Well said!

For everyone who attacks the GT’s value, I only have to point out that *no other manufacturer* offers the density of aesthetic beauty in an automobile for so little. So if you can’t get the experience *anywhere else* for $130,000 or less, then it is worth it if you value what it is. Audi anything? Please, don’t even. Audi today is by comparison a high school drafting student in the shadow of Pininfarina’s & Maserati’s design mastery — trying and showing promise but still derivative, confused and crude. I imagine an A5/S5 coupe can be perceived as sexy….by virgins.

The Ferrari V8 is gorgeous — to look at, hear and feel. It doesn’t have a Corvette’s shove, but it builds speed smoothly and quickly when the transmission allows it. When the tranny gets in the way, it’s a clunky downer. The GT lost some of the perceived nimbleness of the prior Maserati Coupe in the added stretch of the wheelbase. The new GT adds about 13 inches to the older Coupe’s wheelbase and you can feel it in turns. It’s exactly the kind of difference that makes Porsche 911 aficionados perceive the Corvette as “big” even though it isn’t.

But this Maserati is a GT, not a sports car, though the S sharpens things up as Robert noted. If you want a $100,000+ sports car then buy one. There are Corvette ZR-1s and Porsche Turbos for that. The Maserati is a more relaxed car, more accommodating, more sybaritic, more aesthetically refined even if it gives up some precision in dynamics by being so. Nothing with a back seat feels like a sports car so don’t go looking for it to.

If you love the Ferrari mill, and want the best way to drive it, look for a prior Coupe with the straight-up stick. No Cambiocorsa nonsense and the interior is equally rich. A low mileage used one is half the cost or less.

Phil

Thats the one thing that the Maser has over the / any A.M. Its looks and its styling.

That, and Im tired of hearing about the endless editions, with the v8 / v12, the conv, the sport package an dor a race package conv with the V12 on the entry on some such shit. Im just tired of hearing about it.

**I actually have a coupla diecast that Im trying to get rid of, that happen to be Aston Martins. Never been opened $25 bux each or 2 for 40. (Let me know) Somehow when I bought them I thought I thought they made a styling or design statement. I realized I’m tired of looking at the same bland car.

There is no visual excitement, no panache and no cues. The car has gotten large, leavy and ovoid of any actual curvature.

Ya get that same grill, no brightwork, no BAM.

Worst part..

I feel that they are pandering to the masses by offering one of their precious *gag* for about 90-110k. Seriously.. the car looks old and dated.

At least the MASER has a design or some style. At least the Maser.. I can go over with a fine toothed comb and go, “Baby, I’D L O V E to show you some moooves!!!”

For the intended qualities and attractions of this car — beauty, visual and aural, luxury exclusivity — the Maser is negated by all Aston Martins. Plus the Astons actually offer good corner-carving attributes.

Style is a personal matter, so I’ll put it this way: I find this car ugly, ugly, ugly.

I agree w/ you, but let me tell ya…If I had 120k to blow on a car, I’d certainly have a lot more in the bank. As I’m the type of guy who always drives under his means… This car would be just for fun and if the experience did get troublesome I’d sell it, take the depreciation (remember, I’d have tons of money), and go laughing to the dealership and buy another one!!

If ya had 3 portholes on each side.. it meant 6cycl.
4 portholes on each side.. meant 8 cycl. It might help to cool the motor..

The Maser might follow the same logic.. but I doubt it.

But most times.. its just for show. Just like the plastic shit thats taped onto the current Focus. Ya can even buy portholes that ya put on with either glue or tape to any car.

I have to say that this and the Quattroporte are fantastic to look at and amazing pieces of work. From the deep / thick front grill, to the well sculpted rims and beautiful flowing lines

As the first commenter said FromBrazil: “that you arent running with the masses” and that this car justifies that in his book.

I hate to tell ya..
But spending 130k on a car that doesnt do what it was designed to do.. is a waste of money, and a waste of my time, having to deal with this overpriced blockage on the highway.

The car has so many fantastic cues, so many amazing elements in terms of style and design.. that sitting on the highway, in a 135g cocoon, doing 45 on I-95, is just plain stupid. Not to mention.. vast numbers of people, like drivers of these things.. find it acceptable to pay more attention to a phone call, rather than piloting a monster like this on the road.

And what makes this stand out from M6, A5 / AS5 / AS7 / SL55 AMG / CL55 or the guy bombing around in his Linc LS doing 45 behind this Maser? Whats the diff between this, the Linc LS, the Continental that he could have bought and saved him self… 3/4 of the cost.. and gotten the same out of the car.

If I had the kind of money to buy a Maser..
Id at least buy one with a little credibility, and some longevity.

Id definately buy one that I can thrash around.. not this QE2, all it needs now are a coupla tenders.. and a loud backup alert horn..

grill is getting a little uh… large, isnt it?

The grille is too large? It looks much better than any current Audi. Still, if I had money for one of these I’d be looking at an Aston…

None for me.

i’d much rather have a proper GT than an all out ball tearing track car. but they shouldnt have released this without the proper auto or a DSG

Why do journalists insist on poking holes in everything?

Are you reading the same reviews I am? [see: car mag contest]