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  1. BJL

    The new Ace replacement, Engine Rooms 20th March!!

    Sorry I will have to miss the meet, really looking forward to the run out but still in the office dealing with Natural England issues regarding the Great Crested Newts which have held up the current development site for three and a half years but suddenly if we pay them a kings ransom their...
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    The new Ace replacement, Engine Rooms 20th March!!

    Good work Dem, despite the 260 mile round trip I'll do my best to be there.
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    Stellantis blaming themselves

    In 2004 I was invited to the launch of the QP in London at the Lancaster Gardens Hall. Monty de Z gave the opening speeches and was followed by a full orchestra fanfare. Lots of dry ice and the curtains dropped on the most gorgeous saloon car ever made. Then the Champagne flowed with oodles of...
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    California Thoughts (2010-2013)

    I had a Cali in 2012 and kept it for nearly 3 years. Did nearly 20,000 miles in it up and down Europe and thought it a great little car. The Cali T moved the game on quite a bit and with prices for a good early T where they are today it is a steal. Most owners of properly serviced ones say they...
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    New GT soon to be under 100k

    Not only are they not selling here but all across Europe the dealers are being forced to accept them albeit at Demo discount rates and still can't shift them. Looking at the broader picture. If Maserati built their business model on the expected retail price first advertised and are now giving...
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    A very special Ace meet 14th Nov!!

    Thanks for the welcome and had good evening catching up.Ribs stayed down….thenk god See you in the new year at the new venue
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    Harry reviews new GranTurismo

    We know Harry has a soft spot for Maseratis and he loved his 4.2 and 4.7 GTs and was clearly wanting to love the new GT but was clearly annoyed by the cheap feeling interior criticising the poor fit and finish, the hand me down screens etc and counter intuitive operation of the controls. He also...
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    A very special Ace meet 14th Nov!!

    Why not, I haven't seen Benny for at least 10 years
  9. BJL

    A very special Ace meet 14th Nov!!

    Me too
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    Will a used Maserati ever be worth anything?

    https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202410175287667?sort=price-asc&advertising-location=at_cars&make=Ferrari&model=296%20GTB&postcode=bh179we&radius=1500&year-to=2024&fromsra This 296 was around 250k new and has yet to do 1000 miles. the spec is to die for and is one owner who obviously...
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    Will a used Maserati ever be worth anything?

    The problem with Ferrari is they are now introducing too many models especially the mid engine and other V8 variants. Most recent models lose 40% in the first few years then stabilise for a few years then start creeping up as new models become disproportionally more expensive. The Portofino and...
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    Terrible Jokes Thread

    Teacher asks class to think of a subject they are not very good at beginning with the letter 'M' Little Tom at the back puts his hand up and says ............Spelling ?
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    WTB Quattroporte 5 center dash panel in titan tex finish for 2011

    https://www.wickedcoatings.co.uk/category/film-design/carbon/
  14. BJL

    WTB Quattroporte 5 center dash panel in titan tex finish for 2011

    Wicked Coatings would dip that for you and you would never know it wasn't original. https://www.wickedcoatings.co.uk/
  15. BJL

    Maserati's 1st Half 2024 Results

    Maybe you could look on that as a bit of good luck as i imagine you would have specced it up to and beyond 200k. Phew.... close one that. Hope you are well and keeping the dream alive Barrie
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    Maserati's 1st Half 2024 Results

    The price is not the only problem. They look a bit too generic. When you get inside they feel a bit 'mass produced' and when you drive it there is no fizz. It goes well enough but no emotion, no drama or sense of being in something special. After my extended test drive i was more angry than sad...
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    Maserati's 1st Half 2024 Results

    Maserati via Hendy opened a new showroom in Poole cashing in on Meridien's decision to ditch the Trident. Sadly they couldn't sell but a handful of cars and even those were heavily discounted. From what I understand the only new GTs sold were the demos at significant loss and the MC20 spyder I...