New or used? Car decision..... Granturismo or Mustang

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Right I will keep it simple, considering these two, aprox £40k, to be kept for 3+ years
1. Used 2009/10 Maserati GT S Auto (4.7)
2. New (nearly) Ford Mustang 5.0 Auto

I have got my preference and pros and cons for each but interested what PH collective wisdom is on such choice...

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idea is to keep it longer term and I feel that Maserati will be a safer bet considering residual values of Mustang but I'm not doing it for money anyway.
I have my heart set on GT-S but after reading recent PH review of Mustang and various other tests (Lexus RCF, Mustang and M4 for example) I've started thinking that it could be an option, similar money to buy now, benefit of brand new car/warranty, a bit more modern and possibly cheaper to run but has it got this sense of occasion that Maser has? I need to book a test drive in one anyway but wondered if someone maybe had similar dilemma.

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any other thoughts on the choice?

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Tuvra said:

If I was in your position, I would also add the V8 Vantage to the list

Personally, If I could justify the running costs though, I'd have a Maser in a lairy colour

disregarded Aston initially as I need fully functional rear seats (2.5yo toddler + MIL on the odd occasion) and from what I read GT-S is much better in that respect.