Alfabaz
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Having lurked here for some time enjoying the banter and picking up some very useful insights into Maser ownership, I have taken the plunge and bought one - a QP 4.7S in blu nettuno / sabbia. As a confirmed 'Alfisto' who needs a reasonably roomy 4-door, the QP was the only real option. I had waited patiently for years for Alfa to replace the (much under-rated) 166 but since this is still some way off, I had to decide what else to do. I looked at 5-series, A6/A7 and XFs but, good as they are, they just didn't do it for me. It was going to take a lot to make me let go of the iconic Busso V6 in the Alfa, but when I drove a QP I knew I had found the solution. It has the same Italian feel and character that I am so used to, but obviously a lot faster and more dramatic!
I'm still in the 'getting to know it' phase and getting more comfortable with it. It doesn't feel big on the road bit it is a bit of a challenge to park! Fuel consumption makes the 166 seem like an economy car! But it is a great looking car with more performance than you could reasonably need on public roads and a sensational sound track. Mostly I'm listening to the V8 rather than the radio.
Many thanks to Richard Grace for his straightforward and honest advice. Although I ended up buying elsewhere (due to very limited availability of what I was looking for), I would certainly recommend Richard to other prospective owners. Also, James at Graypaul Nottingham provided a memorable hand-over and ensured the car was in superb condition for me.
Now I just have to think of somewhere to drive today....!
I'm still in the 'getting to know it' phase and getting more comfortable with it. It doesn't feel big on the road bit it is a bit of a challenge to park! Fuel consumption makes the 166 seem like an economy car! But it is a great looking car with more performance than you could reasonably need on public roads and a sensational sound track. Mostly I'm listening to the V8 rather than the radio.
Many thanks to Richard Grace for his straightforward and honest advice. Although I ended up buying elsewhere (due to very limited availability of what I was looking for), I would certainly recommend Richard to other prospective owners. Also, James at Graypaul Nottingham provided a memorable hand-over and ensured the car was in superb condition for me.
Now I just have to think of somewhere to drive today....!
