MCV or GT Stradale.

[Emtee]

Just thinking out loud really, but would be interested to read your comments….

I'm thrilled to have my MCV. Nothing wrong with it. Love it to bits. It's exactly what I wanted it to be when replacing my 4200. It's been reliable and (working on recent ticket prices) it's worth 25 percent more than I bought it for. All good.

However……….

GT Stradale!

I've driven the Strad'. It's an awesome motor car, much newer, newer technology, notionally more reliable(?) but it will depreciate.

It's the only Maserati I said I would change the MCV for and it's within budget.

I could spend much less than the difference and upgrade the MCV to similar performance, though what this would do to the resale value is questionable, so I guess that would make it more of a keeper (no bad thing), but still no financial negative in comparison to a depreciating Strad'.

Goodness, the Strad' does look good. It sounds great, but a wise investment over the medium term in comparison to the MCV? I think not……..

I've been vacillating between the two for the past month or more. What to do?……..

 

[dem maser]

I cant comment as i have not driven them, i do love them.....

The MCV is the one id buy if i came into money and wanted to buy a future classic, same as the AC, a rare model

The strad is different, might be rare but thats shape was mass produced.....

A decision that i cant make....ill leave it to someone else, id like both

 

[BennyD]

A nice, but potentially difficult, decision to have to make. I guess it depends on what your long term intentions are. If it's a long term investment you have in mind, keep the MCV. If its for the '******** fizz' and the ten tenths driving experience then, probably, the Strad. If not driving at maximum attack then possibly the MCV. Bearing in mind it's going to cost you a lot of money to swap and then the depreciation, I would suggest the Strad has to be a lot better than the MCV and I'm not sure it is that much better. It might be a good idea to have a chat with Marios at Autoshield as he might be able to help you decide. Good luck!

 

[Emtee]

I cant comment as i have not driven them, i do love them.....

The MCV is the one id buy if i came into money and wanted to buy a future classic, same as the AC, a rare model

The strad is different, might be rare but thats shape was mass produced.....

A decision that i cant make....ill leave it to someone else, id like both

Thanks Dem. It's a difficult one. Financial logic says stick with the MCV, enjoy it for all that it is without the worry (too much) of plummeting residuals, though to be fair that is based on apparent values so far. Who knows what might happen in a couple of years.

I like your idea of both!

 

[Emtee]

A nice, but potentially difficult, decision to have to make. I guess it depends on what your long term intentions are. If it's a long term investment you have in mind, keep the MCV. If its for the '******** fizz' and the ten tenths driving experience then, probably, the Strad. If not driving at maximum attack then possibly the MCV. Bearing in mind it's going to cost you a lot of money to swap and then the depreciation, I would suggest the Strad has to be a lot better than the MCV and I'm not sure it is that much better. It might be a good idea to have a chat with Marios at Autoshield as he might be able to help you decide. Good luck!

That's probably my problem Ben. I've not fixed my long term intentions. Perhaps I'll feel differently once the Exxy is finished. That will undoubtedly supply the '******** fizz' and perhaps mean the Strad' has no relevance.

 

[Phil H]

Few Maseratis appreciate, and even those that do are usually outstripped by their Ferrari equivalents, so if the head rules the heart and the pennies count then I would keep the MCV as it's a rare beast which might be bucking the trend. If the heart rules the head and pennies are not an issue then the Strad must be worth a look, although that kind of price could well lead me to other temptations.

PH

 

[BennyD]

I didn't factor in the Exxy as the original question didn't consider it. If you do factor it in, like you say, I reckon you would be better off with the Exxy and the MCV. The Strad is a big car and I reckon there is more fun to be had with a small green go-kart around the highways and byways and the MCV is great garage-glitter. However, the Strad would be a very nice car to have on the drive!

 

[dem maser]

I did not think about the X....that will give you thrills and you will be going to tracks with it....MCV for me then

 

[Emtee]

Few Maseratis appreciate, and even those that do are usually outstripped by their Ferrari equivalents, so if the head rules the heart and the pennies count then I would keep the MCV as it's a rare beast which might be bucking the trend. If the heart rules the head and pennies are not an issue then the Strad must be worth a look, although that kind of price could well lead me to other temptations.

PH

Thanks Phil. I don't have any Ferrari-esque expectations for the residuals, as Ferrari control the market, both new and used, whereas Maserati have neither the clout nor the profitability to do the same (never will). Good point on the other temptations, though I have to say moving away from a Trident would be far more difficult than moving away from an MCV. Weird, but for all the fine, probably better performing alternatives, it would be a huge wrench to let go of a Trident in one shape or another.

 

[Emtee]

I didn't factor in the Exxy as the original question didn't consider it. If you do factor it in, like you say, I reckon you would be better off with the Exxy and the MCV. The Strad is a big car and I reckon there is more fun to be had with a small green go-kart around the highways and byways and the MCV is great garage-glitter. However, the Strad would be a very nice car to have on the drive!

Sorry Ben, I should probably have put the Exxy into the equation and if it came to keeping either the MCV or the Exxy I can very honestly say it will be the Exxy. It's not based on cost, value or investment; it's just based on heart. That car makes me smile when I think about it and it'll never go because there's no alternative that will give me that feel good factor. Given the question in my OP that's not the case between the MCV and a Strad'.

Cars…..curious things………………...

 

[hodroyd]

Miles you surprise me there, the MCV would go and you would keep the X19 if a choice had to be made, you do continue to surprise me mate. I think a chat at Xmas is in order..!!
Cheers
R

 

[Emtee]

Haha, I feel a telling off coming Rob!

Not even close TBH, though I suspect if you asked Matt the same question in relation to his Opel GT and his Masers he'd be exactly the same.

 

[BennyD]

I have an old 1981 Colt Lancer Turbo which I've owned since 1994 and I said I would never sell it, but if it came to a choice between that and my spyder, it'd be the spyder that stayed. You are right Miles, cars are curios things.

 

[Andyk]

Miles.....Easy.......Stradale.........Bloody do it.........The sound, the looks, the way it goes......Love your MCV buut the GS is an looking old against the GT these days.....but yes you will loose money on a stradale as they are still dropping and because of the two seats are a very limited market. You just have to look at whats for sale at the moment. Most have been up for an age and do not sell that well....Convinced its the two seat bit. our MCV on the other hand will probably not loose money......But a Stradale..God loosing money or not I couldn't resist the pull of that one.

 

[hodroyd]

It's handy to have an alternative car that you can enjoy on a track for example, or as some do have a 4x4 they can enjoy, but a preference for an older technology and less comfortable, slower motor as your pride and joy, not sure I can figure that. If it were a pristine classic super sports car, then that is a bit different..!!

 

[Blu Elettrico]

Normally I'd be in the Stradale camp having driven one they are epic but having seen your MCV Miles I think it a much harder choice. Your car is simply stunning and I guess rarer than a Stradale so unless one came along that was pretty special I'd be tempted to keep yours. Don't envy this choice Miles, have both!!
Cheers Blu

 

[hodroyd]

Brill idea and why not..??

 

[Maser Sod]

Get a Stradale Miles, you've had a GranSport! You can always go back someday if need be!

May yet get an MC Stradale myself, or a tricked out GT-S ... still haven't 100% convinced myself on the Ghibli.

 

[conaero]

Another vote here for the Stradale Miles.

The GTS was awesome, and with a hardcore track focus I would imagine to be brilliant.

I would definitely go for one without the roll bar and look to retro fit the rear seats.

Marios has one I think, he will give you the low down.

 

[hodroyd]

Matt,
Your not in the Stradale market yourself yet then..??
Cheers
R