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Why Is This GranSport So Cheap?

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  1. CAS

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    CAS, Aug 29, 2009
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    ryalex Two Time F1 World Champ Consultant Owner

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    Mileage, and the Manheim values on GS are shockingly low... that's probably a little more than what the dealer offered in trade.
     
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  3. Copasetic222

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    I've seen a couple cars advertised that way and the Carfax's weren't pretty. May just be high mileage and Carfax's don't ell anywhere near the whole story, but I'd get a VIN # and check it if you're interested in the car.
     
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    I owned a 03 coupe (not a GS), and I have a soft spot for these cars, I think they are one of the best used car values out there.
     
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    lots of miles.

    Oh, and that's the interior that can morph into a pretty ugly shade.

    I don't think that car is a bargain at all, just market priced, maybe, with the miles, a little high.

    DM
     
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    thats expensive with 45k miles!
     
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  7. CAS

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    Thanks for all of the input. I thought the car was beautiful. Didn't know the interior
    s were prone to quick deterioration and I thought for the price it was a nice all-around Italian car.

    Does mileage really affect the longevity of these cars?
     
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    no but it heavily affects the value. The cars are fine... there are just so many low mile cars that can be had for less or the same money
     
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    low miles GS for less than that price...where?
    In this market clean, lowish miles, 06 GS's are selling int he high $40s-low $50s.
     
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    I wouldn't say they are selling but are being advertised at those prices. Just my point of view. Most of the time, people selling Maserati's are happy that there phone finally rang. I have stolen some maseratis this way
     
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    "need to sale fast"

    I didn't see the miles, but if 45k then that price would be right for a quick sale. I think it would be a great deal if clean Carfax and records. At 45k I would want to know clutch left.

    I bought a low mileage car (8k), but it isn't low miles a year later (20k). The car is just as good as it was last year. Has new rubber on it, regular service, details, and clutch is still showing high % life left.
     
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    That car is still way over priced according to Manheim's website.

    01/08/09 ATLANTA Regular $41,500 13,149 Above Silver 8G A Yes
    02/12/09 RIVRSIDE Lease $37,000 15,536 Above BLACK 8G A Yes
    06/17/09 CADE Regular $31,250 17,731 Above SILVER 8G A Yes
    03/17/09 AMERICAN Lease $32,000 26,521 Above SILVER 8G P Yes
    03/12/09 RIVRSIDE Regular $32,750 29,810 Above BLACK 8G A Yes
    01/22/09 MANHEIM Lease $30,750 38,455 Above BLACK 8G A Yes
     
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    Sold my 06 Gransport (Bianco fuji= pearl color) in March. The car was perfect with only 3,500 miles on it. I felt lucky to get 55k for it. Great car though.... it just doesn't hold value.
     
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    WOW, I bet that car was gorgeous. Thanks for the input guys and posting the auction values. Would you recommend this car as a daily driver? How was reliability? Maintenance costs pretty high?
     
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