Purchase of Maserati Granturiso S MC Shift few questions

Felonious Crud

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GeoffCapes said:
My train has just left Stratford. I could have popped in and got him to call you if I'd known!
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You'd have had a long walk. He's in Shepherds Bush.

Danny - Mine might be on the market soon, most likely through Nareman. It's a fantastic car and wants for precious little. 2009 GTS MC Shift, Grigio Alfieri, Alcantara everywhere the factory offered it, piano black trim, comfort pack, front/rear sensors, Bose, nero leather / Alcantara interior, grigio stitching, 25% clutch wear, new(ish) floor mats, brand new MOT, freshly serviced, timing cover gaskets and cam cover gaskets replaced 2 years ago, 48k miles, dithering on price but that's for Nareman to sort out. It looks like this:

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It's possible I'll bottle it and keep the car but not if I get a decent offer. Trouble is, they're such good cars!
 
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Mr Crud, that will be a sad day if you decide to sell - that will be a tough one to replace, what will be filling those mighty boots?
 
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It would have to involve a horse. Perhaps a Mitsubishi Colt.

Failing that, a Cali. Despite the shrill howls of anguish that it's not a proper Fezza (whatever the h3ll one of them is!) and is a bit soft I really like them. I also think the N/A model prices will continue to get pushed south by the T. In fact the most expensive N/A Cali is the same price as the cheapest turbo. And if you stick a proper exhaust on it you can make them sound like an old school F1 car, so my inner hooligan won't miss the x-pipe and the very special TCU software which my GTS has.
 
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Felonious Crud said:
You'd have had a long walk. He's in Shepherds Bush.

Danny - Mine might be on the market soon, most likely through Nareman. It's a fantastic car and wants for precious little. 2009 GTS MC Shift, Grigio Alfieri, Alcantara everywhere the factory offered it, piano black trim, comfort pack, front/rear sensors, Bose, nero leather / Alcantara interior, grigio stitching, 25% clutch wear, new(ish) floor mats, brand new MOT, freshly serviced, timing cover gaskets and cam cover gaskets replaced 2 years ago, 48k miles, dithering on price but that's for Nareman to sort out. It looks like this:

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It's possible I'll bottle it and keep the car but not if I get a decent offer. Trouble is, they're such good cars!
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Sounds like a great car could you email some pics and potential price range? dannywoolston@gmail.com
 
Felonious Crud

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Will do, Danny. Will send some over this evening if that's ok. I need to wrap up some work and then apparently my youngest needs a lift somewhere. And back.

PS - it also has four new tyres. The rears have clocked up 20 miles and the fronts exactly zero. the next two weeks will put a thousand or so on them, so they'll be run in at least. As will the brand new rear pads.
 
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Felonious Crud said:
It would have to involve a horse. Perhaps a Mitsubishi Colt.

Failing that, a Cali. Despite the shrill howls of anguish that it's not a proper Fezza (whatever the h3ll one of them is!) and is a bit soft I really like them. I also think the N/A model prices will continue to get pushed south by the T. In fact the most expensive N/A Cali is the same price as the cheapest turbo. And if you stick a proper exhaust on it you can make them sound like an old school F1 car, so my inner hooligan won't miss the x-pipe and the very special TCU software which my GTS has.
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Fair enough my friend, good luck
 
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Felonious Crud said:
It would have to involve a horse. Perhaps a Mitsubishi Colt.

Failing that, a Cali. Despite the shrill howls of anguish that it's not a proper Fezza (whatever the h3ll one of them is!) and is a bit soft I really like them. I also think the N/A model prices will continue to get pushed south by the T. In fact the most expensive N/A Cali is the same price as the cheapest turbo. And if you stick a proper exhaust on it you can make them sound like an old school F1 car, so my inner hooligan won't miss the x-pipe and the very special TCU software which my GTS has.
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Gorgeous looking GTs Adam- hard to replace - but a Cali will do it. Utter garbage it's not a real Ferrari IMO- 3.7 0-60 and compact and sporty. Too scared to push it remotely hard but had so many smiles so far. The convertible aspect adds a new level. I miss the ASBO sound of the GTs as you accelerate up to.. 20 mph! Cali too quiet for my liking below 4,000 revs but then Sounds fantastic. I need to find out from someone how to keep the valves open all the time. And how not to invalidate the warranty with exhaust mods- which seems impossible..
 
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Do you think Phil?
But a whole setup will cost ++++. They said it would affect warranty too which I find silly if it's fitted at appropriate place and no remapping. I do miss the mental pops and crackles of the GTs.
 
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I'd opt for Tubi. They are built in Modena with Ferrari in mind. The Tubi system on my 360 was epic. And you'll probably not need the full system - just the back.
 
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That's the tip I need Ewan- just one or two components I could stretch to without being decapitated by my wife.
What's the best component for the money / sound improvement?
 
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First mine new of each of the three was opening the garage door and finding a new[er] on each occasion...She won't go in the garage anymore.
 
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dannywooly said:
LMAO! I've not even told mine i'm looking for a Masser first thing she'll know about it will be the rumble as i approach the house! :)
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Mine told me to buy a GTS. I didn't need telling twice! And bought one within a week just in case she changed her mind!
 
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