Early Maser 3200GTs
Discussion
mr_tony said:
By the sounds of it Beasty is probably a good man to have a chat with chris as he knows the car.
Unfortunatly I didn't drive it, as we just stopped in to look at it on the way back to London. On the basis it was p
ing it down at the time, I declined a test drive. It is however a good example as far as I can tell, no damage/marks and clean and clear inside. Sounded fine from cold. I'd suggest a viewing. It has also been on the forecourt for a while, so they may be flexible on price to shift it.I like Chris N am also looking for an 01 3200 Auto ( thanks to Mr Tony-Rich for the advice so far). What is elec sus- is this the sports option that you all mention is essential? Is there a complete guide to all recalls that can be obtained without main dealer? Who are the good independants? Finally what would be seen as fully specced.
Sorry to keep asking and thanks in advance.
Chirs N- Loughborough Mas have a lovely looking Verde Mexico ( unfort I am looking for a dark blue or black)
Sorry to keep asking and thanks in advance.
Chirs N- Loughborough Mas have a lovely looking Verde Mexico ( unfort I am looking for a dark blue or black)
Thanks again for all the help guys, it was invaluable and has helped contribute to me becoming (subject to parting with the balance of the cash!) the proud owner of a '00 3200GT Manual in Verde Mexico! For those who keep an eye on these things it is the one on the Meridien Modena stock list.
I went down there on Saturday and had a good look over the three manual cars they had in my price bracket. Main impression from the test drive was the sensitivity of the throttle but I soon got used to that and decided this car is right up my street.
The sales guy was very helpful and confirmed all their used cars are fully up to date on the campaigns so my choice came down to deciding which of the three was the best colour/spec/price combination for me. Call me weird but I loved the Verde/Beige combination, plus this car had sports suspension, memory seats, CD & Tracker. Only challenge was the price, which as had been commented on here, seemed a bit steep for an '00 car.
At that point, my girlfriend let me know I had the necessary seal of approval from her, before announcing "this is the bit I hate" and wandering off to sit in a 360 Challange Stradale and leaving me to it.
Suffice to say, I let the sales guy know my view on the price, and also that I knew they'd had the car in stock a while possibly due to Verde not being the most popular colour, and before I knew it a deal had been done that involved a much nicer price, some new tyres and a cambelt change!
I should be picking the car up at the weekend and I'm like a little kid. I keep having to go on the Maserati website and look at the pictures of it! Roll on Saturday!!!
Chris
I went down there on Saturday and had a good look over the three manual cars they had in my price bracket. Main impression from the test drive was the sensitivity of the throttle but I soon got used to that and decided this car is right up my street.
The sales guy was very helpful and confirmed all their used cars are fully up to date on the campaigns so my choice came down to deciding which of the three was the best colour/spec/price combination for me. Call me weird but I loved the Verde/Beige combination, plus this car had sports suspension, memory seats, CD & Tracker. Only challenge was the price, which as had been commented on here, seemed a bit steep for an '00 car.
At that point, my girlfriend let me know I had the necessary seal of approval from her, before announcing "this is the bit I hate" and wandering off to sit in a 360 Challange Stradale and leaving me to it.
Suffice to say, I let the sales guy know my view on the price, and also that I knew they'd had the car in stock a while possibly due to Verde not being the most popular colour, and before I knew it a deal had been done that involved a much nicer price, some new tyres and a cambelt change!
I should be picking the car up at the weekend and I'm like a little kid. I keep having to go on the Maserati website and look at the pictures of it! Roll on Saturday!!!
Chris
chris_n said:
Thanks again for all the help guys, it was invaluable and has helped contribute to me becoming (subject to parting with the balance of the cash!) the proud owner of a '00 3200GT Manual in Verde Mexico! For those who keep an eye on these things it is the one on the Meridien Modena stock list.
I went down there on Saturday and had a good look over the three manual cars they had in my price bracket. Main impression from the test drive was the sensitivity of the throttle but I soon got used to that and decided this car is right up my street.
The sales guy was very helpful and confirmed all their used cars are fully up to date on the campaigns so my choice came down to deciding which of the three was the best colour/spec/price combination for me. Call me weird but I loved the Verde/Beige combination, plus this car had sports suspension, memory seats, CD & Tracker. Only challenge was the price, which as had been commented on here, seemed a bit steep for an '00 car.
At that point, my girlfriend let me know I had the necessary seal of approval from her, before announcing "this is the bit I hate" and wandering off to sit in a 360 Challange Stradale and leaving me to it.
Suffice to say, I let the sales guy know my view on the price, and also that I knew they'd had the car in stock a while possibly due to Verde not being the most popular colour, and before I knew it a deal had been done that involved a much nicer price, some new tyres and a cambelt change!
I should be picking the car up at the weekend and I'm like a little kid. I keep having to go on the Maserati website and look at the pictures of it! Roll on Saturday!!!
Chris
Well done sir. It is a lovely car. I liked the Verde/beige combo. very much. Don't worry about the throttle, I've had mine a few weeks now and don't notice any more.
Enjoy!
Matt
mr_tony said:
guess chris is too busy off driving this week!
You're not wrong! I've hardly been able to stop myself driving the thing since I got it!
Good to meet you at V/W on Sunday, and thanks for the compliments on the car. So, my initial impressions ...
ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!!!
It's still early days but I've put about 400 miles on the car since Saturday so I do feel I'm beginning to get to know it. The combination of performance and handling, together with creature comforts and decent build quality is spot on for my purposes. For me at least, it appears to be the perfect all-rounder, more than willing to be thrashed and deliver the fun factor, but equally is a nice place to be for the crawl home on a wet February evening after a hard day's work.
I posted previously that I initially got a shock on the test drive in relation to sensitivity of the throttle, but I’m completely used to it now to the point of it seeming normal. The performance is electrifying, just plant your foot at pretty much any speed in any gear and it just goes. And it sounds great too. I haven’t made much use of the stereo so far! I’ve read that some people find it a bit muted, but for me it’s about right. I know you can get Tubi’s for them but I’m not sure I would see the need.
I’ve not really explored the limits of the handling since most of the time I’ve had it the frost warning has been flashing so the traction control has been ON! But when I have had the opportunity to push it a bit it feels nice and responsive and certainly doesn’t feel like a big car. Reminds me a bit of how I remember an old 928S4 I used to have (but much better
). Looks-wise, I think they’re fantastic. At the dealer where I bought it they had a DB7 up for sale, and side by side the 3200GT was the better looker (IMHO!) In day to day driving it seems to turn more heads than any other car I’ve owned, including Porsches and a Cobra replica. I’d put that down to the combination of good looks and rarity.
So no regrets so far, and for anyone else considering one of these, I’d say don’t hesitate. Those of you who have got one already know how good they are for yourselves and all I can say is thanks for helping to guide me towards the light!!!
Chris
Congrats Chris, looked stunning at Virginina Water, and I almost believe you on the DB7 thing now too 
(though I'd have to say I do still rather fancy a V12 Vantage DB7 someday just for the V12 wooffle!)
As for T/C I think 99% of cars have the full system, the _very_ few cars without the electronic sport option, I have not idea about the suspension, just know that there is at least one car out there without it........
(though I'd have to say I do still rather fancy a V12 Vantage DB7 someday just for the V12 wooffle!) As for T/C I think 99% of cars have the full system, the _very_ few cars without the electronic sport option, I have not idea about the suspension, just know that there is at least one car out there without it........
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