Maserati Granturismo 4.2

Maserati Granturismo 4.2

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jamesbilluk

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3,689 posts

183 months

Wednesday 20th September 2017
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Hi all,

Ive just taken delivery of my first Maserati, Whilst the Boxster was great fun, we were looking for something with a bit more space inside, also good looks, and sound, it seemed to fit the bill! As the Boxster had red leather, my next car had to as well, I wanted one in black as well to see the lines, this in a lovely metallic black. I found this one half an hour away from me via a private sale, she has 27800 miles from new, Its a 4.2 which I find more than enough at the moment!













Very much looking forward to getting to know the car!

Croutons

9,871 posts

166 months

Wednesday 20th September 2017
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Phwoar!

RC1807

12,531 posts

168 months

Wednesday 20th September 2017
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Croutons said:
Phwoar!
This.

Private plate on it and it's ageless.

S100HP

12,677 posts

167 months

Wednesday 20th September 2017
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Wibble

SuperVM

1,098 posts

161 months

Wednesday 20th September 2017
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Lovely looking car

MRobbins1987

509 posts

130 months

Wednesday 20th September 2017
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I've been eyeing these up in the classifieds, for the money I can't think of anything else quite this special. Looks superb, enjoy. smile

jamesbilluk

Original Poster:

3,689 posts

183 months

Wednesday 20th September 2017
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Thanks guys smile For the money I was thrilled with it. Really impressed with the general fit and finish of the car, the interior is beautifully built,

I think a private plate will be on my shopping list!

I need to sort one of the heather control buttons which has gone sticky, seems to be the soft touch material causing this, It also attracts dust!

Edited by jamesbilluk on Wednesday 20th September 14:19

MJK 24

5,648 posts

236 months

Wednesday 20th September 2017
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Stunning! Enjoy!

thatguy11

640 posts

123 months

Wednesday 20th September 2017
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Always been a massive fan of these, looks incredible in black. The 4.2 tends to be shunned for the 4.7, but the 4.2 would be plenty enough for me; 400bhp is not to be sniffed at! The fact that the 4.7 exists makes the 4.2 an absolute steal too. Enjoy it!

Fas1975

1,778 posts

164 months

Wednesday 20th September 2017
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Absolutely stunning and my favourite colour combo. Health to drive

jamesbilluk

Original Poster:

3,689 posts

183 months

Wednesday 20th September 2017
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Thanks guys,

thatguy, they do seem good value, It certainly seems quite enough too, with the 400HP, coming from 303hp this seems very quick!

Medic-one

3,105 posts

203 months

Wednesday 20th September 2017
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Very nice. Always have had a soft spot for these.

HybridAero

1,351 posts

100 months

Wednesday 20th September 2017
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Absolutely gorgeous, now THIS is a proper, pukka Maserati - arguably the last. Not the Ghibli crap of today.

Private plate gets my vote, but something classy.

jonamv8

3,151 posts

166 months

Wednesday 20th September 2017
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jamesbilluk said:
Thanks guys smile For the money I was thrilled with it. Really impressed with the general fit and finish of the car, the interior is beautifully built,

I think a private plate will be on my shopping list!

I need to sort one of the heather control buttons which has gone sticky, seems to be the soft touch material causing this, It also attracts dust!

Edited by jamesbilluk on Wednesday 20th September 14:19
I have looked at these for a few years in the classifieds, they offer great value for money. I have never been fortunate to go out in one but always thought peering in that the interior let it down slightly, coming from a Porsche, I was surprised to see you comment on the interior. Are they well finished when your up close with one? You've got me looking at 4.7s on autotrader lol

treetops

1,177 posts

158 months

Wednesday 20th September 2017
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Lovely!

But utterly ruinous. BIL has one and running costs are huge. Not that he's bothered.


treetops

1,177 posts

158 months

Wednesday 20th September 2017
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Lovely!

But utterly ruinous. BIL has one and running costs are huge. Not that he's bothered.


jamesbilluk

Original Poster:

3,689 posts

183 months

Wednesday 20th September 2017
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Thanks guys smile

jonamv8, Really impressed with the quality, theres not one rattle or squeak coming from the interior. all the plastics have a soft touch material which is nice, but two of the buttons have gone sticky, not sure whats caused that.

treetops, I did wonder if they would be!

jonamv8

3,151 posts

166 months

Monday 25th September 2017
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jamesbilluk said:
Thanks guys smile

jonamv8, Really impressed with the quality, theres not one rattle or squeak coming from the interior. all the plastics have a soft touch material which is nice, but two of the buttons have gone sticky, not sure whats caused that.

treetops, I did wonder if they would be!
Cool - hopefully I'll have chance to go out in one sometime and experience them for myself.

On to running costs - I've heard a few time they are pricey to keep in good order!!

Jonny_gti

289 posts

80 months

Monday 25th September 2017
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4.2 v8 400hp and the stunning red leather interior really cant go wrong, Must sound glorious at full chat. Great choice Sir hope she serves you well.

jamesbilluk

Original Poster:

3,689 posts

183 months

Monday 25th September 2017
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jonamv8 said:
Cool - hopefully I'll have chance to go out in one sometime and experience them for myself.

On to running costs - I've heard a few time they are pricey to keep in good order!!
Not looking forward to the first service, or a new set of tyres... Well worth it though smile

I notice your in the west midlands, I'm based in Worcester, I would be happy to take you for a drive.