1988 Maserati Biturbo Coupe - Owners experiences

1988 Maserati Biturbo Coupe - Owners experiences

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SkinnyBoy

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4,635 posts

261 months

Monday 18th May 2009
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As the title says, I've done a search but could find nothing which is surprising IMHO!

I've got my eye on a tidy little example and am going to have a test drive in the next couple of days with the view to purchasing it. What show stoppers should I look out for?

Thanks in advance.

SkinnyBoy

Original Poster:

4,635 posts

261 months

Tuesday 19th May 2009
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thanks fellas, much appreciated. Went and had a butchers tonight after work. First impressions? Tidy. Some rust spots here and there, nothing a panel beater like myself can't fix. No appearance of accident damage either, all gaps were spot on. Window regulators seemed a bit hit and miss though. Engine fired up nicely, but is it normal for the fans to come on after about 5 minutes at idle? The exhaust sounded a tad "blowy" too.

Interior was in reasonable condition, some wearing on the console and ingress points. But on the whole livable. Checked underneath, didn't seem to be and evidence of oil leaks apart from the usual filth accumulated.

Its had 2 owners since new, last owner had it for 10 years and drove it at the weekend. I might ring him and get his side of the story.

Other than that, it looked a decent little motor. I've arranged a test drive on Saturday so I'll decide whether I'll commit to it then.

these pics are from the trader's advert:





And these are the ones I took tonight