Purchase of Maserati Granturiso S MC Shift few questions

CatmanV2

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OK that's quite a list

So pads, tyres, clutch, drop links, cam cover gaskets, engine mounts.

Ouch

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StuartW

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dannywooly said:
Here we go:

ADVISORY
-both exhaust valves are siezed
-pas fluid dirty
both rear wheels damaged
front pads 65% worn
rear pads 60% worn
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
engine mounts perishing
advise wax oil
-cam covers weeping not badly


Items on the invoice to be fixed:
PDI Inspection
invest sports exhaust not switching off- both exhaust valves siezed
Carried out 50000 mile service as per manufacturers schedule
topped up coolant level
Replaced wiper blades
requires clutch- replace
both front bumper grills insecure- resecure
nsf washer jet cover missing- replace
osr tyre has screw- replace tyres
disc holes blocked- unblock
replace front and rear drop links as badly worn
glove box not closing properly- this requires more time to look in


Parts
clutch clutch
bolts bolts
washers washers
release bearing release beaeing
spigot bearing spigot bearing
f1 sensor f1 sensor
gaskets gaskets
washer jet cover washer jet cover
rh drop links rh drop links
lh drop links lh drop links
MOTUL Fully Synthetic ENGINE OIL 5W40 1LT
205468 Airfilter - Automatic
289571 Oil Filter
66855200 Pollen Filter
sw SCREEN WASH
cw COPPER WASHER
67843200 Wiper blade
67843300 Wiper Blade

Extras
Paint of washer jet cover
285.30zr20 100y pzero
disposal and fitting
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Once you read through it, I don't think that there's anything too alarming. Tyres, wheel refurb & brake pads are wear & tear are easy to address. The clutch was always going to be replaced and the service will take care of some of it too. The exhaust valves should be relatively simple and gasket leak isn't that bad & is very common. Also, the missing washer cover is common and easy as are the suspension bushes.
The engine mounts of course will need to be seen too but remember, these inspection reports can look terrifying at first. It wouldn't put me off provided you can agree on what they are prepared to do.

If anything, I am surprised that it was marketed with some of these items needing to be done - it smacks of a car being p/x'ed when it needed some money spending on it
 
dannywooly

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Yeah i've read a few times but i guess it depends on what the dealer is gonna do, i'd be happy with the brakes, and tyre wear i'll be doing about 6k a year in it so maybe that will live for a while pass the initial outlay.
 
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beau

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That list really is just pretty normal stuff, it wouldn't put me off, it's all easy cheap things, and if you are getting a new clutch, then that's a bonus :)
 
CatmanV2

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GeoffCapes said:
I'd be wanting about 6k off the price if the dealer isn't going to sort that lot.
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While it may be 'normal' I'd hardly class it as cheap. While 6k might be pushing it, I'd guess that's what you're going to have to spend in short order.

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dannywooly

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CatmanV2 said:
While it may be 'normal' I'd hardly class it as cheap. While 6k might be pushing it, I'd guess that's what you're going to have to spend in short order.

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Yeah it's not really put me off it's more if the dealer will fix most and if that still gives him enough to retail the car if not he said he would trade it!
 
iainw

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He will put 2k towards it max I think.
It's advertised cheap as it is.
Liase with them, see what he will stretch to and then ask maybe RG or senior forum members for advice 'off air'.
If you push the dealer I reckon he will just trade it- less hassle
 
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mattjevans

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I think if you can get it for £32k with a warranty (which will exclude the known issues), spend £6k to get it sorted, that's an OK buy though not what I'd would call a screaming bargain
 
D Walker

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StuartW said:
Once you read through it, I don't think that there's anything too alarming. Tyres, wheel refurb & brake pads are wear & tear are easy to address. The clutch was always going to be replaced and the service will take care of some of it too. The exhaust valves should be relatively simple and gasket leak isn't that bad & is very common. Also, the missing washer cover is common and easy as are the suspension bushes.
The engine mounts of course will need to be seen too but remember, these inspection reports can look terrifying at first. It wouldn't put me off provided you can agree on what they are prepared to do.

If anything, I am surprised that it was marketed with some of these items needing to be done - it smacks of a car being p/x'ed when it needed some money spending on it
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Goes to show what a bargain your car was !!!
 
dannywooly

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D Walker said:
I wouldn't bother, there is a lot of choice and its a buyers market......
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Cheers for all the advice guys I'll wait and see what he comes back with tomorrow, will report back and let you know. Great forum and lots of helpful advice coundlt ask for more so appreciate that!
 
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