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    What are GT Autos worth?

    It might be time to change and I will look at a p/ex for a newer car from a dealer, but it seems to make sense to consider a private sale too - this community is where the experts on these cars live.... so 09/59 GranTurismo S Auto black / cream with black carpets 41500 miles full main...
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    Front brakes stuck on

    Granturismo S Auto Front brakes stuck on and car won't, therefore, move Strange one? Got in to set off, rear wheels just spun and churned the gravel... Jacked up the front and the wheels will not turn - brakes are stuck on Easy out is that the pads could be frozen to the discs due to...
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    MOT fail - Parking brake 'making no effort'

    Took my Sep 09 GTS Auto for MOT yesterday. It failed because the parking brake had such low efficiency that when the rear wheels were raised off the floor and the parking brake applied, the wheel could be rotated with one finger!! There was definitely some resistance compared to when the...
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    Independant Maserati GranTurismo servicing, anywhere near York?

    If I take my GranTurismo Auto S outside the main dealer network, what options do I have within striking distance of York? Ready for the "4 year" service - you know, lambda sensors, fuel vapour filter [charcoal] & the PAS fluid change Cheers
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    Graypaul Maserati Nottingham service recommendation?

    If you use Graypaul Maserati Nottingham to service your car and would recommend them.... Please pm me with an email address of the best person to contact there TIA Cheers
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    Gran Turismo doors won't open!

    So, it will unlock OK - i.e. it beeps and the red flashers on the doors go green The boot will open OK but! the doors will not open bit of a problem of course, any ideas
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    GT-S Auto 25,000 mile service costs

    Anyone had this done recently? How much etc. btw if any dealers are reading, I would pay a £6 premium for an FF loan car for the duration of the service....:bandit:
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    The miles tick by

    Just had the phone handy when this came up on the display
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    GT-S wiper blades - any recommended sources

    Looking at a new set for winter Anyone using the silicone ones or anything else other than the bog standard?
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    MY13 GranTurismo Sport

    Had a look at one of these at JCT600 in Leeds today The seats are great, very comfortable and supportive. Little bit chunkier steering wheel. Nice little detail on the lights that I noticed too.
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    Tyres for GT-S

    So, its on Pirelli P Zero (95Y) rated just now, so the default option is to replace like for like. But, there are some other tasty bits of rubber around too and, as Maserati seems a little less rigid than Porsche (and its infamous N rated tyres), has anyone had decent experiences of any...
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    Its been wiped over with a damp rag...

    came up OK I reckon http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=267571
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    Navtrak subscription pricing

    Quoting £173.62 for basic and £301.28 for 'with cards' Is that it or are there alternatives that save a few bob to put in the petrol fund?
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    Alarm / Immobiliser type on GranTurismo - insurer question

    So, I am looking at a direct line quote for insurance and it asks for make of alarm / immobiliser from a long drop down list. Nothing as obvious as 'Maserati factory fitted' (although there is a Ferrari immobiliser option) Anyone any clue as to what to select TIA
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    GranTurismo front plate size

    What size is your front plate? I have a 5 character plate and I calculate the minimum legal size would be 302mm x 101mm Does that sound right?
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    Almost landed first Mazza

    Today I have paid the deposit on a used GranTurismo S Auto Once its ready to collect, I will post some pics up etc. Many of you will know how excited I must be and how long those few days from deposit to collection take to pass! That's where I am now. The expertise on this forum was...