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Yeah I've read the GS is quite a different drive, just fed up with flappy paddles. I've tried most of the best modern ones and found them all to be too far to disengaging of the driving experience and the CC in the GS is quite a few generations behind those boxes so I doubt it will change my mind.

****, that's a shame. I think the 4200 was though as I'm sure I've seen a few advertised in the past? Any ideas what year they stopped offering the manual?

Possibly on the lookout for a 4200 or better yet a GS but I want a manual gearbox. Just feel with everything going auto\dsg\flappy paddled this may be my last chance to own a decent manual car. Was the GS ever available as a full manual (not CC). I'm pretty sure I've seen some 4200 manuals...

Hi, thanks for contacting me Duane. PM sent via hotmail account as above.

I've emailed the user but no response so far. I may give them a call this weekend. Like I said it's quite a bit above what I was thinking of spending on a what is in effect a big toy but they don't come up very often and so close to me too, it's like fate! The problem is I've not even sat in...

Hi Ewan, any more info on this car as the previous owner? The price is a bit of reach for me but I could be tempted to stretch the budget if it's in good condition. Yes ideally it would be red for me too but with only 25 RHD cups, beggars can't be choosers and you could be waiting a LONG time...

Sorry ignore, just seen a thread for it in the classifieds section

Anyone know anything about the Ghibli cup for sale on Pistonheads at the moment? The price might be a bit of a stretch for my budget but I'd be seriously tempted if the car is in good condition. Hertfordshire as well so not too far from me.

It's a shame that car is a bit of a dog. As per my other thread I am still on the lookout for a decent Ghibli and although £30k is the top end of my budget, I would have stretched to that for a decent Ghibli Cup but it looks like this isn't it. :(

Congratulations on the purchase. Newbury is a bit off the beaten path for me but if I am down that way and you are available then I may take you up on your very kind offer. Good luck with the car! :happy:

That red is a lovely looking thing but I am also starting to see the appeal in a dark blue car too. I've decided to hang on for about 3 months to see if a RHD car becomes available but if nothing happens by spring, I will widen my search to LHD. In the meantime I'll enjoy window shopping so...

I am after a GT or possibly Cup depending on price. That silver car looks very nice too however I have had quite a few silver\grey\black cars so I am thinking that if I'm going for some Italian metal, I might as well go the whole hog and get one in a more livelier colour. Red is probably my...

Alfaduden, how are you finding these cars in Italy? Is it through the previous sites mentioned above? I am planning a trip there in the new year so wouldn't mind lining up a few to go and see.

Thanks dickyb, I am realising that now. Really didn't realise how rare they were before and I am surprised given that rarity that prices aren't higher (Not that I'm doing any favours for myself by talking up the prices). I'm not in a huge hurry so will wait for a few months to see if anything...

Thanks chaps, some great advice. Running costs don't sound too horrendous and it will be a second car so won't be putting that many miles on it. I am quite keen on the 2 litre engine as that's one of the reasons why I've gone off modern cars. To easy to drive, too much low down torque and...

Thanks Ewan, very useful info. So RHD cars seem to be like hens teeth. Looks like Shamal prices are a bit too rich for me but I'd still consider a Cup if the right car came along I think but it looks like I may be waiting a while. I understand people get on fine with LHD but I am still not...

Checked both mobile.de and autoscout24, both excellent sites and I must say they have some stunning looking cars on the continent although for some reason they seem to use the Ghibli and Biturbo name interchangeably so you often find Ghibli's listed as Biturbo's which was a bit confusing at...

Weird that Italy isn't the right place to look for them, they were made there weren't they?? Yes I think you are right, the Shamal for £32k was on your website and it was LHD. I've seen one RHD one on an auction site with a guide price of £35-40k so that looks about the going rate for RHD...

Thanks for the reply Dicky. Some great advice and lovely looking Shamal. :cool: I also see by your profile that you run richardgracecars, any chance you could help me to source a decent Ghibli? :p I was always thinking of getting an independent inspection done anyway as I don't think it's...

Hello all New member here and I am after some advice from the knowledgeable people on this forum. I've been driving modern German cars for a few years now, I've tried all 3 of the well known marques, BMW, Mercedes and I currently drive an Audi (go easy on me :)) and I've come to realise that...