Maserati GT vs Aston Martin Vantage
Discussion
At some point next year I'm looking to buy a Maser GT.
However, last Thursday I was in an AMV and everything felt just 'right'.
Obviously these are two very different cars, has any first hand experience of both?
The Maser still has it for me, but didn't get long enough in the AMV to get a proper feel on any deficiencies.
The thing it has done is make me think a bit more.
My budget is about 60k. Is there anything else I should be considering?
However, last Thursday I was in an AMV and everything felt just 'right'.
Obviously these are two very different cars, has any first hand experience of both?
The Maser still has it for me, but didn't get long enough in the AMV to get a proper feel on any deficiencies.
The thing it has done is make me think a bit more.
My budget is about 60k. Is there anything else I should be considering?
Carbonio said:
Well if you're old get the Vantage, otherwise go for the GT
How about stretching the budget and getting a 599? I was looking at the GT but find myself been drawn to the V12.
A 599 is out of reach unfortunately. How about stretching the budget and getting a 599? I was looking at the GT but find myself been drawn to the V12.
I guess as I'm not old the (well I don't think I am at 40!) the Maser is the one!
TISPKJ said:
60k buys you a new F type S coupe.
But for a fun car has to be an early 430 or gallardo.
Didn't really click with the F Type. Not sure why. Nice noise. But not a patch on the GT.But for a fun car has to be an early 430 or gallardo.
And very small for a bloke my size. (6ft 3", 17 and half stone).
Might have to have a go in a 430 and Gallardo.
This is interesting. It seems the OP doesnt need 4 seats and wants a fun weekend car.
Looking at the cars suggested so far I can comment on both as I had 3 V8 Vantages and looked at buying a MGT.
If you are looking at a MGT, drive the 4.2 and 4.7, the latter I found to be miles better, £60k will get a nice example of a 4.7. I personally would avoid a 4.2 as I found it heavy and slow.
The V8V is a fantastic car, again £60k will pick up the 4.7 which is a much better (torquier) engine than the early 4.3 - drive both and see what you think.
As a previous chap said £60k will get a you great car, if it were me I would stretch to more and buy a Ferrari F430, which is exactly what I did! Although the more under-stated V8V/MGT may be more to certain tastes.
Importantly, drive the 3 peddle and 2 peddle version (if applicable) of each car, that is massively personal.
Good luck and enjoy the search!
Looking at the cars suggested so far I can comment on both as I had 3 V8 Vantages and looked at buying a MGT.
If you are looking at a MGT, drive the 4.2 and 4.7, the latter I found to be miles better, £60k will get a nice example of a 4.7. I personally would avoid a 4.2 as I found it heavy and slow.
The V8V is a fantastic car, again £60k will pick up the 4.7 which is a much better (torquier) engine than the early 4.3 - drive both and see what you think.
As a previous chap said £60k will get a you great car, if it were me I would stretch to more and buy a Ferrari F430, which is exactly what I did! Although the more under-stated V8V/MGT may be more to certain tastes.
Importantly, drive the 3 peddle and 2 peddle version (if applicable) of each car, that is massively personal.
Good luck and enjoy the search!
Geoffcapes said:
TISPKJ said:
60k buys you a new F type S coupe.
But for a fun car has to be an early 430 or gallardo.
Didn't really click with the F Type. Not sure why. Nice noise. But not a patch on the GT.But for a fun car has to be an early 430 or gallardo.
And very small for a bloke my size. (6ft 3", 17 and half stone).
Might have to have a go in a 430 and Gallardo.
My first thought when I decided on a weekend toy, was I want, no, I need a Maserati GT in my life.
I found one I wanted, and it was sold by the time money was available.
I then went in the AMV on that got me thinking......
I've still got my heart set on the MGT (of the 4.7 variety) however, it doesn't hurt to see if anything else tugs on the heart strings.
Ferrari's are kinda too "in your face" (IMHO) although I'd love a 599!
My twisted logic! Lol!
I found one I wanted, and it was sold by the time money was available.
I then went in the AMV on that got me thinking......
I've still got my heart set on the MGT (of the 4.7 variety) however, it doesn't hurt to see if anything else tugs on the heart strings.
Ferrari's are kinda too "in your face" (IMHO) although I'd love a 599!
My twisted logic! Lol!
TISPKJ said:
60k buys you a new F type S coupe.
But for a fun car has to be an early 430 or gallardo.
You'll get the boggo V6 with no extras for that.A well specced V6S will be pushing 77K+,and you'll still have the horribly Playstationed exhaust note, in a car that doesn't feel very special ( and I'm a Jag fan!)But for a fun car has to be an early 430 or gallardo.
The Vantage and GTs are quite differnt cars.I've tried time and time again to gel with the Vantage in its the varying V8 guises at least ( haven't tried the V12)and each time I come away a bit flat,as if it's missing that ingredient that makes a car special.
The GTS ( in 4.7 MC-shift quise),well I was sold as soon as I drove one.Never had thoughts about the brand good or bad,,but within a couple of miles I knew I could forgive it anything.It has it's quirks,it's not the quickest,there are times when it can't disguise it's weight, but it does many things very very well,and as a genuine GT it has few equals, especially with 4 proper seats. Was in a convoy recently with a chap from this forum in a beautiful 599,who heard mine go past, and then had a look close up when we stopped. Even after only a few weeks he's seriously considering changing for a Granturismo S, not because he doesn't love the 599 ( who wouldn't)but because of the noise,seats and looks.
I couldn't pay it any finer compliment than that.
sjc said:
You'll get the boggo V6 with no extras for that.A well specced V6S will be pushing 77K+,and you'll still have the horribly Playstationed exhaust note, in a car that doesn't feel very special ( and I'm a Jag fan!)
The Vantage and GTs are quite differnt cars.I've tried time and time again to gel with the Vantage in its the varying V8 guises at least ( haven't tried the V12)and each time I come away a bit flat,as if it's missing that ingredient that makes a car special.
The GTS ( in 4.7 MC-shift quise),well I was sold as soon as I drove one.Never had thoughts about the brand good or bad,,but within a couple of miles I knew I could forgive it anything.It has it's quirks,it's not the quickest,there are times when it can't disguise it's weight, but it does many things very very well,and as a genuine GT it has few equals, especially with 4 proper seats. Was in a convoy recently with a chap from this forum in a beautiful 599,who heard mine go past, and then had a look close up when we stopped. Even after only a few weeks he's seriously considering changing for a Granturismo S, not because he doesn't love the 599 ( who wouldn't)but because of the noise,seats and looks.
I couldn't pay it any finer compliment than that.
That sums up my feelings exactly!The Vantage and GTs are quite differnt cars.I've tried time and time again to gel with the Vantage in its the varying V8 guises at least ( haven't tried the V12)and each time I come away a bit flat,as if it's missing that ingredient that makes a car special.
The GTS ( in 4.7 MC-shift quise),well I was sold as soon as I drove one.Never had thoughts about the brand good or bad,,but within a couple of miles I knew I could forgive it anything.It has it's quirks,it's not the quickest,there are times when it can't disguise it's weight, but it does many things very very well,and as a genuine GT it has few equals, especially with 4 proper seats. Was in a convoy recently with a chap from this forum in a beautiful 599,who heard mine go past, and then had a look close up when we stopped. Even after only a few weeks he's seriously considering changing for a Granturismo S, not because he doesn't love the 599 ( who wouldn't)but because of the noise,seats and looks.
I couldn't pay it any finer compliment than that.
Would agree they sound absolutely fantastic without doubt and possibly one of the best sounding cars out there ever.
If you need a biggish coupe and four seats then I guess you can't go far wrong,
The colour makes a big difference on the Ferrari regards in your face, as an example Tour de France looks fabulous in most models as does some of the greys.
Regarding the jag and the S in particular everything I have read suggests it makes a fantastic sound with pops and bangs on the overrun and the one car I heard in waitrose car park sounded great as well.
If you need a biggish coupe and four seats then I guess you can't go far wrong,
The colour makes a big difference on the Ferrari regards in your face, as an example Tour de France looks fabulous in most models as does some of the greys.
Regarding the jag and the S in particular everything I have read suggests it makes a fantastic sound with pops and bangs on the overrun and the one car I heard in waitrose car park sounded great as well.
TISPKJ said:
Would agree they sound absolutely fantastic without doubt and possibly one of the best sounding cars out there ever.
If you need a biggish coupe and four seats then I guess you can't go far wrong,
The colour makes a big difference on the Ferrari regards in your face, as an example Tour de France looks fabulous in most models as does some of the greys.
Regarding the jag and the S in particular everything I have read suggests it makes a fantastic sound with pops and bangs on the overrun and the one car I heard in waitrose car park sounded great as well.
The F-type V8 makes a proper sound, the V6S exhaust note is artifically enhanced,and unfortunately you know it when you are driving it.Within half a mile I'd worked it out,and told the Jag test driver in the passenger seat(I was a deposit holder and it was a pre-launch)as I couldn't stretch to the V8 I'd be coming off the list. He wasn't surprised.If you need a biggish coupe and four seats then I guess you can't go far wrong,
The colour makes a big difference on the Ferrari regards in your face, as an example Tour de France looks fabulous in most models as does some of the greys.
Regarding the jag and the S in particular everything I have read suggests it makes a fantastic sound with pops and bangs on the overrun and the one car I heard in waitrose car park sounded great as well.
Thought I would jibe in on this to add my recent experience as I have been through the exact same thought process..........
Started off that I wanted a new car, budget was £55-60K and I was pretty sure it would be a Granturismo S, having come from a 911 C2S, the Turbo was an option but dismissed due to my frustration with what can only be described as a 'disappointing' sound from the exhaust, and that includes having the sport exhaust option. The Turbo sounds even more disappointing in my opinion. Anyway I digress......
I also considered the aforementioned alternatives; Aston's V8V - heavily dissuaded by my trusted specialist due to the stupid costs of some parts; Jaguar F-type - I would love to evoke the E-type era, but something inside me would never allow me to hand over £60k for any Jaguar, it's brand having been somewhat cheapened by the X-type et al; Ferrari 599 - budget would be truly stretched to breaking point that I would be strung out waiting for the first big bill to well and truly pull my pants down!!
And so it came back to the MGT, a car that I think is still relatively inoffensive to the majority (you don't feel like you are sticking two fingers up to everyone else, as you may do when in a Ferrari or Lambo, one of the downsides I experienced with my 360 Modena) and it is still an achingly beautiful car to look at in the flesh. I had been looking for one for three months (had to be white with black interior and all the carbon goodies) and to my good fortune a Granturismo MC Stradale popped up just a few thousand above my budget. I collected the car at the weekend and can only say that it is simply everything I could have hoped for. I'm not crazy, yes there are better cars out there, but in this price range, I don't think anything can top it. The noise! The noise alone is worth every penny, and that includes the Granturismo S which I originally test drove. Sounds better than my 360 with a tubi, and not sure what else in the bracket can match it. It is a very comfortable car to drive even in the stripped out MC Stradale spec and when you see pretty girls mouthing 'wow' when they see the car, it only helps to re-affirm my decision.
I think I managed to crack the selection process by changing tact and asking myself not 'Which one do I really want' but 'Which one would I see and still long for if I bought something else' and with the Maserati, I know that if I see any of the other potential options out on the road, while there will be a great deal of respect, I know that I will be in the best choice.
Started off that I wanted a new car, budget was £55-60K and I was pretty sure it would be a Granturismo S, having come from a 911 C2S, the Turbo was an option but dismissed due to my frustration with what can only be described as a 'disappointing' sound from the exhaust, and that includes having the sport exhaust option. The Turbo sounds even more disappointing in my opinion. Anyway I digress......
I also considered the aforementioned alternatives; Aston's V8V - heavily dissuaded by my trusted specialist due to the stupid costs of some parts; Jaguar F-type - I would love to evoke the E-type era, but something inside me would never allow me to hand over £60k for any Jaguar, it's brand having been somewhat cheapened by the X-type et al; Ferrari 599 - budget would be truly stretched to breaking point that I would be strung out waiting for the first big bill to well and truly pull my pants down!!
And so it came back to the MGT, a car that I think is still relatively inoffensive to the majority (you don't feel like you are sticking two fingers up to everyone else, as you may do when in a Ferrari or Lambo, one of the downsides I experienced with my 360 Modena) and it is still an achingly beautiful car to look at in the flesh. I had been looking for one for three months (had to be white with black interior and all the carbon goodies) and to my good fortune a Granturismo MC Stradale popped up just a few thousand above my budget. I collected the car at the weekend and can only say that it is simply everything I could have hoped for. I'm not crazy, yes there are better cars out there, but in this price range, I don't think anything can top it. The noise! The noise alone is worth every penny, and that includes the Granturismo S which I originally test drove. Sounds better than my 360 with a tubi, and not sure what else in the bracket can match it. It is a very comfortable car to drive even in the stripped out MC Stradale spec and when you see pretty girls mouthing 'wow' when they see the car, it only helps to re-affirm my decision.
I think I managed to crack the selection process by changing tact and asking myself not 'Which one do I really want' but 'Which one would I see and still long for if I bought something else' and with the Maserati, I know that if I see any of the other potential options out on the road, while there will be a great deal of respect, I know that I will be in the best choice.
TISPKJ said:
Funny enough this thread got me looking last night ....
Bit confused with the various models but is the grey with red interior private sale car at 40 something one of the ones to go for ?
Seems a lot of car for a 2009 was it ?
Sorry on iPhone so post link later.
This one?Bit confused with the various models but is the grey with red interior private sale car at 40 something one of the ones to go for ?
Seems a lot of car for a 2009 was it ?
Sorry on iPhone so post link later.
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/m...
About right I'd guess for a private sale in silver (some dealers say silver isn't the easiest for re-sale on these, although to my eyes they look great in any colour).You've got Colchester Maserati and Grimaldi in Halstead within touching distance for inspections.( The advert says Kent, but viewing is Billericay) Big costs will be tyres around 1200 a set, brakes( worth getting them looked at for lipping), and clutch (get a wear readout, at a guess at 26K miles I reckon around 30-35% ish). The big selling point on that car is the MD warranty 'til May 2014,as if it's an official one its literally bumper to bumper,in which case you'll probably be able to get all the above info via the last service.
As much as you can tell from an advert, it looks pretty blue chip to me.
Hi no not the Furlonger car, I cant find the car now so must have sold ???
When I said I was looking last night I meant "looking" not sure I would swap for the 360 :-)
My question was more towards the difference between the Granturismo, S, and Mc shift models and the 3 is it different power outputs.
I seem to remember the Mc shift one being the one to go for ? shape wise they look pretty similar to the untrained eye however when linked on here people are generally talking about £70k + cars which is a different ball game to £40k, I see some which appear similar in appearance are in the 30's
Have not researched as not really in the market for one but I do like to try and keep abreast of these things so I have half an idea what im talking about :-)
When I said I was looking last night I meant "looking" not sure I would swap for the 360 :-)
My question was more towards the difference between the Granturismo, S, and Mc shift models and the 3 is it different power outputs.
I seem to remember the Mc shift one being the one to go for ? shape wise they look pretty similar to the untrained eye however when linked on here people are generally talking about £70k + cars which is a different ball game to £40k, I see some which appear similar in appearance are in the 30's
Have not researched as not really in the market for one but I do like to try and keep abreast of these things so I have half an idea what im talking about :-)
Edited by TISPKJ on Tuesday 10th December 12:34
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