Obviously I'm new to the board, and Maserati-less. As I enter a new car cycle, I'm drawn by emotion to the beautiful Maserati Coupe or Gran Sport. But my head says life will be more predictable with the new BMW M6. And, in fact, I'm #2 on a waiting list for the M car with a dealership sure to be allocated at least three or four in the next year.
While very enticing, buying--or leasing--a Maserati spooks me in a couple of ways, and I'm hoping someone can help me out with some information and advice.
I've read enough posts to know that the Maserati will work fine--if running--as a daily driver. But I can't glean from the web and forum some basic information regarding ordering and pricing. (And I don't want to be asking these questions for the first time to a dealer.)
1. What precisely is the list price (MSRP) for the base Coupe and the Gran Sport?
2. What are the charges for customization--changing the interior in particular?
3. What additions or upgrades do you believe should be ordered--that you wouldn't do without, or you would get if you could order again? (And is NAV just not worth bothering about?)
4. What is the typical waiting time for an ordered Maserati?
5. What is the norm, including some stop light driving, for the time a clutch lasts on the cc?
6. How good is the base sound system? How good is the Auditorium upgrade? And how much is the Auditorium upgrade?
7. What am I not taking account of that I should? What else do I need to know?
It is psychologically appealing that the M6 will come with every upgrade BMW has available on the 6 series. I'm very curious how quickly the tab gets into the stratosphere with the Maserati.
Congratulations to all who have their Maseratis. I think it is a truly beautiful car.
And thanks in advance to those who take the trouble to help me out.
jrb
While very enticing, buying--or leasing--a Maserati spooks me in a couple of ways, and I'm hoping someone can help me out with some information and advice.
I've read enough posts to know that the Maserati will work fine--if running--as a daily driver. But I can't glean from the web and forum some basic information regarding ordering and pricing. (And I don't want to be asking these questions for the first time to a dealer.)
1. What precisely is the list price (MSRP) for the base Coupe and the Gran Sport?
2. What are the charges for customization--changing the interior in particular?
3. What additions or upgrades do you believe should be ordered--that you wouldn't do without, or you would get if you could order again? (And is NAV just not worth bothering about?)
4. What is the typical waiting time for an ordered Maserati?
5. What is the norm, including some stop light driving, for the time a clutch lasts on the cc?
6. How good is the base sound system? How good is the Auditorium upgrade? And how much is the Auditorium upgrade?
7. What am I not taking account of that I should? What else do I need to know?
It is psychologically appealing that the M6 will come with every upgrade BMW has available on the 6 series. I'm very curious how quickly the tab gets into the stratosphere with the Maserati.
Congratulations to all who have their Maseratis. I think it is a truly beautiful car.
And thanks in advance to those who take the trouble to help me out.
jrb