Was all set to buy a 911tt but have been seduced by the GranSport!
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Andyk
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They do say that Ian....and looks really purposeful in white with the red wheels etc...
Risky Business with Tom Cruise (and Rebecca de Mournay - can't miss her out!) was a 928. The film car was up for sale but they wanted lots and lots.
Current daily is a rather tweaked 944 turbo which isn't exactly slow. Great fun and cheap as chips in comparison.
dickygrace
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Surely a GTS is prettier than an AMV8?? I do think the new DBS looks the dogs danglies though. I've seen a couple this week, mind you, it should be good looking at £150k!
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I know a few people who have owned or driven the V8 Vantage and it seems to be a bit of a Marmite car. One mate had one for 5 months and another had one for less than 3. They both said it was lovely to look at but cr4p to drive. It's the only car Ryan has driven and actively dislikes.
Have you seen the back seats? As useless as those in an XK.
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Never really taken much notice of Astons to be honest, none have piqued my interest that much.
Looked at this car today at Nuvola in London:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...postcode/ab217ga/radius/1500/page/1?logcode=p
Naremen met me and allowed me to have a good look over her and what a stunning car it was in the flesh, never cared much for red but its much better than the pics suggest and the interior spec was spot on. Shame its not an LE although it has a lot of the options ticked. Nareman took me for a short drive around the block, traffic was heavy so it was difficult to gain a good insight into the cars abilities but my first thoughts were that the suspension was much firmer than I expected (good), the engine was loud and sounded great from outside but was quite muted inside and it was somewhat drowned out by tyre roar. The gearbox was fine, while I didn't drive the car it didn't seem to be an issue from the passengers seat. I really need to think hard now on whether its the speed of the 911 turbo or the passion of the Maser that I really want. I cannot thank Nareman enough for his time this morning, he was very generous with his time and honest and open with his cars and Maserati knowledge. I wouldn't hesitate to buy from him. I wouldn't rule this red car out but wish it was an LE otherwise I might have found myself in negotiations this morning
This car also in London is causing me to question my desire of a 911:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...page/2/postcode/ab217ga/radius/1500?logcode=p
Nareman also had a GranTurismo in stock and a lovely thing it was too. I have pretty much ruled the GT out due to its size/weight but it was good to see one in the flesh. The front and side profile of the GT are both gorgeous but it doesn't have the magic blend of toughness and class that the rear of the GS has. Looks wise I think I preferred the GS but colour would play a big part in that call.
Cheers,
mondie
Looked at this car today at Nuvola in London:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...postcode/ab217ga/radius/1500/page/1?logcode=p
Naremen met me and allowed me to have a good look over her and what a stunning car it was in the flesh, never cared much for red but its much better than the pics suggest and the interior spec was spot on. Shame its not an LE although it has a lot of the options ticked. Nareman took me for a short drive around the block, traffic was heavy so it was difficult to gain a good insight into the cars abilities but my first thoughts were that the suspension was much firmer than I expected (good), the engine was loud and sounded great from outside but was quite muted inside and it was somewhat drowned out by tyre roar. The gearbox was fine, while I didn't drive the car it didn't seem to be an issue from the passengers seat. I really need to think hard now on whether its the speed of the 911 turbo or the passion of the Maser that I really want. I cannot thank Nareman enough for his time this morning, he was very generous with his time and honest and open with his cars and Maserati knowledge. I wouldn't hesitate to buy from him. I wouldn't rule this red car out but wish it was an LE otherwise I might have found myself in negotiations this morning
This car also in London is causing me to question my desire of a 911:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...page/2/postcode/ab217ga/radius/1500?logcode=p
Nareman also had a GranTurismo in stock and a lovely thing it was too. I have pretty much ruled the GT out due to its size/weight but it was good to see one in the flesh. The front and side profile of the GT are both gorgeous but it doesn't have the magic blend of toughness and class that the rear of the GS has. Looks wise I think I preferred the GS but colour would play a big part in that call.
Cheers,
mondie
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Very nice Mondie.........noone will remember who the guy was in the silver 1960-2012 model 911..........but they will all remember the guy in the red GS........simples...................
Rarity......Looks.....style.....history......potency......noise......comfort....( bar the firm suspension....;....)...value for money......only one choice
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.....but they will all remember the guy in the red GS........simples...................Rarity......Looks.....style.....history......potency......noise......comfort....( bar the firm suspension....;....)...value for money......only one choice
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Hi, Mondie. I just bought a Spyder from ADG and they have been great so far. I dealt with David, but both partners (the other guy is called Alistair) seem knowledgeable about Maserati and they have a Maserati specialist service place next door (Gialo, I think it's called). They are on the forum as 'adgsevenoaks', so you can PM them there.
Sat in that car you linked to and it is very nice inside, but didn't get a chance to take it for a drive.
Good luck finding the perfect GS.
Andyk
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I'm not sure Dicky...The GTS is a stunning but not perfect from all angles...The rear...as mentioned before....is a very lazy design like they spent all the time on the front and then went for tea.......The Aston for me is great from every angle......Both stunning mind you.
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My problem with Astons is that they all look the same.....they need something new.
Cheers Wattie