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The official Maserati Merak Value thread

Discussion in 'Maserati' started by JasonMiller, Sep 15, 2014.

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  1. staatsof

    staatsof Nine Time F1 World Champ
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    I'm not so sure that it's the hydraulics keeping Meraks from surging as much as other Maseratis have. It's not rocket science to learn about and once you know it's easily explained with resource links to your mechanic. If you don't care for how the system operates when 100% correct that's another issue. I don't care for the beastly clutch and very heavy transmission in a Countach but I wouldn't begin to think about modifying them. I'd get a different car. It takes a bit of getting used to them. I never drove a Khamsin enough to get used to that's car's 2 turns lock to lock steering but others have. I sorely wish my Espada had power steering until about 30 mph. That I just might add to it one day.

    Also, the LHM system is actually much longer lived than than a standard braking system because of the fluid.

    In my Bora the brakes were always fade free at the track too. :D


    Just some things to keep in mind.
     
  2. cardog

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    Well, I feel the 69.5 I'm asking for my Merak is a fair ask, yes? No?
     
  3. JasonMiller

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  4. cnpapa24

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    Out of which burning building did they pull that out?
     
  5. JasonMiller

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    LOL No kidding!
     
  6. bundas

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    And finally gave up
     
  7. cardog

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    Barely a parts car.
     
  8. JasonMiller

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  9. cardog

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    My gosh, where do they get these prices?
     
  10. JasonMiller

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    Funny, people seem to go nuts over "projects" I will admit I am one of them. I guess for someone without 70 grand to get into one turn key this is their chance to own one and work on it themselves. But at these prices sadly they will never come out ahead.

    But who knows, maybe a rusted hull of a Merak will bring values like that rusted out dino that went for 200k someday.. They are rare in the whole scheme of things.
     
  11. cardog

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    I believe there were two Meraks at a Florida auction this past weekend, (Auctions America? ...could be wrong).
    Does anyone know what they sold for ? (if they were there?)
     
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  13. JasonMiller

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    Wow 200K And they had the gawl to put cheap Maserati Stickers on the fenders (shields) ugh :-/

    Pretty color though
     
  14. thecarnut

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    "and will be re-trimmed in vibrant red leather with matching green stitching, green carpets"

    Should look very festive :)

    Ivan
     
  15. JasonMiller

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    Its a Christmas Miracle !!
     
  16. cardog

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    "um....not feeling that choice of color combo, but it's there's to do as they please.
     
  17. cardog

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    So, I am guessing the Merak market is gone a bit soft. I have an offer for mine at $50K. A whole boatload less than I was hoping a few months ago and a fair bit less than I thought my lowest acceptable figure was...but I am leaning towards accepting as the future doesn't look any brighter in the near term. SIGH!
     
  18. cnpapa24

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    Have you posted it on fchat and ebay?
     
  19. cardog

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    Ebay, if this doesn't go through I'm going to just enjoy it and drive it for awhile. It is already well under what I think the car is worth. People are nit picking and looking for a perfect car for no money. Mine is and is advertised as a driver and I drive it. Better than a garage queen "perfection" as long as you don't actually drive it. I think I am just getting flippers now.
     
  20. BULL RUN

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    That's ruining the market for everything, thanks Richard Rawlings.
     
  21. cardog

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    ? Who is Richard Rawlings?
     
  22. 19633500GT

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    He has a show on TV. Gas Monkey Garage owner in Texas, they do hot rods and muscle and branch into exotics etc.

    I offered him my T-Top Merak and never even got a reply (2 or so years ago though).
     
  23. highwaybora

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    Any good story etc.?

    --NE
     
  24. Countachqv

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    I like the green but a red interior will simply destroy it. Green needs a softer interior but it is me, i never like the way Ron Mc Donnald dressed either.

    As for $200K, now I get it ! it is a prank.
     

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