help and advice on the 3200 GT!
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Just started to look seriously for a Maserati 3200 GT and have a couple of questions that Im sure some of you chaps will be able to answer!!
Having just sold my 3rd TVR in a row, Im looking for something a bit different. The 3200 appears to be ideal as its still proper quick, I can use it more regularly and it still has that "special car" feel that I know would be lost with an M3 or the like......so in short, I think Ive found my next car!!!
There are a couple of things Im still not sure on..
1. Auto or manual?
With most cars I tend to lean towards manual but it apears that most 3200s are auto. Is the auto paddle shift or is it just a conventional auto box and how does it compare with the manual version?
2. Models.
Looking through the classifieds and autotrader Ive found a few different model descriptions such as GTA, FH, asseto corsa(sp). How many different types are there and what are the differences?
3.Servicing.
Is specialist servicing generally accepted with these cars or does it need to be main dealer? Also, what kind of price difference is there between the two for a 12K service?
4. Age
There are lots of 20K 99 plate cars about but the general consensus seems to be to buy 2001 or onwards. Is this essential or are some of the earlier cars worth looking at?
5. Price
I have budgeted around 25K and am happy to buy private with an inspection/ warranty. Is this the right kind of money to get a fully sorted, clean 2001 car. Dealers dont seem to have much below 30K which I guess is just mark up.
I think thats everything !!! but if there is anything else particular to the 3200 that I need to know about, let me know:) (I know about the red key thing already!)
Cheers!
Having just sold my 3rd TVR in a row, Im looking for something a bit different. The 3200 appears to be ideal as its still proper quick, I can use it more regularly and it still has that "special car" feel that I know would be lost with an M3 or the like......so in short, I think Ive found my next car!!!
There are a couple of things Im still not sure on..
1. Auto or manual?
With most cars I tend to lean towards manual but it apears that most 3200s are auto. Is the auto paddle shift or is it just a conventional auto box and how does it compare with the manual version?
2. Models.
Looking through the classifieds and autotrader Ive found a few different model descriptions such as GTA, FH, asseto corsa(sp). How many different types are there and what are the differences?
3.Servicing.
Is specialist servicing generally accepted with these cars or does it need to be main dealer? Also, what kind of price difference is there between the two for a 12K service?
4. Age
There are lots of 20K 99 plate cars about but the general consensus seems to be to buy 2001 or onwards. Is this essential or are some of the earlier cars worth looking at?
5. Price
I have budgeted around 25K and am happy to buy private with an inspection/ warranty. Is this the right kind of money to get a fully sorted, clean 2001 car. Dealers dont seem to have much below 30K which I guess is just mark up.
I think thats everything !!! but if there is anything else particular to the 3200 that I need to know about, let me know:) (I know about the red key thing already!)
Cheers!
Thanks all for your replies, very useful info indeed.
Will have to try and get our this weekend for a proper look at both auto and manual cars. Would be great if I could find an AC within budget but it sounds unlikley with only 75 of them in the UK
Will let you know how I get on and expect to see a pic of my shiney new 3200 some time soon
Will have to drop Craigw an e mail too as this one seems to be close to what Im looing for.
In the meantime, anyone here know much about this car?
Ta,
Matt
Will have to try and get our this weekend for a proper look at both auto and manual cars. Would be great if I could find an AC within budget but it sounds unlikley with only 75 of them in the UK
Will let you know how I get on and expect to see a pic of my shiney new 3200 some time soon
Will have to drop Craigw an e mail too as this one seems to be close to what Im looing for.
In the meantime, anyone here know much about this car?
Ta,
Matt
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