Granturismo Sport MC vs Stradale

The "real" Stradale has a huge advantage over all other GranTurismos, it comes with the 599 racing gearbox. The whole advantage of the Stradale was that specific gearbox. Unfortunately, at some point Maserati decided to replace it with the regular Automatic ZF for non-EU markets, so almost all Stradale cars you see around you are regular automatics.

My personal opinion, I'd go for the Stradale over any other GranTurismo (even the new Sport MC 2018 model), if it has the 599 racing gearbox.

Unfortunately, buying a new GranTurismo these days is not exactly value for money, you are buying a 10+ year old platform, with 460 bhp. So barely as fast as a BMW that costs half as much as the GranTurismo. The 2018 model was tutted to be a whole new car and it is a complete disappointment, since its just a facelift with a few gimmicks on top.

We are waiting to see the 2019 or 2020 lineup...

 

If its a 2017 model, then it should have 4 seats.

Some people prefer the 2-seats version, which looks more aggressive and sporty, it is also believed that it will keep its value above all others. While other people prefer the 4-seats version, which is more practical, has tons of extra leather and looks beautiful. Confused yet?

 

I have to [sadly] concur, that a brand new GT is definitely not value for money. I love the GT and it's a dead nuts reliable car (I fix them every day for a living), but when you can literally go buy a 2008 for as little as $30K USD and have the same basic car as a brand new one (albeit aside from the facelift and MTC integration and larger engine), there's little reason in my reckoning to do so. And honestly, if you want something special, at least here in the US, I tell prospective buyers to find one of the 200 or so 2009-only GT-S with the F1 that they brought into the US. That has the 599 gearbox and the juiced 4.7 mill. But as you can plainly see by looking at any classified site, the depreciation on these cars is staggering, you could practically buy a 348 with the money you'll lose on a new GT in a year or two.

FYI, the 2018 GT is nice now that it has a backup camera but they changed the convertible top controls from a rocker type switch to two separate (and VERY delicate) buttons on the center console. We have problems with those buttons getting pushed out of their frames (they used a similar type of button for the functions alongside the NIT screen on the older GT) so this will be interesting to see how long they keep that setup going...

 

I just picked up a 2013 GT Sport to replace my 2008 GT. Yep - never seen a car depreciate so much - it's mind blowing. A got the 2013 with 7000 miles, one owner car for 60% off MSRP - yes, 60%!! Now, I will be taking a beating selling my 2008

I love the car though - it's my 6 month DD

 

Dave,

What are the details on your '08? I daily an '07 QP Automatica which just turned 120K miles and was thinking of maybe adding a GT to the fleet although I fear my 456 might retaliate by having a major mechanical fail if it sees a GT show up, lol!


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Hi Aaron,

I don't recall the miles but it's low 50K's. Needs a headliner, one wheel has some rash, new front tires - probably needs rear tires - recent alignment. TPMS was acting up right before I put it away. Some sticky parts (I'm a shoemaker who's kids don't have shoes). Minor bolster wear on driver seat. Nero / Cuoio Sella. Fairly new battery - upgraded for after market BT. 19" wheels. Overall very good condition - not pristine but very nice. Call or email if you wish to discuss 716-553-6130 dave.lelonek@**********.com I'm thinking $32K

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Nice ride Dave. That's the same combo as my Quattroporte. If yours had a burgundy interior, we'd be on. I'm going to be fussy about colors which means either Nero over burgundy or silver over navy. Both are out there, but very few of them. Has your GT had the variators done?


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Hi Arron - we are muddy this thread and probably should move to email (sorry to the OP for us going O/T). Variators have not been done - just (briefly) saw this on MLife not long ago. Forums cause problems with cars LOL. Car runs perfectly fine. My car will probably be the lowest price GT on the market aside from a salvage or storied car.

 

They depreciate horribly.