2018 Ferrari GTC4Lusso T

February 20, 2019 Graham

Introduced in 2017, the Ferrari GTC4Lusso T eschews the typical Grand Tourer V12 of the standard GTC4Lusso in favor of a twin turbo V8, while also abandoning the AWD system of the standard car. Though the rear wheel steering system is spared, the GTC4Lusso manages to save a reported 121 pounds, all of it from the front end, over its V12 sibling.

The V8, in this case, comes from the Tipo 154 line of Ferrari V8s - in this case, the Tipo 154 BD. This variant represents the top of the 82mm stroke offerings, besting both the Portofino and California T with a stout 602hp. It doesn't hold onto boost as long as the 83mm variants - the 488GTB and 488 Pista - but does match the former in peak torque.

2018 Ferrari GTC4Lusso T blue rear — *Click to view listing*

Year: 2018
Model: Ferrari GTC4Lusso T
Engine: 6.3L V12
Transmission: 7-speed dual clutch manual
Mileage: 409
Price: $269,995
Location: Naples, FL

Ferrari GTC4Lusso interior — *Click to view listing*

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Tour De France Blue, Beige Leather, Turbo Charged 602hp, F1 Trans, Sports Exhaust, Ventilated and Heated Seats, Passenger Display, Navigation, Shields, Front and Rear Cameras, JBL Audio System

Ferrari GTC4Lusso T engine — *Click to view listing*

The only thing that we'd change on this particular example is the inclusion of the fender shields. The optioned sports exhaust is a welcome addition to an engine that is up against the sound attenuation of turbochargers, and the ventilated seats should prove useful on the Los Angeles to Las Vegas trips that more than a few of these shooting brakes are bound to experience. Plenty of room for blotters, mescaline, ether, and your partner the attorney, though we aren't endorsing that sort of trip.

As for the V8 vs. V12 question, we side with the V12. The weight savings for the V8 don't outweigh the diminished aural experience on a grand tourer such as this. And, as far as AWD systems go, we're rather enamored with the system on the GTC4Lusso. It's an unorthodox, yet elegant solution, and could prove to be very entertaining with some high performance snow tires. At the same time, we aren't having much trouble picturing a pair of surfboards on a GTC4Lusso T; we concede that for the ultimate surf wagon, you'll want the rear-drive V8.

-Graham

Centro Stile Ferrari, Ferrari

2017 Ferrari GTC4Lusso V12

February 20, 2019 Graham

Today's Ferrari GTC4Lusso looks awfully similar to yesterday's Ferrari FF. And yet, we think that Centro Stile Ferrari have improved substantially on the FF, which was a joint effort between Centro Stile Ferrari and Pininfarina. The dual taillamp rear of the GTC4Lusso breaks up the mass better than the single rounds on the FF, in our opinion. We're not sure why the modest styling changes required such a drastic name change though. FF was certainly a lot easier to type!

On the mechanical side, the GTC4Lusso sees modest improvements over the FF. Ferrari has fitted a four-wheel steering system in addition to improving the AWD system. Though this model is an AWD V12 variant, the GTC4Lusso was offered in "T" trim, where the AWD was omitted and the V12 swapped out for a 3.9L turbocharged V8. Look out for one in tomorrow's posting. Speaking of the V12 engine in this example, it too sees an upgrade over the FF, producing 680hp in Tipo 140 ED trim in the GTC4Lusso vs. the 650hp of the Tipo 140 EB found in the FF.

Year: 2017
Model: Ferrari
Engine: 6.3L V12
Transmission: 7-speed dual clutch manual, 2-speed PTU
Mileage: 3,282
Price: $259,900
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL

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2017 Ferrari GTC4Lusso

- FERRARI APPROVED - CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED -

- Grigio Silverstone over Cuoio - 1 Owner - Very Low Miles - Like-New Condition - Many Fine Options - Sold as New by Our Dealership - Expertly Maintained by Our Factory Trained Technicians - Ferrari Factory Warranty to 4/24/20 - Complimentary Ferrari Genuine Maintenance to 4/24/24 -

Factory Options:
- Yellow Brake Calipers
- Front Air Vents in Carbon Fiber
- Front Grill with Chromed Edges
- Panoramic Roof
- Horse Stitched to Headrests in Charcoal
- Special Stitching in Charcoal
- Inner Leather Inserts in Charcoal
- Leather Upper Part in Charcoal
- High Emotion Low Emission (HELE) System
- Scuderia Ferrari Shields
- Dual-View Front Parking Camera
- Passenger Display
- Aluminum Rev Counter
- 20-inch Forged Diamond Wheels
- Ventilated Full Electric Seats
- High Power HiFi Sound System
- Vehicle Personalization Plate

If you are in the market for a Ferrari GTC4Lusso, please call or email us today.

This vehicle has passed a multi-point inspection performed by our Factory Trained Technicians and has been enrolled in the Ferrari Approved Certified Pre-Owned Program. The Ferrari Approved Certified Pre-Owned Program encompasses an array of wide ranging checks and factory-supported coverage for cars up to twelve years old from date of first registration, to help ensure peace of mind to those who have the opportunity of experiencing the Ferrari legend. Vehicle must be covered under original Factory Warranty, Extended Factory Warranty, or Power Warranty.

We like the color combo on this example, and it apes the FF from yesterday down to the yellow brake calipers. We feel obligated to recommend a Ferrari V12 over a turbocharged V8, but we're torn on this one. More to follow in tomorrow's GTC4Lusso T posting. For now, we'll just say that more appropriate applications of Ferrari's TTV8 exist.

This particular car is a Certified Pre-Owned example, which we wouldn't think of as a Ferrari program, but the program exists nonetheless. It would take a lot of warranty work to add up to the $100k premium of this car over yesterday's FF though. With modest drivetrain and chassis improvements, the largest difference between the two models is the exterior styling and freshness of the GTC4Lusso. We don't know if it's worth the cash over a similar FF to us, but for some, the upgrades will be worth it.

-Graham

Uncategorized

2012 Ferrari FF

February 19, 2019 Graham

Prior to 2011, if you asked most enthusiasts if Ferrari should build a shooting brake grand tourer, they would have welcomed the idea, ludicrous, though it was. And then, out of nowhere, Ferrari presented the FF shooting brake as the successor to the 612 Scaglietti. And threw in a brand new AWD system to boot. Our suspicion? All of the Enzo owners were tired of wheeling their Range Rovers to the slopes and needed a ski rig from Maranello.

The powertrain solution to the new largest Ferrari is quite interesting. First, the old F133 V12 from the 612 Scaglietti is replaced by the F 140 EB V12, a variant of the Enzo's 65 degree V12. Displacement and peak torque are up over the Enzo, which the FF matches on power. As for the AWD system, Ferrari left the front engine, rear transaxle layout intact. To that, they added a small power take-off to the front of the engine, providing two speeds of power to the front axles. The design consolidated the development to a single mechanism and allowed Ferrari to adapt much of their existing hardware, all while saving weight over a more typical AWD system.

Year: 2012
Model: Ferrari
Engine: 6.3L V12
Transmission: 7-speed dual clutch manual, 2-speed PTU
Mileage: 13,740
Price: $139,900
Location: West Palm Beach, FL

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ONLY 13,000 MILES

ORIGINAL FLORIDA CAR

FULLY DOCUMENTED SERVICE HISTORY

HIGHLY OPTIONED

BACK UP CAMERA

HEATED AND VENTILATED FULL ELECTRIC SEATS

FRONT AND REAR PARKING SENSORS

CRUISE CONTROL

RARE COLOR COMBINATION

This 2012 Ferrari FF is finished in the very rare color combination of Grigio Silverstone over Cuoio full Leather interior. It has been expertly Maintained by Authorized Ferrari Dealers and is in absolute impeccable condition.
Complimentary Ferrari Genuine Maintenance Service to May 2019!!

We dig this color combo, and appreciate the lack of Daytona seats. Look, the Daytona seats add a welcomed texture to the otherwise unadorned interior, but for the long drives we'd expect to take in an FF, the standard seats would be our choice. And speaking of long drives, we're inclined to believe that transporting 4 individuals, driver included, in this machine is a real possibility. 651hp. 4 real seats. A useable rear hatch. Yes, please.

We wish that Ferrari had offered a traditional manual with its gated shifter, but as far as automated manuals go, the 7-speed dual clutch unit offered is acceptable. The customer base for these certainly prefers the automating shifting, now that the jerky shifts of early F1 boxes are a thing of the past. We also wish that the styling team had done more to reduce the visual heft of the FF, as they did on the successor, the Ferrari GTC4Lusso. All in all though, the FF is still our top pick for an all-weather grand tourer.

-Graham

Ferrari, Pininfarina

2008 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti

February 18, 2019 Graham

The 612 Scaglietti may not succeed the 456 with grace, owing mostly to its size, but as far as large coupes go, few can compete with the design of the 612. And those that do? Well, they don't come with Ferrari power.

Motivating the aluminum chassis and bodywork of the 612 is a familiar 5.7L V12 based on the engine found in the Ferrari 575M and also found in the Superamerica variant of the 575M. In this trim, the engine produced 533hp, which was the most that any street car saw out of the 65 degree F133 series of Ferrari V12s.

Year: 2008
Model: Ferrari
Engine: 5.7L V12
Transmission: 6-speed automated manual
Mileage: 20,300
Price: $109,990
Location: Arlington, VA

CLICK FOR DETAILS: 2008 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti

***2008 FERRARI 612 SCAGLETTI F1A***BLACK WITH DAYTONA STYLE SEATS***ORIGINAL MSRP $351455.00***LOCALLY OWNED AND SERVICED AT THE LOCAL FERRARI DEALERSHIP***COMES EQUIPPED WITH;***CARBON INTERIOR TRIM***CRUISE CONTROL***HGT2 PACKAGE***SCUDERIA FERRARI SHIELD***ANODIZED FRONT GRILL***SPECIAL BLUE STITCHING****ELECTRO CHROMATIC GLASS ROOF***4 WHEEL CARBON CERAMIC BRAKES***BOSE SOUND SYSTEM***

Very few 612s made it out of Maranello with a traditional manual, so this car is forgiven for its F1 paddles. We typically don't seek out black Italian cars, despite owning two, and we think that a blue would suit this car a bit better. But, it does have the polished split-spoke wheels that we love, and we do like how they work with the black exterior.

So, where does the $100k 612 fit into the picture, when manual 456s are readily available in that region and below? Well, if you actually plan on driving it on long trips, the updated suspension and increased interior space could be worth something. We wouldn't bet on it being more reliable, as Ferrari took a reliable design and complicated it. And, the electronic displays haven't aged all that well either. We'll keep a look out for 612s in going forward, and hopefully we'll find a nice traditional manual with the gated shifter to share.

-Graham

Giugiaro, Maserati

2002 Maserati Spyder GT

February 15, 2019 Graham

Back to the roadster theme from the beginning of the week - look what we've found! This Maserati Spyder is a rare GT model, meaning that it has a traditional 6-speed manual. We'll gladly assert that this is the best of the quick Italian roadsters for under $100k. So, that doesn't include the Alfas and Fiats, but for top-down driving, and lots of it, we're in the Maserati Spyder GT camp.

Only 574 of the Spyder GT model left the Maserati plant in Modena. The Tipo M138 Maseratis were engineered and produced in Modena, rather than the Maserati founding place of Bologna, due to Ferrari's control of its former rival. This resulted in the development of the powerful F 136 R variant of the engine later found in the Ferrari F430. The Maserati variant was designed with much different breathing paths to encourage low-end torque and driveability throughout the rev range, and came up short to the Ferrari variant by almost 100hp.

Maserati Spyder manual — *Click to view listing*

Year: 2002
Model: Maserati Spyder GT
Engine: 4.2L V8
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Mileage: 21,659 mi
Price: $24,985
Location: Fairview, PA

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The Ferrari engines are fantastic. In summary, if you're looking for a Maserati Spyder, THIS IS THE ONE! Don't let this car slip away! We are negotiable on the price, and are very fair to deal with.

The F 136 engine, especially in the Maseratis, is known for relatively painless ownership. Fluids should be changed often for the sake of preservation, but aside from the expense of fluid changes, these engines do not have any serious problem areas. The suspension components will likely be tired at this age, and do often require the replacement of entire suspension linkages as opposed to individual bushings. And, the heater core must be addressed, as most tend to fail due to age (and an improperly designed coolant bypass loop resulting in high pressure through the heater core during warmup).

The Spyder doesn't review particularly well, but we suspect that the writers of the auto magazines don't frequent websites dedicated to the sale of Italian cars. For those who can enjoy a Ferrari-derived and Ferrari-built V8 engine, a Graziano Trasmissioni 6-speed manual, and a simple Giugiaro body, the Spyder GT is more than sufficient.

-Graham

Fiat

2016 Fiat 500e

February 14, 2019 Graham 2 Comments

Supposedly costing Sergio Marchionne's FCA $14,000 with each transaction, the Fiat 500e was FCA's concession to California, who required the sale of an electric car from all automakers wishing to sell in the state. As new, the 500e was priced at nearly $44,000, before tax incentives. Even taking the incentives into account, it would be surprising if any owners broke even, financially.

As with most modern Fiat models, keen buyers should look toward the used market, where deals abound. Our personal 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth was quite the deal at less than $9,000 for a fully-optioned sub-40k mile car with some warranty left on it. Similar deals can be found on these 500e's. At close to $10k, the 84k range from the 24 kWh battery pack starts to make more sense for those with reasonable commutes.

Year: 2016
Model: Fiat 500e
Motor: Bosch SMG 180/120
Transmission: 1-speed direct drive
Mileage: 6,789
Price: $11,900 obo
Location: Van Nuys, CA

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Available for a test drive and inspection in the City of Van Nuys, CA 91405 If you like to schedule a viewing please call me at 626-382-3791 Valentino Low mileage 2016 Fiat 500e EV sport electric motor 83 kW hatchback 2doors luxury class package Alt Power, clean California title with Laser Bright Blue Metallic Exterior Color. Manufactory Warranty of 4 years 50,000 miles basic, Powertrain 4 years 100,000 miles and Li-Ion battery 8 years 100,000 miles. All Recall, Maintenance and Service Upto Date at Dealership Fiat Gallery Van Nuys California Vehicle coaming with original factory charger, compressor, and 2 Fog Keys. Interior is in very good condition never smoke or pets abuse, black & white leather, electrical window, heated seats, adjustable steering wheel and much more. Exterior in very good condition and is very shiny, the vehicle was kept in the garage almost all the time, the body is straight with small scratches and dent to front right fender but nothing serios. Please see all pictures. Electrical work properly, all window, light, turn signal, radio. The A/C works perfect and blows cold air, like ice. Is a one owner's vehicle, lease return with no accident history on the NMVTIS system. Vehicle history report available from us at no charge. Please provide your email for a pdf transfer. There are no accidents, no rollback miles, no problem with the car’s history. California resident buyer pays sales tax based on the resident zip code. Pays DMV transfer and current registration plus $65 document fees. Out of state buyer pays $65 document fees only, plus the selling price, no official’s fees in California, takes the clean title and transfers it him or her self in the resident state. We would be happy to facilitate the delivery of the vehicle to the place of your choosing.

The car will reportedly charge to full battery in 4 hours when using 240V charging, though 120V charging requires a full day to top off the battery from empty. And, with the 111hp electric motor, drivers might not see the full 84 miles of range, as lead-footing it will surely reduce potential range. Acceleration numbers from the magazines are healthy enough, but the 88mph top speed might not cut it for some of you readers.

We like the light blue paint, and the eSport wheels on this example. The updated gauge cluster and infotainment system are welcome upgrades from our personal Abarth too. Will we trade our Abarth for one of these? That depends on a number of factors, but we won't count out the possibility. If we do, we'll find one just like this one, but with a moonroof!

-Graham

Alfa Romeo

1987 Alfa Romeo MIlano Gold

February 13, 2019 Graham

Milanos, unlike Giulias, have managed to stay off the radar of collectors, for the most part. Sometime a Verde will go crazy on the online auctions, but othewise, a Milano Gold, such as this example, will usually go for sane money.

The Gold was a step above the silver base model. This particular example is not listed as a Gold, but we suspect that it is, based on the lack of foglights and sunroof, but existence of a passenger-side mirror. Peaking through the window, we can barely make out the telltale corduroy seats of a Milano Gold.

Alfa Milano Gold OZ superleggera — *Click to view listing*

Year: 1987
Model: Alfa Romeo Milano Gold
Engine: 2.5L V6
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 100,000
Price: $3,800
Location: Santa Cruz, CA

CLICK FOR DETAILS: 1987 Alfa Romeo Milano Gold

The last of the rear wheel drive Alfa's from imported to the US before they were bought out by Fiat. This car is a great driver with just a tick over 100k. Very rare "sunfoof delete" so no leaks and rigid body structure. Owned by Alfa enthusiasts and well maintained. Upgrades include Bilstien shocks and performance springs, Ultralegerra wheels with 16in low profile aggressive tires. Recent transmission overhual with limited slip differential. Custom Anza exaust. With near 50/50 weight distribution this car handles line its on rails! Rare find in this condition with low miles and priced aggressively.

We've personally owned a set of 16" OZ Superleggeras, such as the set on this car, and a Milano Verde. Unfortunately, the OZs are gone, having never graced our trusty Verde. This car wears the wheels well, but we can't say that we regret selling ours. 16" wheels are tough to pull off on a Milano, after all. Our oddball Lugaro 16" wheels barely manage the task.

We're sold on this particular example. How often do you see a slicktop Milano for sale, let alone one with a rebuilt LSD transaxle? Add in the performance springs and Bilstein shocks, and the car has some real potential. As always, play it safe with the timing belt and inquire about rust. If the car checks out, the next owner should be quite happy with what they've purchased, especially if they do better than the current $3,800 asking price.

-Graham

Alfa Romeo

1967 Alfa Romeo giulia Super 2000 swap

February 12, 2019 Graham

How about a Giulia Super for Milano Verde money? Today's Giulia represents the bottom of the market for driveable Giulia Supers. Being a later car, this Super was built in Arese, just like its transaxle descendants such as the Giulietta sedan and the 75/Milano.

We are no experts in these Type 105 cars, but we will state the obvious: these are the most competent sports sedans of their era. Start with a unibody chassis, add a suspension derived from their sports cars, a twin-cam aluminum powerplant, a five-speed manual, and an aerodynamic body, and the result is 10 years ahead of any contemporary models from BMW. Even today, aside from rust issues, you won't find a more robust and capable classic sports sedan.

Year: 1967
Model: Alfa Romeo Giulia Super 1600 w/ 2000 swap
Engine: 2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 95,000
Price: $7,200 obo
Location: Escondido, CA

CLICK FOR DETAILS: 1967 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super

Originally Born a 1967 Giulia Super 1600.

This is a runner/driver/bomber type car. The brakes need some fiddling around however. I just had Power Brake Exchange restore the booster and master, though its still being finnicky. It also, hasn't been properly tuned yet, after having the fresh head put on. (Though the valve job is good!)

This has a Spica injected 2L.

The exact mileage on the cluster is unknown at the moment. The listed mileage was my best guess.

I also just had the head worked on, as the spark plug holes were stripped. The head has new valve seals, is faced and has time sert spark plug holes, never to be stripped again.

I painted it just to make it one solid color. The paint job is pretty BAD and the body work (whoever did it before me) isn't great either! If you want a perfect Super this is NOT your car. I just wanted the car one color, as it had really bad paint initially.

The most significant rust (it is an Alfa after all) is between the rear shock tower in the trunk area, as pictured. There are holes in the metal, however it isn't structural there. I have a replacement piece, that was cut out of a good car, if you care to replace it. There are a few small dime size holes in the floor here and there, but no real rocker rust.

I have the front and rear bumpers.

This ad is for the car alone. If you'd like a LOT of additional parts for additional money, we can talk after a deal is made for the car. I have a spare engine, transmission, interior, gauge set, doors, hood, trunk lid.... the list goes on! You can't get some of this stuff anymore.

I have another Super being restored that is demanding large payments at the moment, which is forcing the sale of this.

Let me know if you have any questions or would like additional pictures.

The car is for sale locally, and I reserve the right to end the auction if it sells locally.

I'd be happy to work with a shipping company, should you want to purchase it and have it shipped somewhere.

The owner of this car is forthcoming with the issues, particularly bodywork. He's done a decent job of at remedying the numerous problem areas using patch metal, but this remains a very rough car. Numerous rust holes still exist in the sheetmetal. The upside is that the seller has documentation of his bodywork, from stripping the car down all the way to filling and repainting.

The 2,000 swap should be pretty entertaining, especially given the ~~rusted~~ lightweight bodywork. We've seen Giulias more far gone than this, and it is a driver, so the price is actually pretty appealing. Now, will you end up spending more in the long run by getting this car back into presentable shape? More than likely, the answer is yes. But, that hasn't stopped anyone before!

-Graham

Ferrari, Pininfarina

2010 Ferrari California

February 11, 2019 Graham

We'll admit that the Ferrari California is not Ken Okuyama's best work. And, we think that, more than anything, the retractable hardtop is to blame. Packaging the folded hardtop, its folding mechanism, and permitting some trunk space led to a rear end just too large to work, proportionally. When Ferrari went about refreshing the car into the California T, though, they kept the folding hardtop and involved Centro Stile Ferrari as well as Pininfarina. We'd have just given up the folding hardtop!

Fortunately for those driving a California, the underpinnings are pure Ferrari. You can be certain that wind tunnel testing pays off on the Autobahn, or between LA and Vegas. And, the engine itself is somewhat of a beast. At displacement of only 4.3 liters, the California's V8 makes 453hp - less than the F430 V8 on which it is based, but with a broader torque band, thanks to different intake exhaust tuning and gasoline direct injection.

Year: 2010
Model: Ferrari California
Engine: 4.3L V8
Transmission: 7-speed automated dual-clutch manual
Mileage: 17,867 mi
Price: $94,900
Location: Dallas, TX

CLICK FOR DETAILS: 2010 Ferrari California

HIGHLIGHTS:
-AFS System
-Red Brake Calipers
-Cruise Control
-Central Tunnel in Leather
-Armrest on Tunnel in Leather
-Daytona Style Seat
-Daytona Style Rear Seats
-A Pillars in Leather
-Electric Seats
-iPod Connection
-'Scuderia Ferrari' Shields
-Magneride Dual Mode Suspension
-Inn/Out Electric Mirror + Home
-Parking Camera
-Front and Rear Parking Sensors
CARFAX GUARANTEED

Compared to the Maserati Gran Turismo Convertible in our recent post, we think this California has a lot going for it. For one, the interior really makes up for the bulbous rear. We prefer our red on the interior of Ferraris, and optioned with the dark silver, this example looks quite appealing.

So, for around $100k, you get a nearly 10-year-old Ferrari Roadster with a tamed F430 engine, a folding hardtop roof, and rear seats for your dachshunds. Seems like a lot of money and a lot of risk for a car that most enthusiasts will give you a hard time for driving. But, we see the appeal in spite of the flaws. If you're in the market for a California, this one could do the trick.

-Graham

Maserati, Pininfarina

2015 Maserati GranTurismo Convertible

February 9, 2019 Graham

We recently posted a manual Gallardo Spyder and concluded that for drop-top driving, we'd either pony up for a Murciélago Roadster or look for something like a GranCabrio (GranTurismo Convertible in the US). At the half the price of a Gallardo, the GranTurismo certainly offers more than half of the ownership experience. Yet somehow, we don't imagine that the two are cross-shopped often. Understandable.

Maserati followed up the Tipo M138 Spyder with GranTurismo Convertible in 2007, moving from a Giugaro design to a Pininfarina body under the leadership of Jason Castriota. Maserati also saw fit to add a 4.7L V8 to the lineup, improving on the 385hp 4.2L in the Spyder with a stout 444hp in this example. Gone was the dry sump lubrication of the Spyder's V8 and the Cambiocorsa automated manual gearbox from the Spyder.

Year: 2015
Model: Maserati GranTurismo Convertible
Engine: 4.7L V8
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Mileage: 21,659 mi
Price: $65,000
Location: Pompano Beach, FL

CLICK FOR DETAILS: 2015 Maserati GranTurismo Convertible

2015 Maserati GranTurismo Convertible
Blu Sofisticato Metallic over Bianco Pregiato Poltrona Frau Leather w/ Nero Top
*One Owner - Clean Carfax Report*

Factory Options:
20-Inch Trident Wheels in Grigio Mercury (Originally $825)
-Red Painted Brake Calipers

Trident Logo Stitched in Headrest (Originally 650)

Factory Windscreen

Vehicle Highlights:
4.7 Liter V8 Engine rated at 444 Horsepower
6-Speed Automatic Transmission
Rear Wheel Drive
Limited Slip Differential
Power Convertible Top
High Intensity Discharge Bi-Xenon Headlights
LED Running Lights
Navigation System
Bose Premium Sound System
CD Player
Bluetooth
Satellite Radio
Front & Rear Parking Sensors
Dual 10-Way Powered & Heated Front Seats
Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control
TirePressure Monitoring System
Maserati Stability Program (MSP)
Homelink
Fog Lights

We like how this car is optioned, especially the nautical color combination. With the light seats, there is at least some hope of leaving the top down while the car is parked in public and returning to a seat of a reasonable temperature. As for the Blu Sofisticato exterior color, it's not one that we see often, and it plays well with the dark blue leather dash and interior accents. The 20" wheels have a subtle trident pattern, but are subdued enough for a car that will, in all likelihood, never make it onto a racetrack.

The F136 V8 is known to be relatively stout, and there seem to be many vocal advocates of the engine on various internet forums. And, we are thankful that Maserati continued with a cloth top instead of moving to a more complicated folding hardtop roof. Yes, they can wear out, but the mechanisms seem to last longer and they don't intrude so much on trunk space. This is certainly a car of occasion, and for those who don't prioritize handling over all else should be plenty happy with the driving dynamics. Now, somebody please liberate it from Florida and take it to some real driving roads.

-Graham