New here. About to take the plunge in a GT Sport Auto.
Found and read the various threads on subframes, none of them particularly current. Some questions:
1. If the car appears to have a good subframe, but it hasn’t already been treated, I’d have it taken out, inspected and treated. What are the best treatment options? Bead blast, powder coat, waxoil inject? How about galvanising?
2. If upon inspection the existing subframe is much worse than anticipated, what are the options? Has the factory completely stopped producing new ones forever? Are there still reconditioned subframes available? What are the chances of finding a good S/H subframe on ebay etc?
3. Is anyone making pattern subframes, or has anyone had a subframe scanned, and attempted to have a new one fabricated by a metal shop?
4. Who is the best person to speak to about this?
This isn’t the worst major failing of a car manufacturer. Mercedes SL67s have horrendous engine issues, certain BMW and Porsche have also had engine issues to some extent. And these Maseratis depreciate much faster than any of those, so sorting out a subframe doesn’t seem particularly onerous… compared to say… £60K for an SL67 motor that will end up going the same way as the original.