I'm looking for some advice from folks more savvy than myself about purchasing the Maserati Gran Sport, and, in particular, the MC Victory. I came very close last year to ordering a new Gran Sport. My lease on an M3 was up, and I wanted something just different than the German cars. Ultimately, I got cold feet at the thought of the first year depreciation and instead leased two BMWs: a 550i and the new Z4 M Coupe. But then three months after we lease the two BMWs, my wife gets reassigned to a new position in her corporation, and her company will now lease her a very nice car: in essence they will get her (and us) another 550i.
So thoughts returned to Gran Sport. Of course, there are now few left, and no new ones being made. There is an MC Victory for sale nearby for $119k. I'm planning on heading over and driving it (or at least one of the dealership's Gran Sports) this weekend (as well as driving the 911S), and am looking for advice as to what seems a reasonable offer to make if I fall in love with the Maser. I understand the MCV is really a cosmetically tweaked Gran Sport, but am wondering if anyone has a feeling if its limited edition status might hold down depreciation.
I'm also wondering if the pricing is soft right now, even on the MCV. I just received an email from Maserati touting a new financing arrangement as well as significant incentives for new car purchases. I'm assuming that it's time to move the current lot of inventory, and probably to clear the Gran Sports and Coupes off in anticipation of the coming Coupe. (Just guessing here.) Prices for new "06 Maser Coupes and Gran Sports I've seen posted by a Las Vegas dealer indicate that there are indeed savings to be had.
Anyone like to comment? Of course, I'm curious about the new Coupe and could certainly wait a bit, but it seems unclear what its price point will be.
Thanks.
So thoughts returned to Gran Sport. Of course, there are now few left, and no new ones being made. There is an MC Victory for sale nearby for $119k. I'm planning on heading over and driving it (or at least one of the dealership's Gran Sports) this weekend (as well as driving the 911S), and am looking for advice as to what seems a reasonable offer to make if I fall in love with the Maser. I understand the MCV is really a cosmetically tweaked Gran Sport, but am wondering if anyone has a feeling if its limited edition status might hold down depreciation.
I'm also wondering if the pricing is soft right now, even on the MCV. I just received an email from Maserati touting a new financing arrangement as well as significant incentives for new car purchases. I'm assuming that it's time to move the current lot of inventory, and probably to clear the Gran Sports and Coupes off in anticipation of the coming Coupe. (Just guessing here.) Prices for new "06 Maser Coupes and Gran Sports I've seen posted by a Las Vegas dealer indicate that there are indeed savings to be had.
Anyone like to comment? Of course, I'm curious about the new Coupe and could certainly wait a bit, but it seems unclear what its price point will be.
Thanks.