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3leftovercrest

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So as you know, sold my Strad to Stan (Slay) last November and became Maserless for the 1st time since 2005 (it was a good run)...

Anyway, starting a start-up in Zurich (yes a glutton for punishment) so need a daily driver for the weekly airport run. Went to see one and decided that I missed a Granturismo but wanted something more in line with the character of a GT not a GT3-style competitor.

So got these 2 babies delivered today.

Interesting to see how the Ghibli commutes.

Stu

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Am I reading this correctly...you missed having a Maserati, so you bought two?

Or just trying out?
 
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3leftovercrest

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Errrr, yep!!

Quite how that happened I do not know...

My wife always wanted a GranCab and I wanted a QPV GT S. Thought I’d found a 17k mile one but on inspection, it had only had an oil change for the major 4 year service by a local garage and I was gutted. Then again, I need a reliable daily to do the Airport schlepp so having a full 3 year warranty and all the gizmos actually swayed it for me.

Ride on the Ghibli is “interesting” and I will need to get an X and Larini valved boxes as I need to hear it!!!! Ok does have double glazing but even so, so sound and a chip will be on order as it could do with another 100 brake and swell of torque....
 
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Congrats Stu, wow you bought 2!! This shows how difficult it is to replace a Maserati Granturismo, not many other options out there to give you the same driving emotion and pleasure at this price level, and not as shouty as a Lamborghini or Ferrari.

Why are all your Maserati black? Not that I don’t like them, they do look great in black, but I do recall none of your other cars in your garage was black. Imagine your scooby is in black rather than the signature blue colour!
 
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3leftovercrest

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Ha ha!!!

My youngest’s 9th birthday!!

Had a quick drive this evening as came on transporters and never experienced “scuttle shake” before as the only open-tops I have are Lotus’ and they were designed as a tub.

...... note to draft “must remember it’s a lazy cruiser”.....
 
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3leftovercrest said:
Ha ha!!!

My youngest’s 9th birthday!!

Had a quick drive this evening as came on transporters and never experienced “scuttle shake” before as the only open-tops I have are Lotus’ and they were designed as a tub.

...... note to draft “must remember it’s a lazy cruiser”.....
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Congratulations on the purchase...or should that be purchases? I had a Ghibli as a loaner car for about 10 days a few weeks ago and I was quite impressed with its performance. It certainly is much quieter than the GT and the ride is certainly more "refined" than the GT. As the owner of a GT convertible, I can certainly understand your comment regarding "scuttle shake". It adds an interesting feeling to the drive.
 
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