New 4200GT/GranSport or second hand 550?
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Andrew,
I'd have to suggest the 550 - it wasn't the EVO car of the decade for nothing!
To be honest having already had a 3200 like me, I don't think you'd find the standard 4200 that much of a move onwards.
The Gransport is a great proposition - I see this joining the ranks of various other hallowed Maseratis long term.
Overall though - it's got the be the v12 surely!
I'd have to suggest the 550 - it wasn't the EVO car of the decade for nothing!
To be honest having already had a 3200 like me, I don't think you'd find the standard 4200 that much of a move onwards.
The Gransport is a great proposition - I see this joining the ranks of various other hallowed Maseratis long term.
Overall though - it's got the be the v12 surely!
...or wait for the '06 Maserati coupe.
My previous post (from sometime in November) had an artist's impression of the '06 model year car. However, having just has a quick look the picture has now been replaced with a small red x - does this mean it's been archived/deleted?)
Can anyone find it again?
Really does look quite stunning.
My previous post (from sometime in November) had an artist's impression of the '06 model year car. However, having just has a quick look the picture has now been replaced with a small red x - does this mean it's been archived/deleted?)
Can anyone find it again?
Really does look quite stunning.
Mustard said:
or a 996 TT now they've shed quite a few £'s
Indeed...£70k gets you a very good one. Trouble is I've been trying to live my life without ever owning a 911.
I think that I will wait for the sub £90k Gallardo's. 4WD is useful up here in Scotland and whilst this would be a third car I'd rather it was something I could use all year round.
The Gransport Maserati is gorgeous though.
And while buying one at new list may not be the soundest idea in terms of short term depreciation, a ex-demo or such for £10k off list ought to be possible in the new year.
With a full warranty and all the stuff associated with a new car, its a tempting idea.
Even the plain vanilla 4200 ( if there is such a thing ! ) is mighty tempting. You can pick one up with less than 5000 miles on it for £42-45k.
Don't buy a 2002 model though. Important improvements were made to the cambiocorsa transmission for the 03 models and beyond.
And while buying one at new list may not be the soundest idea in terms of short term depreciation, a ex-demo or such for £10k off list ought to be possible in the new year.
With a full warranty and all the stuff associated with a new car, its a tempting idea.
Even the plain vanilla 4200 ( if there is such a thing ! ) is mighty tempting. You can pick one up with less than 5000 miles on it for £42-45k.
Don't buy a 2002 model though. Important improvements were made to the cambiocorsa transmission for the 03 models and beyond.
Andrew Richmond said:
Mustard said:
or a 996 TT now they've shed quite a few £'s
Indeed...£70k gets you a very good one. Trouble is I've been trying to live my life without ever owning a 911.
I think that I will wait for the sub £90k Gallardo's. 4WD is useful up here in Scotland and whilst this would be a third car I'd rather it was something I could use all year round.
Mighty Tempting at around £55k which would know doubt buy it!
Justify it to yourself by the fact its not really a true 911!
>> Edited by Mustard on Sunday 12th December 10:45
Twin Turbo said:
Can anyone find it again?
Not the same illustration, but I came across this today.
www.italiaspeed.com/
Click on 'Future Models' in the box on the left hand side, then scroll down until you come to the blue Maserati 5000 GT. Click on 'more' to see details, then click on the photo to see an enlarged version.
>> Edited by McNab on Tuesday 14th December 19:41
Hmmm, interesting. I like the idea of a 5 litre V8
However, I'm not so keen on it becoming a two-door Q-Porte. Whilst the saloon is very striking, I don't think the look transers well to a coupe. The Autocar picture looked like a cross between the current coupe and a DB9.
Let's hope Pininfarina produces a beautiful design. Recent efforts haven't been as successful as their past.
However, I'm not so keen on it becoming a two-door Q-Porte. Whilst the saloon is very striking, I don't think the look transers well to a coupe. The Autocar picture looked like a cross between the current coupe and a DB9.
Let's hope Pininfarina produces a beautiful design. Recent efforts haven't been as successful as their past.
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