Why not to buy a Gransport?

[rainmasterb]

Chaps, I currenty run a company car (CLS320CDI) and a 944 Turbo track car. Sooner or later I reckon I'm going to have to go back to having the one car. I love the look, sound and go of the Gransport, but a few people are trying to put me off due to reliability and servicing costs. Any owners on here with any advice would be great. Other options are Monaro or E39 M5 at the mo (really facny a V8)...Thanks

[Lanby]

Has anybody that is trying to put you off actually owned one
or is it what they heard on the internet by any chance?

Buy one they're great.

[AngryApples]

Message Fade2Grey, he just sold one but was very happy with it for the several years he had it I believe

[chillo]

I got mine back in March and love it to pieces! I had a M3csl previously and a 996 before that. Fantastic sense of occasion and amazing positive feedback from other road users etc!
There is NO reason not to scratch the Maser itch! and the Gransport is the one to have (or the Granturismo S for over twice the money)
Servicing is nothing like the urban myth Maserati reliability horror stories etc!
Yes they need a little more love but that is part of the reason for owning one!
The key thing to do is find a good independant and do you research thoroughly (have a look on http://www.maseratiforum.co.uk).
An annual service should be £400ish from an Indy (main dealer price matched my last one)
a new clutch £400 and fitting £6-700
Tyres and brakes are Prosche/AMG/M bracket

Its an every day car which you can use A-B not just A-A!
You can buy this car with your head as well as your heart, go for it