chillo
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Yeah it was very special! I was wetting myself! lol
Grancabrio MC?
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Yeah it was very special! I was wetting myself! lol
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The GC MC will feel like such a big heavy beast if you've got used to driving the F430 LOL. TBH though, I think that a lot of the merits of the GC MC become more apparent over a longer period of time e.g. additional seats (which hold 2 adults, not just 2 small kids as per Ferrari California, Porsche 996/997, Aston Martin DB9/DBS, Jaguar XK/XKR), and greater everyday usage. As I said in my previous post, the GC MC is the most 'complete' car I've had the experience of driving/owning. The other merits e.g. greater exclusivity etc. are obviously more instantly noticeable. Will be good to get your thoughts on the F430, so keep us posted. P.S. Those rims look great on the F430!
I agree, the 599 does look tempting Andy. Although for such a large car (typically used as a grand tourer), I can't help but feel it should have been a 2+2 (seater). Furthermore, having seen the 599 GTO, I'm not sure I could settle for a regular 599 GTB knowing that the GTO looks sooooooo much better (IMHO ofc LOL).
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Agreed. Luckily I need four seats. And I would probably struggle with the running costs of the 599. But I still love 'em. I could probably do wth a test drive in one to realise that the handling is as bumpy as h3ll on UK roads and it just isn't a practical car even for weekend use. D@mn the accesibility of Autotrader and the PH classifieds!
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Danno - stop taunting me with your 599!
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Hi Danno, welcome to the forum.
Congrats on your recent purchase. From the looks of some of the photos on here, your GranCabrio Sport looks stunning. Is it in 'Grigio Granito' (dark metallic grey)? Or is it in 'Nero Carbonio' (metallic black), but just looks lighter due to the bright sunlight in the pics?
FWIW and FYI, your car is a 'GranCabrio Sport' (pre-facelift version), as Maserati don't actually make a 'GranCabrio MC Sport'.
I remember when I buying my first ever Maserati. My ideal spec GranTurismo was Grigio Granito body colour, with cream interior. So your GC Sport is pretty much my ideal spec I would have chosen, albeit yours is a convertible. N.B. Maserati didn't produce the GranCabrio when I was looking at my first GT. Would love to see it in real life at a future meet, as it looks awesome
As for your 599, you are a lucky fella LOL. And it's interesting to hear from someone that has both. The 599 does look great, and the design certainly seems to be ageing well (in the looks department), which can't be said of some modern cars!
Keep us posted on how you find your new toy to live with, drive, etc. As a '599 vs. GC Sport' will make for an interesting comparison, because, as you say, they are both very different cars, but still great in their own way.
Cheers,
T
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Just stunning Danno......Dark grey and cream just looks lovely
Hi yes is Granito and honest was not making it up the car has many additions and clearly marked as an MC sportHi Danno, welcome to the forum.
Congrats on your recent purchase. From the looks of some of the photos on here, your GranCabrio Sport looks stunning. Is it in 'Grigio Granito' (dark metallic grey)? Or is it in 'Nero Carbonio' (metallic black), but just looks lighter due to the bright sunlight in the pics?
FWIW and FYI, your car is a 'GranCabrio Sport' (pre-facelift version), as Maserati don't actually make a 'GranCabrio MC Sport'.
I remember when I buying my first ever Maserati. My ideal spec GranTurismo was Grigio Granito body colour, with cream interior. So your GC Sport is pretty much my ideal spec I would have chosen, albeit yours is a convertible. N.B. Maserati didn't produce the GranCabrio when I was looking at my first GT. Would love to see it in real life at a future meet, as it looks awesome
As for your 599, you are a lucky fella LOL. And it's interesting to hear from someone that has both. The 599 does look great, and the design certainly seems to be ageing well (in the looks department), which can't be said of some modern cars!
Keep us posted on how you find your new toy to live with, drive, etc. As a '599 vs. GC Sport' will make for an interesting comparison, because, as you say, they are both very different cars, but still great in their own way.
Cheers,
T
Yes has an upgraded box faster shift etc ,think also uprated running gear, rear lower carbon fins, rear carbon spoiler, and other bits. Sorry for confusion purchased new but was a pre spec build by Marenelo April 2013
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Danno, you're doing it again! I can clearly see in the wing mirror the front of your 599 winking at me from your garage. This subliminal selling has got to stop!
Mmmmmmmmmm rumbled'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!