Coninental GT Questions
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Hi all,
First post in this area of the forums and potentially one that’s been asked a million and one time in the past so apologies if that is the case.
I currently drive, and have done for 15 years, a TVR. However, I find myself using it less and less and am looking to change. Shortlist so far is a V* Vantage, Maser GranTurismo or a Conti GT and it’s this last option I’d like to pick your brains on.
First, is there a guide to the different models and how they differ from each other? I’m seeing Mulliner spec, Speed, V8 etc. Budget would be anywhere from 40-mid 70s.
Are the V8s cheaper to run/service than the V12s? MY TVR can be anywhere from a £600 service to a few grand per annum over 3-5k miles. Not bothered about MPG.
What are the essential options and colours to look for?
What are they like to drive? I’m not expecting balls out sportscar like my T350 but would like that effortless comfort coupled with the ability to have a bit of fun if the mood takes me.
How reliable are they and are some models/years more or less so than others? I’m comfortable with preventative maintenance but would prefer not to be having to replace expensive widgets every year because they’re made of cheese.
Any good dealers/Indies in the Cambs, Beds, Bucks area you can recommend? Especially ones that can give honest opinions of ownership and running of these?
What sort of warranty would people recommend given any I choose will be out of manufacturer warranty? Presumably Bentley approved used is best for this but will cost more than from an indy?
An example of one I do like the look of based on nothings barr the pictures is this V8 - https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/... which is right at the top of my budget.
Any advice much appreciated
First post in this area of the forums and potentially one that’s been asked a million and one time in the past so apologies if that is the case.
I currently drive, and have done for 15 years, a TVR. However, I find myself using it less and less and am looking to change. Shortlist so far is a V* Vantage, Maser GranTurismo or a Conti GT and it’s this last option I’d like to pick your brains on.
First, is there a guide to the different models and how they differ from each other? I’m seeing Mulliner spec, Speed, V8 etc. Budget would be anywhere from 40-mid 70s.
Are the V8s cheaper to run/service than the V12s? MY TVR can be anywhere from a £600 service to a few grand per annum over 3-5k miles. Not bothered about MPG.
What are the essential options and colours to look for?
What are they like to drive? I’m not expecting balls out sportscar like my T350 but would like that effortless comfort coupled with the ability to have a bit of fun if the mood takes me.
How reliable are they and are some models/years more or less so than others? I’m comfortable with preventative maintenance but would prefer not to be having to replace expensive widgets every year because they’re made of cheese.
Any good dealers/Indies in the Cambs, Beds, Bucks area you can recommend? Especially ones that can give honest opinions of ownership and running of these?
What sort of warranty would people recommend given any I choose will be out of manufacturer warranty? Presumably Bentley approved used is best for this but will cost more than from an indy?
An example of one I do like the look of based on nothings barr the pictures is this V8 - https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/... which is right at the top of my budget.
Any advice much appreciated
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