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Some of you already know about it because I was so excited that I couldn't keep it to myself! I loved my Stradale and would urge anyone to buy one and see what it's all about however mine "only" had 2 seats and with 2 young kids and a wife who wants to go on a Euro road trip or two, this in the end became an issue for me. I'd still have a 2 seater Stradale over a 4 seater if carrying the family is not a consideration. I'm super pleased that Zep has her now as I know he will look after her. Sad, but that makes me happy!
For me, the only car in the past few years, along with the Stradale, that I have aspired to owning is what I have bought! I really don't want anything else, even if the Euromillions came in.
The car is quite late (64) and has one of the highest options specs every ordered. In this case a whopping £65k (yes, that's right!) of options over standard. Many are not important to me however for resale and future value, they can be very important. In fact, I have learned that there are options that cars must have or the main dealers won't buy them so if you want to get one - any model - you really need to get a handle on what a target car must have.
Being a purveyor of deluxe man maths calculations, the presence of 3 more services included and a 2 year, comprehensive factory warranty means that she should not cost the earth to maintain for the next wee while.
Shout out to Graypaul Edinburgh who have been great to deal with. The car has been perfectly prepared including a fresh service, new windscreen (what is it with me and windscreens?), geometry and a proper detail. They missed the delivery date after a minor issue during service and couldn't have apologised more. They even gave me a nice Jo Malone gift for the Missus to apologise. Really, the service is on a different level and Maserati are so far behind them on this.
I'm being careful so far but can tell already that it's on a different planet, or even galaxy, performance wise. I suppose that a 660bhp 6.3 V12 that does 208mph should be !! Also, it's dual clutch so they don't break and you can actually use the launch control button ! I'm pleased in a way not to have to think about whether the clutch will lunch itself Maserati style. Apparently the only issue they have is flat batteries which is dealt with by the supply of a new battery conditioner with every car. They also supply an indoor cover, including seat and steering wheel covers. No hint of trying to charge for these. "We want you to look after it so that when you trade it in, it's in good condition and we can sell it again". See what I mean about customer services?
Anyway, some pics although they're not great and I will get better ones when I get a chance. Sorry for Garry being in a photo and also sorry for Garry's Panamera being in there with it's Miami wheels!
For me, the only car in the past few years, along with the Stradale, that I have aspired to owning is what I have bought! I really don't want anything else, even if the Euromillions came in.
The car is quite late (64) and has one of the highest options specs every ordered. In this case a whopping £65k (yes, that's right!) of options over standard. Many are not important to me however for resale and future value, they can be very important. In fact, I have learned that there are options that cars must have or the main dealers won't buy them so if you want to get one - any model - you really need to get a handle on what a target car must have.
Being a purveyor of deluxe man maths calculations, the presence of 3 more services included and a 2 year, comprehensive factory warranty means that she should not cost the earth to maintain for the next wee while.
Shout out to Graypaul Edinburgh who have been great to deal with. The car has been perfectly prepared including a fresh service, new windscreen (what is it with me and windscreens?), geometry and a proper detail. They missed the delivery date after a minor issue during service and couldn't have apologised more. They even gave me a nice Jo Malone gift for the Missus to apologise. Really, the service is on a different level and Maserati are so far behind them on this.
I'm being careful so far but can tell already that it's on a different planet, or even galaxy, performance wise. I suppose that a 660bhp 6.3 V12 that does 208mph should be !! Also, it's dual clutch so they don't break and you can actually use the launch control button ! I'm pleased in a way not to have to think about whether the clutch will lunch itself Maserati style. Apparently the only issue they have is flat batteries which is dealt with by the supply of a new battery conditioner with every car. They also supply an indoor cover, including seat and steering wheel covers. No hint of trying to charge for these. "We want you to look after it so that when you trade it in, it's in good condition and we can sell it again". See what I mean about customer services?
Anyway, some pics although they're not great and I will get better ones when I get a chance. Sorry for Garry being in a photo and also sorry for Garry's Panamera being in there with it's Miami wheels!