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    Which fuel for Maseratis?

    I presume that Maseratis require super-unleaded petrol. I have always used Shell V-Power in all my previous and current cars. What fuel do you guys use and have you noticed any difference in performance, engine smoothness, etc., when experimenting with different fuels from different suppliers?
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    Maserati gearbox types explained

    Following on from my clutches thread, would someone be kind enough to explain the different types of transmissions available on Maseratis these days? And pros and cons of each type would be useful too! I've heard about the 'F1 shift' transmission and understand this to be a manual...
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    Clutches - how often and how much?

    From what i've read, Maseratis tend to wear out clutches fairly quickly. What sort of mileage have members done before requiring a new clutch and what is the typical cost of having a clutch replaced (from indie or main dealer)?
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    Maserati reliability - fact vs fiction

    Having read about horror stories about the reliability and longevity of Italian cars over years, what is the reality of the situation? What are members' experiences of breakdowns and faults and how many issues fall under warranty repairs or have to be paid for out of your own pockets? I would...
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    Which is the best-sounding Maserati?

    Hopefully this won't open a can of worms! But which, in your humble opinions, is the best-sounding Maserati of recent years (assuming no induction/exhaust modifications to the factory specification)?
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    How far would you go to buy a Maserati?

    In the past i've purchased cars from local dealerships and the maximum distance i've travelled to buy a car was 30 miles. How far would you go, or have gone, to buy a Maserati? When doing used car searches I very rarely put in a distance of over 30 miles but I feel I could be missing out on...
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    Best Maserati colours

    I know colours are very subjective but what are the most popular colours for modern Maseratis? Which colours show off the curves and subtle details of the bodywork the best?
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    Quattroporte as a family car?

    How good is the Quattroporte as a family car in terms of practicality, compared to, say, a BMW 7-Series or a Merc S-Class?
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    Independent inspections

    I've read several times on here that an indendepent inspection is essential when buying a used Maserati. I can understand this to be the case when buying from an independent dealership or privately, but is an indepedent inspection still recommended when buying from an official Maserati dealer?
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    Just saying hello...

    Hello everyone. I've signed up on here and am contemplating the purchase of a used Maserati next year (late next year to be exact). I'm hoping to learn a lot about the cars prior to purchasing one so that I make the right decision with respect to the model and specification. I've owned...
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    GranSport and GranTurismo service intervals and costs

    For something like an 07 plate GranSport or GranTurismo, what are the service intervals and associated costs? Do these cars have CBS (condition based servicing) or is it on a fixed mileage/time interval? And what are the typical service costs for the various scheduled services from a main dealer?
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    Which Maserati should I buy and from where?

    Firstly, hello to everyone from a new member. I posted this on another Maserati forum and i'm hoping I can get some good advice from the members here: Any buying tips for buying a used Maserati? I'm particularly interested in whether it is better to buy from a Maserati dealership or an...