New Granturismo Sport owner from surrey

[2b1ask1]

It keeps it manageable in the 4200 but in the cold and wet it is sometime advisable to wear brown trousers just in case; watch out for cold tyres after a short stop particularly

 

[L-mac]

Picked it up Sunday. Simply stunning - the noise is totally addictive

Sadly working away from home this week, bring on Saturday morning!

Pics to follow.

 

[Felonious Crud]

Nose film - interesting you say that. I've heard different views on whether they pick up chips or not. Is the nose film invisible? would be a shame to spoil the lines of this beauty. Would you recommend fitting at main agent or elsewhere?

They do, they do! They're like stone-chip magnets. Wish I'd got mine coated after the last nose-spray.

And welcome L-mac. Gorgeous car. Enjoy every moment.

 

[Felonious Crud]

I've driven a Jag xfr for the last couple of years (510bhp / 460lb ft) - similar story with its "dynamic mode". In the dry it tightens up suspension, throttle and steering. In the wet its "fish tail" mode. though jaguar swear it doesnt affect traction / stability control.........................

You're right - it bloody does affect (effect? - can never remember) stability. I had one for a couple of years and you could easily get the tail to swing out if your floor it in the grease, even at 50+.

 

[hodroyd]

A warm welcome to the forum L and a lovely choice of car, you will not be sorry..!! Maserati "Sport" mode is just that, it allows the car to be a drivers car, but get used to the car before you start to push too hard. In the wet the tail can get a bit loose in sport, so care in the bends..!! If you have had an XFR you will be used to a bit of power, so do what you like doing and drive it, but watch the break points..!!

 

[CatmanV2]

You're right - it bloody does affect (effect? - can never remember) stability. I had one for a couple of years and you could easily get the tail to swing out if your floor it in the grease, even at 50+.

Affect is what it does, effect is what it has.

'It bloody does affect stability. It has a profound effect on the tail swingability'

C

 

[hodroyd]

Lovely in the dry, but a bit dodgy in the wet..!!

 

[c4sman]

Congrats on your purchase. Interested to get a running report as I hope you be purchasing an older version of your car in the spring.

 

[L-mac]

Congrats on your purchase. Interested to get a running report as I hope you be purchasing an older version of your car in the spring.

thanks, and yes I will do.

I did 300 or so miles in it on Sunday after collection..........first impressions :

build quality feels pretty bullet proof. (I tried a couple of 2/3 year old, 10-20k mile cars previously and they felt nearly as good)
sat nav / stereo is prehistoric.
the noise is utterly addictive - worth the spend for that alone.
the car gets an overwhelmingly positive reaction on the road - I got none of the grief which goes with many expensive cars, plus more than a few compliments on the way.
most of the journey was motorway miles so cant really comment yet on handling

I am in the haslemere / petworth area so if you are passing you are more than welcome to drop in and take a look - or more importantly a listen!

you mentioned meridien a few posts back. Talk to James is sales down there - he spent an age taking me through the differences in the various models and helping me choose. really helpful and not at all pushy. I feel a little guilty about buying elsewhere, but money talks.

good luck with your search - enjoy it, I am sure you will have no regrets.

happy hunting.
L

 

[roger102]

I think we need a few pics, we all like looking at pics