I guess they are trying to play the seasonal game with convertibles.
Grancabrio MC?
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I guess they are trying to play the seasonal game with convertibles.
Woody
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That gamble will pay off quickly - supposed to be 18 deg this weekend,
Bowker Maserati
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The new one I have just sold was very close to that price.......I know which way Id put my money!
chillo
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Yeah the link to AT in my first post not valid.
It's a white 13plate 2.7k mile car with loads of carbon trim, says deposit taken in the ad!!
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Feedback from a GC MC owner:-
Sorry for only posting a reply now - I only joined the forum a couple of days ago and just today discovered this thread...
To echo the posts by Maser Sod, AndyK, and hodroy below, the F430 and the GC MC are quite different cars in many. So it depends on what you want. You say you're after "a weekend toy" for road trips etc. But I it depends on how much you want to put on the fun emphasis and what your requirements are for the road trips. As you know, the F430 has only 2 seats and has pitiful luggage space (not great for road trips!) And although the GC MC's boot is considerably smaller than in the MC Stradale, it's not minuscule, plus you also have the rear seats for extra luggage space (or passengers for that matter! LOL).
Having owned both the 4.2l base GT and the GC MC, I have to say that the MC is a different animal. The base GT is a special, but comfortable and luxurious car. But it wasn't that 'fun'. Hence I also ended up buying a Porsche 981 Boxster for fun weekend drives/blasts. But having changed the base GT for the GC MC, I don't feel the need to keep the Porsche as well as the GC MC. The GC MC is not only special, comfortable, and luxurious (like the base GT), but has more road presence, very exclusive, and is such a blast to drive. The MC Auto Shift has the benefit of the smoothness of an auto transmission (like in the base GT), but much faster gear changes than in the standard autos. It is SUCH a different car to the standard GT. I love both, but the MC is such a fun car to drive, and it is the most 'complete' car I've owned.
As for the F430, although the design is quite old now (it's not that disimilar from the 360's) I actually prefer the lines of it over the 458. It has more classic lines which I think will age better than the 458's (IMHO). One of the problems is that I don't think they (exc. the F430 Scuderia) make you feel 'special' in the same way that a MGT/MGC does, as there are so many on the road. I too have toyed with the idea of getting an F430 in the past, but never actually got one as it never fulfilled my brief at the time. As per the comments below, it probably will be a sportier drive than the GC MC (due to a shorter wheel base, lower CoG, and being lighter). But is probably less of a 'complete' car. I guess it depends on what you really want from the car and how you will actually use it (e.g. mainly long road trips or mainly short blasts in the countryside).
Amari Bianco Eldorado GranCabrio MC:-
Bowker Maserati Nero GranCab MC stock car:-
Apologies for the lengthy post everyone!
Cheers,
T
Hi Chillo,
Sorry for only posting a reply now - I only joined the forum a couple of days ago and just today discovered this thread...
To echo the posts by Maser Sod, AndyK, and hodroy below, the F430 and the GC MC are quite different cars in many. So it depends on what you want. You say you're after "a weekend toy" for road trips etc. But I it depends on how much you want to put on the fun emphasis and what your requirements are for the road trips. As you know, the F430 has only 2 seats and has pitiful luggage space (not great for road trips!) And although the GC MC's boot is considerably smaller than in the MC Stradale, it's not minuscule, plus you also have the rear seats for extra luggage space (or passengers for that matter! LOL).
Having owned both the 4.2l base GT and the GC MC, I have to say that the MC is a different animal. The base GT is a special, but comfortable and luxurious car. But it wasn't that 'fun'. Hence I also ended up buying a Porsche 981 Boxster for fun weekend drives/blasts. But having changed the base GT for the GC MC, I don't feel the need to keep the Porsche as well as the GC MC. The GC MC is not only special, comfortable, and luxurious (like the base GT), but has more road presence, very exclusive, and is such a blast to drive. The MC Auto Shift has the benefit of the smoothness of an auto transmission (like in the base GT), but much faster gear changes than in the standard autos. It is SUCH a different car to the standard GT. I love both, but the MC is such a fun car to drive, and it is the most 'complete' car I've owned.
As for the F430, although the design is quite old now (it's not that disimilar from the 360's) I actually prefer the lines of it over the 458. It has more classic lines which I think will age better than the 458's (IMHO). One of the problems is that I don't think they (exc. the F430 Scuderia) make you feel 'special' in the same way that a MGT/MGC does, as there are so many on the road. I too have toyed with the idea of getting an F430 in the past, but never actually got one as it never fulfilled my brief at the time. As per the comments below, it probably will be a sportier drive than the GC MC (due to a shorter wheel base, lower CoG, and being lighter). But is probably less of a 'complete' car. I guess it depends on what you really want from the car and how you will actually use it (e.g. mainly long road trips or mainly short blasts in the countryside).
Amari Bianco Eldorado GranCabrio MC:-
You're right about it being the same car Chillo. I checked with Amari when they first put it up for sale, and the registration (and spec) is the same as the Bianco Eldorado one that was listed by a Private Seller for £88k! My concern was the car looks like it has been towed (been in an accident?!?) as it can be seen in the pics that the tow-hook cover is missing! I've got both the Private Seller and Amari pics / sale details saved (see attachment below for screen shot of the Private Seller AT ad).
Bowker Maserati Nero GranCab MC stock car:-
Hi Gary, Didn't realise you posted on here. I'm an SCD member but have just joined the Sports Maserati brigade as well. So chances are we'll either meet at Sports Maserati or SCD meet soon. As a GC MC owner, and having a passion for the MCs, I'm familiar with most of the UK GC MCs. Hence I was wondering if you have any pics of the car you could post / PM me?
Apologies for the lengthy post everyone!
Cheers,
T
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Tilum;297501Hi Gary said:
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Andy
youre not wrong!!!
And not far off the price of a new one with a bit of discount!
Gary
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Bit of an update!
I have just taken delivery of a car.... It didn't end up being a GC MC but the other car I was looking at!
Red cream f430 spider! This came up with just to good a spec for me not to go for it!
Previous owner put a lot of nice upgrades on including scud wheels, carbon/alcantara scud steering wheel, paddles and scud calipers/ceramics, fair bit of carbon engine bay/air box/mirrors/vents over a standard 430.
Factory options included my must have of the carbon race seats, love them! Lots of other good extras including carbon driving zone, hi power hifi, fire extinguisher etc. Recent new clutch (9% worn)
Also has a tubi exhaust which sings purrrfect! Yes, I'm in love! ha ha
Will have to scratch that GC MC itch at a later date now!
I have just taken delivery of a car.... It didn't end up being a GC MC but the other car I was looking at!
Red cream f430 spider! This came up with just to good a spec for me not to go for it!
Previous owner put a lot of nice upgrades on including scud wheels, carbon/alcantara scud steering wheel, paddles and scud calipers/ceramics, fair bit of carbon engine bay/air box/mirrors/vents over a standard 430.
Factory options included my must have of the carbon race seats, love them! Lots of other good extras including carbon driving zone, hi power hifi, fire extinguisher etc. Recent new clutch (9% worn)
Also has a tubi exhaust which sings purrrfect! Yes, I'm in love! ha ha
Will have to scratch that GC MC itch at a later date now!
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Well done mate.....She looks lovely.
mondie
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Wow, that is so pretty. Looks like the ideal spec with some tasteful additions to finish it off. Congratulations.
Any chance you could post a few more pics?
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oh I do like this, agreed the spec is just right and would be sad not to take it, its almost what I would want near to the 16M as poss.
agree with mondie - any more pics and pity your up north, would love to have this on the books for a detail
chillo
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Sorry been very busy at work, couple more pics!
If that white GC MC with all the carbon that I posted about hadn't have been snapped up by Amari I would gone to look and may have pulled the trigger on it as I had not seen this at the time.
But I am really pleased with the 430! It really does feel special and is a proper event.
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Beautiful car. The shot of its nose peaking tantalising through the side of the truck... what a tease! 
599 prices are falling. Still out of my budget but there are a few Fezzas becoming more affordable as the newer models hit the secondhand market. Happily my GTS still does all I need and more than a 599 ever could, and apparently in more comfort, too. But the hankering persists, d@mmit.
599 prices are falling. Still out of my budget but there are a few Fezzas becoming more affordable as the newer models hit the secondhand market. Happily my GTS still does all I need and more than a 599 ever could, and apparently in more comfort, too. But the hankering persists, d@mmit.