interesting to read that you say the late Facelift 4200s have the GS upgrades. I guess you mean in terms of the software. Maybe interesting for Bruce, I have driven John's 2005 GS which was also at Honnington (it is the Nuvolari Grigio car with private plate in the photos on the Honnington thread and is a stunner), it is lovely to drive and from memory not particularly different to mine. I think the gear change was a perhaps a little sharper but I'd have to try it again to tell. Otherwise the differences are really visual - the surf boards, 19inch wheels, grill, valved tailpipes, 1inch lower (mine was adjusted so sits the same as a GS now) and some changes inside the cabin.

Which ever model you go for they are great cars to drive and you will get looks where ever you go!

I'll have to check ADG's website to see what Alastair has for sale.

 

[BruceyBonus]

Thanks all for your words of wisdom, very informative.

The paddle shift is a bit of a concern for me as I have always liked my sports cars with a normal manual box, so quality of gear change is very important to me. Don't see many manuals for sale for some reason? Clutch life also seems to vary enormously from car to car.
I have sort of assumed the paddle box suits this car better?

Lots of things for me to find out, which I do enjoy doing for some strange reason!

ATB
Bruce

 

[CatmanV2]

Drive a CC. Then make a call. **** come and drive mine. It's not far from you. While I *would* buy another non-paddle car, I'd be looking to not to

C

 

[StuartW]

Welcome along Bruce & good luck in the hunt, exciting times ahead!

 

[D Walker]

TBH,
I love mine, been a manual man all my life, but the CC box when you are giving it the beans is awesome!!

 

[2b1ask1]

There is a lot to be said for paddles at your finger tips when you have your hands full in the wriggly bits! My first paddle shift and I'm a convert for sure. I think JC has a lot to answer for. Drive one and make up your own mind though.

Cheers.

 

[BruceyBonus]

Thanks again guys, good advice. I will take a drive in both and make a decision.

Usually I buy on condition and if the car "feels" right and not worry too much about a big list of preconceived must haves. It's all about the individual car so it may take a while for the right one to come along.

Looking forward to chase the right one down

ATB
Bruce