Coming from an Aston db9 this would be my first Maserati. Spending as much time as I reasonably can researching and probably going to get a pre purchase inspection. Who’s good to approach re inspection near Nottinghamshire and perhaps more importantly what should I specifically ask them to check. Thx in advance
Granturismo Stradale 2018. Seriously looking to purchase. But what to look out for
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dickygrace
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Graypaul in Nottingham are best for you for a ppi, or Shiltech Loughborough. I doubt you’ll find a 2018 Stradale, most likely to find an incorrectly advertised facelift Granturismo MC. If it has a gear lever, it’s not a Stradale.
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Why is that....seems to be quite eminent, and at car dealers too.....
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Autotrader data systems are incorrect and dealers can’t alter the title. Some also prey on the lack of customer knowledge and sell it as a Stradale.
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What are the differences in specification of this model and the Strad.
Obviously carbon ceramic brakes, what what else?
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Great colour, though
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Well most importantly, the badge on the glove box is different. In a real Stradale, the badge says MC Stradale, and that adds at least 10mph.
It’s not typically mis-selling with these cars as Maserati struggled to sort out the naming through the GranTurismo’s run, however, the Stradale is the easiest one not to mis-sell.
If you like it then buy it - it looks stunning - but only if you want the ZF Auo gearbox. If you want the automated clutch manual then you want a proper Stradale - easy to spot with no gearstick, only buttons.
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It’s not overpriced because they think it’s a genuine Stradale, it’s just overpriced. It is the MC version, which was about £10k more than the sport on the MY17 cars
No idea about price. Given I bought a new one a decade ago for less than £10k more I don’t get any of these prices but they don’t make them anymore!
What’s the book price difference between a same age MC Sport and Stradale?
FWIW this final run top of the range version is Maserati finally listening and bringing the top end North American spec to Europe. Great looking car.
Which gearbox do you want as that rules it in or out before you get onto price?
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Which also answers your question as to the biggest difference OP
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Decision time. With the newer MC you get the warranty and peace of mind but you‘d be missing out on the whole Stradale experience, you can also expect far more depreciation and that inevitable nagging feeling that ‘I should have bought the real thing’………
I’d wait for the right 4 or 5 year old mint low mileage Stradale in your preferred spec and colour but these are getting hard to find now. Whilst that could take some time, you won’t regret it.
I’d wait for the right 4 or 5 year old mint low mileage Stradale in your preferred spec and colour but these are getting hard to find now. Whilst that could take some time, you won’t regret it.
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I would say it’s a bit like having a kit / replica car vs the real McCoy.... yes the former car would be fantastic, lovely and all that - but you just can’t beat the genuine article. Gearbox and suspension/handling would be the biggest but subtle differences.
Not sure if you get the special ‘Race’ button experience either but may be wrong if the MC has one too?
Not sure if you get the special ‘Race’ button experience either but may be wrong if the MC has one too?