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  1. iainw

    REPLACEMENT FOR THE 458

    As a couple of you have Kindly encouraged me to share my experiences of a new Marque, I will attach some photos and initial impressions. I grudgingly moved from Italian Works of art to something a bit more usable. As one of my colleagues said - it may be more usable- but it doesn't blend in! I...
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    Anyone near woking and could help me out please?

    Hello all Southerners basking in the sun. I have constantly been amazed at the knowledge and Community spirit of this forum (barring rare outbursts). There is a car I am close to purchasing in Woking, after some failed Attempts to negotiate fair prices on others. It's a private sale but...
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    Speeding Fine

    Can anyone advise please? I have just received a speeding notice ‘single justice procedure notice' posted on 12/4/2018 and the offence date was allegedly 16/11/2017. Can they really send it out almost 5 months later? It's ridiculous.
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    DKR Daily Driver for Phil

    https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201803224821737?make=FERRARI&sort=price-asc&radius=1500&advertising-location=at_cars&model=458&postcode=sa34sw&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&page=1
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    Back seats advice please

    https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201801253078844?advertising-location=at_cars&keywords=Targa&year-from=2013&postcode=sa34sw&model=911&page=4&make=PORSCHE&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&zero-to-60=TO_5 Can anyone tell me from experience whether the back...
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    Advice please

    I would appreciate some advice from learned forum members. As some of you know, I have been searching for a Cali replacement for several months and have Finally decided on a car. I am itching to buy it and have everything in place, but I have got an opportunity to work in Paris for January to...
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    Why are QPs so cheap?

    https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201706226677760?advertising-location=at_cars&year-from=2016&postcode=sa34sw&model=QUATTROPORTE&page=1&make=MASERATI&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New Am I missing something with this- ok mildly high mileage - but isn’t this...
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    Car Port Cost - Experiences and Ideas Appreciated

    Hi there: I know a lot of you have lovely garages , car ports and car collections. I currently have a 'double' garage which will only fit in one car plus leave quite a bit of space either side. I have space to the left of it for at least a double car port. It would need some concrete...
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    Could I have some opinions from experienced owners...

    http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201708017908681?make=FERRARI&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&radius=1500&sort=price-asc&postcode=yo73ar&advertising-location=at_cars&model=FF&page=1 Looking at auto trader tonight and the thought crossed my mind to have a...
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    Must resist....

    If this had carbon seats , I would be powerless to resist...
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    Honest Answers...

    Just about to start my nightly review of auto trader prices. What cars are you looking at / daydreaming about, hoping there will be a sudden bargain appear.. I will start - 458s + Stradales.
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    There are no words

    http://www.carbuzz.com/m/Article.aspx?Id=40400 I cannot believe this. Of all the marques. With this talk of electrified Maserati's, banning petrol and now a Ferrari SUV... I am beginning to hate the fact that I love cars.
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    'Totting Points' Ban

    Dear All: I have a work colleague who could really do with some advice. He loves his cars, but unfortunately has managed to reach 12 points in the last 4 years. Does anyone have experience of this, have any advice or recommend anyone to help.. Thanks a lot.
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    Exporting cars to Australia- advice

    Can anyone give some advice re: the above title? I know Julin is an expert in this area but have never spoken directly to him. I have an ex surgical colleague in Australia who is keen to change his car soon to a prancing donkey or AM. Luxury car tax is huge there. Is there an advantage to...
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    Maserati vs F type

    The Cali is in for a service and I have been given a 2017 V6 F type R as a temporary car. Although I admit it is quite good looking - IMO it's not a patch on the GTs I had recently. I just don't enjoy driving that much. The GTs was always an event and I loved it. The F type is a small 2...
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    What is it with white GTs's and Gran Cabs for sale this summer..

    This was a search on AT for gran Cabrios of ANY colour !
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    12 V Plug for Trickle Charger in California Boot

    Does anyone have or previously owned a California? Trying to work out if the boot has a 12v point to plug my CTek Charger into. It was so simple in the GTS :(
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    Plea for forgiveness and non-exile

    I finally took delivery of my new car today, and it was bitter sweet - sweet in that its a ridiculously nice machine which sounds much better than I thought, and looks stunning and bitter in that I feel I am cheating on my first love. I still think the GTS was a riot, sounded and looked sublime...
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    Definition of regret...

    http://www.nuvolalondon.com/cars-for-sale/maserati-granturismo-s-4-7-v8-mc-shift-2dr-coupe-76/ Seeing these photos is making me regret my decision. I would prefer no comments on price - based on previous experience of others selling. please look at specifications compared to other...