3200gt Warranty Costs

[schnaf]

On the cusp of buying a 1999 circa 2000mls 3200gt privately but with a transferrable warrantry and enquired at marenello's cost of renewing the warranty. Was quoted an unbelievable £3200. Tried several other dealers and trident direct with same answer

Has anybody got an similair experiences or ways to get a more realistic price.

It has put me off buying the car, as I would be nervous runnning a 3200 without a warranty

[TUS 373]

That would be enough to put me off too. For that kind of money, I reckon it would be better to take the chance of nothing happening and hold on to the cash. Does not appear that the Maserati franchise are very confident in their machines does it?

[schnaf]

Yep

I really liked the idea of a 3200gt and thought I'd found a great car.But the security of a warranty was a must for me to enjoy the car

Previously, I had an Alpina B10 which had a superb BMW warranty covered the lot..
The warranty was circa £500 per annum. As I had a lot of probs with the BMW. new rear diff, radiator, AC compressor the list was endless. The warranty was worth it's weight in gold,. I now would not buy a performance car without one

Additionally, the 3200gt would be my day to day car

I enjoyed reading your threads on buying a 3200gt Are you stil going to buy one?

I had a drive of an XKR and somewhat surprisingly was very impressed with the drive. The XJR is same money, same performance smaller rear seats and warranty £1200 per annum though IMO not quite the same exclusive image

[TUS 373]

Hmmmm , I've been out in the Tuscan today and had a cracking day with it - that is except from meeting a Scamera Van on the motorway whilst I was merrily bowling along. Consequently, I'm falling in love with it again and its running absolutely superbly following its last service. I therefore feel no rush to change to a Maser, but its still an idea that I will keep under review as I learn more about them.

The 4200s will probably start to come down in price before long with the arrival of new revisions, and I guess the whole Maserati price thing will start to settle down as the marque is gaining (deservedly) greater popularity and recognition. However, I don't relish lining the pockets of dealers, their workshops or warranty companies with my cash. I guess I will keep on looking and learning and get to that point when I stick with what I have, or go for it.