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  1. BigR

    MC20 Personal Views

    Thought I'd post on here for any MC20 owners to share views on their ownership "experience". Yes, the uniquely Italian ownership experience that you're assured of when buying a Maserati. Issue 1: Shortly after delivery a speaker blew as we were driving along the M3 and filled the cabin with...
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    Failed door seal

    Mine's (Cielo) has now been in the dealership for as long as I had it post-delivery - 4 weeks to fix a stereo and so far they've no idea when they'll get the parts from the factory. C'mon Maserati! You've the chance to improve your reputation immeasurably, please don't blow it! Apparently...
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    Another new MC20

    I went into the garage today and had completely not got the fact that the car was there in my head. And I must say I took a step back as the garage door opened - just blew me away. Again! It was sat next to the Huracan which just doesn't get a look-in on the looks front (yes, I may be a little...
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    Another new MC20

    No. 6! ...but maximum has been 2 at any point in time - which is this time!
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    Car shows

    Going to Wheels & Wings on 1st July at Middle Wallop. Not been before but it seems a fair mix of classics through to supercars - and some old planes!
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    Another new MC20

    Yes, it was that or the red (I find the blue / yellow a bit strong!). It's got a clear PPF over it, with the combination having this kind of shimmer / matt / pearlescent effect - really v nice. I had thought about putting a blue wrap along the side sills, evoking a frankly pointless MC12...
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    Another new MC20

    o_O:D I can fully understand this sentiment! Only had a little drive - and not sure this weekend's weather is going to be on my side - but looking forward to many miles to come...
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    A rejoiner - Levante & Cielo

    A couple of quick pics - delivered this afternoon. Stunning, absolutely beautiful car! Only done 10 miles so I can't comment much other than the pedals are very offset (hit the gas a couple of times by mistake), the gear change is incredibly smooth, power is very smooth - I'm contrasting this...
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    Another new MC20

    And now with pictures! Arrived today :D
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    Another new MC20

    Beautiful! And a cracking colour. I saw one at FoS last year in that colour and it really stood out. Anyhoo... my Cielo arrives with me this week. Needless to say I'm rather excited! In Pearlescent White (or whatever fancy name they give it), with the light laser whatever thing interior. I...
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    A rejoiner - Levante & Cielo

    Been away...for no real reason, but reactivating my interest! Previously have had 3 GranTurismo's: - 2008 - 4.2 - kicked the tyres and got lucky! - 2013(ish) - MC Convertible - 2014 - Sport Then, a Levante 3.0 V6....traded for a Trofeo - the most pointless car change I've ever done and...
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    Part worn winter tyres available

    Hi all, I have a pair of rear winter tyres available that came off my GranTurismo. They both have 5mm on them, so will get you through this winter at least (such that it is). Pirelli 285/35 R20 104 W M+S Would anyone like them, perhaps in exchange for a bottle of red? They're located in...
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    Maseratis - Spotted

    That reminds me... I was in Istanbul and came across the dealership and saw a few Ghibli's in use too.
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    Help! Indy west london?

    http://www.autofficina.co.uk - More towards Tolworth / Chessington / SW London, but good
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    She's a keeper, I think

    £1000 for wheels? I'll do them for £800... Or you could get them done for significantly less. Regardless, quite a gap - but would you then just end up doing things such as the paint protection on a new car - so you're net no better off. And would any of that apply to any other car you bought?
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    GranTurismo fuel flap not opening

    I've used Maranello in the past, and going back a few years they were fine. But more recently they've disappointed me, with the inevitable "we can't hear that noise / find any fault / ..." even though I and everyone in the car can etc..., weren't pro-active in chasing me and so on. I've now...
  17. BigR

    Sunday afternoon daydreaming...

    How did you find the Levante? I ask as I have a Cayenne currently and have just been driving a Stelvio as a rental car. Only a base-ish diesel, but really quite decent. Obviously not perfect #itsItalian, as access is slightly awkward around the front pillars - as with the Giulia, I found - and...
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    Random Parking Sensor Beeps

    I really don't - and have never had - that many problems with any of my 3. Granted, the front parking sensors do like to randomly beep as I pull away on my drive - mine is gravel too, is that a thing!? - and the lack of ability to play music through bluetooth is a bit bizarre. But everything...
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    Festival Italia 19th August 2018

    Added... not 100% but why not!?! Jnr will be 'off my hands' by then at Uni in the US, so maybe the Mrs can bring the Mazzer and I'll come in the Lambo :dance4: 1) Kazzer 2) Contigo 3) Fernandoisfasterthanyou 4) CatmanV2 5) Newton 6) Panicracing 7) Spartacus 8) Felonious (feck knows what in...
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    Just missed a cheap classic ghibli SS £19,000

    I mean, there comes a point when surely you've just got Trigger's broom and the original badge! A fool and their money...