murph7355
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Well, car sold at the weekend. Big thanks to Richard Grace for advice and the simplest of sales processes. Happy with the price (depreciation no worse than other cars at this level).
New owner has a fantastic spec and condition GT. May they enjoy the car to the full.
My final thoughts...
Great cars in many respects. Fantastic to look at and massive road presence, best std exhaust noise of any production car. Interior very lovely if spec'd right and tons of space for 4 adults or a family and their stuff (though compact buggies and cases required ). Felt special and always attracted good attention. On the right roads was exciting to drive. My kids liked it a lot.
So why has it gone?
Fundamentally I wasn't using it enough. I've put this down to a few things...
- I wasn't up for using it all year round. I have done with previous "special" cars, but no longer have the need (Audi RS4 gets that duty) and wanted to keep this car in top nick (so not the car's "fault")
- they're too big and heavy for where I do most of my miles, namely B-roads. They can be hustled quickly, but their size and weight is noticeable. Had I used A-roads more frequently this wouldn't have been as much of an issue. They are firmly in the GT end of the spectrum rather than "sportscar" (duh...clue's in the name I know )
- there are practicalities in use that were a bit too compromised for me in the end to simply make it a jump in and hoon type car. Three main examples
(1) the front is very low to the point it wouldn't go up/down my drive. I could excuse it this to a point as it looked so **** good, and so "suffered" using the other route into the house (no electric gates on that route though - first world problems ). But it's worth noting that my Aston V8 Vantage used to go up the drive no issues. And that's hardly an ugly 4x4 that doesn't handle...
(2) the doors are huge. Most of the time not an issue, but there are times in car parks etc where that can be problematic
(3) the seats move forward sooooooo slowly when accessing the rear that it's comedic
I'm really glad I've owned one and feel privileged to have done so. They are magnificent and petrolheads around the world should rejoice that Maserati make these. The replacement is needed but the GT will be a classic one day. Compared to similar function cars values are stupidly low.
Would also like to thank everyone on here who gave advice during my search a couple of years ago...good forum with lots of knowledge.
Not sure what car is next...I'd like to try a 911 and my kids are possibly the right sort of size to be able to squeeze them in the back for a bit. So that itch may get scratched next. Staves off being sensible with the money for a bit longer!
New owner has a fantastic spec and condition GT. May they enjoy the car to the full.
My final thoughts...
Great cars in many respects. Fantastic to look at and massive road presence, best std exhaust noise of any production car. Interior very lovely if spec'd right and tons of space for 4 adults or a family and their stuff (though compact buggies and cases required ). Felt special and always attracted good attention. On the right roads was exciting to drive. My kids liked it a lot.
So why has it gone?
Fundamentally I wasn't using it enough. I've put this down to a few things...
- I wasn't up for using it all year round. I have done with previous "special" cars, but no longer have the need (Audi RS4 gets that duty) and wanted to keep this car in top nick (so not the car's "fault")
- they're too big and heavy for where I do most of my miles, namely B-roads. They can be hustled quickly, but their size and weight is noticeable. Had I used A-roads more frequently this wouldn't have been as much of an issue. They are firmly in the GT end of the spectrum rather than "sportscar" (duh...clue's in the name I know )
- there are practicalities in use that were a bit too compromised for me in the end to simply make it a jump in and hoon type car. Three main examples
(1) the front is very low to the point it wouldn't go up/down my drive. I could excuse it this to a point as it looked so **** good, and so "suffered" using the other route into the house (no electric gates on that route though - first world problems ). But it's worth noting that my Aston V8 Vantage used to go up the drive no issues. And that's hardly an ugly 4x4 that doesn't handle...
(2) the doors are huge. Most of the time not an issue, but there are times in car parks etc where that can be problematic
(3) the seats move forward sooooooo slowly when accessing the rear that it's comedic
I'm really glad I've owned one and feel privileged to have done so. They are magnificent and petrolheads around the world should rejoice that Maserati make these. The replacement is needed but the GT will be a classic one day. Compared to similar function cars values are stupidly low.
Would also like to thank everyone on here who gave advice during my search a couple of years ago...good forum with lots of knowledge.
Not sure what car is next...I'd like to try a 911 and my kids are possibly the right sort of size to be able to squeeze them in the back for a bit. So that itch may get scratched next. Staves off being sensible with the money for a bit longer!