Maserati

[graham59]

15 hours ago, Mike J said:

$300 to $500 per oil change

Well if you can't undo a nut and an oil filter cannister, drain out the oil, and top up with similar, you are probably also daft enough to pay such prices. 

Edited February 15 by graham59

[graham59]

My experience with garages, regardless of make.... break as much as they fix. 

Thankfully I taught myself the basics of car mechanics as a poverty-stricken student 50 years ago.

[OnMyWay]

4 hours ago, BrettGC said:

The guys from Top Gear would continuously deride Maserati for performance, styling and reliability compared to their Italian siblings.

No doubt.  And comparative pricing reflected that.  They did have great thick glossy paint.  I think back then they were being assembled in a Ferrari plant.

[Mike J]

9 hours ago, graham59 said:

Well if you can't undo a nut and an oil filter cannister, drain out the oil, and top up with similar, you are probably also daft enough to pay such prices. 

I have read that some of the exotics actually partial disassembly and/or custom tools for routine maintenance such as oil change.  Perhaps this is one of those knuckle busters.  

[graham59]

Here I am with car club friends ... 

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[graham59]

Here's my half-Filipino son with one of our cars:  

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...and here I am about to fit new suspension and brakes to a friend's car:

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Edited February 16 by graham59

[earthdome]

4 hours ago, graham59 said:

Here's my half-Filipino son with one of our cars:  

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...and here I am about to fit new suspension and brakes to a friend's car:

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Were there any extra pieces left over after you were done??

[graham59]

Yeah...I just threw them in the bin. 

[Lee]

More illegal cars to choose from for the discerning collector.

BOC seizes P366M allegedly smuggled luxury cars in Makati

A total of 17 allegedly smuggled luxury cars worth P366 million were seized by the Bureau of Customs from a warehouse in Makati City.

BOC-Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service Director Verne Enciso said the CIIS MICP team, together with the Philippine Coast Guard’s Task Force Aduana, visited the location to serve a Letter of Authority (LOA) to the shop owner or representative. 

The BOC said this was necessary to verify the legitimacy of the vehicles' importation as well as to ensure that the correct duties and taxes had been paid.

“I can confirm that our intelligence agents conducted an operation after receiving information regarding this showroom in Makati. We discovered several high-end luxury cars and are currently verifying the importation documents for these vehicles,” Enciso said. 

The initial inventory indicated a variety of luxury cars and vehicles, including a Ferrari 488 Spider, Ferrari 812 Superfast, Porsche Targa, Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG, BMW M4, Lexus LC500, Porsche Cayenne, Bentley Bentayga, Land Rover Defender, Audi RS Q8, McLaren 720S, Ford Explorer, Li Xiang L7 SUV, Abarth 595 Competizione, MV Agusta Brutale 1000RR motorcycle, and two luxury vans - Toyota Alphard.

The team temporarily placed padlocks and seals on the showroom and storage facility as a proper inventory will be conducted by the assigned Customs examiners in the presence of CIIS, Enforcement and Security Service (ESS), barangay officials, and storage representatives.

The owners, lessees, lessors, occupants, representatives, or any parties responsible for the warehouse and vehicles found have 15 days from the receipt of the LOAs to submit the necessary documents proving that all duties and taxes have been paid correctly.

If they fail to provide the necessary documentation, they will face charges in violation of Sections 1400 and 1401, in relation to Section 1113 of Republic Act 10863, also known as the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA).

The BOC also seized P1.4 billion worth of smuggled luxury vehicles in Pasay City and Parañaque City on February 13.

Customs Commissioner Bien Rubio lauded the CIIS for its recent operations.

“The ability of our CIIS officers to conduct these back-to-back operations demonstrates not only their commitment to their mandate but also a new strategy for tackling smuggling,” Rubio said in a press release. 

“Those involved should understand that our skills and capabilities extend beyond our borders. We will pursue them relentlessly, regardless of how or where they hide their contraband,” he added.

https://www.msn.com/en-ph/news/national/boc-seizes-p366m-allegedly-smuggled-luxury-cars-in-makati/ar-AA1zbniV?ocid=winp1taskbar&cvid=4d8d66eb40a74d708fa182cd4cd5e2c5&ei=10

[Possum]

I notice they didn't mention the name of the warehouse owners, again