Hi Guys, well now! isn't this wierd?
Sorry if you have heard most of this before, but as you may or may not know I had a GS for over 2 years a QP for 9 months and have now owned a GT for nearly 2 and a half years. These are my thoughts on GS v GT:
Performance - The GT is not quite as quick as the GS but on anything other than a bone dry warm road it will leave the GS spinning in its wake, it has great traction so in the real world it is quick enough. On a track the GT may struggle to keep up with a GS but throw in a few dips and potholes (i.e. most UK roads) the GT is the one I would prefer.
Reliability/build quality - The first time you get in a QP or a GT and turn the wipers on you realise that they are from a different time warp. I had no trouble with the QP and nothing so fa with the GT other than a bit of loose trim, I'll save the GS faults for another day.
Sound - This is what I missed most after the GS, the GT sounds good but it is a little muted so I fitted a Tubi, now it sounds almost too loud but I love it. I would love to hear a GT with a Larini.
Looks/style: Maserati and style is a given, I love the agressive looks of the GS but for me the GT raises the game and judging by the reactions from most people out there I think they agree, it never fails to provoke a reaction.
In summary: I do miss the rawness (is that a word?) of the GS, on a good road, on a good day Boy! I miss my GS but for every other day I'll take my GT. I think the GTS is the way forward but I have loved my 2 plus years with my GT and just can't justify the hit I would take changing to one.
I guess these are the options:
1) Stick with the GS, if it's your weekend toy ENJOY! if it's your daily runner enjoy it most of the time and let it frustrate you the rest.
2) Get a GT enjoy it all of the time but never be overwhelmed.
3) Get a GT fit a Tubi or Larini, let Jeff at FD work his magic and SMILE!
4) If your pockets are deep get a GTS.
5) THe ultimate - get a GTS and let Jeff do his stuff.
Cheers
Andy