I've really gone and done it this time!!!

I've really gone and done it this time!!!

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mr_tony

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6,328 posts

270 months

Monday 22nd September 2003
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The first Maserati I drove was about 4 years ago. It was a French Blue Ghibli Cup, 330bhp belching from its frenzied 2000cc powerplant. It was (and still is) on of the best automotive moments in my life, the sheer grunt of the thing and it's 'nothing like anyone else' styling really had me hooked. Luckily though a nice man called Harry (editor of evo) took the trouble to reply to a mail directed to him and advised me against the purchase after checking out the specifics.

Still it was on that day, at that dealer that I first got a good glimpse of a 3200, and I was mighty impressed....

Fast forward to this year, and I've spent a lot of time researching the 3200 (many thanks to all on this list who have helped me on my search, particularly craig/Alex/Andrew).

Maseratis always used to be beautiful cars, the shape of the 3200 (and 4200) is to my eyes very dynamic and reminissent of previous Maseratis from the 70's, taking the marque back to a golden age of big engined fast front engined GT's with prodigious power, and understated opulence for the driver and passengers alike.

So finally, after

years of staring
boring (ex)girlfriend to tears
test driving
looking at a lot more,
millions of insurance quotes
thousands of internet and magazine reviews
hanging round dealerships like a bad smell

my 3200GT awaits me picking it up at the weekend...

Car is Rosso Mondiale (Maserati racing red)

www.maranellosales.com/locator/images/stock/4472.jpg

I can't wait. See y'all at VMaxIII

mr_tony

Original Poster:

6,328 posts

270 months

Monday 22nd September 2003
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hehe cheers chaps! I'm literally counting the hours....

Greg - more than welcome for a passenger ride (though check with Incorrigable -
he has previous experience passengering with me at PH events - see Mungos comments!!)

Flasher - I'd say do it, but the T350 is still so achingly lovely it will be a hard decision...

Derestrictor - you can, but I won't tell anyone.

Mungo - F**k off! You know I only do that to hire cars! Come blag a ride at VMaxIII, should be safe enough in a straight line at least...

mr_tony

Original Poster:

6,328 posts

270 months

Monday 22nd September 2003
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VMaxIII - see info in Events section / small pointers / explanations in the F/M/L and porsche forums... (Basically Bruntingthorpe airfield 2 mile straight and a gatso or two and some rather tasy automobile creations from Germany/Italy and beyond)

craigw is co-ordinating activities - check out the thread and put your name down so that craig has a chance to sort numbers properly

>> Edited by mr_tony on Monday 22 September 16:21

mr_tony

Original Poster:

6,328 posts

270 months

Monday 22nd September 2003
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Which just happens to be my birthday too .......

mr_tony

Original Poster:

6,328 posts

270 months

Tuesday 23rd September 2003
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Thanks Dave.
Funny how the harder I work the luckier I get eh

mr_tony

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6,328 posts

270 months

Sunday 28th September 2003
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well ok, I can take 10 minutes between hoons to let you all knnow how good it is.

Car is fantastic

Would say more but off to drive more. Full update tomorrow.

BTW grigo 3200 cruising through Chiswick this afternoon - anyone on here?