ofenomeno99
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I’ve just bought an XK 5.0 convertible to take to Portugal........incredible value for money
How does it compare to the Maserati? The 5.0 XKR is on my list of itches to scratch.
I’ve just bought an XK 5.0 convertible to take to Portugal........incredible value for money
I owned a GS and GT at the same time- GS lovely as a weekend car, GT as a DD.
As much as I loved the raw feeling of the GS, the GT offers a much more refined and sexy package and I would struggle to recommend that you pay money over your GT for a GS as much as I love it.
Thanks for this - its helpful, and I think I just fancy a bit of rough!....
It does feel strange that I’m swapping a newer, more refined car, for something older and more “basic”, and the economics are essentially that it’s a straight swap. However, that’s largely because Granturismo prices are falling through the floor, whereas (top quality, low mileage) GS’s have been steady for a while...
Hi Iain,
I think some people would view it as a backwards step, but I fancy more of a sports car rather than a grand tourer. At times I really notice how big, wide and heavy my GT S is, and a GS is much smaller and more focussed as a driver’s car ( at least I hope so!)...
I’m sure I will have to make some mods to get the sound of the engine and the exhaust anywhere near what my current car has, but that will be part of the fun.
Jon, I'd be inclined to discount depreciation as a deciding factor. There are signs that GS prices have peaked as the market corrects itself and a GS retailing at £30k could easily be only £20k for a private sale in a years time.
Did anyone look at the black car? A while back that would have been a bargain, if as good as advertised, and been snapped up by someone like Richard Grace to retail for £32/33k.
I'll refer you back to my earlier post re the black car. Very short ownership and questionable reason for sale. Yes PPI a good idea.Fair point - and trying to 2nd guess what will happen to prices is crystal ball gazing at best. Having said that, a GT S that was £46k two years ago is now around £30k for a private sale, and I suspect the GT S will fall more in the same period than a really strong example of a GS...
I’ve been trying to see the black car, and have had a couple of conversations with the guy who’s sellling it. It does sound promising, but there’s also a really odd dynamic going on and it all feels a bit difficult and vague. There might be a cracking car behind it all, and a bit of a bargain, but it would definitely, definitely be one where you’d want a proper detailed inspection...
I doubt maintenance will be higher on a GT. It’s more modern, with servicing every two years as opposed to one. And all parts are readily available. And the wheels don’t break.
I can see that a £40k GT has a way to fall, but a £20k (approx) 4.2 auto can’t loose too much.
Hi all,
This may be a really stupid question, but what battery does a Gransport use?
I have a brand new Bosch S5 in my garage which I’ve never fitted to my GT S. Will this be of any use? A quick google search suggests it should be fine, but figured I’d check...
Thanks in advance
Jon
yep I think the S5 is the one I have but isn't their different version (last 3 digits) ie - S5 003. which one do you have - you will need a high CCA for the GS
A couple of sources told me the GTS is more expensive to run than a GS because expensive consumables for the GTS, such as brakes, had to be sourced from the manufacturer.