Have agreed to sell the XC90 and get something a bit sportier.

The only criteria are i) Must have 4 seats; ii) must be able to fit a small pushchair in the boot; iii) look good.

Current shortlist:

1) Maserati Coupe

errr thats it - I couldn't think of any more

Suggestions please!

 

A maserati coupe for £25k? I wouldn't mind more info on that myself as an alternative to my shortlisted C70/A5/Mustang

 

Maserati Coupe may be misleading - I meant either a 3200GT or 4200

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/197159.htm

 

Gotta be an M3

I get my boys pram in easy

 

hi for 25k you can get alot.

but the maserati 3200gt is lovly. My brother in law has a black one with red leather with a tubi on it and it sounds amazing and goes well.

His is manual and will be up for sale. The car is really well looked after and as a full main dealer/maserati specialist service history (Verdi's, etc)

The only downside i must say is servicing. The servicing is expensive but we have found it well worth it because it ensures that really expensive engine is perfect all the time.

and ones that have not been driven. Sorry to say, I think there better and have less issues when driven every day. Another mate has a silver one, brought it 8 weeks ago with 26k on it. It has spent more time in the garage then on the road so far and that includes parked at night. He paid 21k for it, and it has a full main dealer/maserati specialist service history.

Always check the normal, oil pressure, any noise from the engine and water. Make sure it comes on boost nice and you really feel it, and brake hard too as they are expensive and ensure it brakes in a straight line. Also check all the electrics and aircon works. The aircon pipes are a nightmere.

The bodywork should be straight and look for rust around the bootlid and rear arches. Thats about it.

I must say it has been a good car and given us no issues at all. I would buy one if I had the money.

 

also with the maserati make sure you buy one with the tubi exhaust done. The original back boxes do rust and fall apart and it can be expensive.

Jay

 

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/204647.htm

This looks lovly

 

Now you've got me thinking - I had just assumed maserati prices were in Ferrari-land!

 

this is what id go for you dont see many about nowadays plus you'd get change from your 25k

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/182792.htm

 

There's a reason why you don't see many of those....



Apart, possibly, from the BMW 1 series, it has to be the UGLIEST car they have ever built

 

Thought it might, seriously these cars are nice, just remember to check the above.

 

Buy a Cougar (fills all your criteria) then get an EsCos for weekends!!!!

 

Cheers for the pointers.

The ones that I have seen have all had rust around the rear arches, but one I saw was falling to bits - the clutch was slipping, the gearshift was knackered, one exhaust was shorter than the other, etc, etc and it only had 40k on the clock!

 

keep looking, there are some really good ones out there. Dont worry about milage just make sure it has been maintained well and drives well. It should tick all the boxes thats all as stated above.

We are in London, I will have a with my brother in law and find out the situation with him, PM me your details.

Jay

 

I hate those things and think they look dog ugly personally.

 

Ask yourself these questions:

Do you like breaking down?
Do you like chucking loads of money at your motor to keep it on the road?
Are you friends with the AA?

I worked for the company that handled the replacement vehicles for the Maser breakdown contract, knowing what I know I would not buy one to use everyday.

 

porsche 996
a very nice e46 m3
clk amg
rs500

 

get a toyota supra twim turbo!!! for like 12k. nice, fast and fun. and you will have 13k left over to buy yourself something else too.

only saying that as i love supras. (but not the gay fast and furious stye ones) have to be nice smart proper ones.

 

me too, just not in that shitty colour with that crappy interior!

 

Have you got shit in your eyes? Thats fucking urrrrgggllyyyy

 

I think they are stunning. Not in that colour though

 

Ugly in your eyes, But I love it, Alot of car for the cash

 

....especially if you get your hands on the 325bhp model with the E46 engine in it

 

what are them models called?

 

what car is it, pistonheads is banned at work

some sort of BMW.....but cant think which one has 325bhp, and an engine from an E46? 6 series?

 

Bearing in mind they all have 320bhp as standard, I wouldn't be getting excited about 5bhp, even if it did exist.

My brother has one, and it's beautiful to drive.

Not quite sure why it's being suggested when they guy clearly states he wants 4 seats!