To Buy or Not To Buy? That is the question?

[Andyk]

Interesting. If it was my car, with a blown 4.2 and a decent 4.7 to go in, then I'd no doubt be very happy with the outcome and I'd do it. BUT, that would only be on the basis of it being a keeper, since I'd know it would be a pig to sell. Would I buy a conversion done by someone else with a few missing parts to the story? No.

Agree Drew, I would also put a 4.7 in if I had a QP that needed an engine....

I think the price would have to be bloody good to buy this one though and start with a 1 not a 2........inspection and as I said lots of digging needed. I does sound like he is a decent seller though from what has been said above from someone else has said.

 

[zagatoes30]

IMO, Maseratis are expensive cars to maintain at the best of times one that has been modified no matter how well will just increase those costs and hence I would stay well clear regardless of price.

 

[adrianr]

Thanks to everyone that expressed their views. The question of insurance of a modified Maserati proved the most compelling issue in the end and I have decided to accept the wisdom of most (in fact all) who commented and pass on this car. All of your comments are much appreciated. I think my story now has a happy ending for me at least though - as I have sourced a 2008 fully auto QP Exec GT with just two owners 4 stamps in the book and only 35k miles. I haven't seen a better one - as straight. It's black with tan interior. I am pushing to complete the deal before Xmas - so hoping everything goes to plan. I think I paid a cracking price too!

 

[StuartW]

Congratulations Adrian, that sounds like a nice car and a sensible choice for sure. I hope it works out and we look forward to the photos - what a lovely Christmas present to yourself

 

[outrun]

I'm pleased you took the advice of the timeless Iron Maiden.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86URGgqONvA

 

[Luna 06]

Well done!!!
Just had my GS delivered today, What a beast!
Standard is always the best way to go.

 

[Andyk]

Thanks to everyone that expressed their views. The question of insurance of a modified Maserati proved the most compelling issue in the end and I have decided to accept the wisdom of most (in fact all) who commented and pass on this car. All of your comments are much appreciated. I think my story now has a happy ending for me at least though - as I have sourced a 2008 fully auto QP Exec GT with just two owners 4 stamps in the book and only 35k miles. I haven't seen a better one - as straight. It's black with tan interior. I am pushing to complete the deal before Xmas - so hoping everything goes to plan. I think I paid a cracking price too!

Just brilliant news and the right decision...Look forward to seeing some pictures of your lovely QP..

 

[BennyD]

....Standard is always the best way to go.

No it's not.

 

[Luna 06]

Yes it is!!

 

[Andyk]

Started to fell like a pantomime.....

 

[safrane]

Put 'it's behind you' Andy and move on...

 

[Luna 06]

Well it is Christmas.

 

[adrianr]

Finally got to pick up my new purchase. Took it for a long drive (2hrs each way) on Xmas day and WOW! I can't stop smiling. just gorgeous!
I hope that the upload of the pictures has worked.....

 

[safrane]

Lovely...

 

[Wack61]

Very nice, I do like the combination of black and the toffee colour interior

When you see some of the colour choices people have made on the used market they must have lost a packet on the first trade in

 

[daverichardson]

Yours has piping on the seats etc which is gorgeous
mine (2007) has not boo hoo
other than that
abslobloominglootly gorgeous well done
How many miles has it done?

 

[Ebenezer]

Yes really like the piping - if only it had been specified on mine as well. And I love the wooden steering wheel too! Enjoy!
eb

 

[Contigo]

Looks good, however it appears to be missing a gearbox!

 

[spkennyuk]

Congrats Adrian. Enjoy your new car and nice to see your Maserati owners story had a happy ending for you after the previous trials and tribulations. Enjoy and get yourself down to Bruntingthorpe in the summer.

 

[Andyk]

Just lovely...Congratulations...Love the different colour piping...Always works for me.