3200 or 4200

[stikey]

I brought a 3200gta A/Corsa 75/75 back around 4 years ago spent 10k on it
new pedometer new throttle body new cam belt new water pump new front rad new front cross bar new drop links new front swinging arms new garter boots new bushes wheel refurb new ashtray new air vents new air con filters & air conducer then recharge new plugs all fluids gear box filter new brake pipe new brake shoes new dash top new window rubber new belts some hoses new tyres new
head light lamps fule cap rubber and cap new plug seals new battery new bonnet struts new boot struts 33k in so far dash lights all clear iv no regrets now have two the others a strad 2seat love it when the turbos come in when i floor it its a hand full in the wet when it all comes in i love it

 

[Lozzer]

Aren't all AC's Obd2? If a 3200, I would put being Obd2 at the top of the list along with the Auto box. And for the CEL jokers mine hasn't thrown one in the 5 years, 26k miles I've had it. 2001 Auto, non-skyhook or whatever its called lol.

 

[TimR]

4200- all day.

 

[dem maser]

This thread title reminds me very much of over 14 years ago when i asked the same question

i had a 3200 AC auto, the best of the 32s and while I bought it from a decent indy, while i paid top money for it and was the best at the time i had endless trouble with it

would i buy another ine if i had those 2 cars to pick from? Yes

the key is to budget 4k a year id say to keep it going, they will go wrong but when they work my my those turbos will put a smile on your face

oh and those lights……makes the 42 look like a Prelude

 

[Lozzer]

4200- all day.

But for the love of god not one that's loitering with intent to give you a short back and sides....

 

[williamsmix]

Aren't all AC's Obd2? If a 3200, I would put being Obd2 at the top of the list along with the Auto box. And for the CEL jokers mine hasn't thrown one in the 5 years, 26k miles I've had it. 2001 Auto, non-skyhook or whatever its called lol.

Presumably, there's no work around to interface commonly available code readers with the early non OBDII system then? That would be a pain. There aren't any OBDII cars on the market at the moment apart from 2 Asset Corsa.

 

[allandwf]

Presumably, there's no work around to interface commonly available code readers with the early non OBDII system then? That would be a pain. There aren't any OBDII cars on the market at the moment apart from 2 Asset Corsa.

There is, there are a few threads on here, a search will hopefully reveal them.

 

[Lozzer]

Presumably, there's no work around to interface commonly available code readers with the early non OBDII system then? That would be a pain. There aren't any OBDII cars on the market at the moment apart from 2 Asset Corsa.

Hi, Where are you looking?

 

[williamsmix]

Hi, Where are you looking?

Mainly on Autotrader, Car and Classic, and eBay. Anywhere else I should be looking? I also watch the auctions: The Market and Trade Classics.

 

[Danny]

Did you look on Pistonheads?

it lists an: Assetto Corsa Aut
(although the engine bay does not look very tidy and it appears to be low on cooling liquid….)

 

[rockits]

For me it would be a facelift 4200 CC which is exactly what I bought.

I bought the best money could buy at the time and it has looked after me very well. Zero depreciation and just basic annual inspection service to keep it as good as it is. I have been wobbling if I should keep it or not. Or roll it in with two others cars to get something really nice but really not sure yet. I know I will never be able to find another again as good if I ever sold it so tough call.

I'm not a real turbo fan and love that F136 NA engine in the 4200. Works really well with the CC box IMHO.

 

[williamsmix]

Did you look on Pistonheads?

it lists an: Assetto Corsa Aut
(although the engine bay does not look very tidy and it appears to be low on cooling liquid….)

Yes, I forgot to mention Pistonheads. That car is also on Car and Classics and at least Pistonheads confirms that it is Auto. The MOT history is peppered with observations and fails and it looks like it was laid up for a year in 2020. Would appear to be back in commission on account of the current mileage. Good spot on the coolant ... I wonder what's going on there?

 

[rockits]

Gees, those 3200 AC's have shot up in price.

My 2007 almost as new example with 11k miles only cost £999 less than that when I bought it.

 

[williamsmix]

Gees, those 3200 AC's have shot up in price.

My 2007 almost as new example with 11k miles only cost £999 less than that when I bought it.

Yes, a really nice 4200 can be had for less than the price of a really nice 3200 / Asseto Corsa.

 

[zagatoes30]

Heart and head decision, the heart will always lead you to a 3200 but the common sense head will tell you the 4200 is the better choice. I love the 3200 but would always buy a 4200 neither are cheap to run but the 3200 is the more temperamental.

 

[allandwf]

Who wants common sense, where's the fun? lol

 

[philw696]

Who wants common sense, where's the fun? lol

That's what I have told myself about most of the cars I have owned.

 

[stikey]

its a wake up call when that throttle body go s wrong and you take off with the turbos

 

[allandwf]

its a wake up call when that throttle body go s wrong and you take off with the turbos

Only if someone bodges the failsafe wiring to clear the cel.

 

[rs48635]

My first post of what I hope will be many on here! I’m planning to go and look at some 3200s next week, having decided I prefer the look of the 3200 to the 4200 and I like the idea of a reliable auto box over the CC clutch burner! There are a few cars on the market at the moment ranging from around £13k for the higher mileage cars that have been through several owners to around £20k for low mileage cars with few owners. Generally they all have good service histories and variable MOT histories. I’m wondering whether to start looking at the cheaper high mileage end of the spectrum and be prepared to do whatever it takes sort the car out - which could be costly - or to pay a higher price for a good one, hopefully with some warranty on it, and keep my fingers crossed! What would you do?

Drive both before actually considering either car and especially before taking any advice from us lot. (everyone thinks he has the prettiest wife at home).
They may look like the same car with subtle cosmetic differences. In reality they are two distinct models with many common parts. The driving experience is markedly different with 3200 more raw needing both hands on the wheel.

3200 - wholly maserati design and build ( both good and bad ). Last and best developed twin turbo power.
4200 - Ferarri influenced build and F136 engine.