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Guy

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hashluck said:
Welcome. There have been a few new arrrivals looking at Gransports last few months and one or two cars purchased. Search should reveal threads on their journey and cars they looked at and the short list of best cars currently for sale (and I think it was quite a short list). It is a great choice though and an easier ownership proposition than a 3200 in my opinion (though having said that @dickygrace has just listed a
lovely looking 3200 AC for sale). I have a Gransport for sale but it is an MC-Victory version (again lots of threads on the differences from the standard car on here) and at a different price point. All the best for your search.
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Just had a quick look at RG's 3200 AC. Looks amazing and I reckon the rebuild costs must have exceeded the sale price!

MC60, I recently bought my 5th Maserati (GranSport LE) after two QPV GTs, a GranTurismo MC Shift and an MC Stradale. All great cars and offering different flavours of Maserati ownership from the 00s and 10s. The important facts from my perspective are; buy a good one such as from Richard Grace or have any you want to buy fully inspected by someone like SportsItalis and never forget there is no such thing as a cheap Maserati! Bad ones might be cheap to buy but very expensive in the long run. Looking forward to hearing how it goes and PM me if you want to discuss my experiences to date. Also happy to take you for a spin in my GS if you are in the area.
 
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Oneball said:
Just the red shoes.

Have you driven a 3200, GS or GT yet?
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Yes indeed. I’ve driven three 3200s. And I’m booked in to view a fourth tomorrow. They’ve all been intoxicating experiences in their own way.

Gransport experience is currently limited to sitting in but not driving. I do have experience of paddle change in a BMW and I was lucky enough to drive a DB9 a while ago, so looking forward to how they compare…
 
Oneball

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MC60 said:
Yes indeed. I’ve driven three 3200s. And I’m booked in to view a fourth tomorrow. They’ve all been intoxicating experiences in their own way.

Gransport experience is currently limited to sitting in but not driving. I do have experience of paddle change in a BMW and I was lucky enough to drive a DB9 a while ago, so looking forward to how they compare…
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Manual or auto 3200?

I really like the ride/handling balance on the 3200.
 
Gazcw

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MC60 said:
Matching shoes and, er…., small red electrical connector on the front of a racing car…? Plus he has a clipboard. Must be a scrutineer.
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That's one name for him. Mine starts with a C though
 
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hashluck said:
Welcome. There have been a few new arrrivals looking at Gransports last few months and one or two cars purchased. Search should reveal threads on their journey and cars they looked at and the short list of best cars currently for sale (and I think it was quite a short list). It is a great choice though and an easier ownership proposition than a 3200 in my opinion (though having said that @dickygrace has just listed a
lovely looking 3200 AC for sale). I have a Gransport for sale but it is an MC-Victory version (again lots of threads on the differences from the standard car on here) and at a different price point. All the best for your search.
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Thanks. The MC Victory does look rather special. Over budget for me, sadly.

There does seem to be a consensus that the Gransport offers an easier ownership proposition. Maybe a 3200 is too much to swallow for a first timer?
 
happydaze

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My ideal footwear for the MCV ...
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Guy said:
Just had a quick look at RG's 3200 AC. Looks amazing and I reckon the rebuild costs must have exceeded the sale price!

MC60, I recently bought my 5th Maserati (GranSport LE) after two QPV GTs, a GranTurismo MC Shift and an MC Stradale. All great cars and offering different flavours of Maserati ownership from the 00s and 10s. The important facts from my perspective are; buy a good one such as from Richard Grace or have any you want to buy fully inspected by someone like SportsItalis and never forget there is no such thing as a cheap Maserati! Bad ones might be cheap to buy but very expensive in the long run. Looking forward to hearing how it goes and PM me if you want to discuss my experiences to date. Also happy to take you for a spin in my GS if you are in the area.
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Sage advice. Thanks!
 
MarkMas

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Oneball said:
Apologies for the thread drift. Saw this earlier.
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In the early 1960s my father had a bright red Austin-Healey 3000, and he bought a red bowler hat to wear while driving. He was stopped by the police once - just so they could make fun of his hat.

I suppose it looked like this, but I seem to remember it had a white (or cream) hat-band.

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Ewan

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MC60 said:
Hi! A Sebring, Ghibli or Khamsin….

… in my dreams!! I’ve flirted with the idea of a Granturismo but these days I prefer to drive as if I’m wearing my slippers. So I’m focusing on a 3200 or a Gransport.

I remember seeing the 3200 at Goodwood Festival of Speed when they first appeared. It seemed like a rebirth of the marque at the time. But with 20+ years of hindsight it looks more like the last of the line, perhaps. And what a thrilling end.

But a Gransport seems like a more grown up option (if that means anything in the context of a 400 horsepower weekend toy).

Choices, choices…
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I’ve a friend about to sell his 3200. It’s a late example, low miles, low owners, full history, in blue. Plus had an engine rebuild at Emblem to sort out the usual end-float issue, so that’s the big worry taken care of. PM me if of interest.
 
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Nayf

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MC60 said:
Hello All

Just a brief note to introduce myself.

I’ve been an admirer of Maserati since the 1980s when I lived not too far from Meridian in Lyndhurst. I’ve never been fortunate enough to own one, but I’m now starting my search.

Sadly I don’t have any relevant technical knowledge or experience to contribute but I hope to find some way to be an asset to the forum.

I’m looking forward to my Maserati journey!

All good wishes
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Welcome – I've been here for years and I don't own one (yet) and it's a great source of reference material.
 
Zep

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When I was in the same position as you, I was originally thinking of buying a 3200, got cold feet and bought a Gransport. It was great, but I still have a pang of want for one.

Having driven @allandwf ‘s AC in Modena they are a very different beast to a GS in a similar dress.
 
CatmanV2

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Zep said:
When I was in the same position as you, I was originally thinking of buying a 3200, got cold feet and bought a Gransport. It was great, but I still have a pang of want for one.

Having driven @allandwf ‘s AC in Modena they are a very different beast to a GS in a similar dress.
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I wanted one when I bought my 4200. The 3200 was the Maserati I fell in love with. Didn't have the nerve then.

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EnzoMC

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morning, and officially welcome.
good bunch of members on here and have some fantastic events when you get your GS... Which ever one you get, the euro trips are the ones to go on, some of my best times ever in the GS. Just watch the parties, funny things happen. :)

SportsItalia is the place to look after your Mas.
 
happydaze

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Aside from the 4.7 Indy I had in the 1970s, the 3200 was my 'chosen' Maserati.

That was until the MCV suddenly appeared. What a car!:cool:
 
williamsmix

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MC60 said:
Thanks. The MC Victory does look rather special. Over budget for me, sadly.

There does seem to be a consensus that the Gransport offers an easier ownership proposition. Maybe a 3200 is too much to swallow for a first timer?
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I did about 3k miles in my 3200 GTA last year and it behaved very well, never let me down. These cars are better for being driven. My car is now up for sale on Autotrader, it’s the one in Cowes. I’ll be over at the Departure Lounge meet on 3rd June if you’re going to that … Good opportunity to chat to people about ownership experience, view a few different types of car and compare options.
 
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