Hi all, old bloke looking for a toy

Fangio63 · Jan 16, 2019

Surely she's got an anniversary or birthday coming up... Wherever you go you'll need the appropriate transportation.. I've posted some of these before.. but the 4200 was about 10 years earlier..

Oneball · Jan 16, 2019

Fangio63 said:
Surely she's got an anniversary or birthday coming up... Wherever you go you'll need the appropriate transportation.. I've posted some of these before.. but the 4200 was about 10 years earlier..

Did you have one of the cell rooms in Oxford?

My Mrs took me there for my 40th, it was brilliant, just like Porridge

MrPea · Jan 16, 2019

Why don't dealerships offer flowers to a person of your choice twice a year on two days of your choosing for the lifetime of your vehicle ownership? You'd be wise to choose your significant other in both instances and her birthday and your anniversary.
Surely that would boost sales figures?

*credit to MLC for the suggestion elsewhere recently.

MrPea · Jan 16, 2019

Oneball said:
Did you have one of the cell rooms in Oxford?

My Mrs took me there for my 40th, it was brilliant, just like Porridge

My office is next door.

linescanner · Jan 16, 2019

Fangio63 said:
Surely she's got an anniversary or birthday coming up... Wherever you go you'll need the appropriate transportation.. I've posted some of these before.. but the 4200 was about 10 years earlier..

Both of us hit the 50 mark this year, so arriving somewhere in style would be a good carrot to dangle

Fangio63 · Jan 16, 2019

Oneball said:
Did you have one of the cell rooms in Oxford?

My Mrs took me there for my 40th, it was brilliant, just like Porridge

Sadly not ... but I was tempted by the Porridge for brekkie..

rivarama · Jan 16, 2019

Fangio63 said:
Probably, and maybe I'm a bit hasty... but a quick bit of research reveals Retail circa = £40 / 42k Trade circa £32k, concession sale circa £38k less prep costs ... So a "Mates Rate" somewhere £34 - £36k provided timing suitable and not to much pouncing about..

Selling through the forum attractive as you're dealing with people that know what they are looking at, supported by others that have experience of the marque, rather than the usual dreamers who end up with a hot Audi..
Also, and I'm afraid to admit it- but there's a certain "emotional attachment" with these (I'm sure I'm not the only one) .. good to know it's going to a good home. - And you'll notice that forum members often follow the ownership of their previous cars around the group.. Which is nice- and gives the cars themselves a "provenance".

Buying a sensible M3 6months agi with a 2years BMW bumper to bumper guarantee was exactly that, a sensible compromise. I couldn’t really justify having both an F430 and the GTS in my stable...
Having already owned a GT a few years ago, I thought I would be OK with that sensible choice.
Unfortunately I have to say that I still miss the GT, and as that’s the sort of car that gets under my skin.
Yours is the type of deal that would make me get rid of the M3 next spring if it comes up again!!!

Felonious Crud · Jan 17, 2019

linescanner said:
Both of us hit the 50 mark this year, so arriving somewhere in style would be a good carrot to dangle

Please ask a mod to rename this thread. At sub-50 you are but a spring chicken compared to many on here.

linescanner · Jan 17, 2019

Felonious Crud said:
Please ask a mod to rename this thread. At sub-50 you are but a spring chicken compared to many on here.

Hehe. Oldish bloke then

Felonious Crud · Jan 17, 2019

linescanner said:
Hehe. Oldish bloke then

No, still wrong! Sure, some people on here may be biologically quite young, but mentally and aesthetically they're a bloody disgrace.

Anyway, I'd say you're about in the middle. Biologically at least. Now, if this was a Ferrari forum you'd be but a whippernspper as you approach your 6th decade.

marshallbrown · Jan 17, 2019

Doesn't matter if you ask dumb questions but you should stay active this is the main thing!!

Lozzingers · Jan 17, 2019

Having bought Fangio's previous car, I can thoroughly recommend this one too. Was good doing a deal over a handshake too! If only I was anywhere near being able to have my dream car back again I'd be buying this in an instant. I still annoy my wife every time I mention the Maz

Fangio63 · Jan 17, 2019

Lozzingers said:
Having bought Fangio's previous car, I can thoroughly recommend this one too. Was good doing a deal over a handshake too! If only I was anywhere near being able to have my dream car back again I'd be buying this in an instant. I still annoy my wife every time I mention the Maz

Ahh... there you are... Yes, I very much enjoyed doing a deal with you too... and that was a lovely car.. still miss that interior, though I know not everyones cup of tea.

Hope things have improved for your industry since last we spoke..

Lozzingers · Jan 17, 2019

Hi, (thread drift alert..)
After nearly 2 years off I am back in the industry luckily! Had a 135i bought at 12k miles and sold by total coincidence back to the same chap through auto trader. Very funny. He didn't even realise it was his car when he rung me up...
I now have my dream car (volvo xc90 with a 2 year old kiddy), but want a GT in my life again...! Oh the noise!

Fangio63 · Jan 17, 2019

Lozzingers said:
Hi, (thread drift alert..)
After nearly 2 years off I am back in the industry luckily! Had a 135i bought at 12k miles and sold by total coincidence back to the same chap through auto trader. Very funny. He didn't even realise it was his car when he rung me up...
I now have my dream car (volvo xc90 with a 2 year old kiddy), but want a GT in my life again...! Oh the noise!

Ha Ha... glads to hear things have picked up ... and you are living the dream... Still think you ruined it with those exhausts tho...Valves you can close is definitely the way to go..

Lozzingers · Jan 17, 2019

For sure if I was to have a 4.2 again I'd go for the Larini with valves. I think that would be better for me than linking to sport mode as one doesn't always want the looser traction control, I just like SOUND! It did transform the car for me and I loved it. Hope you're keeping well.

Fangio63 · Jan 17, 2019

Lozzingers said:
For sure if I was to have a 4.2 again I'd go for the Larini with valves. I think that would be better for me than linking to sport mode as one doesn't always want the looser traction control, I just like SOUND! It did transform the car for me and I loved it. Hope you're keeping well.

Yes all good thanks... And I got addicted to the sound with the Sport... nearly always driven with the sport button on and paddles selected - so you don't have to wait for 3,000rpm... Suspension not ideal for an urban environment like that but it's lovely to growl around the streets with the sound bouncing back off the office buildings...

midlifecrisis · Jan 17, 2019

Sent you a PM @Fangio63

linescanner · Feb 28, 2019

Chaps

Finally in a position to make the leap into Maserati ownership. Still torn on what to buy, but a GranCab may be where I end up.

Anyone know anything about the car below or had dealings with Imperials?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201803214787534?atmobcid=soc3

Guidance and advice welcome. Looks like they have had it for a while.

Graypaul have another that is at top of my price range

Thanks

Andy

zagatoes30 · Feb 28, 2019

Not that my opinion matters but if I could afford a Grancab it's where I would put my money, there are fewer around and the prices seem to hold up better than the Coupes (excl Strads)

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