Gran turismo vs CLS 63 AMG vs Panamera Turbo vs Jag XFR

[Steve cobb]

Hi everyone,

I am brand new to pistonheads and I wanted a bit of advice. I have a budget of 35 to 45k and we want a nice powerful car but also we are probably going to look for a car with a bit of space. We used to have an XKR which we loved but the back seats were a joke.

We may well decide to have a kid at some point so hence all the cars above fall into that category.

I have been reading and quite a few people manage to use the GTS with kids and that for me if the most amazing car, the sound, looks etc. However I am worried about reliability as they have a bad reputation. Not fussed re fuel economy. Also would like some advice re MC shift vs auto. From reading a few things it looks as if the Auto is preferred if you live in a city, we live in London.

Jag XFR might not be special enough. Panamera reckon will drive well but not sure re looks. CLS performance wise is amazing and might be more practical but not as beautiful as the GTS.

Any help or advice appreciated!

Cheers

[Steve cobb]

Thanks so much for giving such a detailed reply, that really helps. I think I will test drive the MC shift and the auto, but yep think the auto is probably better suited to London driving. It is between the cls 63 amg and GT. I think we are being persuaded to go with GT as it is the best looking car ever and good to hear reliability isn't too much of an issue. Thanks again for the detailed reply!

[Steve cobb]

Many thanks for this Jake, very useful update.

[Steve cobb]

Nice one thanks for the reply, yep steering towards the auto rather than MC shift as there will be a fair amount of driving in London and that seems a better choice if there is a fair amount of traffic. Thanks for the note though, really keen on getting one so going for test drives soon!

[Steve cobb]

Great thanks for the post, going for a test drive soon and whilst the mc shift might sound a bit better, we never used the paddles on our xkr, so not fussed if we go for the full auto. Seems like a better shout in traffic which we will have in London! Best looking car around I think...and some people still say all maseratis are unreliable but this doesn't seem true of the GTS..thanks again.

[Steve cobb]

This is really helpful, thanks for taking the time to reply. I agree, I think for the money there isn't really another choice. Pani turbo am going to test drive but looks wise nowhere near the Mas! Cls 63 again a special car but everyone has a merc so feel I need a Mas in my life. You only live once...and thanks for the other person who replied. Will go for a test drive at nuvola shortly. Cheers guys!

[Steve cobb]

Many thanks for the reply. Think we have ruled out pani turbo so comes down to cls 63 amg and mas. Think we will go for mas as it is such an incredible car and I was worried about the reliability but seems to be decent enough whichbti be honest was my only worry. Looking at getting one in the next month or so I can't wait!

[Steve cobb]

Yep good shout, think AA do inspections which are meant to be pretty good. Based in London so plenty on auto trader I can look at, thanks all!

[Steve cobb]

Great thanks yep heard the infotainment is poor but good to to hear there are suppliers to fix it. We had numerous problems with our xkr one that did our head in! Cheers.

[Steve cobb]

Legend, thanks!

[Steve cobb]

Thanks, you know what that is exactly the sort of colour combo I am after, looking to spend max 40k though so a little bit out of price range...

[Steve cobb]

If you could kindly put me in contact with the seller that would great, thanks again! Cheers

[Steve cobb]

I've had a jag before, had the xkr and loved it but just feel like something different. Always wanted a Maser and you only live once so can't wait to get one!