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  1. BigR

    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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    Fluorescent blue drips...

    I've noticed on my lovely new tiled garage floor a few drips of fluorescent blue liquid after the car has been parked up. First time was a week or so back and its there every time after I've parked up - only perhaps 5 or 6 drops - so something appears to be leaking. Coolant or...? Any thoughts...
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    Levante out on test

    As seen on Pistonheads... http://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-eurocars/maserati-levante-out-testing/31995 Can't quite make out enough for my liking. Or perhaps it is that I can, but I don't like it (I actually don't have a problem with the extension of the range if it ensures survival).
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    Spyder Indoor Cover

    I don't know how / why / ...but for some reason I ordered a Spyder cover........for my GranCabrio :frusty5: . Anyway, any reasonable offer gets it or it'll go on ebay in a week or so. Official, from Maserati, in its holdall - normally 332 Euros + delivery (about £260). PM with a reasonable...
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    Cleaning your soft top

    My GranCabrio is my first soft top of any car, so any advice on how best to clean it / what to clean it with / ...? As its fabric it doesn't seem quite right to plough on with my normal application of Meguiars that I would use over the rest of the bodywork - or is it???
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    Make me an offer on my GranTurismo 4.2....!!!

    Yes folks, having secured a replacement (more of that later), I have the option of either trading in or selling my GranTurismo 4.2 privately. Of course, I'll get less for it trading in and someone buying it will have to pay more. The trouble is, if I'm going to sell it, I need to do so - or...
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    Gran Cabrio variants

    Folks, I've been looking most recently at a GranCabrio, seen a couple of potentials etc... But, one dealer has offered a GranCabrio MC Stradale, however, I can't find any other references to GranCabrio Stradale's. There are GranCabrio MC's, but not in the same way there is the GranTurismo...
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    Thinking of a change...

    So I've had my 4.2 / 08 plate for 18 mths now and it has been my first foray into the world of both a better breed of cars and of course specifically Maserati. And I should stress, there's absolutely nothing wrong with the car. Indeed, its in good condition, well taken care of, I've had bits &...
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    BBC article - 100 yrs

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-28015461 A nice very abbreviated snapshot of the 100th anniversary and where the company has come from, alongside a few piccies...
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    GT strange creaking sound from rear - ideas?

    A while ago I noticed a bit of a strange creaking sound from the right rear of my Gran Turismo ('08 if the age has a bearing). It only occurs (or can only be heard) when going at low speeds and when that corner is 'stressed' e.g. going up into my driveway the curb has a slightly higher drop than...
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    Driving Abroad

    Hi, Anyone any experience of specifically dealing with the headlight issue for going abroad on a GranTurismo - namely, how do you in any way adjust for driving on the 'wrong' side of the road? I should add, taking the car to France for a couple of weeks, cruising as a true GT car is meant to...
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    Pistonheads Ghilbi Review

    Here... http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=29395
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    New GT Owner

    Took delivery of my first Maserati a few weeks ago - an 08 GT 4.2, with a mere 14k on the clock. Why? Ummm...an emotional 'decision' that I'd had enough of bog-standard German boxes and wanted something different, always liked the GT and although I aspire to a Lamborghini one day (poster on...