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  1. TrevS

    Newbie looking for a Granturismo - S or Sport?

    Thanks James, for some reason alerts were going to my junk mail but I'm still lurking and looking. BTW your car looks awesome, very jealous. I also saw the car you mentioned, it's been on Auto trader or Pistonheads for a little while. I still haven't 100% made my mind up on a GT yet but maybe if...
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    Keeping a maserati outside

    I've always thought outdoor covers would cause issues with rubbing against paintwork (bad) but might protect the car from any buildup of water in areas prone to rust like the the chassis/bodywork (good).
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    Keeping a maserati outside

    Hi all I am looking a buying a Maserati Granturismo but my garage is borderline big long enough to fit the car in. I've never had one of the 'nice cars' parked on the drive and wondered do any owners keep their cars outside? Given the issues I've read about rusting subframes is it a bad idea...
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    Newbie looking for a Granturismo - S or Sport?

    Some great replies, thanks everyone for the warm welcome and views on the different options. I'm based in Warwickshire near Rugby so would be great to meet any local owners. As for colour, unfortunately I am very colour sensitive. I'm a designer by trade so the way something looks is important...
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    Side skirts option

    Hi all I noticed when looking at Granturismos that some cars have sills with black inlays which I think look really good and help break up the side of the car. When looking at old brochures I can’t see these listed in the options. Were they part of the MC sportline packs or separate option and...
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    Granturismo S sport pack

    Thanks Richard, really useful. Yes sport pack does sound like a great option to look out for but agree, needs to be cheaper than a sport so I'll keep a look out.
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    Newbie looking for a Granturismo - S or Sport?

    Some very nice cars you have for sale Dicky, but alas not quite what I am looking for. I'd quite like a brighter colour for a GT as I've done the sensible dark grey Aston V8 Vantage and elegant silver e-type so need a louder mid life crisis colour :). Perfect spec would be: Rosso Mondiale or...
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    Newbie looking for a Granturismo - S or Sport?

    Apologies all, I may have got confused with the maserati termonology (easily done). So I understand that there are 3 gearbox options, as others have stated: Auto - I've read this is the least responsive option and supresses the exhaust sound somewhat MC Shift - I've read this is a great...
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    Granturismo S sport pack

    Hi all I am looking at potentially buying a 2011 Granturismo S and really considering an auto over the MC shift as I think I am one of those people that would suffer with clutch anxiety with an MC shift. I struggled with this all the time with my Aston V8 Vantage so an auto would give me more...
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    Newbie looking for a Granturismo - S or Sport?

    Hi all I’ve been looking at Granturismo’s for a few years and 2023 and I’ve decided that now is the time to start looking more seriously at one. I’m a dad with 2 young kids and want a car to use for the odd trip away and special days out and the space in these seems perfect for my young family...