I bet Geoff at Shiltech still has records on it.That CatD GS is almost down to breaking money! Sounds like it was a victim of hydrolock.
Ferraris are sought after in manual guise, ergo these models are, often down to rarity rather than being ‘better’. The manual 4200 is not ‘better’ than a Cambiocorsa. It is only my opinion, but a well researched one, coming from someone who’s driven 6 manuals and at least 150 Cambiocorsas.
I had never driven a paddle shift till my first 4200 6 years ago, wouldn't go back to a manual now.Never driven a paddle shift, so will see what it's like. Given the amount of ones around that are CC and are all substantially cheaper than the 2 manuals, I may change my mind!
I had never driven a paddle shift till my first 4200 6 years ago, wouldn't go back to a manual now.
Thanks Spartacus, understood. I have just been through restoring a couple of Triumph Stags and they too hate to sit around. They hate running too, but that's another story.
Lovett's of Swindon said to my brother get a F430 F1 over a manual, no one wants a manual (more a case of they only had a cc in stock probably) unfortunately my brother listened to them,bad move. I bet there's quite a few Ferraris get there clock rewound just before MOT time as well.Ok Dicky Ferraris are saught after Maseratis not
What about BMW M cars... Manual M5/M3 all sit above the prices of SMG even though seemingly the car was designed for the automated shifting
But its ok... The 4200 is better in whatever guise you and the rest of the experts command
I have to admit that driving a 911 Turbo pdk recently, I immediately dropped into manual with paddles. Although you don’t have total control (revs/speed) I prefer me telling the car when to change.I had never driven a paddle shift till my first 4200 6 years ago, wouldn't go back to a manual now.
Now now.
Stag owner 35 years and counting....
Thanks Martin and thanks all - looking forward to finding one and being an active member here.Not sure where you live, @JMW1968 but it might be worth just seeing some close by in the flesh not to buy but get a better feeling of what you're after. If you can, go for a GS, some 4200s are going to be 20 years old soon.
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That’s what‘s good about a CC car. You still have total control over the gears. It‘s a manual box, but you change gears by flipping a paddle instead of waving a stick. It’s as easy as driving an auto, but with the fun/control of an old fashioned stick shift. Best of both Worlds.I have to admit that driving a 911 Turbo pdk recently, I immediately dropped into manual with paddles. Although you don’t have total control (revs/speed) I prefer me telling the car when to change.
Absolutely Ewan.That’s what‘s good about a CC car. You still have total control over the gears. It‘s a manual box, but you change gears by flipping a paddle instead of waving a stick. It’s as easy as driving an auto, but with the fun/control of an old fashioned stick shift. Best of both Worlds.
With getting personally older, and the way cars are going EV, sometimes you must just think "fukc it" and simply drive and enjoy it and forget about the increasing mileage, especially as whatever the condition and mileage, the values aren't high.I have been wobbling on selling mine which I never thought I would say. It is a very late 2007/07 car with 15k miles, one previous owner, never driven in the rain or seen a winter and always stored in a dehumidified garage under a soft OEM cover.
I'd confidently say it is one of the best out there and almost as new. Voicey has seen it many times the last few years so knows it well and will vouch for it. It drives spot on and is as perfect I think you'll find. I guess it depends on budget a d if you are looking for one of the best.
It will be right at the top end of your price range and I don't need to sell it per se and know it is almost a.perfect car. I'm just finding life has changed for me and I'm not using it as much as I'd like. I've always used it sparingly but regularly so has kept it in fantastic condition but always been used enough to keep it from causing issues. It has never had a thing wrong just routine tickle maintenance.
When I bought it nearly 7 years ago it was the best I could find by some margin and bought from the 1st owner who had it from new when it had only done 10k miles.
It has valved rear Larini back boxes and secondary decat, upgraded FD carbon fibre extended paddles, upgraded carbon fibre/leather OEM steering wheel, factory GS alloys powder coated grigio Mercury and suspension setup to match Gransport specs. It can easily be returned to stock but I felt these sympathetic upgrades have made the car better without ruining it.
It was featured in Modern Classics a few years back.
I need to get an MOT booked in and done also it's annual check/service. It has had an annual check/service every year since new so 13 services I think soon to be 14.