Heldenzeit's Garage (CL600,S65 AMG, 4200CC)

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4,732
United States
Houston, TX
Yup, I did buy a Maserati Coupe 4200 CC.

Also rented a Type R for a work trip. Was really impressed! Super quick, and easy to heel/toe. Suspension rebound sucks, as it's pretty bouncy. Love the big bolstered seats.
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On to the 4200:

It's an 02 model in Verde Goodwood with the not-as-bad-as-expected Cambiocorsa automated manual. 49k miles. Parts availability kinda sucks if you need something local. Both Maserati and Ferrari dealers carry very little (Ferrari had nothing).

I like how it drives. Its definitely on the GT side of things, so not nearly as sporty as an equivalent 996. Engine sound is just fantastic. Love the rev matched downshifts too.

Will keep it for a little, fix a few things and likely upgrade to a GranSport.
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DigitalLuke64DD
Lovely car (and what a noise they make!), but by God you're a brave man; two ABC Mercedes and a Maserati. Luckily you're pretty handy at fixing things yourself, because I shudder at the potential for bills down the line. :ill:
 
4,732
United States
Houston, TX
Little update. Was able to get the build sheet from Maserati with all the options from new as well as an original dealer advertisement and 56-page brochure.
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Also went to a pretty awesome collection with the Benz club.

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Next up for the 4200 is the air filter, headlight bulb, and reflector. All parts have arrived.
 
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4,732
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Fixed some stuff, and more broke.

Headlight was out, so i figured it was just a bulb. Remove the wheel, and they give you a nice access panel. OE toolkit screwdriver pictured.
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Bulb didnt fix the issue, so I'm going to look for an igniter next.
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Glad i ordered the air filter. It also requires removing the wheel.
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Replaced a broken reflector. Part is shared with Pantera, Countach, and I'm sure countless other Italian cars.
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Then it blew a coolant hose at 7500rpm. Waited 4 hours for Roadside Assistance that never showed up. Ended up having a friend yank me home in his Cayenne Diesel.
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Can see the massive rupture here. Odd, cause all the hoses are soft. All new hoses and reservior will be ordered.
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4,732
United States
Houston, TX
Some updates. Starting to get parts in for everything's planned maintenance.
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Bent one of the Walds again...same one i repaired a few months ago....
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New plates for the Maser! Still waiting on the hoses to come from Italy.
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Right rear tire wore horribly on the 600, so had those replaced. Needs an alignment, and i think the shock is worn out.
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Fixed the cluster on the S65! The transformer shorted out.
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Replaced the CD slot cover on the Coupe. This piece was missing completely.
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Attemped repair on the fragile glovebox door. Superglue wasnt strong enough, or at least the one i used.
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Some parts for the 600. Air filters, serpentine belt, spark plugs, ignition voltage transformer, and fuel filter.
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Removed K&Ns, they were pretty gross. Replaced with OE Mann filters.
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Original voltage transformer, as it sits on the intake manifold, these start to cook.
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So a guy in CA makes new ones that relocate it to the firewall.
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S65 engine with new oil filter cover by Weistec. They make a lot of cool parts for M275 engines.
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Did some Grand Touring today to the San Jacinto Monument on the East side of Houston.
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So waiting on some more items on all the cars. Will play wheel musical chairs later this week too, as I have a new set coming in. 600 will get one of the coil packs sent out for rebuild, and an alignment, with possibly a new shock.

S65 I'd like to get the rear valve block rebuilt, as it sags overnight and looks awful.

4200 I can't wait to drive again once the cooling items arrive. Still might sell it and import something weird from @SVX .

Trip to Bay Area , CA at the end of the month so might rent something cool again, we'll see.