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Offline michael


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#0: Wed, 17 Aug, 2011 - 16:48 - ...
Correct me if I am wrong, but I am under the impression that Maserati does not provide an option for a rear view camera to be fitted from factory. If this is the case, does anyone know why? The Gran Turismo is a relatively large car and I'd imagine parking in a tight space would be a nightmare.


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#1: Wed, 17 Aug, 2011 - 17:11 - ...
Quote from: michael on Wed, 17 Aug, 2011 - 16:48
Correct me if I am wrong, but I am under the impression that Maserati does not provide an option for a rear view camera to be fitted from factory. If this is the case, does anyone know why? The Gran Turismo is a relatively large car and I'd imagine parking in a tight space would be a nightmare.

It's got parking sensors. It's no harder to reverse park than any other large car. A camera is handy but the sensors do the job OK. The GT has a bigger fault. It's pretty ordinary to drive.


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#2: Wed, 17 Aug, 2011 - 17:13 - ...
Quote from: mhh on Wed, 17 Aug, 2011 - 17:11
The GT has a bigger fault. It's pretty ordinary to drive.

Can you kindly elaborate on this?


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#3: Wed, 17 Aug, 2011 - 17:24 - ...
Quote from: michael on Wed, 17 Aug, 2011 - 17:13
Can you kindly elaborate on this?

Just my opinion. I had one for a day and found it sluggish and soggy. Google some road tests for expert opinions if you are interested in one. Don't take my word for it.


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#4: Wed, 17 Aug, 2011 - 20:13 - ...
Quote from: mhh on Wed, 17 Aug, 2011 - 17:24
Just my opinion. I had one for a day and found it sluggish and soggy. Google some road tests for expert opinions if you are interested in one. Don't take my word for it.

I felt the same way as you. The GT didn't feel any more sporty than my CLS350. ALthough the GT "S" was a big improvement.
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#5: Wed, 17 Aug, 2011 - 20:21 - ...
Quote from: Wattens on Wed, 17 Aug, 2011 - 20:13
I felt the same way as you. The GT didn't feel any more sporty than my CLS350. ALthough the GT "S" was a big improvement.

but surely a Maserati is SUPPOSED to be refined and comfy and smooth and quiet like a Merc...

If you want a sporty Maserati, buy a 612 or a 599 etc...


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#6: Wed, 17 Aug, 2011 - 20:26 - ...
Quote from: ferrarifixer on Wed, 17 Aug, 2011 - 20:21
but surely a Maserati is SUPPOSED to be refined and comfy and smooth and quiet like a Merc...

If you want a sporty Maserati, buy a 612 or a 599 etc...

I recall posting after my drive in the GT that my S65 felt like a Veyron when I got back into it. A Maserati should feel a little bit sporty at least.


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#7: Wed, 17 Aug, 2011 - 20:31 - ...
S65 is VERY grunty car, not fair comparison


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#8: Wed, 17 Aug, 2011 - 20:33 - ...
Quote from: ferrarifixer on Wed, 17 Aug, 2011 - 20:31
S65 is VERY grunty car, not fair comparison

Fair point. But the Maser was my most disappointing drive in years. They call it a sports car on their website and it simply isn't.


Offline dkabab

#9: Wed, 17 Aug, 2011 - 20:50 - ...
the massa sounds epic though.... what version is davids, mhh?

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