PaulCambio
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Having sold my 4200 a couple of years ago and had two Ghibli diesels in the intervening period, I have now gone back V8 with a stunning 2013 Granturismo. I wasn't looking for a new car until I saw a post on the forum asking if anyone knew this car. After reading the comments, I decided to give the dealer (GT2) a call as they are not too far from me. Chatted to John about the car and agreed a PX value for my 2015 Ghibli.
I established that the GT needed a service (8 year) and the dealer immediately agreed to have that done if I went ahead with the purchase.
Very tempted I contacted Matt at SportsItalia who told me they would service the car and give it a full inspection for me. I put this proposal to John and he immediately agreed. The car was then transported to SportsItalia and inspection underway.
A couple of minor issues were identified (cam covers leaking and a few missing exhaust hangers) that John immediately agreed to pay for. I also went with under sealing and a shiny new XPipe.
I picked up the car from SportsItalia last Friday where the deal was done and left my Ghibli there for John to collect.
Wow - what a car she is. The sound is immense and drive sublime. Absolutely love the carbon inside and out and the steering wheel is rather nice too! Bought a set of winter mats from Maserati to protect the carpets and some rear seat covers so my horse (@conaero - you'll not like this) can travel in style!
I have to say that I really enjoyed 2 years of Ghibli ownership and can't fault them. Very reliable indeed.
I established that the GT needed a service (8 year) and the dealer immediately agreed to have that done if I went ahead with the purchase.
Very tempted I contacted Matt at SportsItalia who told me they would service the car and give it a full inspection for me. I put this proposal to John and he immediately agreed. The car was then transported to SportsItalia and inspection underway.
A couple of minor issues were identified (cam covers leaking and a few missing exhaust hangers) that John immediately agreed to pay for. I also went with under sealing and a shiny new XPipe.
I picked up the car from SportsItalia last Friday where the deal was done and left my Ghibli there for John to collect.
Wow - what a car she is. The sound is immense and drive sublime. Absolutely love the carbon inside and out and the steering wheel is rather nice too! Bought a set of winter mats from Maserati to protect the carpets and some rear seat covers so my horse (@conaero - you'll not like this) can travel in style!
I have to say that I really enjoyed 2 years of Ghibli ownership and can't fault them. Very reliable indeed.
