GransportFan1
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I am not going to be picky with colour, leather, wheel colour etc.... i am not fussed as long as the mechanics are A1. Having purchased my first car in an ideal world i wanted a Red one but couldn't be bothered waiting for one to appear so i bought on condition and service history.
I would only buy a GS on the following........
FSH is a must, i personally think these cars should be serviced every 12-18 months regardless of how little miles they cover, a check over on something of this caliber is essential.
Clutch, either a new clutch has just been installed or the current clutch is not due for a change; i know about these having read many threads and how the clutch loves going uphill in reverse, oh wait that is not true is it
I would probably consider the following if i was in the market for one right now.....
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/maserati/gransport/maserati-gransport-v8/1009996
31.7% clutch worn and a FSH by the looks of it.
This looks a nice one but no mention of clutch and it has covered 29k miles but looks to have a great service history
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifi...msh-all-at-graypaul-pristine-2-owners/1632338
And then this car, i have seen this in person and James really has looked after it.
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifi...ort/inspected-new-clutch-full-history/1508966
My question is......and it is a big one so not really a question.......
Looking at the ADG car, 31.7% clutch wear how quickly can the clutch wear out ? i know it all depends on how you drive the car and what mode you have the car set up in (normal or sport) and reversing up an incline will obviously kill the clutch but because the system is a single clutch automated manual is it advised that when changing gear you lift off the throttle or do you keep your foot on the accelerator ? which option and why ?? So realistically with a mixture of enthusiastic driving and cruising how long do you think the clutch would last as it is a big expense and arguably is a deal breaker.
I would only buy a GS on the following........
FSH is a must, i personally think these cars should be serviced every 12-18 months regardless of how little miles they cover, a check over on something of this caliber is essential.
Clutch, either a new clutch has just been installed or the current clutch is not due for a change; i know about these having read many threads and how the clutch loves going uphill in reverse, oh wait that is not true is it
I would probably consider the following if i was in the market for one right now.....
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/maserati/gransport/maserati-gransport-v8/1009996
31.7% clutch worn and a FSH by the looks of it.
This looks a nice one but no mention of clutch and it has covered 29k miles but looks to have a great service history
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifi...msh-all-at-graypaul-pristine-2-owners/1632338
And then this car, i have seen this in person and James really has looked after it.
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifi...ort/inspected-new-clutch-full-history/1508966
My question is......and it is a big one so not really a question.......
Looking at the ADG car, 31.7% clutch wear how quickly can the clutch wear out ? i know it all depends on how you drive the car and what mode you have the car set up in (normal or sport) and reversing up an incline will obviously kill the clutch but because the system is a single clutch automated manual is it advised that when changing gear you lift off the throttle or do you keep your foot on the accelerator ? which option and why ?? So realistically with a mixture of enthusiastic driving and cruising how long do you think the clutch would last as it is a big expense and arguably is a deal breaker.