I've been looking for a convertible for awhile.
I wanted four seat capability, so my shopping list consisted of a Turbo S Cab (kinda/sorta four seats), M6 Vert, and (just off my radar was a) Maserati GT.
I was flirting hard with a couple dealers on 997 TTS Cabs but just couldn't quite pull the trigger. A stupendous car to be sure, but I wasn't feeling the exhaust note, the reports of road noise, and the somewhat German-ness of the interior.
Likewise, the new M6 is a wonderful car, but we have two BMW's in the house and I was concerned about having essentially a drop top version of my wife's 550i.
About three weeks ago, I was at a stop light in my FGT waiting to turn left as a new/er Maserati coupe passed me on the gas turning right - the sound was intoxicating.
I was sold.
Fast forward three weeks and this arrived to join my little herd of vehicles - a new 2012 GranTurismo Convertible Sport.
It's stunning to look at, to listen to, and she drives very nicely (all 20 miles I could put on before dark). Certainly not as quick as either a TTS or an M6 vert, she's quick-ish, has room for four real human beings, and is a perfect fit for my wants/needs.
I briefly considered the 2013 Sport as well as the 2013 MC Vert.. I didn't go that way as I don't personally prefer the new bumper design of the Sport/MC and wasn't after the harder suspended/more stylized exterior of the MC. I can see the appeal of the MC - it's quite a car, but I've got the 'sports car' angle covered already. The 2012 Sport was the best balance of design/comfort and let's face it, value.
She arrived last night from Maserati of Cincinnati. Delivery was classy and problem free.
Shaky (cold as h*ll here) video. Non-Sport mode exhaust:
I wanted four seat capability, so my shopping list consisted of a Turbo S Cab (kinda/sorta four seats), M6 Vert, and (just off my radar was a) Maserati GT.
I was flirting hard with a couple dealers on 997 TTS Cabs but just couldn't quite pull the trigger. A stupendous car to be sure, but I wasn't feeling the exhaust note, the reports of road noise, and the somewhat German-ness of the interior.
Likewise, the new M6 is a wonderful car, but we have two BMW's in the house and I was concerned about having essentially a drop top version of my wife's 550i.
About three weeks ago, I was at a stop light in my FGT waiting to turn left as a new/er Maserati coupe passed me on the gas turning right - the sound was intoxicating.
I was sold.
Fast forward three weeks and this arrived to join my little herd of vehicles - a new 2012 GranTurismo Convertible Sport.
It's stunning to look at, to listen to, and she drives very nicely (all 20 miles I could put on before dark). Certainly not as quick as either a TTS or an M6 vert, she's quick-ish, has room for four real human beings, and is a perfect fit for my wants/needs.
I briefly considered the 2013 Sport as well as the 2013 MC Vert.. I didn't go that way as I don't personally prefer the new bumper design of the Sport/MC and wasn't after the harder suspended/more stylized exterior of the MC. I can see the appeal of the MC - it's quite a car, but I've got the 'sports car' angle covered already. The 2012 Sport was the best balance of design/comfort and let's face it, value.
She arrived last night from Maserati of Cincinnati. Delivery was classy and problem free.
Shaky (cold as h*ll here) video. Non-Sport mode exhaust:
