Test drove Maserati Gran Turismo again today

TheRox · 04-14-2011, 09:04 PM

what did you expect from an italian show car?

maserati is like aston martin...all show and reliability issues that are costly.

Porsche looks ugly and won't give you status, but it drives great.

If you truly want a great driver's car and a looker...there is only one answer: Ferrari...which is likely too expensive.

There is no win-win situation man; the best driver's car that is affordable (Porsche) is ugly and looks meek and small, feeble...but its amazing. I used to think the R8 was an exception, but it has the Audi badge which ain't Porsche, it looks kinda funny after the the couple years of hype...it certainly aint' lambo or Ferrari pretty...and its AWD, which is annoying in a sports car because you don't feel as connected and you bog off the line with 6MT as power lags in the AWD tranny.

The rest drive like crap but look great at the curb.

How immigrant do you want to be? At some point you need to be comfy with your status. your call.

IancoleTX · 04-14-2011, 10:08 PM

Don't ever trade in dude, you are throwing away thousands. Sell your cars, and buy the one you want.

Coolieman1220 · 04-14-2011, 10:32 PM

The benz is an old mans car but it is a vert.

The Maser is plain SEXY!

I got the chance to test drive a Maser GT when it first came out. It was ok. Not that fast, quick but not fast. drove nice, handled well, solid ride, comfortable, sounded great. awesome interior but I could not justify the price. They were so expensive for what? Mind you maintenance won't be cheap either...What about an Aston Martin or a 6 series?

evicfinite · 04-14-2011, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by domrep

The poor grammar and english hurts my eyes

u should just pluck ur eyes out. last I checked this wasn't grammar school. it's a forum for however someone wants to type.

FVM3 · 04-15-2011, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jlspeed29

i think the C63 will feel more comfortable to you in terms of dynamics ( coming from a 335i and all)....but the question now begs, if you are considering a C63...why not an M3?
For that matter, why not a CPO M5?

I was bummed to read your review on the Maser' =( It appears to be impressive on the streets and sounds it...guess it doesn't drive that way =\

have you looked at maybe a Porsche? you can probably find a cpo 911 for mid 70's ??

i came from e92 m3 to e92 335i

FVM3 · 04-15-2011, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ryan970

what other language do you speak. but you should consider buying a aston martin

chinese

FVM3 · 04-15-2011, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by lopealle

M5 FTW

i did think about it but thats an old body style.

FVM3 · 04-15-2011, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by UFhypz335

If I had that money I know I'd be getting a GTR but from the cars you own I can obviously tell this is something you'd not be interested in. I say you give a look at the c63 amg though!

im not feeling good to pay that much on a Nissan. i know it is fast as shit but i will only get that if its at $40s

FVM3 · 04-15-2011, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by CrimsonIvy35i

i would get an AUDI R8

out of my budget

donsgolf2012 · 04-15-2011, 12:43 AM

http://www.symbolicmotors.com/detail...d-6924091.html

henry418 · 04-15-2011, 01:04 AM

Out of those, I'd get maserati just for the exhaust note

Wild Squid · 04-15-2011, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by christopherchenm

i came from e92 m3 to e92 335i

Why the hell would you go from e92 M3 to e92 335i? If you have the kind of money for these cars then surely you shouldn't have problems with most cars you want? Unless you're a rich boy who's parents buys him his cars? That's the only reason I can think of for someone to get tired of a e92 M3? One who didn't have to work for it.

FVM3 · 04-15-2011, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Wild Squid

Why the hell would you go from e92 M3 to e92 335i? If you have the kind of money for these cars then surely you shouldn't have problems with most cars you want? Unless you're a rich boy who's parents buys him his cars? That's the only reason I can think of for someone to get tired of a e92 M3? One who didn't have to work for it.

i drive like 35k to 40k miles a year and 335i is better as a daily. also potential of mods on 335i is much more then m3. Some memebers here came from m3 to 335i too

Elie335i · 04-15-2011, 02:10 AM

christopher, what about the RS5?

FVM3 · 04-15-2011, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Elie335i

christopher, what about the RS5?

rs5? i thought that us market carries s5 only

Elie335i · 04-15-2011, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by christopherchenm

rs5? i thought that us market carries s5 only

oh not sure about this.

maybe a 911 targa 4s?

korr · 04-15-2011, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by domrep

The poor grammar and english hurts my eyes

what you wrote is hurting my eyes more

if it comes down to the merc or mas... i would pick the mas, but thats just me :x

Potty_Pants · 04-15-2011, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by christopherchenm

Excuse my grammer, im not a native english speaker, sorry

it's ok... most people from LA arent native english speakers either

PPP

Slava · 04-15-2011, 04:49 AM

Save your money and get a GT-R.

FVM3 · 04-15-2011, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Slava

Save your money and get a GT-R.

i can get a slightly used gtr at 60s but seems that its a bit too much for a nissan.

BMWsky · 04-15-2011, 07:40 AM

A good friend of mine has a Maserati; it's a beautiful car in every aspect. With that being said, I don't think he'd buy another as he's had a lot of problems with it.

I live in the Northeast US, you don't see too many of them. I was in South Florida (South Beach) last week and they seemed to be the car of choice as they were everywhere.

whip_lash · 04-15-2011, 07:46 AM

GTR all the way.. or the z06, reliability issues with the maserati might just sour your whole experience with the car. Go with something thats proven to be reliable. Oh and dont think just because its a Nissan its not a worthy mention.. it aint no maxima.

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TheRox Colonel 127 Rep 2,312 Posts Drives: 6mt Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there iTrader: (2)	what did you expect from an italian show car? maserati is like aston martin...all show and reliability issues that are costly. Porsche looks ugly and won't give you status, but it drives great. If you truly want a great driver's car and a looker...there is only one answer: Ferrari...which is likely too expensive. There is no win-win situation man; the best driver's car that is affordable (Porsche) is ugly and looks meek and small, feeble...but its amazing. I used to think the R8 was an exception, but it has the Audi badge which ain't Porsche, it looks kinda funny after the the couple years of hype...it certainly aint' lambo or Ferrari pretty...and its AWD, which is annoying in a sports car because you don't feel as connected and you bog off the line with 6MT as power lags in the AWD tranny. The rest drive like crap but look great at the curb. How immigrant do you want to be? At some point you need to be comfy with your status. your call.
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Coolieman1220 Banned 76 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2010 335d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York City iTrader: (0)	The benz is an old mans car but it is a vert. The Maser is plain SEXY! I got the chance to test drive a Maser GT when it first came out. It was ok. Not that fast, quick but not fast. drove nice, handled well, solid ride, comfortable, sounded great. awesome interior but I could not justify the price. They were so expensive for what? Mind you maintenance won't be cheap either...What about an Aston Martin or a 6 series?
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henry418 Captain 54 Rep 769 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (4)	Out of those, I'd get maserati just for the exhaust note
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Slava New Member 1 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 335i X-Drive Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Save your money and get a GT-R.
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BMWsky Major 27 Rep 1,244 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Webster NY iTrader: (1)	A good friend of mine has a Maserati; it's a beautiful car in every aspect. With that being said, I don't think he'd buy another as he's had a lot of problems with it. I live in the Northeast US, you don't see too many of them. I was in South Florida (South Beach) last week and they seemed to be the car of choice as they were everywhere.
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whip_lash Lieutenant 16 Rep 446 Posts Drives: '15 M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (3)	GTR all the way.. or the z06, reliability issues with the maserati might just sour your whole experience with the car. Go with something thats proven to be reliable. Oh and dont think just because its a Nissan its not a worthy mention.. it aint no maxima.
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