CLRut
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A newbie to the forum here but very long term poster on Pistonheads; have owned a TVR Tuscan for 12 yrs (50k miles) a Range Rover Sport Supercharged and formerly a Mustang GT V8. I really enjoy driving and have taken the Tuscan on serious road-trips each year across most of Europe's best roads.
I am seriously considering a Maserati GT as a daily driver for at least the next three years, replacing the RRS which has been both good, but terrible at the same time (reliability wise). I have the Tuscan so I don't need another two seater. The only realistic alternatives which "speak" to me – and not in this category in their truest sense – would be a nearly-new C7 RS6, or a new Alfa Romeo Giulia QV. Test drives of all three are lined up in the coming month and a half and in the case of the latter, a lot of online research has been undertaken as well.
I am really interested in owners practical experiences of the GT. This would be a regularly driven car, doing a long commute start and end of week over B, A-roads and then dual carriageways/motorways to Manchester, and covering c.250 miles per week – in all seasons. Urban mileage would be relatively limited. Weekend use would see two young children realistically wanting to experience the car! Therefore, I need to balance practicality (within reason) with a car which I actually want to drive and makes it an enjoyable occasion each time. Realistically therefore, is the car suitable/capable of this easily – have many owners there actually put on 36-45k over three years ownership?
For context, a realistic budget is currently in the c£60k-£70k range, with a particular preference for an MC Shift of 2-3 yrs old if feasible. I would be seeking a lower mileage car (<8-10k ideally) given the amount of mileage going onto it in future. I am not paranoid about residuals – this car needs to be used. I would seek a full warranty given my Land Rover experiences!
Any views are massively appreciated as I remember how helpful I found Pistonheads in the early days when I was purchasing the Tuscan – and then sought to pay it back to others thereafter.
I am unfortunately getting a little confused with the model names/versions; where does the Sport come in vs the MC Shift? Finally, would anyone chose an older, but equal mileage Stradale instead of the MC?
Many thanks in advance!
I am seriously considering a Maserati GT as a daily driver for at least the next three years, replacing the RRS which has been both good, but terrible at the same time (reliability wise). I have the Tuscan so I don't need another two seater. The only realistic alternatives which "speak" to me – and not in this category in their truest sense – would be a nearly-new C7 RS6, or a new Alfa Romeo Giulia QV. Test drives of all three are lined up in the coming month and a half and in the case of the latter, a lot of online research has been undertaken as well.
I am really interested in owners practical experiences of the GT. This would be a regularly driven car, doing a long commute start and end of week over B, A-roads and then dual carriageways/motorways to Manchester, and covering c.250 miles per week – in all seasons. Urban mileage would be relatively limited. Weekend use would see two young children realistically wanting to experience the car! Therefore, I need to balance practicality (within reason) with a car which I actually want to drive and makes it an enjoyable occasion each time. Realistically therefore, is the car suitable/capable of this easily – have many owners there actually put on 36-45k over three years ownership?
For context, a realistic budget is currently in the c£60k-£70k range, with a particular preference for an MC Shift of 2-3 yrs old if feasible. I would be seeking a lower mileage car (<8-10k ideally) given the amount of mileage going onto it in future. I am not paranoid about residuals – this car needs to be used. I would seek a full warranty given my Land Rover experiences!
Any views are massively appreciated as I remember how helpful I found Pistonheads in the early days when I was purchasing the Tuscan – and then sought to pay it back to others thereafter.
I am unfortunately getting a little confused with the model names/versions; where does the Sport come in vs the MC Shift? Finally, would anyone chose an older, but equal mileage Stradale instead of the MC?
Many thanks in advance!