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Test drive a GT MC Shift and you mind will be made up.
Adam's (Felonius Crud) is for sale and a bargain.
Have you spent a lot of wheel time in a GS?
Test drive a GT MC Shift and you mind will be made up.
Adam's (Felonius Crud) is for sale and a bargain.
Have you spent a lot of wheel time in a GS?
Have you spent a lot of wheel time in a GS?
No, Three test drives, why?
In an ideal world I'd have both. (One day maybe?) Very different cars.
But there's no denying that the MC Shift is a more modern, more polished car.
I guess it's whatever floats your boat.
In an ideal world I’d have both. (One day maybe?) Very different cars.
But there’s no denying that the MC Shift is a more modern, more polished car.
I guess it’s whatever floats your boat.
I agree, the GTS is a easier car to drive long distances and is more modern and has much better fuel consumption on a run. The GS has better steering feel and is a more visceral drive. In terms of speed, there is virtually nothing between a GS and a 4.7 GTS in my experience.
Now that I’ve found that a GT fits in my garage, the size doesn’t really matter so much, nor does the mpg if I’m only doing 3000 miles a year. I just want something that is a bit fun to drive, makes some noise and doesn’t cause me too much heartache. I loved having a Maserati a few years ago and just want the chance to do that again. The other option I suppose is a Ghibli S. I did have a go in a diesel though but wasn’t impressed.
Well don't get a Ghibli to do 3K miles a year in! Sounds to me like the GS for the fun and noise. I think any Maserati has the potential for heartache but you always forgive.
I agree, the GTS is a easier car to drive long distances and is more modern and has much better fuel consumption on a run. The GS has better steering feel and is a more visceral drive. In terms of speed, there is virtually nothing between a GS and a 4.7 GTS in my experience.
If you do buy a GS and keep it for a couple of years with the miles you suggest you will sell it for more than you paid for it.
Yes it requires services more frequently than the GT but parts are less expensive.
The GT will continue to loose money as it is still in production, no matter what some may claim.
As you have recognised the GT is just that a G T car and is built on the QP platform, whereas the GS is a sport(y) car in comparison.
IMO if it's more than 10 yr old why bother with a £1000-1500 warranty. You're half way to a clutch, which the warranty won't pay out on, work on a £3k contingency/ war chest that should cover you 1/2 years and if you do better then that's a winner. I spent my 3k in first year but never lost on selling car. You have to pay for a service anyway so discount that, it's a running cost. Speak to RG, he will advise best for your needs without trying to sell you a car.
Budget of 30k you need to have a look at Franks GTS in another thread. Offers over 30k he will take so can see it being far away from your budget.
http://www.sportsmaserati.com/showthread.php/24651-GTS-has-to-go-soon!/page3