Maserati Gransport or Gran Tourismo
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I went through a similar decision 4 years ago, and then the GS was £15k cheaper than a GT.
I didn't find much difference between the 4200 and GS, although from the odd test drive it isn't that easy to tell. I didn't like the GT - it just felt too heavy, wide, and unwieldy - it was bigger than my V70 when I parked next to it. The GS felt much more "go=kart" like, even though it is by no means a sports car.
However, a GS is now a 10+ year old Fiat in a party frock, with consequent niggles. The GT seems better built and more robust.
In hindsight I'd have saved £10k+ and got the facelift manual 4200 that was up for £17k in Hamilton Grey. They were 90% of the car for 60% of the price, and don't have the cambiocorsa gearbox. 5 years and 15000 miles down the line I'm used to it, but still don't like it.
Where on the "South Coast" are you - I'm in Exeter these days if you want to pop over for a proper look over one.
I didn't find much difference between the 4200 and GS, although from the odd test drive it isn't that easy to tell. I didn't like the GT - it just felt too heavy, wide, and unwieldy - it was bigger than my V70 when I parked next to it. The GS felt much more "go=kart" like, even though it is by no means a sports car.
However, a GS is now a 10+ year old Fiat in a party frock, with consequent niggles. The GT seems better built and more robust.
In hindsight I'd have saved £10k+ and got the facelift manual 4200 that was up for £17k in Hamilton Grey. They were 90% of the car for 60% of the price, and don't have the cambiocorsa gearbox. 5 years and 15000 miles down the line I'm used to it, but still don't like it.
Where on the "South Coast" are you - I'm in Exeter these days if you want to pop over for a proper look over one.
The GS is appreciating, its the last car that Maserati made before high volume production methods and the numbers of GS cats are few making them very sought after. The 4200 coupe is nice but finding a manual car is going to be a challenge. Price of 4200 is much lower than a GS. Work it out for yourself why it might be.
If you really want a GT then the 4.7 with MC Shift should be the one on your radar in all honesty. Prices still tumbling across GT cars.
If you really want a GT then the 4.7 with MC Shift should be the one on your radar in all honesty. Prices still tumbling across GT cars.
a facelift 4200 is almost as good as a GS and has the option of a manual box. I personally prefer the GS over the Granturismo as I drive the car for fun and in terms of a car to thrash around the GS is much lighter, smaller and therefore more nimble. The GT however is better built and as the name suggests a better grand tourer, also the 4.2 in the GT is too slow, the GS is similar performance to the later 4.7 GT's
I have never driven a Gransport, but would second the comments about the Granturismo. It is lovely car for a 4-seater, beautifully built (by Italian standards at least), goes like stink (by my standards anyway), a wonderful long-distance cruiser (speaking from the experience of having driven mine back from Modena when I bought it), but NOT a sports car by any stretch of the imagination: it is, and feels like, a large, heavy car and the steering feels very dead (compared to, e.g., my Maranello).
I love my GS and it's a great all rounder - it may be bigger and heavier than a lot of dedicated sports cars but it's also lower and sportier than pretty much anything that can carry 4 adults.
I do like the GT 4.7, but if I was buying one of those I'd also need something smaller for B road blasts.
It really depends what you want. Regular use and long journeys, go GT; an occassional car for entertaining drives, go for a GS.
I do like the GT 4.7, but if I was buying one of those I'd also need something smaller for B road blasts.
It really depends what you want. Regular use and long journeys, go GT; an occassional car for entertaining drives, go for a GS.
The Gransport will hold its value at present a possibly climb. The GT still has a bit of falling to do, and the sheer numbers available for sale will work against it. Drive both and see what one suits you as they are very different to each other, and buy the one you prefer. Both are great cars.
I got a GranTurismo new 8 years ago and still have it, can't bring myself to part with it yet. It's certainly no sports car, but doesn't pretend to be being a 'GT' of course. Mine is the 4.2 which lacks torque but revs easily and sounds great and I use it as a daily driver, and honestly it's never let me down. The reliability has genuinely surprised me given all the old horror stories.
If anyone is thinking about a Maser, then the GranTurismo at today's prices and levels of reliability is a steal, particularly if you have kids, it is a proper four seater albeit with a smallish boot - just my take on it after a few years with one.
If anyone is thinking about a Maser, then the GranTurismo at today's prices and levels of reliability is a steal, particularly if you have kids, it is a proper four seater albeit with a smallish boot - just my take on it after a few years with one.
mikebrownhill said:
I got a GranTurismo new 8 years ago and still have i ; I use it as a daily driver, and honestly it's never let me down. The reliability has genuinely surprised me given all the old horror stories.
Great to hear Mike - can I enquire as to what your annual mileage was please as I am trying to get an early sense whether a 4.7 GT (pre-owned with perhaps 8-15k on it) is a sensible consideration for 12k-15k p.a? Likely ownership period minimum 3 yrs.....Mustang Baz said:
Great to hear Mike - can I enquire as to what your annual mileage was please as I am trying to get an early sense whether a 4.7 GT (pre-owned with perhaps 8-15k on it) is a sensible consideration for 12k-15k p.a? Likely ownership period minimum 3 yrs.....
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