granturismo prices
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I've just sold a 5-month old Granturismo and the best offer was 62k, against a book trade value of 69k and a retail of 75k. One major Maserati Dealership even offered 52.5k on the basis that he had the money and many people were "off-loading this type of car in the current market conditions".
Luckily, I was able to do a part-exchange deal that mitigated the loss somewhat, the Masser cost 89k new, but I don't think that this adverse market is confined to Maserati alone, as a newish car of any make at the upper end of the spectrum will have also have taken rather a severe tumble imho.
Luckily, I was able to do a part-exchange deal that mitigated the loss somewhat, the Masser cost 89k new, but I don't think that this adverse market is confined to Maserati alone, as a newish car of any make at the upper end of the spectrum will have also have taken rather a severe tumble imho.
im surprised on the basis that it is pretty much the hottest car in town and there arent that many around surely. maybe too many speculators?
agreed regarding all car prices, im sure its no worse than a high end merc or an aston etc but still painful for those who did buy one. maybe the S arriving hasnt helped either
agreed regarding all car prices, im sure its no worse than a high end merc or an aston etc but still painful for those who did buy one. maybe the S arriving hasnt helped either
andy355 said:
im surprised on the basis that it is pretty much the hottest car in town and there arent that many around surely. maybe too many speculators?
agreed regarding all car prices, im sure its no worse than a high end merc or an aston etc but still painful for those who did buy one. maybe the S arriving hasnt helped either
3 months ago I looked at a CLS500 on a 06 plate, the MB dealer wanted £34k, I offered 32.5k, he hung the phone on me. The same car is still at the same dealer today, at.....£24850!!! (must have been the most stupid action he ever made).agreed regarding all car prices, im sure its no worse than a high end merc or an aston etc but still painful for those who did buy one. maybe the S arriving hasnt helped either
sjn2004 said:
3 months ago I looked at a CLS500 on a 06 plate, the MB dealer wanted £34k, I offered 32.5k, he hung the phone on me. The same car is still at the same dealer today, at.....£24850!!! (must have been the most stupid action he ever made).
Oh no, Mercedes dealers are so up their own arse they do stupid things all the time, I am sure he's done worse!Edited by bertie on Tuesday 21st October 10:13
AeroMan said:
I've just sold a 5-month old Granturismo and the best offer was 62k, against a book trade value of 69k and a retail of 75k. One major Maserati Dealership even offered 52.5k on the basis that he had the money and many people were "off-loading this type of car in the current market conditions".
Luckily, I was able to do a part-exchange deal that mitigated the loss somewhat, the Masser cost 89k new, but I don't think that this adverse market is confined to Maserati alone, as a newish car of any make at the upper end of the spectrum will have also have taken rather a severe tumble imho.
Now that would be cheap motoring £89k new - £52.5k = £36.5k loss or a huge £7300 per month or £1689.00 per week. Luckily, I was able to do a part-exchange deal that mitigated the loss somewhat, the Masser cost 89k new, but I don't think that this adverse market is confined to Maserati alone, as a newish car of any make at the upper end of the spectrum will have also have taken rather a severe tumble imho.
CooperS said:
What made you change!
7k a month in losses doesnt sound fun in anyones books surely?
Do these cars keep falling in value at such a rapid pace, becuase i would of thought they must level off a bit?
They will at some point, but when is anyeones guess.7k a month in losses doesnt sound fun in anyones books surely?
Do these cars keep falling in value at such a rapid pace, becuase i would of thought they must level off a bit?
All cars have taken a slap of late, more so the top end of the market (as someone said above). The GT has the GT-S to compete with too now.
Personally, I think thats a whole lot of car for a shade over £50k.
sjn2004 said:
andy355 said:
im surprised on the basis that it is pretty much the hottest car in town and there arent that many around surely. maybe too many speculators?
agreed regarding all car prices, im sure its no worse than a high end merc or an aston etc but still painful for those who did buy one. maybe the S arriving hasnt helped either
3 months ago I looked at a CLS500 on a 06 plate, the MB dealer wanted £34k, I offered 32.5k, he hung the phone on me. The same car is still at the same dealer today, at.....£24850!!! (must have been the most stupid action he ever made).agreed regarding all car prices, im sure its no worse than a high end merc or an aston etc but still painful for those who did buy one. maybe the S arriving hasnt helped either
cayman-black said:
sjn2004 said:
andy355 said:
im surprised on the basis that it is pretty much the hottest car in town and there arent that many around surely. maybe too many speculators?
agreed regarding all car prices, im sure its no worse than a high end merc or an aston etc but still painful for those who did buy one. maybe the S arriving hasnt helped either
3 months ago I looked at a CLS500 on a 06 plate, the MB dealer wanted £34k, I offered 32.5k, he hung the phone on me. The same car is still at the same dealer today, at.....£24850!!! (must have been the most stupid action he ever made).agreed regarding all car prices, im sure its no worse than a high end merc or an aston etc but still painful for those who did buy one. maybe the S arriving hasnt helped either
sjn2004 said:
andy355 said:
3 months ago I looked at a CLS500 on a 06 plate, the MB dealer wanted £34k, I offered 32.5k, he hung the phone on me. The same car is still at the same dealer today, at.....£24850!!! (must have been the most stupid action he ever made).
surely youve got to phone him back now, remind him of this fact and hang up on him. I would. Twice.bertie said:
sjn2004 said:
3 months ago I looked at a CLS500 on a 06 plate, the MB dealer wanted £34k, I offered 32.5k, he hung the phone on me. The same car is still at the same dealer today, at.....£24850!!! (must have been the most stupid action he ever made).
Oh no, Mercedes dealers are so up their own arse they do stupid things all the time, I am sure he's done worse!Edited by bertie on Tuesday 21st October 10:13
One week later I bought a Quattroporte swearing never to go near a MB dealer again.
CooperS said:
What made you change!
7k a month in losses doesnt sound fun in anyones books surely?
Do these cars keep falling in value at such a rapid pace, becuase i would of thought they must level off a bit?
Historically(last few years), they drop an initial chunk of 20% or so then trickle down after that.7k a month in losses doesnt sound fun in anyones books surely?
Do these cars keep falling in value at such a rapid pace, becuase i would of thought they must level off a bit?
Played football last night with a guy who had one of these.
Really my first time i've been up close to one and Wow the sound is amazing!
The rear dosent seem as big as it does in photos but tbh I didnt talk to him about it. As we all left the carpark the refined sound it makes shows its class as it doesnt bark like a 430 nor is it mute as a german V8 crusier.
Just perfect
Really my first time i've been up close to one and Wow the sound is amazing!
The rear dosent seem as big as it does in photos but tbh I didnt talk to him about it. As we all left the carpark the refined sound it makes shows its class as it doesnt bark like a 430 nor is it mute as a german V8 crusier.
Just perfect
CooperS said:
What made you change!
7k a month in losses doesn't sound fun in anyones books surely?
Do these cars keep falling in value at such a rapid pace, because i would of thought they must level off a bit?
Head Office found the car too big for her, particularly when parking it in our underground car park. We part-exchanged it for a new 911 Carrera with PDK and were able to do a reasonable deal. 7k a month in losses doesn't sound fun in anyones books surely?
Do these cars keep falling in value at such a rapid pace, because i would of thought they must level off a bit?
In the present market I think that any of the more expensive lumps are dropping rapidly and as I also now have an Aero 8 currently being sold, it seems that my timing is more than unfortunate.
sjn2004 said:
bertie said:
sjn2004 said:
3 months ago I looked at a CLS500 on a 06 plate, the MB dealer wanted £34k, I offered 32.5k, he hung the phone on me. The same car is still at the same dealer today, at.....£24850!!! (must have been the most stupid action he ever made).
Oh no, Mercedes dealers are so up their own arse they do stupid things all the time, I am sure he's done worse!Edited by bertie on Tuesday 21st October 10:13
One week later I bought a Quattroporte swearing never to go near a MB dealer again.
kers! I went and bought a X5 instead and haven't looked back also! Its amazing to see that even in this financial climate, some people have the audacity to be so arrogant when it comes to sales. We all wipe our own arses and its funny when these sales people think otherwise!
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