Almost landed first Mazza

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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 instrumental in helping my decision making process, so thanks for that.
 
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Excellent....we will look forward to photos and hearing of your first impressions!!

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I am near York

I had driven a 4.2 some time ago and knew that one variant or another would be my next car. Tried a 4.7 S and and S Auto and preferred the latter. Been looking for 'the right one' for a little while and reckon I have found it.

The comfort, the noise, the looks and the practicality - probably in that order, are the things that appealed to me. Coming out of a 997 and Rangie, consolidating 2 to 1.

Only slight concern I have is keeping the cream (avorio?) leather clean....

Probably collecting on Sunday 29th or Monday 30th...
 
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Enjoy. Get some top quality car leather wipes and avoid dark dye jeans.

What colour paintwork?
 
EnzoMC

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hi great car, look forward to the pics


JPJPJP said:
....Only slight concern I have is keeping the cream (avorio?) leather clean....
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regards the seats - leather is easy to keep clean, protect it 2-3 time a year and about once every other month with just a warm slightly damp cloth, wipe over - light colours also don't show the marks as bad as black seats.
 
hodroyd

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Welcome JP and congratulations on your choice, you will love it. Regarding the leather, keep clean with a leather cleaner and then a good leather protector left to dry, some are waxed based which I use and any marks just wipe off with a damp cloth and I have black leather seats which look first class.
 
conaero

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Get the blue cleaning fluid from Woolies and a conditioner called Gliptone.

Google them, they are the business especially the cleaner.

Congrats on the purchase, happy days are just round the corner!
 
conaero

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I am sure its good, but it is pricey.

Leather car is all about what you put in, it takes time an patience.

The Woolies leather cleaner strips dirt like I have never seen before. With any harsh cleaner, you need to condition straight away or the leather will dry out.

All the best.
 
2b1ask1

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Welcome JPJPJP, so good they named him thrice!

Excellent choice in motor, hope to see it at some events soon...
 
Emtee

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Welcome to the forum JP and congratulations on your new Maserati. I'll look forward to hearing how you get on when you pick it up.

Regarding the leather, a good tip is to pop a glass of warm water in the cabin overnight. Don't forget to take it out though, or you'll have nicely hydrated leather, but wet carpets! :D
 
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JP - lovely choice. Also, great to see it will be the daily drive (if I read the 2 into 1 comment correctly).

Damon
 
hodroyd

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Good tips for leather care there, we should start a specific thread on that so everybody can see it?
 
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So, I collected it yesterday afternoon and here it is home, a bit dirty from the filthy weather....

I am very pleased - to say the least!

Got a hosted pic up now, here it is

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