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  1. schell70

    New Maranello Maserati Ascot showroom

    Driving down Ascot high street yesterday I see that the old Land Rover showroom (been empty at least 2yrs) suddenly has a Maserati sign going up - seems Maranello are making this a Maserati only showroom - maybe converting Egham to Ferrari only?
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    GranTurismo Window Switch removal - wonky toggles!

    Hi all, my driver's side window switches are giving up the ghost, all wonky and loose - I believe the toggles have broken in the switch assembly so will see if I can super-glue first but had a couple of questions before I attack the trim. Do you have to take the door card off to get the switch...
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    Ineos Grenadier and flipping

    Hi all, thought I'd tap the forum up for any opinions on 'flipping' new model vehicles...... I have a reservation on an Ineos Grenadier, and now received the update on the build date deposit which will be due next month. I've always found the idea of this vehicle quite appealing and decided to...
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    RM Sotherbys - Paris - time to lock away your credit card

    https://rmsothebys.com/en/home/lots/pa22 Some nice items for sale on Wednesday - Lamborghini Iselero for me Maybe the Renault 5 Turbo 2 for @philw696 ?
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    High Miler - who's got one?

    There's been a lot of chat about Strad's and mileage and why people like low mileage so how about seeing where we are with the high miler's? I'm interested to see when they start dying :eek: I know there are quite a few high mile QP's but what about GT's? Start with my 2008 GT @ 87k - just...
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    Passenger footwell light not turning off when locked

    Hi, as the title says, 2008 GranTurismo - was all ready to go for a blast this afternoon and had a dead battery. I noticed a few weeks back when I locked it that the passenger footwell light stayed on, solved by opening and closing the door! Wondered if its done this again and flattened the...
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    GranTurismo Alarm Siren - I think I've given up

    So, I know there have been a few threads on here before but thought I'd add to the tale of woe. A while back I noticed that I no longer had beeps on locking/unlocking so then set the alarm off and realised that despite the indicators flashing there was no siren! No, wait I can faintly hear it...
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    GranTurismo Central Locking

    Hi all, I promise I did do a quick search but couldn't find anything relating to a GT. So I did some pre-MOT checks on the GT this afternoon and noticed when I pressed unlock that it was already unlocked - now it won't lock on the fob or via the key. Alarm arms and diasarms (gives lots of...
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    GT Spare Keys - a solution

    Hi all, Prompted by the other fob thread! When I bought my GT it only came with one key and I knew this was going to be a problem - the thought of getting Timpson to clone it seemed like the only option but then knowing that its an Alfa at heart I did some digging and found a guy in the know...
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    GranTurismo 1yr in - experience of a Newb!

    Thought this may help out any ‘newbs’ looking to buy a GT – it’s my experience of the 1st year of ownership with an indication of costs. Sorry it’s ended up being a bit of a novel….. I’d been looking on and off for 1yr and then the financial stars aligned so I started to get serious! Looking to...
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    GT Interior Colour question

    Hi, I need to order a new visor clip and I'm a bit stumped on whether it is Beige, Pearl Beige or Grey!! See pic....... Can I identify from the VIN? My interior is Red Leather with a light (I believe beige) headlining Many thanks
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    GT Bootlid Switch

    Took the GT for a blast today and noticed my intermittent bootlid switch had stopped working completely (have to use the dash switch). So, had a quick look, undo the 2 self tapper's - pull the switch unit out and noticed that the rubber had pushed in. Re-seated the rubber and then saw that the...
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    GT Headlight washer access

    So, as I've got plenty of time at the moment I started to tackle some of the minor niggles on the GT - starting with a non squirty headlight washer. It pops up but nothing comes out, no leaks underneath or anything. Doesn't seem to be the jets because if you pop the cover off and remove the plug...
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    45p a mile & in profit!

    This made me chuckle on my business trip today!! We'll ignore wear/tear/insurance/road tax obviously :)
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    Bought a GranTurismo today - 1st strange question!

    Hi, just bought a 2008 GranTurismo today - already done 200 miles and loving it! Something odd though, where the cigarette lighter should be, next to the ash tray is a button with a phone symbol on it - does anyone know what this is ?! Wanted to charge my mobile and can't! Thanks,