3200gt or not?
Discussion
Well I for one still love mine - 650 miles this weekend and didn't miss a beat, had kids hanging out of car windows with camera phones and the sports exhaust is louder than a ford GT when you ramp it up 
However - see my profile I've got pretty much all expenses listed on there over the last 2 years of ownership.
Servicing is reasonable if you go to an independent, and as far as reliability goes mine hasn't ever really let me down. Worst thing that ever happened was the air con died, but that could have happened in just about anything!
However - see my profile I've got pretty much all expenses listed on there over the last 2 years of ownership.
Servicing is reasonable if you go to an independent, and as far as reliability goes mine hasn't ever really let me down. Worst thing that ever happened was the air con died, but that could have happened in just about anything!
craigw said:
a few horror stories, some founded, some unfounded. Do a search here. Make sure you buy a 2001+ car. Good luck. whats the spec on yr 350 ?
Why a post 2001 car? Surely any nigles would have been worked out by now. (Can't believe I just said that, I drive a Cerbera!)
What's wrong with the older ones, is mileage an issue?
I think a more modern factory came on stream about then (?)and the cars are supposed to be better.
Having said that I have a 2000 (33K on the clock) and its been fine, also test drove a 99 (52K on the clock) and it was probably the most solid feeling one I drove, including high priced late model main dealer cars.
Provided that you have main dealer history all the main early issues will have been sorted.
Having said that I have a 2000 (33K on the clock) and its been fine, also test drove a 99 (52K on the clock) and it was probably the most solid feeling one I drove, including high priced late model main dealer cars.
Provided that you have main dealer history all the main early issues will have been sorted.
We just bought a 3200GT and pick it up on Friday. It's getting the latest campaign done before I collect it. I am really looking forward to having it!
We have a late 2001 with 22k on the clock. I've taken out a 2 year warranty and the garage is doing a servicing and repair deal for me. I was worried about unexpected costs and didn't want to be pouring money down the drain so they worked something out.
I hope you guys don't mind if I have a few questions to ask when i get it.
We have a late 2001 with 22k on the clock. I've taken out a 2 year warranty and the garage is doing a servicing and repair deal for me. I was worried about unexpected costs and didn't want to be pouring money down the drain so they worked something out.
I hope you guys don't mind if I have a few questions to ask when i get it.
Nothing wrong with the 2000 or 99 model years provided they've been looked after and campaigns done etc. Would reccomend you get a full maser history for the early years and then a reputable history like verdis in its later years. Also choose a colour combo you love - I nearly didn't and would have really regretted it if I hadn't got the one I did !
Dave
Dave
swindorski46 said:
craigw said:
a few horror stories, some founded, some unfounded. Do a search here. Make sure you buy a 2001+ car. Good luck. whats the spec on yr 350 ?
Why a post 2001 car? Surely any nigles would have been worked out by now. (Can't believe I just said that, I drive a Cerbera!)
What's wrong with the older ones, is mileage an issue?
Nothing is wrong with the older models if they have been serviced correctly and all the recalls have been carried out.
>> Edited by maserati3200gt on Monday 4th July 21:43
interesting - 78k - if it's been fully serviced then thats good news and theres no inherent weakness to worry about.
Main issue is whether it's coing to need consumables soon - i.e. brakes, clutch, etc
Is it due a 3 year service on the belts etc etc?
All this adds up and if it's on the cars with this one then you're better of buying a newer and lower milage....
Basically I'd suggest (like any Masser / Ferrari / etc) a full inspection before you get your money out...
Main issue is whether it's coing to need consumables soon - i.e. brakes, clutch, etc
Is it due a 3 year service on the belts etc etc?
All this adds up and if it's on the cars with this one then you're better of buying a newer and lower milage....
Basically I'd suggest (like any Masser / Ferrari / etc) a full inspection before you get your money out...
To be fair theres lots of cars with <70K most are <40K on the clock around. Still if its done those miles its probably been looked after but as Rich says the service parts could be due - what would be the price diff between a 70K and a 30K miles car?
Dave
p.s. in answer to your question - yes - see the pistonheads classifieds section . . .
>> Edited by David A on Tuesday 5th July 08:55
Dave
p.s. in answer to your question - yes - see the pistonheads classifieds section . . .
>> Edited by David A on Tuesday 5th July 08:55
swindorski46 said:
OK, how does the mileage affect the cars?
I've seen a very reasonably priced one , full masser history, but with 78k on it.
I assume the value will plummet when it hits 100k, as it seems to with all cars, but will the car be fine to run,or is it just false economy?
Thanks!
I saw that one too - about 18k on a W plate isn't it? looks nice, and not many dollars either!
Not many $s at all - but considering I'm letting mine go on an 02 plate with 25k miles a tubi and new brakes tyres for 25k as a trade then there are much better bargains to be had out there guys...
Bear in mind that spending big bucks on these is very easy when something goes pop - and a 78k car that will soon need clutch, possible engine work, possible bodywork (they do rust if not cared for) then your 7k advantage over a 4 year younger car with 1/3 of the miles could dissapear in one visit to the garage if you aren't lucky.
Standard rules aply - buy the best you can afford - as fixing em later ain't economical....
Bear in mind that spending big bucks on these is very easy when something goes pop - and a 78k car that will soon need clutch, possible engine work, possible bodywork (they do rust if not cared for) then your 7k advantage over a 4 year younger car with 1/3 of the miles could dissapear in one visit to the garage if you aren't lucky.
Standard rules aply - buy the best you can afford - as fixing em later ain't economical....
same here. I was thinking of changing mine as not using as much. Then......
drove to friends on sat and parked outside their house, we were on roof terrace & I looked down, sun was setting & reflecting on car, car was about 20 feet below & about 30 feet away, parked side on, in profile.
The windows looked massively reflective as did the paintwork. Sorry if this sounds bad but the car just looked bloody stunning. Every design detail was highlighted, the bonnet vents, the curve from the top of the door back to the rear. It blew me away. not selling........this week anyhow
drove to friends on sat and parked outside their house, we were on roof terrace & I looked down, sun was setting & reflecting on car, car was about 20 feet below & about 30 feet away, parked side on, in profile.
The windows looked massively reflective as did the paintwork. Sorry if this sounds bad but the car just looked bloody stunning. Every design detail was highlighted, the bonnet vents, the curve from the top of the door back to the rear. It blew me away. not selling........this week anyhow
I think I shall weep when mine goes next week - it's been faithful and big hearted and one of the most engaging cars I've every had the pleasure of driving 
I know I'll have fun with the new beast when it arrives next week
, but I do have a sneaky hope that I'll be able to track my Maserati down again one day and bring it back to it's current glory. There really is no substitute when you're looking for an elegant grand tourer with some firepower and exclusivity.
As Richard Porter comments in this months evo 'Driving a Maserati is essentially a very cool thing to do' - as he rates the Gransport in the perfect position on his Excellence and Coolness scale - excellent to drive and coo to be seen in too... Not many cars out there like that, and although the 3200 may not have the fine tuned chassis of the Gransport, it's cooler 'cos it has the boomerang lights
Keep driving these cars - they'll delight you, seduce you and occasionalyl infuriate you, but you do end up loving the damn things!
. craigw said:
same here. I was thinking of changing mine as not using as much. Then......
drove to friends on sat and parked outside their house, we were on roof terrace & I looked down, sun was setting & reflecting on car, car was about 20 feet below & about 30 feet away, parked side on, in profile.
The windows looked massively reflective as did the paintwork. Sorry if this sounds bad but the car just looked bloody stunning. Every design detail was highlighted, the bonnet vents, the curve from the top of the door back to the rear. It blew me away. not selling........this week anyhow
This is how I felt about the car only last week until I opened my garage after not driving her for a week and then you see the rear lights and the badge.
Wonderful.
Down side is re-sell prices.
Dealers try to screw you on Trade in Prices then mark the cars up by around 5 to 8 grand!
>> Edited by maserati3200gt on Tuesday 5th July 16:57
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