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Just bought a Maserati for my wife :)

Discussion in 'Florida' started by Cavallino Motors, Sep 15, 2004.

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  1. Cavallino Motors

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    #1 Cavallino Motors, Sep 15, 2004
    Spur of the moment. We were talking about a new car for her after she wrecked the front bumper on the Mercedes again. Luc fixed it excellent but I am getting tired of it. So she said she likes the Maserati Coupe. Silver or light blue. I went online and BANG there it was.

    Special Thanks to my friend Benn at Shelton. He made a contact to Shelton's Maserati division and I got a confirmation that I had a great deal on my hands. It was a close decision between this one that I bought and their car. Benn and the boys will get all the service biz for sure.

    Now I have to get the car transported down from texas to Miami. ...Road Trip ???? :)
     

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  2. Napolis

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    #2 Napolis, Sep 15, 2004
    Great Choice. I love mine.
    Best
     
  3. BartonWorkman

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    #3 BartonWorkman, Sep 15, 2004
    If you plan a long road trip in the Maserati, dont take too much. They have about enough room in the "trunk" for a lunch box and canteen. No way the trip to Sebring this year would have been possible with two people.

    If Marion needs any lessons on the paddle shifters, I'd be willing to help.

    BHW
     
  4. WILLIAM H

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    #4 WILLIAM H, Sep 15, 2004
    Cool, when is the tubi going in ? :)
     
  5. Kevallino

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    #5 Kevallino, Sep 15, 2004
    Was wondering the same thing...

    Congrats to you, I mean Marion...

    Cheers
    Kevin
     

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  6. Cavallino Motors

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    #6 Cavallino Motors, Sep 15, 2004
    No Tubi,
    I wanted to get her in a Ferrari but she insisted on something quiet.
    You know her, she is always on the phone so the stereo system is just wasted on her. 6-disc changer in the Mercedes has never seen more than one CD and that is the one that we have in there since she bought the car. You think I am kidding? I am not.

    Bart, the Coupe has 2 rear seats so there is a little more space than in the Spider.

    I am afraid she will try to drive that thing in Automatic only. One hand on the phone the other on her Starbucks Coffee, how do you shift?
    She actually needs a LImo and a driver. That would make life easy for her. But she does not want to go for that either.
     
  7. BWS550

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    #7 BWS550, Sep 15, 2004
    OK MARTIN, I KNOW YOU BETTER

    WHAT DID YOU DO WRONG FOR MARION TO DESERVE THIS?? :)

    BRUCE
     
  8. Texas Forever

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    #8 Texas Forever, Sep 15, 2004
    Hey Martin, I looks like I will be taking a trip to Pensacola soon. (My mother lives there.) Want me to drive it there for you?
     
  9. Cavallino Motors

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    #9 Cavallino Motors, Sep 15, 2004
    Bruce....you should know me....I never do anything wrong :) (just VERY wrong)

    Dale,
    Thanks but the car is in Austin and Pensacola will not help that much. I guess I will start calling transport Cos tomorrow.

    Anybody any idea on open carrier?
     

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  10. SefacHotRodder

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    #10 SefacHotRodder, Sep 15, 2004

    :D



    Great choice of car.
     
  11. TheCarcierge

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    #11 TheCarcierge, Sep 16, 2004
    Martin:

    Had I only known, I could have sold you the MaMa's car and saved the time I am spending pursuing the Lemon Law claim.

    Scottie
     
  12. Cavallino Motors

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    #12 Cavallino Motors, Sep 16, 2004
    BTW your mom is hopefully on high ground. Seen some pictures a few minutes ago. ugh the storm surge....
    I did not even get that when you wrote that, sorry.
     
  13. TheCarcierge

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    #13 TheCarcierge, Sep 16, 2004
  14. LouB

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    #14 LouB, Sep 16, 2004
    Congrats. Great car and color.

    Lou B
     
  15. paulie_b

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    #15 paulie_b, Sep 17, 2004
    for a female...........IMO.
     
  16. Cavallino Motors

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    #16 Cavallino Motors, Sep 17, 2004
    last time I checked that was the case with her :)
     
  17. KingPayam

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    #17 KingPayam, Sep 17, 2004
    haha that pic was taken like 5 minutes from my house. At the 360 bridge, lake austin. nice car.
     
  18. Cavallino Motors

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    #18 Cavallino Motors, Sep 18, 2004
    :)
    Car is at Austin BMW.
     
  19. BartonWorkman

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    #19 BartonWorkman, Sep 19, 2004
    Paulie, you've got to get the Quattroporte for the Mrs. She'd look too cute
    driving around Jupiter (we all know it would never actually leave Jupiter) in a nice Quattroporte which are scheduled to arrive this week from what I hear.

    The Quattroporte costs a lot less than compairitively equipped Mercedes-Benz and BMWs, so I suggest it for Mrs. Paulie.

    I visited The Collection Friday and they've got a nice selection of Maseratis, beautiful blue Coupe just like the one that crashed at Sebring back in April and a nice silver Spyder on the showroom floor.

    I suppose we get to see the Silver Coupe at the Brazilian Grand Prix viewing party at the house in a few week's time. Maybe we can do laps around the neighborhood in it during the commericals. Heh heh.

    BHW
     
  20. Cavallino Motors

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    #20 Cavallino Motors, Sep 19, 2004
    The Maser will be here Thursday.
    Mr. Peck from Lambo Dallas is picking it up and will bring the car here.
    Marion is coming back from Washington DC tomorrow and I have to find a buyer for her Mercedes now.

    In case anybody is interested:
    1999 MB 430CLK AMG quartz blue met over gray leather, lowered otherwise stock. 6-disc changer, 55K Miles I will have to get another service done.
    $25,000.
     
  21. Cavallino Motors

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    #21 Cavallino Motors, Sep 19, 2004
    oh and there is my dealer sign on the wall :)
     
  22. paulie_b

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    #22 paulie_b, Sep 20, 2004
    hope Marion enjoys the new ride!
     
  23. Lanikai

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    #23 Lanikai, Sep 21, 2004
    Martin,

    congratulations on the new Masserati. I think you will find the car to be great on long trips as well as short track events. Bring it by for us to see.

    Regards,

    Will @ Shelton
     
  24. Cavallino Motors

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    #24 Cavallino Motors, Sep 22, 2004
    Hi Will:
    glad to see you posting. :)
    Track events I don't know...have been driving one in Homestead once and was not impressed at all. Too much body roll, but then it is a Touring car not a race car :). Saw the Race Maser in Homestead. They did pretty well in Grand Am. Car was screaming. Looked like a lot of fun. Bring one to Sebring Saturday so I can hitch a ride :)

    As far as me bringing the car by....if she lets me drive it LOL
     
  25. Cavallino Motors

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    #25 Cavallino Motors, Sep 22, 2004
    Car came in without a scratch. Thanks to Mr. Peck from Lamborghini Dallas and his trucking company. Excellent job. In the fastest time one can possibly imagine. Pick up Monday afternoon, delivery Wednesday noon. Austin to Miami.

    BMW Austin, Aaron Smith, also a big thank you. Perfectly as described. If anybody in that area is looking for a BMW give him a shout. Tell him Martin from Miami sent you.

    Marion is loving the car. The color is extreme silver. Close to white almost. She could not get enough. Front spoiler is higher so she is happy (I am too).
     
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