what am i like?

[funkyboogalooo]

right then heres the question. Since xmas i've owned a TVR S3C and now a Maserati, trouble is i really fancy a nissan skyline. Do I just go for it and see what happens? or do i keep the maser?
I love the maserati so keeping it wouldnt be a problem. Trouble is I get bored very quick.

[Simonelite501]

Your in the same situation as me Mike, what I need is two things larger than I have. A larger garage and a larger pay packet!
IMO you ought to keep the Massarati, it's a lot less Max Power than a Skyline, although it looks like a Rover!!!

>> Edited by Simonelite501 on Saturday 20th July 18:54

[funkyboogalooo]

spot on. That sums me up.

[Roadrunner]

A skyline would murder the masser in every situation. As long as you go for an understated black or similar hue it won't look too maxy at all.

[angusfaldo]

Keep the M. At least it has style!

The skyline goes faster than a bride's nightie but sorry, it doesn't have the class.

Love the pics of the Maserati.

[yertis]

Somehow "I drive a Nissan" doesn't carry the same weight as "I drive a Maserati", does it.

Although it matters, speed isn't everything.

[funkyboogalooo]

there seems to be a trend developing here! keep them votes a comin

[Dave_H]

And Nissan is just a Datsun at the end of the day

[Roadrunner]

If you've ever been in a tweeked rice rocket capable of 0-60 in 4 with a top end of 190, you soon forget the badge bullshit. Depends whether your a polisher or a driver I suppose.

[Simonelite501]

quote:
If you've ever been in a tweeked rice rocket capable of 0-60 in 4 with a top end of 190, you soon forget the badge bullshit. Depends whether your a polisher or a driver I suppose.

Very true, but I know which I'd choose to look at in the garage, One very shiney Masaratti!

[Roadrunner]

Speed Matters!

[Simonelite501]

quote:
Speed Matters!

But not half as much as looking like a max power boy racer! I'm afraid, IMO style wins over substance here, outright. Oh, and I would put money on the Masaratti being no slouch!

>> Edited by Simonelite501 on Sunday 21st July 12:37

[ZZR600]

I would have to have the maserati its not as common as the gadget laden tin box nissan , although if you left the iron on at home and lived down a twisty road the nissan would get you there quicker

[funkyboogalooo]

nope your right no slouch. 285bhp 0-60 4.8 seconds as quick as the nissan straight line just struggles a bit around the bendy bits

[Simonelite501]

Then definately mellow out with the Masaratti, when you reach the top of the tree, it's nice to enjoy the view, before you think of settling for the lower branches, you dig?!

[Roadrunner]

When your hanging from a tree in the masser I reckon the nissan will lokk rather attractive!

[Simonelite501]

quote:
When your hanging from a tree in the masser I reckon the nissan will lokk rather attractive!

In that situation I would think an ambulance would look the most attractive!

[Dave_H]

Without a doubt the Datsun is the more advanced car, but it's so bland.

Stick with yer Masser Mike.

[McNab]

I thought I was very clever when I chose the Toyota Supra (UK edition) and had it upgraded. It could see off everything up to twice the price, and was technically impossible to fault. And yet...

I definitely don't go in for automotive snobbery. For example, the Porsche 928. Thumbs down from the press, general perception the ultimate hairdresser's boat. Had three of them, and never regretted it.

Same with the Fiat 130 Coupe. Cold shoulder from the press. Public reaction "it's just a Fiat". But it was bought on merit, and enjoyed on merit.

Same with lots of Fords - scorn all round, but each one of them did a good job and I had a lot of fun driving them.

So what put me off the Supra? I honestly don't know. Perhaps it was too perfect - build quality, performance, handling, everything was excellent. Maybe the shape was wrong with its enormous wing, but no, there was something more than that.

If the craving for performance is irresistable, go for it, but don't be surprised if you find yourself looking for a slower imperfect European fairly soon! There's something about the mystery of heritage in this, and a Maserati has it all...

[funkyboogalooo]

okay i'll keep it