I like the size of the GT, yeah it's huge but with the looks and noise it gives it its presence on the road, wouldn't want to go any bigger though
Parking can be a pain never had any real issues but your definitely conscious of the front!
Plus I **** myself going in the garage, my technique is front wheels in then wing mirrors folded and gently drive the rest in
Ah, IPO, soz had to Google it.
Not that you'd notice, 4cm shorter and 3cm thinner.
That said the Ghibli only feels its size on a narrow country lane with something coming the other way and nowhere to go. I'd imagine the GT feels the same.
Given the lack of new model could we get another facelift with the new V8 from the QP GTS? Also I'd expect a Ghibli refresh next year with all of the toys from the Levante, including the plastic Trident on the grill
Mention has been made about the lack of tech on the Maserati range. What sort of tech are we talking about? Star Trek screens like the new Audis? Radar cruise control, blind spot warnings, lane change warnings? Does that stuff really matter except on a spec sheet? Isn't it more about how the car drives?
As you say, it sounds gorgeous with looks to die for.
And for me, either would be enough reason to buy the Maser.
I have no interest in tech. There are features in my Rangie, on my phone, etc, that I'll never touch (or even know about!). I really don't see the need for tech in a car, hence I enjoy driving my old Merc, Ferrari, Venturi etc - tech-free cars that are beautiful.
I believe in a World where Maserati can survive (just) simply on looks, sound, style and heritage. But this will only happen if they get back to building cars that fulfill that brief.
Interesting post, I sold my last Maserati in 2012 a GT S and moved to a new F10 M5 which was full of technology and very fast, but suffered with poor traction from the line. Next up was a new 991 GTS which was great fun, again had all the technology made a great noise but I got a chance to upgrade to the GT 3 Club Sport which I couldn't resist... I kept that for just over a year, again for a track focused car, it had great technology was very quick and handled extremely well, perhaps too well for regular use on public roads!
Putting too many miles on damages the value of the GT3 and for me (6' 6") getting in and out of the bucket seats and coupled with limited useable space made it too much of a compromise to use it as a daily drive....
I looked very closely at the AMG GTS a couple of times and had extended drives, but for me the car although quick was quite large with very limited internal space for my height and I just couldn't get comfortable so was not for me.
I have always kept a close eye on Maserati's knowing that I always wanted to own a Stradale, My last three cars were brimming with technology and double clutch gearbox's etc, but perhaps lacked a bit in the personality department?
Most of the time I use Google Maps when driving as it's so much more accurate than any in-car sat nav I have used for traffic updates and routing, I also stream all my music through the phone, so using a plug bluetooth adopter again the Maserati works. For me the Stradale may not be as quick as my previous cars but its much more rewarding to drive at sensible speeds and I enjoy being involved in getting a smooth gear change
Hopefully the love affair will last......
I like *some* of the tech. Stupid stuff like the screen in the binnacle and digital odometer. The sat nav I rarely use as I can load my addresses into my phone.
I'll pay to add BT integration and DAB similarly.
There are a couple of things I miss from the A8. Cameras, auto dipping headlamps were cool. The lock button in the trunk lid as well
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Not that you'd notice, 4cm shorter and 3cm thinner.
I've got BT integration, DAB, rear camera, and the random auto-dipping headlights. I would guess these are on the QP and Levante as well. GT needs a refresh
I agree with pretty much all that has been said. I sold my GTS last September and have been on a constant lookout for the next car but just can't find anything to replace it with. The AMG GT has got the closest but I just can't justify £110K on "just a Merc".
I've tried some very nice cars but mostly they are soulless and too efficient. They may be fast and comfortable but just too boring to drive. I've had to put the search on hold because of a new house purchase but suspect I'll be back in a Maserati as there seems little else
GranSport and bank the rest of the cash!
I agree with pretty much all that has been said. I sold my GTS last September and have been on a constant lookout for the next car but just can't find anything to replace it with. The AMG GT has got the closest but I just can't justify £110K on "just a Merc".