Maserrati granturismo v vantage roadster

[Kersh2312]

Am I mad thinking of changing my roadster for the Maserati granturismo would I get bored does any body know anything about them any advice would be great cheers

[robgt]

Yes! Though if a Maser rocks your boat, why not?

[scotpak]

I used to have one. If you think you will make use of the 2 proper backseats e.g. on family drives on the weekend, then go for it!!! I has the "S" version which may have one of the best sounding exhausts period!!

[Little Donkey]

I wouldn't. Dull as ditch water. No, that's not fair.......if you have to make it an "s". But please don't think it's an Aston. It's not.

[Riccardino]

They are very different cars also to drive. The Granturismo is very long (based on the Quattroporte Chassis) but maybe more practical (as said 4 seats). I would see the Granturismo as a competitor of the DB9 eventualli in terms of driving characteristics

But yes the sound is fantastic
This is an MC stradale. Suggest you start at 2:30 min
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BnKTEomOCE&fea...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnaMSSXBwwY

[avinalarf]

I looked at and drove the Granturismo before I purchased my DB9.
What a great noise it made ,quite intoxicating.
More room for my family at the back.
But for me it did not have that special allure that an Aston has.
I was also concerned about the 4 year service bill that is very expensive.

[AWV12]

You are talking about the Coupe or the (Gran)Cabrio? It is big difference, especially when you are a real cabrio driver. I am, and when you sit in the GranCabrio, you know it in a few seconds: this is NOT open driving, because the front window has way too much overhang over your head (like the Peugeot 308CC, etc).

If you don't care about open driving, then go for it! It is a great looking car, more GT than the V8V, so totally different in driving behaviour (suspension, gearbox, wheelbase, etc, etc), if you look for a sports car, the V8V is much better doing that taks.

Do go test drive, and you know it!

[AdamV12V]

Great looking car for sure, but rather dull and uninspiring to drive.

Engine sounds great but it felt distant and unconnected to the car. I didn't like it at all, but then only you can decide for yourself with a test drive as we all have different things that matter to each of us.

[Kelsy]

Riccardino said:

They are very different cars also to drive. The Granturismo is very long (based on the Quattroporte Chassis) but maybe more practical (as said 4 seats). I would see the Granturismo as a competitor of the DB9 eventualli in terms of driving characteristics

But yes the sound is fantastic
This is an MC stradale. Suggest you start at 2:30 min
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BnKTEomOCE&fea...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnaMSSXBwwY

I love this first clip. When he drives it down the road (3m.17s). I feel like that every time I drive my V8V (Fuse 22 out)

Edited by Kelsy on Sunday 30th June 22:37