Stick, twist or bail...

[Wattie]

I am undecided on what to do with the Ghibli. Its now coming up to 90k miles and will need a few k spending on it (wheel refurb, 4 tyres, service and possibly brakes). Apart from that its in A1 condition. So obviously man maths are coming into play...
There are some Ghibli Gransports coming available now for <£50k as ex demos. I am debating replacing mine with one of these. However, the options I have are..
1. Stick to what I've got. Its been great and I like the colour and spec. Just might have some big bills if anything fails.
2. Chop in for another one. They dont look much different though. Trade in wont be great though
3. Chop in for Alfa Giulia Quad, and get a run around aswell as I do 20k miles a year.
4. Stick to what I have got and wait for Alfieri....!

Any thoughts??

Well, my decision would be based on whether I thought it was a great car that i wanted to continue to drive. Big bills? V’s massive amount of money for something else....
Sorry to hear about your job, I would hold on to what you’ve got under the circumstances. Hope something comes your way soon.

 

[bigbob]

My car is three and half years old albeit with a miniscule mileage currently just under 12k.
I will be sticking with what I've got for a few reasons.
There is nothing this side of £100,000 which has more presence and feel good factor.
I read there has been a shake up at Maserati, with the ex boss being brought back, and the brand being repositioned away from Alfa, and moved back up market. Also talk of new models including a Ghibli Quatroporte replacement and the launch of the Alferi. Although electric drive trains will figure highly in future models.
Finally a lost my job yesterday as FX Broker and am unemployed in a very difficult climate, and I don't mean the snow!

Sorry about that mate. I worked in the City for a long time but thankfully never lost my job. Plenty around me did mind and it often seemed very random. Maybe take six months off, do some travelling and get through Brexit before looking?

 

[iainw]

Yes I must admit i don't think there's enough new on the 'new' model. If you do high miles in any car they won't hold their value well.
I suppose now it's a toss up between an Alfa quad or the Alfieri...

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That’s not a fair comparison. A real car which is an impressive leap for Alf’s and looks amazing... and and you actually can buy ... with a concept that maserati have been talking **** about for years and not come up with anything. I just dont understand their mentality a company. Their halo car is exceptional but now getting too old. They need to get their fingers out

 

[MrMickS]

I keep having a similar conversation with myself whenever I get to some sort of anniversary with mine. I do like the Giulia QV, but would miss the presence of the Maserati badge. The only real option I can see is keep it and wait, hoping against hope that Maserati pull their finger out with new models. Especially now you can't get my engine in a Ghibli, only the Levante.

 

[alfatwo]

Yes I must admit i don't think there's enough new on the 'new' model. If you do high miles in any car they won't hold their value well.
I suppose now it's a toss up between an Alfa quad or the Alfieri...

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Buy the Alfa if your up for it, they don't take prisoner's though, as it'll be the fastest car you've ever driven..

It's not a roll around Jaaag , so you'll need to work on your driving technique's!

Dave

 

[P R]

Option 5

Keep the current Ghibli (don't see any reason your's shouldn't be ok for another 100k)

and get a GranTurismo as well

Ok so now this option 5 is the favourite. Inaction has meant I have had it serviced, new tyres and the wheels refurbed. It looks fantastic. So... I am going to keep Mr Gibbles and get something else for fun. So far the options are the Giulia Quad, or in moments of madness a California T. Also Geneva 2020 is when they WILL show the Alfieri apparently...

 

[Oneball]

Ok so now this option 5 is the favourite. Inaction has meant I have had it serviced, new tyres and the wheels refurbed. It looks fantastic. So... I am going to keep Mr Gibbles and get something else for fun. So far the options are the Giulia Quad, or in moments of madness a California T. Also Geneva 2020 is when they WILL show the Alfieri apparently...

One went past me today, they do sound good for a diesel.

 

[MrMickS]

I swapped my Ghibli S for a Levante S. I reckon that by the time the Alfieri is available in the UK I'll be ready for a change again.

The electronics systems inside the Levante are a big improvement over my 2015 Ghibli. It might not look much from the spec but everything is snappier and just works better. I was a bit doubtful about the changes but wouldn't go back now.

 

[mjheathcote]

I swapped my Ghibli S for a Levante S. I reckon that by the time the Alfieri is available in the UK I'll be ready for a change again.

The electronics systems inside the Levante are a big improvement over my 2015 Ghibli. It might not look much from the spec but everything is snappier and just works better. I was a bit doubtful about the changes but wouldn't go back now.

oh wow!
Is your Ghibli S up for sale at a dealer?

 

[MrMickS]

oh wow!
Is your Ghibli S up for sale at a dealer?

I think it’s gone now. It was at JCT600 in Rawdon.

 

[P R]

So I went for option 5 in the end. Bought a Cali T yesterday. Picking it up next weekend hopefully. Ghibli most definitely staying.