V8 Vantage v Maserati Gran Turismo
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V8 Vantage v Maserati Gran Turismo.
Hey everyone,
My first post on here since I've been a member and looking over all the various posts so please be gentle
I've been reading over various threads on here and also have devoured Grants book on the Aston Martin and was wondering if anyone had similar thoughts to the ones I'm having here?
Having not owned any of the two above, but have driven both, they certainly put a smile on my face. I'm in no rush at all at the moment but will probably be looking at a budget of up to 40k in time, hopefully not too long though
I know that the two cars I have mentioned are 2 and 4 seater's (well maybe a 2+2) and that's not going to be a overly huge factor in my eventual choice, but what would those who have looked at both of these great cars suggest? It would be used as a weekend/days off driver and not one that would be used daily. It would be kept in the driveway and not garaged and am aware that the Aston would more than likely require a trickle feed charger.
1. How would both fare being kept outdoors and not garaged?
2. Is one more reliable than the other, in general terms?
3. Would I be right and say that the Aston would benefit from a stronger residual value?
4. Both have a very strong 'feel good factor' although the Aston may just pip the Maserati on that front.
5. Has anyone moved to/from these cars with any views?
6. I am pretty meticulous in looking after my cars and know that full SH on both is essential as well as condition, but what one from the two generally costs more to maintain?
7. I would look to finance some of it, can anyone recommend a good company for that aspect?
8. Ideally this would be for at least a couple of years and not a brief affair
I look forward to hearing your thoughts
Hey everyone,
My first post on here since I've been a member and looking over all the various posts so please be gentle
I've been reading over various threads on here and also have devoured Grants book on the Aston Martin and was wondering if anyone had similar thoughts to the ones I'm having here?
Having not owned any of the two above, but have driven both, they certainly put a smile on my face. I'm in no rush at all at the moment but will probably be looking at a budget of up to 40k in time, hopefully not too long though
I know that the two cars I have mentioned are 2 and 4 seater's (well maybe a 2+2) and that's not going to be a overly huge factor in my eventual choice, but what would those who have looked at both of these great cars suggest? It would be used as a weekend/days off driver and not one that would be used daily. It would be kept in the driveway and not garaged and am aware that the Aston would more than likely require a trickle feed charger.
1. How would both fare being kept outdoors and not garaged?
2. Is one more reliable than the other, in general terms?
3. Would I be right and say that the Aston would benefit from a stronger residual value?
4. Both have a very strong 'feel good factor' although the Aston may just pip the Maserati on that front.
5. Has anyone moved to/from these cars with any views?
6. I am pretty meticulous in looking after my cars and know that full SH on both is essential as well as condition, but what one from the two generally costs more to maintain?
7. I would look to finance some of it, can anyone recommend a good company for that aspect?
8. Ideally this would be for at least a couple of years and not a brief affair
I look forward to hearing your thoughts
Edited by maybe someday on Saturday 25th July 18:35
Little Donkey said:
Had both in various guises. A Maserati IS NOT an Aston Martin. Not even close.
So you would suggest the Aston over the Maserati then? I'm not suggesting that they are similar at all, but merely two choices that I am considering.As I mentioned both had the 'feel good' factor when I drove them, but how did you find them reliability wise and the cost to maintain. Don't get me wrong, I will make sure that I have a slush fund in place, but curious to get real time feedback.
Jon39 said:
You may not have a great number of replies, because there are probably very few on here, who have owned both an Aston Martin and a Maserati.
The other point of course being, that we like our Astons, and on the Maserati forum ( if there is one), they would prefer their Maseratis.
I thought this might be the case, but nothing ventured and all that
The more I read the more I just have to get the Aston, it's a scratch that definitely needs itched! I don't see a dedicated Maserati forum, which for me tells me a lot of the Aston community and the whole experience of ownership as well.
Taking away the comparison of the two, I take it you have had, or have, an Aston, V8?
The other point of course being, that we like our Astons, and on the Maserati forum ( if there is one), they would prefer their Maseratis.
I thought this might be the case, but nothing ventured and all that
The more I read the more I just have to get the Aston, it's a scratch that definitely needs itched! I don't see a dedicated Maserati forum, which for me tells me a lot of the Aston community and the whole experience of ownership as well.
Taking away the comparison of the two, I take it you have had, or have, an Aston, V8?
maybe someday said:
Taking away the comparison of the two, I take it you have had, or have, an Aston, V8?
Yes.
Such a beautiful and exciting car.
It can be quiet and comfortable, but then floor the throttle and KERPOW.
Learn about the specifications, decide what you would like, then wait for it to appear on sale. If you can stretch to the 4.7, it is well regarded. Look for a car in 'as new' condition. Many are really well cared for.
Edited by Jon39 on Sunday 26th July 05:51
maybe someday said:
V8 Vantage v Maserati Gran Turismo.
Hey everyone,
My first post on here since I've been a member and looking over all the various posts so please be gentle
I've been reading over various threads on here and also have devoured Grants book on the Aston Martin and was wondering if anyone had similar thoughts to the ones I'm having here?
Having not owned any of the two above, but have driven both, they certainly put a smile on my face. I'm in no rush at all at the moment but will probably be looking at a budget of up to 40k in time, hopefully not too long though
I know that the two cars I have mentioned are 2 and 4 seater's (well maybe a 2+2) and that's not going to be a overly huge factor in my eventual choice, but what would those who have looked at both of these great cars suggest? It would be used as a weekend/days off driver and not one that would be used daily. It would be kept in the driveway and not garaged and am aware that the Aston would more than likely require a trickle feed charger.
1. How would both fare being kept outdoors and not garaged?
2. Is one more reliable than the other, in general terms?
3. Would I be right and say that the Aston would benefit from a stronger residual value?
4. Both have a very strong 'feel good factor' although the Aston may just pip the Maserati on that front.
5. Has anyone moved to/from these cars with any views?
6. I am pretty meticulous in looking after my cars and know that full SH on both is essential as well as condition, but what one from the two generally costs more to maintain?
7. I would look to finance some of it, can anyone recommend a good company for that aspect?
8. Ideally this would be for at least a couple of years and not a brief affair
I look forward to hearing your thoughts
OK - lil do my best to cover all your points.......Hey everyone,
My first post on here since I've been a member and looking over all the various posts so please be gentle
I've been reading over various threads on here and also have devoured Grants book on the Aston Martin and was wondering if anyone had similar thoughts to the ones I'm having here?
Having not owned any of the two above, but have driven both, they certainly put a smile on my face. I'm in no rush at all at the moment but will probably be looking at a budget of up to 40k in time, hopefully not too long though
I know that the two cars I have mentioned are 2 and 4 seater's (well maybe a 2+2) and that's not going to be a overly huge factor in my eventual choice, but what would those who have looked at both of these great cars suggest? It would be used as a weekend/days off driver and not one that would be used daily. It would be kept in the driveway and not garaged and am aware that the Aston would more than likely require a trickle feed charger.
1. How would both fare being kept outdoors and not garaged?
2. Is one more reliable than the other, in general terms?
3. Would I be right and say that the Aston would benefit from a stronger residual value?
4. Both have a very strong 'feel good factor' although the Aston may just pip the Maserati on that front.
5. Has anyone moved to/from these cars with any views?
6. I am pretty meticulous in looking after my cars and know that full SH on both is essential as well as condition, but what one from the two generally costs more to maintain?
7. I would look to finance some of it, can anyone recommend a good company for that aspect?
8. Ideally this would be for at least a couple of years and not a brief affair
I look forward to hearing your thoughts
Edited by maybe someday on Saturday 25th July 18:35
The Maserati will require a trickle charger - two weeks left unattended and you'll be searching for the Jump leads.
1. No issues with either - but a battery conditioner is essential for long periods of time.
2. Both my Mazza's were mechanically were mechanically reliable, but both had electrical gremlins. Having said that, I only covered around 4000 miles in both cars combined, so not a great benchmark.
3. Yes. The depreciation on a new(er) Maserati is on the same level as a Rolf Harris painting. I've sold three Gaydon era cars and was pleasantly surprised with all of them when it came to resale time.
4. For me, the Maserati always had that "poor mans Ferrari" whiff about it. When it comes to how a car makes you feel, that's very subjective. But owning an Aston Martin goes way beyond just sitting behind a wheel - see Ed's Just Jane thread to get a favour of what I mean.
5. Had a Gran Turismo for 2k miles then a Gran Turismo S for 2k miles. Had a two year break from silly boys stuff and have owned a Vantage V8, Vantage V12, DBS and now a Vanquish. Have done 2.5k miles in the Vanq since April. And the Aston is far from being my daily drive. Says it all really.
6. Good question - service wise, probably about the same.
7. speak to a dealer. Where are you based?, may be able to help with that one.
8. If you go the Maserati route, it'll be more like a one night stand. The Aston Martin - be prepared for marriage.
And one last thing - the Maserati is more akin to a DB9. A Vantage will be much more point to point than a Maserati - very different cars.
Good luck with your search.
LD
Jon39 said:
maybe someday said:
Taking away the comparison of the two, I take it you have had, or have, an Aston, V8?
Yes.
Such a beautiful and exciting car.
It can be quiet and comfortable, but then floor the throttle and KERPOW.
Learn about the specifications, decide what you would like, then wait for it to appear on sale. If you can stretch to the 4.7, it is well regarded. Look for a car in 'as new' condition. Many are really well cared for.
I drove one a couple of years ago and it was simply a stunning place to be. It's probably the very first car that I got in and sat admiring the interior rather than just firing it up straight away and then when I did, wow
I read Grants book on holiday and have a very accurate idea of what I'll be looking for and as you say, the one thing that strikes me about the Aston Martin is that the owners take meticulous care of their cars and there are plenty out there in fantastic condition. It's the one recommendation that keeps being mentioned, buy on condition with complete SH and don't always go for garage queens, these cars take mileage well
Edited by Jon39 on Sunday 26th July 05:51
Little Donkey said:
maybe someday said:
V8 Vantage v Maserati Gran Turismo.
Hey everyone,
My first post on here since I've been a member and looking over all the various posts so please be gentle
I've been reading over various threads on here and also have devoured Grants book on the Aston Martin and was wondering if anyone had similar thoughts to the ones I'm having here?
Having not owned any of the two above, but have driven both, they certainly put a smile on my face. I'm in no rush at all at the moment but will probably be looking at a budget of up to 40k in time, hopefully not too long though
I know that the two cars I have mentioned are 2 and 4 seater's (well maybe a 2+2) and that's not going to be a overly huge factor in my eventual choice, but what would those who have looked at both of these great cars suggest? It would be used as a weekend/days off driver and not one that would be used daily. It would be kept in the driveway and not garaged and am aware that the Aston would more than likely require a trickle feed charger.
1. How would both fare being kept outdoors and not garaged?
2. Is one more reliable than the other, in general terms?
3. Would I be right and say that the Aston would benefit from a stronger residual value?
4. Both have a very strong 'feel good factor' although the Aston may just pip the Maserati on that front.
5. Has anyone moved to/from these cars with any views?
6. I am pretty meticulous in looking after my cars and know that full SH on both is essential as well as condition, but what one from the two generally costs more to maintain?
7. I would look to finance some of it, can anyone recommend a good company for that aspect?
8. Ideally this would be for at least a couple of years and not a brief affair
I look forward to hearing your thoughts
OK - lil do my best to cover all your points.......Hey everyone,
My first post on here since I've been a member and looking over all the various posts so please be gentle
I've been reading over various threads on here and also have devoured Grants book on the Aston Martin and was wondering if anyone had similar thoughts to the ones I'm having here?
Having not owned any of the two above, but have driven both, they certainly put a smile on my face. I'm in no rush at all at the moment but will probably be looking at a budget of up to 40k in time, hopefully not too long though
I know that the two cars I have mentioned are 2 and 4 seater's (well maybe a 2+2) and that's not going to be a overly huge factor in my eventual choice, but what would those who have looked at both of these great cars suggest? It would be used as a weekend/days off driver and not one that would be used daily. It would be kept in the driveway and not garaged and am aware that the Aston would more than likely require a trickle feed charger.
1. How would both fare being kept outdoors and not garaged?
2. Is one more reliable than the other, in general terms?
3. Would I be right and say that the Aston would benefit from a stronger residual value?
4. Both have a very strong 'feel good factor' although the Aston may just pip the Maserati on that front.
5. Has anyone moved to/from these cars with any views?
6. I am pretty meticulous in looking after my cars and know that full SH on both is essential as well as condition, but what one from the two generally costs more to maintain?
7. I would look to finance some of it, can anyone recommend a good company for that aspect?
8. Ideally this would be for at least a couple of years and not a brief affair
I look forward to hearing your thoughts
Edited by maybe someday on Saturday 25th July 18:35
The Maserati will require a trickle charger - two weeks left unattended and you'll be searching for the Jump leads.
1. No issues with either - but a battery conditioner is essential for long periods of time.
2. Both my Mazza's were mechanically were mechanically reliable, but both had electrical gremlins. Having said that, I only covered around 4000 miles in both cars combined, so not a great benchmark.
3. Yes. The depreciation on a new(er) Maserati is on the same level as a Rolf Harris painting. I've sold three Gaydon era cars and was pleasantly surprised with all of them when it came to resale time.
4. For me, the Maserati always had that "poor mans Ferrari" whiff about it. When it comes to how a car makes you feel, that's very subjective. But owning an Aston Martin goes way beyond just sitting behind a wheel - see Ed's Just Jane thread to get a favour of what I mean.
5. Had a Gran Turismo for 2k miles then a Gran Turismo S for 2k miles. Had a two year break from silly boys stuff and have owned a Vantage V8, Vantage V12, DBS and now a Vanquish. Have done 2.5k miles in the Vanq since April. And the Aston is far from being my daily drive. Says it all really.
6. Good question - service wise, probably about the same.
7. speak to a dealer. Where are you based?, may be able to help with that one.
8. If you go the Maserati route, it'll be more like a one night stand. The Aston Martin - be prepared for marriage.
And one last thing - the Maserati is more akin to a DB9. A Vantage will be much more point to point than a Maserati - very different cars.
Good luck with your search.
LD
Thanks for some great feedback there
You have certainly enjoyed the Aston range and there are some that say, once you buy a V8 Vantage be prepared to start saving for a DBS!
The electrical gremlin issue with the Maserati is one that would concern me to be honest and being on the west coast of Scotland there is no immediate back up, other than through in Edinburgh.
Mind you I could say the same for the Aston with having no immediate back up but from what I'm reading, the problems are few and far between and I don't mind travelling to have a car well looked after (would also give me an excuse to get out in it, although I doubt that I'd need one
, it'll prove harder to let it sit for any length of time!)I'm not one for a one night stand car LD, when I buy one it's to be enjoyed for a few years and that's why I have to admit that it will be an Aston that I'll get. Even since posting this and with reading more, the Maserati is an emotive badge, but the Aston really does go way beyond that.
I can be very patient and will only buy one that ticks all the boxes, colour/manual/full AMSH/spec etc. I do think that I'd go safe with the colour or meteorite grey with me being a little more open to the colour of the interior.
I had read that someone had posted that they had the paint film protection put on the bonnet, wings and rear arches, is this a recommendation that a lot of Aston owners carry through?
Thanks for your comments, much appreciated LD
Andy
I would highly recommend paint protection film. My previous MY2009 V8V had done 27,000 miles and didn't have a single significant stone chip on it. My new 63 plate V8VS only has the minimalist factory film on and has quite a few chips which need sorting before I have full frontal and sill Paintshield film applied ASAP. On another subject, if you like your music then look for a car with Premium Audio as it is very good and much better than the standard one.
V8V Pete said:
I would highly recommend paint protection film. My previous MY2009 V8V had done 27,000 miles and didn't have a single significant stone chip on it. My new 63 plate V8VS only has the minimalist factory film on and has quite a few chips which need sorting before I have full frontal and sill Paintshield film applied ASAP. On another subject, if you like your music then look for a car with Premium Audio as it is very good and much better than the standard one.
Sounds as though that'll be a no brainer then I take it unless you look really close you don't notice it then and what sort of cost is involved with getting it done?Agree as well re premuim sound, that's on my wish list. Mind you with fuse 22 out, that'll be an awesome soundtrack
maybe someday said:
Sounds as though that'll be a no brainer then I take it unless you look really close you don't notice it then and what sort of cost is involved with getting it done?
Agree as well re premuim sound, that's on my wish list. Mind you with fuse 22 out, that'll be an awesome soundtrack
Quote available via their website http://www.paintshield.co.uk I take it unless you look really close you don't notice it then and what sort of cost is involved with getting it done?Agree as well re premuim sound, that's on my wish list. Mind you with fuse 22 out, that'll be an awesome soundtrack
My last car had the "Standard Kit" which clearly protected the car well but there is a line a third of the way up the bonnet which is visible when you look for it. I've still not quite made my mind up what I'm going to put on the new car but I'm thinking I will go for "full front" plus sills and leading aspect of rear wings. The "full front kit" is virtually invisible.
I would advise getting a 3-way exhaust switch fitted so you have the all the options available.
V8V Pete said:
Quote available via their website http://www.paintshield.co.uk
My last car had the "Standard Kit" which clearly protected the car well but there is a line a third of the way up the bonnet which is visible when you look for it. I've still not quite made my mind up what I'm going to put on the new car but I'm thinking I will go for "full front" plus sills and leading aspect of rear wings. The "full front kit" is virtually invisible.
I would advise getting a 3-way exhaust switch fitted so you have the all the options available.
I reckon that the paint protection will be a dead certainty for me then My last car had the "Standard Kit" which clearly protected the car well but there is a line a third of the way up the bonnet which is visible when you look for it. I've still not quite made my mind up what I'm going to put on the new car but I'm thinking I will go for "full front" plus sills and leading aspect of rear wings. The "full front kit" is virtually invisible.
I would advise getting a 3-way exhaust switch fitted so you have the all the options available.
The exhaust switch is the first I have heard of that though AMDBSNick said:
Your budget may well bring cars that have been serviced by an Indy into the equation. So long as it's been done by one of the highly respected ones, BR, McGurks, Trinity et al, don't let that put you off.
From what I've seen some of the cars for sale at the Indy's are extremely well looked after examples. McGurk's is a name that's been recommended, but never heard of Trinity yet. Question is would you always request that any pre purchase inspection was done by a main dealer, or use an Indy?
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