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Maserati Purchase Opinion please.....

Discussion in 'Maserati' started by gilly6993, Nov 18, 2014.

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  1. gilly6993

    gilly6993 Formula 3

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    #1 gilly6993, Nov 18, 2014
    Thanks for any feedback....Here's the deal....My best friends father lives in FL and is looking to upgrade his 2002 Carrera Cab with 36K miles for a 2013 GranTur Sport....Here's the listing....

    Pinellas Park 2013 Maserati GranTurismo Sport Used Convertible Dimmitt Automotive Group St. Petersburg | P2023 | ZAM45MMA9D0067310

    The deal he has worked is $72,000 plus tax, title, etc with his trade ($23K on the trade)....I'm not really up on used Porsche and Maserati prices but I believe the MSRP of the GT was $151K....it seems like a pretty good deal...I also am not familiar with Dimmit but they're inventory and reviews look good....

    Any suggestions or feedback is greatly appreciated....Thanks, Eric
     
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    #2 Jaguar 15, Nov 19, 2014
    Keep the Porsche....less headaches.
     
  3. DWR46

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    #3 DWR46, Nov 19, 2014
    Everybody is entitled to an opinion. The Gran Turismo's appear to have a reputation for being pretty bulletproof. They are also less common than you might think.
     
  4. italiancars

    italiancars F1 Rookie

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    #4 italiancars, Nov 19, 2014
    Speak with Rodney Padgett or Mark Tillman. Both good guys and easy to work with, they were involved with our Daytona event. The GranTurismo is a great car, much different than a 911. Maseratis are Grand Touring cars not sports cars. You can take a long trip in a GranTurismo with no problem, a 911 is more of short drive car.
     
  5. Merak1974

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    #5 Merak1974, Nov 19, 2014
    Doesn't look like a Gran Turismo Sport Convertible to me (looks like a Gran Turismo Convertible.), but perhaps your have different models in the US.

    That said, the deal seems to be very good indeed. I would have gone for it :)
     
  6. gilly6993

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    #6 gilly6993, Nov 20, 2014
    He did the deal....
     
  7. italiafan

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    #7 italiafan, Nov 20, 2014
    Dimmitt has a good reputation.
    Was the final ~$95K?
    Thx
     
  8. Countachqv

    Countachqv Formula 3

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    #8 Countachqv, Nov 20, 2014
    95K for a GT is fair to good as long as mileage is low.
    I was following the GT for a purchase when I switched for a Vanquish. Decision was made on the investment side of my brain and an exhaust note to die for.

    but the Maser GT is an awesome car. I tried an MC and a Sport. Has real 4 seats
    I dont like the convertible but i have to say you get to hear the great sound.

    I am sure you understand it is a GT car not a car for the track or best 1/4 mile or fastest cornering. Still is a lot of car to enjoy.

    the 13 has been sorted out from earlier models. I will have that car in my future once I expand my garage :)
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