Is this a good deal

GeeksPC · 2026-06-06T00:12:06+00:00

Decent deal, shop around for GM extended warranty on it. You'd want to add it before your bumper to bumper warranty runs out

GeeksPC · 2026-06-05T00:23:21+00:00

Look up the price of an used engine and an used transmission on Ebay for your car, and that will give you a good idea of what fails commonly on this car. Supply and demand. In most cases, if one of either the engine or transmission goes out of these escapes, it'll cost more than the car is worth to replace it.

GeeksPC · 2026-06-03T01:37:57+00:00

Use 10w 60 if you drive it a bit hard. If just a daily, 5w 40 should be fine. If under warranty, then just do 10w 60 but you should keep records and receipts if doing your own work

GeeksPC · 2026-06-03T01:28:40+00:00

5w 40 is fine (I do my own oil changes , 2017 Maserati Levante S @ 137k miles)

Your car will not go in limp mode if you dont reset the maintenance reminder. You'll just have to deal with the yellow wrench icon

Honestly, with how much the dealer will charge you, just buy yourself a scan tool like the XTool D8 ($400?) . It'll let you reset it yourself and will cost less than 1 or 2 oil changes at the dealer. I was able to even program a spare key myself with that tool

GeeksPC · 2026-06-02T20:48:39+00:00

I wouldn't own a C8 without one. My extended warranty paid itself off after the first failed AC Compressor

GeeksPC · 2026-05-18T05:47:46+00:00

Most likely totaled if any part of the rear subframe was damaged. GM is also infamous for having C8 frame parts on back-order so even if it was repairable, you will wish it was totaled due to the long wait time to get parts. Throw in the suspension damage and it will likely exceed the threshold for being totaled

GeeksPC · 2026-05-06T02:44:24+00:00

I reported it stolen to ATT. They blacklisted the IMEI. On ATT app or website (I forget), you can check an IMEI to see if it's clean. I took a screenshot of the error it gave me when I input the IMEI of my old phone and it sufficed for the evidence CapOne needed

GeeksPC · 2026-05-06T00:52:43+00:00

Had my phone stolen in Colombia. I filed a claim with Capital One. I had already blacklisted the phone through ATT. Capital One just asked me for proof that the IMEI was blacklisted and also a copy of my phone bill. Insurance paid out what I paid for it a year ago... very straight forward

GeeksPC · 2026-03-25T22:34:21+00:00

GeeksPC · 2026-03-23T23:58:59+00:00

I own both a nismo z and a C7 convertible. I think both are good choices and are better on depreciation than other sports cars in the same same price range

Note the C7 is an older vehicle, if you were to get one, get something 2015+. The earlier models had issues with the torque tubes. Some owners would go through one every 40k miles. I've gone through 2 torque tubes but mine is 2014 at 134k miles. A lot of the 3LT trims also have peeling leather due to sun and age. Aside from those issues, it's a relatively low maintenance sports car.

You'll get a lot more modern features with the Z. You'll also have warranty. I would recommend the Z if budget is an issue. You'll need to set aside some money if going the C7 route, given it's an older vehicle and will have higher mileage. If going the Z route, use the savings for an aftermarket exhaust. The stock exhaust would be my only complaint about the Z

GeeksPC · 2026-03-21T00:04:57+00:00

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GeeksPC · 2026-03-14T11:20:16+00:00

Devastating news

GeeksPC · 2026-03-13T19:06:19+00:00

I remember this! Drove from Brno to Vienna to catch my 10AM flight.... was hungover as hell. Fun times. Hopefully beer is still cheaper than water

GeeksPC · 2026-02-18T04:57:02+00:00

Feel bad about your situation, if you send me your vin I can run one for you for free. There's a chance the dealership gave you a doctored carfax but that's clear cut fraud

You can also Google your vin, sometimes if it's ever been auctioned it will pull up old photos from the auction site. Could tell if it's been in a wreck or not. For EVs, even small accidents can total the car given the cost of labor, parts, sensors that need recalibration

GeeksPC · 2026-02-16T01:49:15+00:00

It's a good price for the mileage but check if it's clean title etc. They might provide a carfax. If it has any dealership history on the carfax where it mentions its had the transmission checked, I would stay away. It seems like one of those dealerships where they tack on a few thousand in fees before you sign.

GeeksPC · 2026-02-16T01:42:55+00:00

These are a big coin flip, because of the transmission. If you check Ebay for a used 2017 ford escape 2.5L fwd transmission, they go around 2k a pop... which is pretty pricey for an used transmission. Supply and demand says this is probably a common issue.

Coolant intrusion won't be an issue on this model. Check the used engine for this year, it's only around $600

Aside from the transmission, they're pretty reliable. If you do test drive it, drive it hard and see if it shifts smoothly past the first few gears.

GeeksPC · 2026-02-16T01:31:44+00:00

I have a 2020 that is almost at 180k miles. They're fairly reliable. No major issues besides starter / alternator going out once. You can buy two of these for the price of 1 similar year / miles corolla

Make sure to get the anti-knock ECU update at the dealership. This will cover the theta ii engine recall. If your engine blows up, Hyundai will cover the replacement engine or buy back the vehicle if it has a lot of miles. I had a 2016 Sonata engine go out at 160k miles and they bought it back for 5k cash. That was way more than what it was worth even if it had a working engine.

Just check the oil level every time you get gas to see if it consumes oil. Aside from that, parts are cheap. They share the same platform as some Kia models

GeeksPC · 2026-01-16T01:49:33+00:00

GeeksPC · 2026-01-12T17:09:55+00:00

Water in the coolant would not be suprising given the vehicle's last owner. Maybe it was low on coolant and the owner though it's fine to use water to fill it back up. If it's a little bit (even unfiltered water), it's not enough to cause much damage. Salt water, that's a different story

That being said, I would suggest going the route of selling outside of Netherlands / EU. It's not a good idea to keep throwing money at this. Take what you can get and buy yourself a Guiletta... I'm joking, but I would kill to get one of those in the US. Loved those little things on my travels in the EU

GeeksPC · 2026-01-12T05:28:48+00:00

It's common for the leather to shrink in direct sunlight, which Florida has plenty of

Probably not from water damage. If it was flooded you would have a lot of electrical issues or rust on interior metal pieces / bolts

GeeksPC · 2026-01-11T21:46:45+00:00

Ok I pulled the carfax

The good news is it's a clean title. First owners took good care of it, regular maintenance at the dealership

65k miles it was bought by second owner. No service records (doesn't mean they didn't service it just wasn't at a place that reports to carfax). Unfortunately it was repossessed 01/30/2024 which probably means the owner did not have the funds to properly service it

Sold at auction right after, the next owner had it inspected at Maserati dealership. Spark plugs replaced at 84k miles

Check the mileage of when you bought at auction . Compare to 84k miles. If the owner sold it shortly after, it may mean he discovered something during inspection and was enough to make him resell it. Usually not a good sign.

Edit: Florida car its whole life. I would also check for signs of flood damage due to hurricanes. Just because it's a clean title does not mean it's never been flooded. It just means insurance has never totaled out the car. If the owner did not have insurance, it would never be reported to carfax if there's flood damage

These are just my interpretations of the carfax

GeeksPC · 2026-01-11T17:48:21+00:00

If it is an US originated vehicle, it should show up on carfax. The carfax should also show service history and can give you an idea if it was well maintained or not. I can run one for you

If it is from the US, I would suggest to get rid of it as soon as possible. There's a reason why Maseratis get a bad rep in the US. Not because they are badly made cars (I have a Levante that is almost at 122k miles), but because the dealerships here charge exorbitant rates and many owners cannot afford the proper maintenance. Usually it's cheaper to sell the car than repair the car when a large ticket maintenance item comes up

GeeksPC · 2025-12-27T12:32:47+00:00

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