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schell70

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For the bluetooth not all 2008's had it - if it's not showing in the menu then it doesn't have it even if the buttons are on the wheel - my 2008 is the same
 
UlstermanAbroad

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Considering you bought this car sight unseen. From a seller you didn't know. With no idea of the car's maintenance history. Without a specialist PPI. With limited knowledge of the marque and not even having sat in one.
I'd say that the fact that when you tried to start the car, the doors and wheels didn't fall off and smoke didn't billow out of the engine bay. Like a clown car in a circus. Is a massive win. You lucky, lucky SoB! ;)
The car looks fabulous. And when you get tired of the wrap. You have a gorgeous shade of blue underneath.
The leather looks unmarked. Though I'd get the drivers bolster treated so it doesn't deteriorate further.

I couldn't be happier for you. You have an exquisite car, at a great price.

Write up everything you do to maintain the car, including brands of plugs, oil etc etc and any buyer ought not to miss franchised dealer stamps.

Apparently someone once said that it's better to be lucky than smart. The context was military leadership.

But if you can be smart AND lucky, then no matter the challenges, you'll normally end up smelling sweetly of roses.
I know how good that feels.
And I suspect that a few others hereabouts do too ;)
 
midlifecrisis

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Boot struts are quite cheap and probably better from SGS
Link to all of Maserati struts below..

Maserati Boot Struts | Tailgate Struts | Bonnet Gas Struts

Click to buy new Maserati tailgate struts, boot struts and bonnet gas struts covered by a 2 year warranty and delivered next day.
www.sgs-engineering.com www.sgs-engineering.com

And yours specifically, but do check!!!
www.sgs-engineering.com

NitroLift Maserati GranTurismo Gas Strut Replacement 26 cm

A single tailgate gas strut made in the UK by SGS Engineering complete with new end fixings and instructions. Delivered next day to most of the UK.
www.sgs-engineering.com www.sgs-engineering.com
 
midlifecrisis

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UlstermanAbroad said:
Considering you bought this car sight unseen. From a seller you didn't know. With no idea of the car's maintenance history. Without a specialist PPI. With limited knowledge of the marque and not even having sat in one.
I'd say that the fact that when you tried to start the car, the doors and wheels didn't fall off and smoke didn't billow out of the engine bay. Like a clown car in a circus. Is a massive win. You lucky, lucky SoB! ;)
The car looks fabulous. And when you get tired of the wrap. You have a gorgeous shade of blue underneath.
The leather looks unmarked. Though I'd get the drivers bolster treated so it doesn't deteriorate further.

I couldn't be happier for you. You have an exquisite car, at a great price.

Write up everything you do to maintain the car, including brands of plugs, oil etc etc and any buyer ought not to miss franchised dealer stamps.

Apparently someone once said that it's better to be lucky than smart. The context was military leadership.

But if you can be smart AND lucky, then no matter the challenges, you'll normally end up smelling sweetly of roses.
I know how good that feels.
And I suspect that a few others hereabouts do too ;)
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I think you said what everyone was thinking!!!!
 
philw696

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Can't believe the dealer selling the car didn't give it a basic pdi before letting the car leave.
Quite irresponsible really especially if you had been tempted to push the 400 ponies.
Be interested in your thoughts once you get her up on the lift.
 
MarkMas

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Mr Spoon said:
So my first real impressions.

I'm a little disappointed with the overall condition of this motor. I've spotted a few things very early on that need some form of repair, most easily fixed.

The car hasn't been valeted. Vape bottle in the middle arm rest, not hoovered, found some rubbish, section under boot floor lots of bits, tools spread out,
Boot carpet has been out at some point and poorly put back together
Tear in the front driver window tint (not sure if thats aftermarket)
Front badge not fitting right - its not very secure, although found a post here which shows how to sort.
Strip below rear badge missing screws and is loose.
Rear bumper section missing lips/screw.
Passenger side side skirt not fitted correctly after wrap
Door card is torn on the passenger side, above door mechanism (this was pictured on the ad, i missed it)
Boot struts are broken, they hold the boot, but allow it to go too far, almost touches the rear window
Parking sensors do not work (i think)- amber light is on - if there's a way to test these id appreciate it
Bluetooth function not available, although buttons are on the steering wheel/dash

Also, noticed this - looks like water - one of my hgvs does this after the zircon is used,





Amazingly, I sat at 60mph on the motorway and averaged 35mpg??? Down to 20 after a few 1-3rd blasts.
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That feels like a pretty normal list for a used Maserati, but I suppose the question is how much of this is down to the dealer to pay for.
 
MarkMas

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Since you are in the Evesham / Gloucester area, some of these local links might become relevant:

 
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Mr Spoon

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midlifecrisis said:
Boot struts are quite cheap and probably better from SGS
Link to all of Maserati struts below..

Maserati Boot Struts | Tailgate Struts | Bonnet Gas Struts

Click to buy new Maserati tailgate struts, boot struts and bonnet gas struts covered by a 2 year warranty and delivered next day.
www.sgs-engineering.com www.sgs-engineering.com

And yours specifically, but do check!!!
www.sgs-engineering.com

NitroLift Maserati GranTurismo Gas Strut Replacement 26 cm

A single tailgate gas strut made in the UK by SGS Engineering complete with new end fixings and instructions. Delivered next day to most of the UK.
www.sgs-engineering.com www.sgs-engineering.com
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I ordered these from SGS last night. :)
 
safrane

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Have you checked both the radiator top up tank and the screen wash one for cracks?

It's a common Maserati issue.
 
Gazcw

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philw696 said:
Can't believe the dealer selling the car didn't give it a basic pdi before letting the car leave.
Quite irresponsible really especially if you had been tempted to push the 400 ponies.
Be interested in your thoughts once you get her up on the lift.
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Or they did and just topped up the air and tightened the valve cap quickly.
 
Gazcw

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Mr Spoon said:
It's going up on the ramp today. Mrs Spoon text me with this.. with a "is this happening again" ;) That was 08.40. I left at 6am.

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They tend to drop condensate water from some the exhaust joints on cold start up. In my experience normally from the x pipe. Although having just watched your video I imagine it is Aircon.

If that is coolant or oil however, I would be rejecting the car and doing it properly next time. It will save you money and heartache in the long run.

To me it sounds like this motor has a lot of potential issues that could break you and make you fall out of love with Maserati. If it has so many loose panels and missing bits it clearly had a cheap wrap and also, what lies beneath?
 
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