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    Went to look at the Grancabrio at Imperials London today ...Oh Dear

    at Romford , looks ok 20ft away but any closer all becomes clear .....
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    Went to look at the Grancabrio at Imperials London today ...Oh Dear

    No it was a dealer Imperials they have 3 dealerships in Essex and have some really high end cars but obviously not high end quality ...
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    Went to look at the Grancabrio at Imperials London today ...Oh Dear

    Was Told it was in stunning condition !! stunning if you are a short sighted donkey standing 20ft away !!!! really winds me up ! took an afternoon of work 5 hours driving with the traffic grrrr List of issues Both doors had 3-4 small dents along leading edge overspray front bumper o/s wing...
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    Same car advertised 2 places one is £4000 cheaper ???

    Got hold of the previous owner , who said the car was stunning needed nothing and he sold it to the Essex dealer, must have knocked him down a fair bit ( or one and the same person ) Anyway phoned the Dealer he said similar to previous owner , car in great condition Service not needed till next...
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    Same car advertised 2 places one is £4000 cheaper ???

    The car has only just come up for sale a week ago privately , assuming dealers want at least 10% out of a car would of been a **** of a drop frpm £52k to £44k in one week ? I have seen the different pricing strategy before but why not ask more from the dealer sale with warranty etc .... it...
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    Same car advertised 2 places one is £4000 cheaper ???

    Cannot get my head around why a private advertised car is also advertised at a Dealer for 4 grand less ?? any ideas ? http://www.imperials.co.uk/used/2010/maserati/grancabrio/2010-maserati-grancabrio-romford-for-sale-fj60cyu...
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    Wanted GranCabrio please :-)

    Not bad colour combo would hope for lower milage if poss , I really want a cream interior car under 30k miles in poss around £50k , also started thinking about Corvette C7s now , bit different to a Maser I know but you do not see many which I like they are fun cars and get great reviews So...
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    Wanted GranCabrio please :-)

    Just spotted this may be worth a view and a cheeky offer , Silver with red leather good or not so ???? http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/maserati/grancabrio/maserati-granturismo-m145-grancabrio-2010/5566577?v=b
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    Wanted GranCabrio please :-)

    bit of a stretch going up to £50k so that really is the limit . I started looking at 4.2 coupes then very nearly bought a stunning 4.7 coupe then extended my budget again towards a Cabrio so I am drawing the line at 50 , I am coming unto my 50th year so that figure seems fitting !but the car...
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    Wanted GranCabrio please :-)

    I suppose that one has sold then by now ianw? Noticed a yellow one really low milage 19k for sale at £53k but I think it would be hard to resell when the time comes ......
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    Clear Indicators on Front Headlight Cluster - GTS 09-13

    Adam , mod looks good for a small outlay how did you get access to the orange parts ? did you have to take the light apart ? Carl
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    Wanted GranCabrio please :-)

    A decent milage Cabrio wanted please , have noticed a few dealer cars around the £52-53k range that have been for sale for a while some sub 20k milage , hoping to save a few £k on a Private sale so If anyone considering please get in touch :-) prefered light interior but all considered . Carl
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    Now looking for a Gran Cabrio .....

    I have had over a dozen convertibles so well used to the drawbacks , and the Grancabrio has more room in the back than any other convertible I know :-)
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    Now looking for a Gran Cabrio .....

    Yes , I know I need to be quick ... not fussed about the boot just a day out car for family or fun car for me :-)
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    Now looking for a Gran Cabrio .....

    Well after thinking of getting a 4.2 GT I raised my budget to a Granturismo S , tried a couple and very nearly bought a low milage Auto .... But in my heart I do love a Convertible so budget raised again :- ( but after looking behind sofa emptying all my pockets my max is now upto £48k ( been...
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    went for a Test Drive in the Yellow MC GranTurismo

    True there are over 30 GTS cars on Auto trader alone under 40k miles and under £45k so lots of choice !
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    went for a Test Drive in the Yellow MC GranTurismo

    Last service in book 10k miles First 2 Maranello he stated last one was not stamped at Maranello but I can verify this with them , this was 12 months ago and 12000 miles ! but I am concerned no piece of paper as it might state recommended discs or whatever not done! plus he said a service was...
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    went for a Test Drive in the Yellow MC GranTurismo

    I am very happy with the Auto so will be looking for one of those , Just need to work out potential cost of that 6 year 30k service to decide on haggling approach on the Black car ??? I really love the cream interior as well Made the car feel a lot more special to me
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    went for a Test Drive in the Yellow MC GranTurismo

    I did ask and still original clutch there were obvious 1 sec changes and dips in power and car lurching where other flappy changes I have driven have been seemless , Porsche Jaguar etc and seemed like milliseconds ! The Carbon trom was very nice and to be fair the salesman very good had a long...
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    went for a Test Drive in the Yellow MC GranTurismo

    Tried this today mixed feelings love the sound and handling but not impressed with gear box seemed to be quite obvious lurches in changes in auto and manual modes ! Also paint on rear bumper darker and lighter on front bumper .:-( Then went to try a 4.7S Auto much prefered this box for my...