Quattroporte Vs Listed For Sale

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dgmx5 said:
What am I missing that a 120k miles QPV would be worth £12k in the UK? Sad fact that it might be worth double that in France (though wouldn't RHD be a deal breaker @philw696 ?).
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Just too much hassle since the UK left the EU.
Bought a car in Belgium last year and was so easy so won't be buying from the UK anymore sadly.
 
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jkhamler said:
I'm actually going to be in Kings Lynn this weekend.... is it a sign? Perhaps.

It might be madness as I certainly don't have deep pockets but I'm drawn to the style and presence of these and at sub £10k they seem unbeatable value.

What are the chances of it costing me the same again in the first couple of years of ownership though?
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As long as the front subframe I sound you could be okay. Would need an inspection.
The feature sounds fun
great fun to drive, particularly with the F1 flaps
 
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Gazcw said:
2 years! :p
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I'm still tempted. Makes no sense whatsoever, bu
rs48635 said:
As long as the front subframe I sound you could be okay. Would need an inspection.
The feature sounds fun
great fun to drive, particularly with the F1 flaps
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Thanks. Alas I'm not going to have time to arrange a professional inspection but the auction house say I'm welcome to have a look myself prior to bidding. Do you think it's at all feasible to assess the state of the subframe etc as a total lay man? :oops:
 
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jkhamler said:
I'm actually going to be in Kings Lynn this weekend.... is it a sign? Perhaps.

It might be madness as I certainly don't have deep pockets but I'm drawn to the style and presence of these and at sub £10k they seem unbeatable value.

What are the chances of it costing me the same again in the first couple of years of ownership though?
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philw696

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jkhamler said:
I'm still tempted. Makes no sense whatsoever, bu


Thanks. Alas I'm not going to have time to arrange a professional inspection but the auction house say I'm welcome to have a look myself prior to bidding. Do you think it's at all feasible to assess the state of the subframe etc as a total lay man? :oops:
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Take a mechanic or someone who really knows what to look for.
There's some shocking pictures on the forum of rotten subframes.
 
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dgmx5 said:
OIG9684 - No reserve at ACA this weekend.

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2004 Maserati Quattroporte AB4 S-A

2004 Maserati Quattroporte AB4 S-A available in Anglia Car Auctions August classic sale
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  • V5 Present
  • MoT Oct 2022
  • Chassis number: ZAMCD39C000015163
4,244cc. An extremely elegant car finished in Alfieri Grigio metallic grey with tan leather interior which is described as very comfortable. Fitted with the F430 Ferrari‑based engine, this car sounds absolutely wonderful and is great fun to drive, particularly with the F1 flaps. It also has a premium Bose sound system.

Purchased by the vendor from ACA in February 2021 for his wife, the car has benefited from expenditure since, including £1,400 at Kent High Performance Cars (The Ferrari Centre, Maidstone) in October 2021. In addition a new battery was fitted and the gear lever has been replaced.

The history file contains the original service book with nine stamps by supplying main dealer, H. R. Owen, from 2005 to 2013, plus three further stamps in 2015, 2018 and 2021. Some receipts, MoTs, handbooks and leather bound wallet complete the file. The tool‑kit remains in the boot. Warranted mileage of 76,100.

Sold in Feb 2021 for £9,180

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Just been there and seen it. Looks great and no reserve but failed MOT for subframe rot in 2020 and has most likely been bodged up to get a new ticket and sell. Caveat Emptor!
 
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sionie1 said:
They’ve had a couple of Maserat over recent times. Nice blue, not sure about that infotainment surround, that would have to go, looks really cheap
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He’s bought a couple off me (a ‘95 Ghibli and a QPV GTS) and tried to sell a couple to me, this QP being one of them. It’s a good car, requiring little to get it up to my standards. I’ve driven it and was willing to buy it but couldn’t agree on a couple of minor details.
 
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philw696 said:
I can only compare prices against prices here on mainland Europe and that was cheap really.
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That applies right across the board though doesn't it? I doubt you would get a 996 of any variety for £15k on the continent, nor is 100k miles (160k km) viewed as being an impediment on a 20 year old car representing only 5k miles per year.
 
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Wow. Good luck to whoever was brave enough to take that one on! Does that represent a good buy considering the work that is needed?
 
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jkhamler said:
Wow. Good luck to whoever was brave enough to take that one on! Does that represent a good buy considering the work that is needed?
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Well Matt does a subframe for <2k I believe. I guess it depends what else is wrong or needed. At 76k it could be on its 3rd clutch and have plenty left or it could be on it's second and slipping like a bittch. It is a big unknown and u les it has lots of history, I am going to say there are better, younger, lower miles cars out there for 10k.
 
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