Hi Nathan, thats the first time i've re-read the article since you had the car. Its well written and the car looks great (well I would say that). I still have it of course and its been ran out but not too far during these last few weeks. Andy, I was the same earlier in their life, I thought they were awkward looking and under tyred with the standared wheels. When I saw this one in the flesh at KHPC, the colour combination and the bigger wheels just blew me away and within minutes I had made the decision in my head. Once I drove it, the V12 and sports exhaust made me sign on the dotted line. Its brilliant although quite a fragile build quality.
After reading it again I shall take it out tonight
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The 612 is a grower. I remember seeing the red test car in Evo and thinking it looked like an enormous blood blister. However in less eye popping hues it really works. TDF blue or that lovely grey for me...I think the 612 has aged really well and looks elegant ....... Grown old gracefully.
That OTO looks stunning but not sure 120k makes sense when compared to 599 prices?
You’re getting towards GTC4 Lusso money there, when you’ve factored in 12 months of running costs (service pack and warranty on the GTC).
In fairness to the dealers - who I know well - similar OTOs and HGTC/HGTS cars are in the same ballpark.That OTO looks stunning but not sure 120k makes sense when compared to 599 prices?
In fairness to the dealers - who I know well - similar OTOs and HGTC/HGTS cars are in the same ballpark.
For what it’s worth on looks alone I’d choose the 612 over the cars that came after it. Not a fan of the breadvans at all, though the GTC4 Lusso is a great improvement over the FF.
I think the other thing to consider (at least I do), is where does a car fit relative to it's siblings; the Strad is the best of Maserati, don't think you can say the same about the 612 as it relates to other Ferraris.Great point and that is why I chose the Strad above the 612 for similar money. I looked at the service records of a few 612s and £15k services were quite common. One has to look at the whole cost of ownership when making comparisons.
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the Strad is the best of Maserati,
I agree, but don’t forget the 4 seat Stradale which is far more useable.This is an interesting comment .... and of course is subjective.
To me, the Strad makes no sense. Why take a 4 seater GT car and try and turn it into a 2 seater sports car?
It's very much like sporty SUVs. If you want an SUV, buy one. If you want a sports car - buy one.
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It's very much like sporty SUVs. If you want an SUV, buy one. If you want a sports car - buy one.
yes entirely subjective but then very few cars, 4 seat GT or 2 seat sports car, have as much character, charisma or style as an MC Stradale. These are the things that personally matter to me in carsThis is an interesting comment .... and of course is subjective.
To me, the Strad makes no sense. Why take a 4 seater GT car and try and turn it into a 2 seater sports car?
It's very much like sporty SUVs. If you want an SUV, buy one. If you want a sports car - buy one.
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And for me, the Strad represents the pinnacle of performance and engineering with the road-going GT... the rarity/exclusivity of these cars makes them appealing to me, and I personally wouldn't benefit from anything that achieves 0-60 faster (other than to gain points quicker).This is an interesting comment .... and of course is subjective.
To me, the Strad makes no sense. Why take a 4 seater GT car and try and turn it into a 2 seater sports car?
It's very much like sporty SUVs. If you want an SUV, buy one. If you want a sports car - buy one.
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precisely and what I chose!I agree, but don’t forget the 4 seat Stradale which is far more useable.
Spot on and I will happily swap my two mint 7 series V8s for a QPV to fully support your argument!!And for me, the Strad represents the pinnacle of performance and engineering with the road-going GT... the rarity/exclusivity of these cars makes them appealing to me, and I personally wouldn't benefit from anything that achieves 0-60 faster (other than to gain points quicker).
The QP itself was conceived in the early 60's as an unlikely marriage between 4 door, practical luxury and fantastic performance (the fastest 4 door saloon at the time, I think)... and a 7 series (as much as I love them) or S Class just simply isn't the same.
Just my 2 cents!
Spot on and I will happily swap my two mint 7 series V8s for a QPV to fully support your argument!!
Fully agree it's just that silk wears out rather more quickly than cotton. Show me the man maths to justify 30k miles a year in a QPV. Please!