New member almost deciding on a Stradale

[DJZ1]

Hi everyone just joined yet finally deciding that must get a Stradale once and for all.
Had the opportunity to drive a 4 seat version MC stradale ,was originally looking for a 2 seat but decided need to accommodate the family !! and cough cough also drove a 10 plate 599 .Whilst the 599 was Star Trek warp factor it just did not have the beautiful noise factor I was hoping for, even in Race mode.
Then went out in the Maser and although it was 'slower' if one can use this description in comparison ,the noise was beautiful,the downshift blips etc all enriched the occasion plus it all felt more 'Gentlemanly' without being too frenzied,plus it felt perhaps little bit more under the 'radar'.
I admit the 2 seat carbon seats are better support wise and in looks whereas the 4 seat version is more of a GT seat but hey can forgo that,plus there is proper seating for 2 adults in the rear.
I see there are some Stradale owners out there so guessing I am not the only one potentially taking the plunge!!

 

[BennyD]

Hi DJ and welcome to the madness. The Strad is a fantastic car and you won't regret buying one. I am sure there will be someone along shortly to give you an owners perspective. Good luck with the search and welcome to the best Maserati forum there is.

 

[Andyk]

Hi DJ and a big warm welcome to the forum..Stradale...Best car Maserati currently make for me...Drove a 2 seater and loved it and as you say the noise is to die for.

 

[outrun]

DJ, why do you use the word almost? It's a no brainer, DO IT!

 

[DJZ1]

Thks guys I know ,by tomorrow will have potentially decided,/done a deal ,life is too short and all that !!

 

[Andyk]

Very excited for you..Keep us informed...

 

[RSM Masser]

Hi DJ and welcome to the madness. The 3200 is a fantastic car and you won't regret buying one. I am sure there will be someone along shortly to give you an owners perspective. Good luck with the search and welcome to the best Maserati forum there is.

Corrected lol!!!

 

[outrun]

Smooth.

 

[DJZ1]

Thats it ,deposit put down today on a 4 seat Stradale,also just been chatting to another owner of a 4 seat Stradale and he lives on our road !!He has various exotica which I have noticed parked on his drive,just happened to have a Grigio Granito MC Strad today
All being well will have in the next couple of weeks,

 

[Andyk]

That's just great news... keep us up to speed.

 

[Tilum]

Thats it ,deposit put down today on a 4 seat Stradale,also just been chatting to another owner of a 4 seat Stradale and he lives on our road !!He has various exotica which I have noticed parked on his drive,just happened to have a Grigio Granito MC Strad today
All being well will have in the next couple of weeks,

Hi DJ,

Just noticed this thread, so apologies for not replying sooner.

I see you've already decided to get an MC Stradale, so I don't need to bang home the merits of getting one LOL.

There aren't many MC owners on here, and I think only three of us (Ronan, Nico, and myself) have the 4 seater, albeit mine is the GranCabrio MC (which is the convertible version of the 4 seat 2013 (MY2014) MC Stradale, but with a few differences).

Hope you enjoy it as much as we seem to.

Cheers,
T

P.S. It would be great if you could post some pics when you get it, so we can all admire it

 

[Blondie]

Hi DJ,

Congratulations on your Stradale. I have the 2 seater and love love love it. I will, however, buy the 4 seater as well shortly as I find there are many occasions where I would like to take more than 1 passenger. It's an amazing car and the noise is phenomenal. Who needs a stereo? Haha.

Looking forward to some pics.

Merrian

 

[hodroyd]

Congratulations DJ and a warm welcome to the only worthy forum. Pictures when you can..??

 

[Andyk]

Hi DJ,

Congratulations on your Stradale. I have the 2 seater and love love love it. I will, however, buy the 4 seater as well shortly as I find there are many occasions where I would like to take more than 1 passenger. It's an amazing car and the noise is phenomenal. Who needs a stereo? Haha.

Looking forward to some pics.

Merrian

Merrian, does that mean you will be selling our car :-(

 

[Tilum]

I have the 2 seater and love love love it. I will, however, buy the 4 seater as well shortly as I find there are many occasions where I would like to take more than 1 passenger. It's an amazing car and the noise is phenomenal. Who needs a stereo? Haha.

Merrian, does that mean you will be selling our car :-(

Maybe it's just the way I read Merrian's post (and a bit of wishful thinking that two Stradales would both be in good hands), but I sort of kind of hoped she was going to get a 4 seater Stradale as well as keeping her ('your' ) 2 seater LOL

T

 

[DJZ1]

Thanks guys will post some pics ,will be couple of weeks at least as am away for a bit.

 

[Andyk]

Maybe it's just the way I read Merrian's post (and a bit of wishful thinking that two Stradales would both be in good hands), but I sort of kind of hoped she was going to get a 4 seater Stradale as well as keeping her ('your' ) 2 seater LOL

T

Yes, that's how I read it as well T.....

 

[Tilum]

Yes, that's how I read it as well T.....

Fingers crossed for you both LOL

 

[DJZ1]

Just an update, fingers crossed, collecting next week now so will post some pics

 

[Tilum]

Sounds promising. May I ask where (which dealer) you're getting it from? (Please feel free to tell to mind my own business LOL.)

T