3200 replacement

[sco]

I've been looking to replace my 3200 over the last few months. Have been very pleased with it, but coming it to 50K miles and I would like to move it on before it goes to much over that milestone.

Tried a DB7 but not a nice drive, thought seriously about a 550 or a 355 but don't really want to run two cars. Porsches are not my thing so have really been struggling (which is a compliment to the 3200).

So I've come full circle and now thinking of a 4200. Initially discounted that as being too similar to what I have and didn't like the manual when I test drove it. But overall a better and newer car, with the Maserati cachet, capable of daily use and good value - but will I feel like it is worth the extra outlay?

Any bright ideas?

[David A]

Get a spyder

[Robertf]

Its a tough life isn't it!

I can't think of anything else to look at either

[David A]

If you a normal (and slightly boring!) there are the 911s, M3s, M5s, RS4s etc but you really need to head italian or suchlike for a true step from a maser. I moved to a 4200 spyder cambi (with tubi!!) and its defo a step up in the right direction. Next, well the inside of a 360 just doesn't do it for me, so perhaps save a bit more for a gallardo spyder, spyker etc etc. Or you go for something dull e.g. old M3 and a kit e.g. caterham.

or get a Ducati

Dave

[s2_dpd]

Have you tried a Gransport? - much better to drive than the 4200

[sco]

Thanks for the thoughts.

Robert - yep, should count blessings really.

Although I've heard its a great car, not too keen on the Gransport styling additions and interior and for current money would probably go for something else.

David - Syder is an interesting option which I have tentatively considered. They seem to be a bit cheaper than the 4200 coupes? How do you find body integrity compared to 3200? Do you miss the back seats? I had an XK convertible and I was a bit self-conscious in it with the top down to be honest, do you get a different reaction in the convertible? I suppose the big advantage is that you can hear the tailpipes...

[jcosh]

s2_dpd said:

Have you tried a Gransport? - much better to drive than the 4200

Better still (especially as our man says that he doesn't like the styling of the Gransport) get a 4200 and put Gransport springs on it. I've done this to my 4200 and it really is good.

[mas3200]

A couple of us who had 3200's have gone onto Morgan Aero 8's. They are incredible cars and performance-wise are in a different league to the 3200. They are rarer, sound better, cheaper to run etc etc. If you have a test drive you will buy one - they are that good!

[David A]

jcosh said:

s2_dpd said:

Have you tried a Gransport? - much better to drive than the 4200

Better still (especially as our man says that he doesn't like the styling of the Gransport) get a 4200 and put Gransport springs on it. I've done this to my 4200 and it really is good.

And a tubi

To me its all about driving with the roof down. If you think the alleged scuttle shake is too much for you then get a 7 series or s class if you want something that smooth. Are they really cheaper than coupes ??? I never sat in the back so no, the boot is slightly limiting in size but you can still fit turf, bags of cement, a large palm tree and other strange things in

Dave