[dipakp]

Personally, the new exterior design is starting to grow on me. That being said and as a relatively "new" maserati owner- the new vehicle saddens me in some ways. After having many "premium" sports cars and sedans (porsche, bmw, etc...) I made the heartfelt decision to purchase a coupe gt. I say heartfelt because, as cheesy as it sounds, the car "spoke" to my heart. The design, the smell, the sounds, the feel- they all represented facets of the car that, to me, set it FAR apart from the competition that I had owned and no longer cared to own. I have not driven the turismo yet- and I doubt it would tempt me. Why? Because it is in many ways "japanizing" or "germanizing" itself to gain more market share. I understand that this is an important mission but I hope that the execs or powers-that-be realize exactly what it is about this marquee that get their clients excited- and I hope that they somehow do continue to offer that to us. I will be holding onto my coupe gt for now and for a while I think. Just my thoughts after recent aquisition.

 

[leadfoot_mf]

As the brand GM at my dealership (very nice and honest guy) told me today by e-mail [and I quote]

Some feel that the brand has metomophosized beyond recognition

And given that I am looking to replace my baby, and he's not been very keen/pushy on signing-me up for the new GT, in a way shows that's pretty much what he also thinks.

Again, it's all a question of taste.

i think those that are going to be buying a replacement gs need to be patient. i think they will make a sporty version of the car in a year or two. based between the gt and the 8c and should be priced at 150-175k.

 

[maserati of minneapolis]

He usually tells us what he really thinks of the cars. I might not have shared it publicly if he didn't but that wasn't the case.

he might not like it but he would never let you know that.

We do have interest in the car, we do have deposits, we do have a waiting list.

The company is definitely setting itself up for the long term vs. instant gratification, so I think patience in seeing how the long term plan shapes up is key.

 

[leadfoot_mf]

thats good news. when are the first cars due to arrive?

 

[maserati of minneapolis]

We don't have official dating yet. I'll definitely keep the boards updated with that thought.