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21/2/2010 15:09:57  
 

Posts: 9
Since: 7/10/2009
Status: offline 		Hi all

Have fallen slightly in love for Maserati's and have my eye on the Granturismo.

A few questions really:-

1) The 4.2 or 4.7, is it really that much of a difference? Exhaust better in 4.7 or better getting aftermarket anyway?
2) Dealer vs Private, Pros and Cons?
3) Depreciation on these going to be steep or quite "decent"?
4) Any facelifts thay i should know about? It seems the 4.7 2010 model has a different exhaust!

Thanks in advance

Regards

Lee
21/2/2010 18:39:31  

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Status: offline 		Oooh i can feel  it now  Turismo GT  or GTS  taking over from the 3200/4200  debate    for those of us  that arent within range of either yet     anyone would do ,

But for those that are,   obviously  the GTS is the one to go for , performance and  sound wise and they will tend to hold their prices a  lot better in the next 2 years

But for exactly  that fact the  Turismo GT    will present  extremely good value  as they  have  dropped progressivley since the arrival of the GTS ,   personally you wouldn,t gain much of an advantage  by buying  a GT from a main dealer , my feelings it would be better to buy from a good Indy like Nuvola  with  a warranty  and pay separately for an unbiased  independant inspection , A  GT can now be picked up from £47k plus  dependent  mileage, spec  etc 

Easy  to understand  how  you fell in love , awesome cars   Scalgetti  looks for a third of the money         go for it

regards loz


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21/2/2010 19:54:15  

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Status: offline 		Hum, tough one, Loz is spot on, as ever, but I personally would hang out for the 4.7 due to the fact that the GT and GTS will turn into the same as what has happened with the 4200 and GS, the better car will ultimately shine through and if you buy the GT you will always wonder if you made the right choice, where if you buy the GTS you will know you made the right choice.
22/2/2010 21:41:42  
 

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Status: offline 		Thanks guys :)

Is this new automatic gearbox worth the extra?
22/2/2010 23:50:26  
 

Posts: 387
Since: 20/4/2008
Status: offline 		According to this the GT is now the best car in its sector for residuals (including the 911/R8).

http://www.maserati.co.uk/maserati/uk/en/index/The-Company/Latest-News/Maserati-granturismo-praised-for-its-residual-value.html
23/2/2010 10:02:05  

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Since: 7/3/2009
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Status: offline 		Great news!

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23/2/2010 11:19:58  

Posts: 4164
Since: 5/6/2007
Status: offline 		Totally agree, Bigfoot    im very surprised its done so well,  altho  its  really as it should be , just get too used to hearing  how much of a bashing  they get ,  seems the market is recognizing  what we as owners already knew    up the Trident

regards loz   

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23/2/2010 14:09:02  
 

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ORIGINAL: lozcb

Oooh i can feel  it now  Turismo GT  or GTS  taking over from the 3200/4200  debate    for those of us  that arent within range of either yet     anyone would do ,

But for those that are,   obviously  the GTS is the one to go for , performance and  sound wise and they will tend to hold their prices a  lot better in the next 2 years

But for exactly  that fact the  Turismo GT    will present  extremely good value  as they  have  dropped progressivley since the arrival of the GTS ,   personally you wouldn,t gain much of an advantage  by buying  a GT from a main dealer , my feelings it would be better to buy from a good Indy like Nuvola  with  a warranty  and pay separately for an unbiased  independant inspection , A  GT can now be picked up from £47k plus  dependent  mileage, spec  etc 

Easy  to understand  how  you fell in love , awesome cars   Scalgetti  looks for a third of the money         go for it

regards loz



Havn't seen any £47k ones. Is that the price they are going through the auction houses at?

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23/2/2010 14:10:29  
 

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Status: offline 		Kiss of death probably. Looking forward to the £40k GT more so now.

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23/2/2010 14:49:15  

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Status: offline 		Thats the prices being quoted for part ex  or straight cash sale by  dealers bigbob

surprise yourself  Bigbob   a few strategically   placed adds  of    turismo gt wanted cash waiting       might bring you a right result     not many people got   £45K sitting about     and there are always desperate owners needing to sell

regards loz   

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23/2/2010 20:51:57  
 

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Status: offline 		Bloody shut it Loz! My £90K GT is NOT only worth £45K now.
23/2/2010 21:13:33  

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ORIGINAL: Scousegit

Bloody shut it Loz! My £90K GT is NOT only worth £45K now.


  dont mean to offend Andy   , but ive known  at  least   2 turismo  gt  go for under the £50k marker      both 57 plates  highish  miles for the year   and one was quite tatty  internally obviously company cars  going through the trade

This was last year so they are out there , my mate was trying to offload his absolute minter   a year or so ago   and struggling like mad to get mid to late fifties  at 7k miles

regards loz 


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23/2/2010 22:25:54  
 

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Status: offline 		I know you're right but please let me keep my head in the sand
24/2/2010 17:36:43  
 

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Since: 7/10/2009
Status: offline 		Am due to put a deposit down on this beaut....

http://www.maseratipreowned.com/detail?template=/zoom/zoom20&vid=15735913〈=en

MASERATI GranTurismo S Cambiocorsa Grigio Touring with Bordeaux Grigio Touring with Bordeaux
2008/58
£76,950
5,500 miles
Auto

Heated Seats, Bose Sound System, Poltrona Frau Leather Trim, Skyhook Active Suspension System, Parking Sensor, Bluetooth & USB Input, BOSE Surround Sound, Comfort Pack Front Seats, Car Cover, Homelink Garage Door Opener, Electrochromatic Mirrors, Aluminium Sports Pedals, Nero Stitching, Skyhook Suspension, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Any reason why i should not? Any other Spec cars, better value (Transmission, toys etc)?

Quattroporte GTS better value as an "all rounder"?

One thing my car MUST HAVE is that exhaust note only found on the "S" Massers....you know the one!

Regards

< Message edited by County -- 24/2/2010 17:39:48 >
24/2/2010 23:42:47  
 

Posts: 387
Since: 20/4/2008
Status: offline 		I think a 2 door car which always hold it value better than a 4 door so I'd stick with your decision.
25/2/2010 14:24:23  
 

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Since: 16/6/2009
Status: offline 		The GT-S is the only one to go for, having driven the 4.2 there is simply no comparison, plus there is THAT exhaust. Every time I fire mine up it brings a smile to my face. There is nothing else like it on the road.

From recollection the early Autos had a different exhaust and only opened the valves at about 3 or 4000rpm and did not have the same volume as the MC Shift cars, although the '10 cars have now got exhausts similar to the MC Shift. That said, unless you really need the Auto, I would go for the MC Shift, such an amazing machine and when you are going for it the shift times are astonishing. Plus I live in London and the 'box copes well with the London traffic so no real issues there, just takes a little bit of getting used to. For me the MC Shift will always win out, but try driving both and see what you think.

As for the QP GT-S, I traded mine in for the GT-S and the two are completely different. For a 4 door exec saloon the QP is fabulous, but it is not a patch on the GT so unless you really need the 4 doors I would stick with the GT. Hope this helps.

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26/2/2010 11:21:10  
 

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Since: 6/5/2009
Status: offline 		Can't comment on which gearbox to go for as they are so different and the choice is so personal but given the prices I can't understand anyone going for a 4.2 new anymore.

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26/2/2010 15:40:15  
 

Posts: 575
Since: 29/1/2007
Status: offline 		I'd agree the 4.7 is the one to go for as it's got an amazing tone, the rear's look amazing like the norse thunder god himself might live in there. I had a 4.2 for several months and don't regret getting it over the 4.7, but if you can get a good 4.7 you should.

perfornace wise, the 4.2 and 4.7, there's not much in it that I noticed when driving them back to back.


as for residuals...

I've recently sold mine (trade in).... for more than I payed for it, I had it for 9 months, did 15k miles in it, and it's now on an official forecout. so I'm not sure that they will drop. my old one still has the larini boxes on it, so it sounds better then the 4.7. but I've made money on it, so they are holding their values quite well
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