Hi All,
Newbie on the forum, and someone who has for many years had my eyes on a Maserati but for one reason or another not really gone through with a purchase (perhaps due to all the internet scare stories of running costs!). I am back in the market for a car and have a few questions specifically around the Granturismo which I am hoping you can answer (which should help me narrow down my search).
My rough requirements are: -
Some info I am trying to understand: -
And finally and perhaps controversially on a Maserati forum, at the same sort of price I also have an eye on the Alfa Romeo Quadrofolio, which if reviews are anything to go by will absolutely blow my mind. Have any owners experienced both cars and have an opinion on this?
Thanks
Newbie on the forum, and someone who has for many years had my eyes on a Maserati but for one reason or another not really gone through with a purchase (perhaps due to all the internet scare stories of running costs!). I am back in the market for a car and have a few questions specifically around the Granturismo which I am hoping you can answer (which should help me narrow down my search).
My rough requirements are: -
- Something that feels exotic that gives a real sense of occasion but has practicality if/when needed (although I wouldn't say no to a 2 seater Stradale )
- Colour ideally a nice dark blue/red in one of Maserati's striking colours but would consider most colours (ideally with a dark interior)
- Ideally with exterior and interior carbon packs (I know this is a heavy car but I think the carbon really sets of the car)
- I don't expect to do too many miles (probably about 3-4k a year), so ideally something that will hold fairly steady in value (i totally expect depreciation of course but not 'lose your shirt' type depreciation given the relatively sparing use I will make of the car).
Some info I am trying to understand: -
- Did Maserati introduce any improvements to the MC-Shift gearbox (robotised manual) over the years e.g. would a 2009 model have exactly the same box and software as say a 2014 facelift model?
- I live in a big city so whilst this car will only really be used on nice weather weekends and holidays, I do expect a fair bit of start and stop driving. How does the MC-Shift behave in these conditions?
- My ultimate preference is an MC Stradale (as I think they by far look the most exotic) but I think the answers to the MC-Shift question will be a large factor as to whether I would hold out for one of these. Any experience of owners driving an MC Stradale in local traffic?
- Aside from cosmetic differences and slight increase in power do the 2013 facelifts and then 2018 facelifts offer anything in terms of better reliability or revision of key parts in known weak areas like suspension for example?
- Did the final run of cars beyond 2018 suffer from a quieter exhaust due to the introduction of particulate filters as per other cars?
And finally and perhaps controversially on a Maserati forum, at the same sort of price I also have an eye on the Alfa Romeo Quadrofolio, which if reviews are anything to go by will absolutely blow my mind. Have any owners experienced both cars and have an opinion on this?
Thanks