Need a clever retort.

[kin]

I do sort of get where your coming from, its just a lot of people who drive them do so for status and not because they actually lust after them.

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Interesting comment. I think we should start a new thread on it. I personally lust after Maserati because of its styling and obviously its status, so where do I stand?

I suspect most of you guys are too, styling, exclusivity, and status, therefore lust after it?

 

[Ian3200]

It's not a poor man's Ferrari, my mates refer to mine as a Fiat... suits me...

My first reaction though is to say... whatever... I don't mind sounding like a teenager if I'm being talked to like a teenager... seriously, who gives a **** what anyone 'thinks', I bet most of the people that say it drive Fords anyway...

 

[kin]

Also, I think Maserati is more for the GT market, and Ferrari is more out and out sport cars?

 

[drewf]

I long ago stopped worrying about what other people 'think' (assuming they are actually thinking...).

There's ALWAYS someone with a nicer car/possession/whatever than you, no matter who you are.
There's ALWAYS someone who lusts after whatever you currently have.
The two might even be the same person...

Long and short of it? You don't need a retort; you have a Maserati....

 

[Blondie]

Hahaha, brilliant, you guys rock!!! Some of the suggestions I loved, some I can't use (especially when one of the people making the remark was my CEO) but some I will use again, and again, and again. Fabulous. Thank you to everyone.
Merrian

 

[zagatoes30]

because you are not fat, 50 and bald should cover it!

But I am does that mean I should have bought a Ferrari?

 

[BennyD]

Perhaps it's a case of; for those that understand, no explanation is necessary. For those that don't understand, no explanation is possible.

 

[Parisien]

Guys....I think the type of guys on here don't give a toss what others thing about their way of living, their choices in life, houses,wine or cars.........the herd mentality doesn't apply here!!

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PS Tell your CEO he's a ****...from me....you can have my phone number if you want...

 

[BennyD]

A small point. The 430 engine started life in the 4200, (not the other way round).

 

[highlander]

I long ago stopped worrying about what other people 'think' (assuming they are actually thinking...).

There's ALWAYS someone with a nicer car/possession/whatever than you, no matter who you are.
There's ALWAYS someone who lusts after whatever you currently have.
The two might even be the same person...

Long and short of it? You don't need a retort; you have a Maserati....

^^^^this^^^^

 

[Andyk]

See you could just say....


Thank you for your comments....I have taken them on board and respect your views.......................Now f*ck off.............................As long as it doesn't mean you will loose you job Merrian..

 

[drewf]

you can have my phone number if you want...

Man, that's smooth Frank

 

[BennyD]

As smooth as a skunks chuff.

 

[Lee Jones Jnr]

I do sort of get where your coming from, its just a lot of people who drive them do so for status and not because they actually lust after them.

This sort of sums up my hatred albeit somewhat fictional:

Meh, not the case in my experience. Certainly not why I bought Ferrari.
I have encountered the hostility towards Ferrari and other nice cars before, but generally from people who are not owners of nice cars. I am a little surprised to find it here.

 

[Lee Jones Jnr]

What was interesting about BIAMF is that the Ferrari contingent was largely older cars driven by enthusiasts (why else would they be at BIAMF unless to share the passion!). Maserati was a pretty broad cross-section of old and newer - from an achingly beautiful Sebring to a pair of Stradales. Whether or not that means that owners of newer Ferraris are not as universally passionate about the history and the emotion of the brand and the company than many Maserati owners are I couldn't rightly say. But it's possible.

So I don't think there's necessarily a chip on anyone's shoulder. There are numerous Ferraris I would love to own, from a 308 to a 355 to a 599 and God if I had the money I'd rejoice in a 250 GTO and an F12. Give me the pick of Nick Mason's garage and I'd empty it. But not one of those does what my Maserati can do, which is to move four people from here to Venice with a boot full of Mrs. N's shoes and the air-conditioning keeping us all comfortable while the exhaust rumbles and pops away intoxicatingly. Which is why I drive the Maser. If I didn't need four seats I'd probably still have one, because I love the look and the noise of it. It gets in your blood.

If anyone perceives Maseratis as a poor man's Ferrari then they are, simply, wrong. The cars are different and do different things in different ways and, consequently, attract different buyers. It's like saying a Disco is a poor man's Rangie. It just isn't.

There are Ferraris that can tick all your four seat, exhaust popping boxes.
I dunno, I think there are probably quite a few Maserati owners who would choose the equivalent Ferrari if the costs were equal. I'd also guess plenty of Discovery owners would rather have a Range Rover but settled for the Disco.

 

[Lee Jones Jnr]

Nobody spits at a Maserati driver. Same can't be said for Ferraris...

There speaks a man that has never driven one.
The 'civilians' love to see a Ferrari. They get let out at junctions, waved and smiled at and children take pictures with their phones.
In my experience Porsche are far less well received.

 

[Felonious Crud]

There are Ferraris that can tick all your four seat, exhaust popping boxes.
I dunno, I think there are probably quite a few Maserati owners who would choose the equivalent Ferrari if the costs were equal. I'd also guess plenty of Discovery owners would rather have a Range Rover but settled for the Disco.

True enough but none which combine room for 4 six-footers and which sound and look as good as the Maser. Personally I like Ferraris. I have a real 599 itch which will need to be dealt with at some point, but it would hurt to sell the Maser to do it, which it suppose speaks volumes for how much I like it.

 

[BJL]

My FF will when it arrives

 

[Rags]

Hi guys,

I've had a couple of people call my Maserati a 'poor man's Ferrari'. Does anyone have a clever response that I can use that will put these people in their place? Poor man's Ferrari? Seriously?

All suggestions gratefully accepted.

Merrian

Its sort of true as Maserati operate in much cheaper market segment. "Cheap" is relative though lol.

The other issue is that with the general public, most wouldnt recognise a Maserati if they saw one without the badge and secondly those that do or have heard of the brand relate it to shoddy quality. I once met a guy at a service station off the M1 just before Leeds. He asked me if that was my Maserati to which I proudly replied "yes just got it a few months ago". He said his uncle had one many years back and he got sick of it breaking down. Also said "at least they are cheap" but the "resale isnt good". He kind of wasn't having a go but just expressing his understanding. He did add that it was a beautiful looking car and he would get one if he could afford it......

 

[Emtee]

There speaks a man that has never driven one.
The 'civilians' love to see a Ferrari. They get let out at junctions, waved and smiled at and children take pictures with their phones.
In my experience Porsche are far less well received.

Check Drew's signature Lee.