NEWBIE WITH A GT

Hawk13

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Morning all

I've just bought a 2017 Gran Turismo as I needed a car with 4 proper seats and was bored of the usual AMG saloons, M cars etc and have always had a love of Italian cars (and motorbikes).

Mrs H was keen on a Panamera Turbo but (despite it being blisteringly fast) did absolutely nothing for me. Enter stage right the achingly beautiful GT.

At first I had only intended to test drive one to convince myself it wasn't gong to work for us. After all, it couldn't possibly seat 4 adults in relative comfort or be an every day car - could it? But after test driving, we were both in love and the hunt started.

After a short look, we found one in Blu Oceano which is an amazing and seemingly quite rare / unusual colour.

And now it's mine :)
 

montravia

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Bella regazza. Best colour.
Seriously. Welcome to the best kept secret.
I did the same as you. One look, a few minutes drive and she was mine. Never seen a Granturismo before. 3 years later....
 

StuartW

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Welcome along, the combination of the blue and that style & finish of the wheels is spot on - enjoy!
 

Vampyrebat

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Thanks all for the welcome - prepare for an onslaught of stupid questions :)
No such thing as stupid questions from a Newbie...............................But, prepare for some stupid answers!!!

Welcome along! She's a beauty!!
 

Hawk13

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No such thing as stupid questions from a Newbie...............................But, prepare for some stupid answers!!!

Welcome along! She's a beauty!!

Thanks. I've spent a number of years moderating motorcycle forums so know to use the search button and to expect some fun answers.

Looking forward to being part of the Maserati community
 

dickygrace

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Welcome to the fold; lovely example. Certified pre owned too; 2 years Maserati warranty. That was a good buy; not been for sale long.
 

Hawk13

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Welcome to the fold; lovely example. Certified pre owned too; 2 years Maserati warranty. That was a good buy; not been for sale long.

Fingers crossed it is a good buy.

It had just been reduced by £8,000 when I walked into the showroom - not sure why but I am guessing there was a lack of interest at the higher price as it has black leather interior and everyone seemingly wants contrasting cream (other than me who just CBA with having to clean the seats after every ride in blue jeans).

My wife test drove in the morning and by the time I had come back in the afternoon with my driving licence, it had (according to the dealer) been out twice and the phone ringing with enquiries (I have no reason to doubt this as when my wife drove it had a quarter of a tank and I barely made it off the forecourt before the fuel light pinged on).

A quick check of prices online, a quick haggle and it was handshakes all round :)