3200 gt test drive
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Not long in from having a test drive in a 3200 gt , was well different from what i expected...
It was verde mistral ( light green ) , manual ,year 2000
found the first 3 gears ' close ' , and the throttle was very,very sensitive ! , went round a corner and thought to myself,right,when i get round this corner im gonna welly it in 2nd,so i fed in power what i thought was gentle before nailing it , and the back tyres started a spinnin good ol stylee , and i only pressed the pedal an inch if that !! , performance was excellent, i thought it would be a bit slouchy , wrong !!
fantastic car , can it sway me from getting a cerb ? , i dunno , i have a few agonising months to wait before i will be in a position to buy one ,and over the past while ive chopped and changed my mind a hundred times what car i would like, and its doing my head in what to go for.
would like to hear you guys/gals inputs on what you would get , maserati or cerbera,and why ?
cheers
It was verde mistral ( light green ) , manual ,year 2000
found the first 3 gears ' close ' , and the throttle was very,very sensitive ! , went round a corner and thought to myself,right,when i get round this corner im gonna welly it in 2nd,so i fed in power what i thought was gentle before nailing it , and the back tyres started a spinnin good ol stylee , and i only pressed the pedal an inch if that !! , performance was excellent, i thought it would be a bit slouchy , wrong !!
fantastic car , can it sway me from getting a cerb ? , i dunno , i have a few agonising months to wait before i will be in a position to buy one ,and over the past while ive chopped and changed my mind a hundred times what car i would like, and its doing my head in what to go for.
would like to hear you guys/gals inputs on what you would get , maserati or cerbera,and why ?
cheers
Hugely different cars Wayne - where the Cerb is a raw, focused driving machine, the Maser is much softer and less immediate in
its responses. Personally I didn't much like the oversensitive throttle response / turbo lag, direct but muted steering and slightly
soggy chassis setup - the Cerb is a much more enjoyable experience (and a good deal quicker too). If you are after a 3200GT
though, have a look at this months EVO - its the featured car in this months buying guide...
its responses. Personally I didn't much like the oversensitive throttle response / turbo lag, direct but muted steering and slightly
soggy chassis setup - the Cerb is a much more enjoyable experience (and a good deal quicker too). If you are after a 3200GT
though, have a look at this months EVO - its the featured car in this months buying guide...
I'm very biased now (as I own a 3200GT) but I've also owned 4 TVRs (never a Cebera though). I think the Maserati is a great car (see my other posts) and I'll never buy another TVR, as a main car, again (might buy a 4.3 Griffith as a classic 2nd car).
The throttle control can be difficult in a manual but I'm busy testing a Tubi (thank you, AJ & Manu) and can say that it improves the throttle control no end.
Cheers
Alex
The throttle control can be difficult in a manual but I'm busy testing a Tubi (thank you, AJ & Manu) and can say that it improves the throttle control no end.
Cheers
Alex
AlexHancock said:The throttle control can be difficult in a manual but I'm busy testing a Tubi (thank you, AJ & Manu) and can say that it improves the throttle control no end.
Cheers
Alex
As in its now ON / OFF?
Sorry Alex, I was just a bit disappointed when I drove one... maybe it hadn't had it's full compliment of dealer campaigns? AlexHancock said:
I'm very biased now (as I own a 3200GT) but I've also owned 4 TVRs (never a Cebera though). I think the Maserati is a great car (see my other posts) and I'll never buy another TVR, as a main car, again (might buy a 4.3 Griffith as a classic 2nd car).
The throttle control can be difficult in a manual but I'm busy testing a Tubi (thank you, AJ & Manu) and can say that it improves the throttle control no end.
Cheers
Alex
Hi
how has Tubi helped throttle sensitivity?
Do you like Tubi now better than when first put on (you felt it degraded the image)
Has the cheap volume , softened with age and carbon?
Would you unconditionally recommend it - I drive a Griff so I am used to LOUD - however this is not what I want in the 3200 - just a lot more detail and character and a volume somewhere between original and Griff
FWIW, if I could afford the cash to have tubi on I would be there straight away for the noise alone. All based upon hearing v12v8s car.
That and the wheels from the 4200 are the only mods I'd go for (which I did). Or get an assetto corsa with those type of wheels (similar) on already.
Dave
That and the wheels from the 4200 are the only mods I'd go for (which I did). Or get an assetto corsa with those type of wheels (similar) on already.
Dave
Hi,
I have had two cerbera's, nice car's. Build quality was a major pain. Most of the milage was to the garage and back. The cerbera's never felt like they had the top end speed. Very unfriendly for the kids in the back and grounded on B roads. Good track car and is comparable with a 360 in it's go-kart feel.
The Masser is Softer and lardy in comparison. The excellerator is easy to get used too. It's a lot more usable and desireable car all togeather. It get's a lot more reactions and so far no angst at all from other drivers. I also have lot's of fun with the ASR light. It does work and has saved my neck on a few occasions.
You can't compare the two cars really. Just pick a life style. Subtle but really quick. or in your face big boy racer, with shed loads of pace. The maser is more of an Aston and the cerbera is more Ultima.
I currently have a Masser 3200 Manual, very happy and very reliable. The only thing that it will get changed for at the moment is a 360. I will not buy a Cerbera again, but would recommend one if your a speed freak.
I have had two cerbera's, nice car's. Build quality was a major pain. Most of the milage was to the garage and back. The cerbera's never felt like they had the top end speed. Very unfriendly for the kids in the back and grounded on B roads. Good track car and is comparable with a 360 in it's go-kart feel.
The Masser is Softer and lardy in comparison. The excellerator is easy to get used too. It's a lot more usable and desireable car all togeather. It get's a lot more reactions and so far no angst at all from other drivers. I also have lot's of fun with the ASR light. It does work and has saved my neck on a few occasions.
You can't compare the two cars really. Just pick a life style. Subtle but really quick. or in your face big boy racer, with shed loads of pace. The maser is more of an Aston and the cerbera is more Ultima.
I currently have a Masser 3200 Manual, very happy and very reliable. The only thing that it will get changed for at the moment is a 360. I will not buy a Cerbera again, but would recommend one if your a speed freak.
David A said:
FWIW, if I could afford the cash to have tubi on I would be there straight away for the noise alone. All based upon hearing v12v8s car.
That and the wheels from the 4200 are the only mods I'd go for (which I did). Or get an assetto corsa with those type of wheels (similar) on already.
Dave
ANY GOOD PICS OF 3200 WITH 4200 WHEELS OR ATTRACTIVE ALTERNATIVES - IMAGINE 4200 WHEELS MUST BE VERY EXPENSIVE
chris_crossley said:
Hi,
I have had two cerbera's, nice car's. Build quality was a major pain. Most of the milage was to the garage and back. The cerbera's never felt like they had the top end speed. Very unfriendly for the kids in the back and grounded on B roads. Good track car and is comparable with a 360 in it's go-kart feel.
The Masser is Softer and lardy in comparison. The excellerator is easy to get used too. It's a lot more usable and desireable car all togeather. It get's a lot more reactions and so far no angst at all from other drivers. I also have lot's of fun with the ASR light. It does work and has saved my neck on a few occasions.
You can't compare the two cars really. Just pick a life style. Subtle but really quick. or in your face big boy racer, with shed loads of pace. The maser is more of an Aston and the cerbera is more Ultima.
I currently have a Masser 3200 Manual, very happy and very reliable. The only thing that it will get changed for at the moment is a 360. I will not buy a Cerbera again, but would recommend one if your a speed freak.
Cheers! - The Griff is handy for outright self abuse, whilst I hope the 3200 will be every bit as quick through gears and a practical everyday 10k / yr car - might have to fit Tubi and engine upgrade if warranty would allow - anyone heard about new Mas warranty coming out?
underated? sure but you cant blame potential buyers for shunning a car which costs 3k (so i hear) to extend the warranty. That must depress second hand values and therefore hurt new sales too. I had one (3200gta) for 2 years and loved it but i would think twice about buying another as would be scared to run one without a warranty. And some parts are more expensive than ferrari. Wheres the sense in that?
Dave,
Is V8 DCA black or dark blue? And is the soft-top in the background the dreaded Mediterranian Blue?
Also, anyone seen Carbon Black?
I've ordered a Gransport but haven't specified it yet - completely stuck over colour choice. I don't want it to be 'in-your-face' (red, yellow, white or bright blue).
Grateful for any advice.
Cheers,
Ian.
Is V8 DCA black or dark blue? And is the soft-top in the background the dreaded Mediterranian Blue?
Also, anyone seen Carbon Black?
I've ordered a Gransport but haven't specified it yet - completely stuck over colour choice. I don't want it to be 'in-your-face' (red, yellow, white or bright blue).
Grateful for any advice.
Cheers,
Ian.
Hi Ian,
I ahve to say the black car in MAranellos is absolutely stunning in the flesh. I'll try and take a few pics of it and post them here over the weekend.
Dark blue is always a good colour for the traditionalists.
I would also suggest gunmetal with a bordeaux / black finish - thats good for resale and avoids being like 'everyone else' quite so much.
I ahve to say the black car in MAranellos is absolutely stunning in the flesh. I'll try and take a few pics of it and post them here over the weekend.
Dark blue is always a good colour for the traditionalists.
I would also suggest gunmetal with a bordeaux / black finish - thats good for resale and avoids being like 'everyone else' quite so much.
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