Strad depreciation v GTS

Scaf

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Having started looking at Aston V12’s I am also contemplating a Strad.
Does anyone have any figures on depreciation or sale prices on Strads V GTS. Over say the past 5 years.
Pointers to any info would be much appreciated.
Thanks
 

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Both depreciate but, proportionally, the Strad less catastrophically than the GTS.
 

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Yes I am Very away of the catastrophic depreciation of the GTS, there is a lot of talk of the Stads likely to have settles already and I was looking for at least some evidence before blowing the best part of 60k and watching it turn into 30k too quickly.
 

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I have owned mine for almost 4 years having paid £77k from a main dealer in December 2016, with options it was around £130k new in October 2013. I am guessing it would now RETAIL somewhere between £50k - £55k now and I imagine that the curve is now flattening somewhat
Richard Grace should be able to give you a good idea on this
 

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Crystal ball gazing is always tricky but there does seem to be an alignment between numbers made, available for sale and values. Eg. Regular 911s are not high depreciators but GT3s seem to hold value much better. I think it is similar with Strads as the cheapest (often higher miles and poorer condition) do not seem to have ventured below £50k over the past 3 years. My QPV GTS lost £24k over 3 years and 25k miles. My GTS MC Shift lost £14k over 2 years and 10k miles. I have had the Strad just under a year and prices seem to be at about the same level so would suggest Strad values may have reached a floor. I hope I am not wrong but who knows.
 

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If you don’t want to lose money then I would avoid a a newer MaseratI full stop, they all depreciate just at different speeds.
You buy a Strad because you want it for what it is, how it drives and makes you smile.
I know that ;)
The judgement I am trying to make is to keep the GTS or upgrade to a Strad - I have a smile on my face already.
 

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Bought mine just over 3 years ago on its 1st birthday to the day. It had 3.5k on the clock, the exact colour I wanted, perfect stitching, most of the carbon bits and the MC Design alloys I had to have.
It hit 10k miles last week, is still in mint condition and has given me so much pleasure that I refuse to think about depreciation. I can’t guarantee that you will get in at the bottom of the curve but I can guarantee that you’ll not regret it for a minute. They are not the smallest or most nimble of sports cars but hold their own on every level so have to be one of the best allrounders ever made.
Mark.
 

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Crystal ball gazing is always tricky but there does seem to be an alignment between numbers made, available for sale and values. Eg. Regular 911s are not high depreciators but GT3s seem to hold value much better. I think it is similar with Strads as the cheapest (often higher miles and poorer condition) do not seem to have ventured below £50k over the past 3 years. My QPV GTS lost £24k over 3 years and 25k miles. My GTS MC Shift lost £14k over 2 years and 10k miles. I have had the Strad just under a year and prices seem to be at about the same level so would suggest Strad values may have reached a floor. I hope I am not wrong but who knows.
A GT3 is a lot more distinct to a regular 911, than a Strad is to a GTS MC. That aside, I agree. Indeed a 996 GT3 is currently a relative bargain, even though values have lifted quite a lot in recent years, but now seemingly settled again.
I love both GT3 and Maserati Strad/GT S MC.
 
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id be tempted to get a DBS in your case if you are looking at astons... you can pick them up for circa 60k and id bet you a pound to a piece of poo that they will only go north.
 

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Hi
Having started looking at Aston V12’s I am also contemplating a Strad.
Does anyone have any figures on depreciation or sale prices on Strads V GTS. Over say the past 5 years.
Pointers to any info would be much appreciated.
Thanks

If you are looking at depreciation looking at current prices the V12 is a good bet. The original manual seems to have stopped depreciating. The V12S seems to be slowing but probably a little more to go. The original manual is getting pretty close to an S price wise. Stradale seems to be holding up well to but who can tell with what's happening in the world. I would just buy the one you like the most and enjoy while you still can.
 

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id be tempted to get a DBS in your case if you are looking at astons... you can pick them up for circa 60k and id bet you a pound to a piece of poo that they will only go north.

If you are looking at depreciation looking at current prices the V12 is a good bet. The original manual seems to have stopped depreciating. The V12S seems to be slowing but probably a little more to go. The original manual is getting pretty close to an S price wise. Stradale seems to be holding up well to but who can tell with what's happening in the world. I would just buy the one you like the most and enjoy while you still can.

Yes, definitely don't overlook the DBS. It's a very handsome car, and pretty tasty as a roadster as well as a coupe. If you bother much with them there Yootoobers, that Mr JWW has got himself a manual DBS and appears much in love. Whilst I've only seen the video where he gets CarPlay added, it's good to see someone more usually drawn to the gaudy baubles of Fezzas and Porkers getting into a thinking-man's GT.

The Strad, as well, is one of the few cars that makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end. I can't help but smile. But I'll take mine with two seats, please.
 

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I have owned mine for almost 4 years having paid £77k from a main dealer in December 2016, with options it was around £130k new in October 2013. I am guessing it would now RETAIL somewhere between £50k - £55k now and I imagine that the curve is now flattening somewhat
Richard Grace should be able to give you a good idea on this
This real life example is particularly helpful - thank you.
Of course this wont be an investment and I expect depreciation but I am currently sat in a GTS which I love to bits, it’s a 2010 and depreciation will now be minimal, or swap out to an AM or Strad so this helps my thinking.
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This real life example is particularly helpful - thank you.
Of course this wont be an investment and I expect depreciation but I am currently sat in a GTS which I love to bits, it’s a 2010 and depreciation will now be minimal, or swap out to an AM or Strad so this helps my thinking.
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I went from a GTS to a Stradale and the difference is subtle but very much worthwhile. There is even more of a sense of occasion and the communication the car gives you through the gearchange, braking and suspension which are all different from a GTS, is a big step up. It makes the car feel smaller than it is, until you come to park it of course, and the extra alcantara on the dashboard is a quality touch.
Personally, I don't regret it at all so good luck with your decision
 

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I too went from a GTS auto to GTS MC, then to a2014 Strad, and then a 2016 Strad...
I found the differences to be huge between the MC and the Strad as many people have said. Interestingly, even the 2016 model drove slightly better than the 2014 model, maybe it is just physiological? In any case, definitely worthwhile in my book. While no one buys Maserati Granturismo as investment, I strongly believe (or maybe hope is a better word) that the Stradale will be highly sort after in the future given the limited production number, the way it drives, and in my case carries 4 in comfort in a trip to continental Europe. A perfect high performance sports car and GT in one.