This bad boy was behind me this morning

[lspencer534]

Maserati GranTurismo S
http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww22/lspencer534/GranTurismo_69.jpg

450 hp, 183 mph top speed. Some middle-aged woman was driving it. She actually pulled alongside to give my Jag the once-over, which I took as a compliment. I didn't give her a thumbs up because I was worried that she might think I was talking about my car. I just waved and smiled at her.

That is one sweet ride!

[Mike Mercury]

:cool:

[Issues]

:rasta:

[Jeff '79]

:seasix:...Good story.

[jeff w]

I see one of those every so often. Pics don't do it justice. Badass ride but is a maintenance nightmare

[lspencer534]

I see one of those every so often. Pics don't do it justice. Badass ride but is a maintenance nightmare

You're right about a pic not doing it justice. It was much more impressive in person, very muscular stance, beautiful lines.

[LATB]

my wife worked for Maserati and had access to a company car on occassion...back in the 80's...Bi-Turbo Spyder with DeTomaso design and that Italian interior... :seasix:

there is something about a Maserati...can't explain, but they have a unique feel to them.

I could never see me in one, or shellin' out the coins necessary...but the new ones do seem sweet. Owned by Ferrari now?

[ApexOversteer]

I see one of those every so often. Pics don't do it justice. Badass ride but is a maintenance nightmare

But the noise of a Ferrari V8 is a religious experience, regardless of the body surrounding it. Well worth the price of admission, IMO.

[jeff w]

my wife worked for Maserati and had access to a company car on occassion...back in the 80's...Bi-Turbo Spyder with DeTomaso design and that Italian interior... :seasix:

there is something about a Maserati...can't explain, but they have a unique feel to them.

I could never see me in one, or shellin' out the coins necessary...but the new ones do seem sweet. Owned by Ferrari now?

Maserati uses Ferrari engines and transmissions. Not sure who owns who, but isn't fiat group the big owner? Alfa romeo is in that group too.

[jeff w]

But the noise of a Ferrari V8 is a religious experience, regardless of the body surrounding it. Well worth the price of admission, IMO.

I agree. Whenever I see one I turn off the radio, stay off the throttle, etc just to hear it

[ApexOversteer]

Owned by Ferrari now?

Under the control of Ferrari at least, I'm pretty sure if you wanted to buy the company you'd be talking to FIAT.

[kingpin]

my wife worked for Maserati and had access to a company car on occassion...back in the 80's...Bi-Turbo Spyder with DeTomaso design and that Italian interior... :seasix:

there is something about a Maserati...can't explain, but they have a unique feel to them.

I could never see me in one, or shellin' out the coins necessary...but the new ones do seem sweet. Owned by Ferrari now?

I don't think Jorts and flip flops are part of the Maserati image.
Good call Larry. :lol:

[ApexOversteer]

Maserati uses Ferrari engines and transmissions. Not sure who owns who, but isn't fiat group the big owner? Alfa romeo is in that group too.

The cars are also assembled by Ferrari.

Alfa, Maserati, Lancia, Ferrari and Dodge/Chrysler are all within the FIAT group

[Jeff '79]

The cars are also assembled by Ferrari.

Alfa, Maserati, Lancia, Ferrari and Dodge/Chrysler are all within the FIAT group

Link !!...:slap:

[lspencer534]

I forgot to mention that when I first spotted the Maserati in my rear view mirror, it was closing in on me with that big-assed "mouth" of a grille. I thought it was going to take a bite out of the rear end on my car!

BTW, Maserati is owned by Fiat.

[LATB]

The cars are also assembled by Ferrari.

Alfa, Maserati, Lancia, Ferrari and Dodge/Chrysler are all within the FIAT group

wonder why Fiat would pollute their waters with Dodge?

[jeff w]

wonder why Fiat would pollute their waters with Dodge?

Auto industry has a history of making poor financial investments (think chrysler owning Lamborghini ) maybe it helps fiat sell cars in the usa?

[lspencer534]

Link !!...:slap:

Car brands: Who owns what? (http://news.consumerreports.org/cars/2009/06/car-brands-who-owns-what.html)

[American Made]

They have a nice exhaust sound. :yesnod:

[GRN ENVY]

My neighbor has one. They are a decent car. I don't think they are anything special.

[BuckyThreadkiller]

wonder why Fiat would pollute their waters with Dodge?

Because the US Government was running a zero percent financing program and Chrysler has a distribution/dealer network that Fiat could kill for.

[Chris Fowler]

There's a roadster around here that I see every once in a while. Beautiful.

[GS Ragtop]

We've had a Maserati since they came back to the US in 2002. I had a severe Utah-like itch to support their re-entry -- what a great marque! Ours is a Spyder Cambiocorsa (paddle-shift manual).

I see one of those every so often. Pics don't do it justice. Badass ride but is a maintenance nightmare

Nah, that's their old reputation left over from the 80's crap they produced. The newer models have few problems. Ours has never been back to the shop for a maintenance problem in 20K miles. They did do a great job of supporting their customers -- at about 10,000 miles they replaced the clutch in ours for free because other users had complained about problems.

But the noise of a Ferrari V8 is a religious experience, regardless of the body surrounding it. Well worth the price of admission, IMO.

Absolutely. The engine was a joint development with Ferrari. I put a Tubi exhaust on ours - simply drop-dead gorgeous sound! :cert:

Maserati uses Ferrari engines and transmissions. Not sure who owns who, but isn't fiat group the big owner? Alfa romeo is in that group too.

As stated above, the engine is a joint development with Ferrari. The paddle-shift manual transmissions for Ferrari and Maserai come from Magneti Marelli. Lamborghini also uses a MM transmission in their E-gear cars.

The cars are also assembled by Ferrari.

Alfa, Maserati, Lancia, Ferrari and Dodge/Chrysler are all within the FIAT group

Actually, Maserati has their own very modern assembly plant in Modena.

[Jeff '79]

My neighbor has one. They are a decent car. I don't think they are anything special.

:Jeff '79:....:seasix:

[cmb396]

A lawyer in town has, or had one of those. Funny tho, I saw it on a rollback twice, and him only driving it once. Sharp car either way!

[LATB]

Because the US Government was running a zero percent financing program and Chrysler has a distribution/dealer network that Fiat could kill for.

so the American tax payers bail out Chrysler, and the gov sells it to a foreign company with a zero percent note? :rofl:

[ApexOversteer]

so the American tax payers bail out Chrysler, and the gov sells it to a foreign company with a zero percent note? :rofl:

The US Treasury owned 6% of Chrysler which FIAT agreed to purchase for $500MM, plus a further $45MM to the US Treasury and $15MM to Canada for the purchase of the UAW trust fund.

[LATB]

The US Treasury owned 6% of Chrysler which FIAT agreed to purchase for $500MM, plus a further $45MM to the US Treasury and $15MM to Canada for the purchase of the UAW trust fund.

w0w.

Chrysler is forgiven 1.3 billion in tax payer cash (as I understand it, this part of the bail out funds is not going to be repaid)...and the gov. sells it's portion to Fiat for 500 million.

who the fuk negotiated that deal? :rofl:

[Allan]

The RULES -

Pretty simple. . .

Pics of chick or it didn't happen.

[ApexOversteer]

w0w.

Chrysler is forgiven 1.3 billion in tax payer cash (as I understand it, this part of the bail out funds is not going to be repaid)...and the gov. sells it's portion to Fiat for 500 million.

who the fuk negotiated that deal? :rofl:

Toss one of these down the toilet:

$850MM

or

60,000 jobs

[LATB]

Toss one of these down the toilet:

$850MM

or

60,000 jobs

sounds like most of those 60K jobs, and the votes that come with them...were bought and paid for w/ tax payer funds.

sweet :cert:

[ApexOversteer]

Actually, Maserati has their own very modern assembly plant in Modena.

I had forgotten about the new factory. Was a time not very long ago the Masers came down the same line as the F430, the 599 and the 612.

At about 23:00 you can see the coupe version of your car during the paint process and then again a few more times among the Ferraris...

Ultimate Factories - Ferrari - Car Videos on StreetFire

[lspencer534]

The RULES -

Pretty simple. . .

Pics of chick or it didn't happen.

The chick was 45-50 years old, overweight, the car was 1000x prettier than she was. Still wish I had gotten pics?

[73sbVert]

But the noise of a Ferrari V8 is a religious experience, regardless of the body surrounding it. Well worth the price of admission, IMO.

This. And a Lambo.

There is NOTHING like the sound of 12 screaming cylinders right behind your ears!

:cert:

[jeff w]

This. And a Lambo.

There is NOTHING like the sound of 12 screaming cylinders right behind your ears!

:cert:

The new aventador sounds incredible

[themonk]

The three best sounds.....

Ferrari
Ferrari F1
'86-'93 Mustang 5.0L with or without a tuned exhaust.

Serious.

[jeff w]

The three best sounds.....

Ferrari
Ferrari F1
'86-'93 Mustang 5.0L with or without a tuned exhaust.

Serious.

I think the Lexus lfa beats them all

[ApexOversteer]

The three best sounds.....

Ferrari
Ferrari F1
'86-'93 Mustang 5.0L with or without a tuned exhaust.

Serious.

Nono...

Best Sounds in the world...

Jaguar E-Type Speedster Straight-6 Eagle exhaust... (starts @ 2:07)

E-type and Eagle Speedster - Top Gear - BBC - YouTube


Ferrari F50 V-12 Tubi exhaust... (F50 starts @ 00:57)

Ferrari F40 and F50 Reims - YouTube


Lamborghini Countach V12 Kreisegg Exhaust...

Lamborghini countach lovely sound - YouTube

[kingpin]

:puke: That jag sounds like a fart can.

[ApexOversteer]

:puke: That jag sounds like a fart can.

You need your hearing checked. That sound is pure aural sex.

[73sbVert]

Love the Jag, especially the Speedster! But gawdamn that Lambo made my pants stretch!!

Holee chit!!

[GS Ragtop]

I had forgotten about the new factory. Was a time not very long ago the Masers came down the same line as the F430, the 599 and the 612.

At about 23:00 you can see the coupe version of your car during the paint process and then again a few more times among the Ferraris...

:iagree:

Maserati opened the Modena plant sometime around 2003. At the time (and probably now) it was one of the most modern assembly facilities in the world. Every chassis is hooked up to a moving rotisserie that spins and turns the car as it moves through the plant. Perfect for a some-hand-assembly process used by Maserati. A tour is on my Bucket List.

They also have a body panel plant in Turin that forms the aluminum fender and door skins.

I'm not certain, but I think they still paint the cars in the Ferrari facility, then bring them over to the Maserai plant for assembly. That was true when my car was built, and I think they kept the same process after opening the Modena assembly facility.

[Rotorhead]

Actually see quite a few here in WPB.

[vtelvr]

The three best sounds.....

Ferrari
Ferrari F1
'86-'93 Mustang 5.0L with or without a tuned exhaust.

Serious.

Have to agree on the 5.0 Mustang. Also, an 03-04 Cobra with a full exhaust system is rather boner inducing...

Nono...

Best Sounds in the world...

Jaguar E-Type Speedster Straight-6 Eagle exhaust... (starts @ 2:07)

Sounds pretty good, fart can refined.

Ferrari F50 V-12 Tubi exhaust... (F50 starts @ 00:57)

Wow, I think I may have felt a little movement below the belt line



Lamborghini Countach V12 Kreisegg Exhaust...

Ah damn. Someone get me a tissue, Please!

[Bucwheat]

I wouldn't know it from a Lexus.

[GS Ragtop]

That F50 is pure heaven. NOTHING sounds better, IMHO -- not even an Enzo. http://96lt4.com/smileys/drivings.gif

The Tubi systems makes a huge difference on the Maserati. They're crazy expensive, though. I installed it myself to cut down on some of the expense. Here's a video that's pretty close to the sound our Maserati makes with the Tubi exhaust:

Maserati GranSport with Tubi + Cat Bypass on Start - YouTube

[73sbVert]

Damn, I'm in the wrong bidnizz. :(

I can't afford to even look at one, much less buy one. :cry:

[onedef92]

Ballah mobile. :cool:

[onedef92]

That F50 is pure heaven. NOTHING sounds better, IMHO -- not even an Enzo. http://96lt4.com/smileys/drivings.gif

The Tubi systems makes a huge difference on the Maserati. They're crazy expensive, though. I installed it myself to cut down on some of the expense. Here's a video that's pretty close to the sound our Maserati makes with the Tubi exhaust:

Maserati GranSport with Tubi + Cat Bypass on Start - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Wj5q2Z5Cwc&feature=related)

Wonder if they still put those crazy jeweled clocks in the center of the dash and shit? :confused5:

[C5SilverBullet]

I'm surprised how many Maserati's I see around here.

[onedef92]

I'm surprised how many Maserati's I see around here.

I saw a dark blue one locally last week, myself. :seasix:

[GS Ragtop]

Wonder if they still put those crazy jeweled clocks in the center of the dash and shit? :confused5:

Yup. :yesnod:

Here's a crappy shot of the interior of our Maser. You can see the trademark clock above the nav screen.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e352/350D2006/Web%20Stuff/MaseratiInterior.jpg

[lspencer534]

Yup. :yesnod:

Here's a crappy shot of the interior of our Maser. You can see the trademark clock above the nav screen.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e352/350D2006/Web%20Stuff/MaseratiInterior.jpg

Clock a la Infiniti. Is the interior as cramped as it appears in the pic?

[GS Ragtop]

Clock a la Infiniti. Is the interior as cramped as it appears in the pic?

Not really. It's probably just the angle of the picture.

It's definitely a lot more roomy than my Grand Sport.

[Doug28450]

Did you do a brake check?

[onedef92]

Clock a la Infiniti. Is the interior as cramped as it appears in the pic?

Infiinti copied off Maserati, though, didn't they? It's been an interior sytling cue of theirs for decades.

[Chris Fowler]

Maserati GranTurismo S
http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww22/lspencer534/GranTurismo_69.jpg

Saw one on the way home from work today. :seasix:

[lspencer534]

Infiinti copied off Maserati, though, didn't they? It's been an interior sytling cue of theirs for decades.

I did not know that. So much for the car mags calling it Infiniti's "trademark" clock.

[GRN ENVY]

:Jeff '79:....:seasix:

Dead serious, I was unimpressed with it. I like his BMW x6 better :lol:

[jaxgator]

Love the Jag, especially the Speedster! But gawdamn that Lambo made my pants stretch!!

Holee chit!!

:iagree: Total badassery!

Yup. :yesnod:

Here's a crappy shot of the interior of our Maser. You can see the trademark clock above the nav screen.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e352/350D2006/Web%20Stuff/MaseratiInterior.jpg

That is a beautiful interior. :seasix:

[NEED-A-VETTE]

Maserati GranTurismo S
http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww22/lspencer534/GranTurismo_69.jpg

450 hp, 183 mph top speed. Some middle-aged woman was driving it. She actually pulled alongside to give my Jag the once-over, which I took as a compliment. I didn't give her a thumbs up because I was worried that she might think I was talking about my car. I just waved and smiled at her.

That is one sweet ride!

Saw one a few days ago. Very nice.

[Sea Six]

You need your hearing checked. That sound is pure aural sex.

:funnier:


Meg Griffin (Family Guy) had aural sex with her boyfriend.


Lois Griffin: Look Meg, A, Ear sex is just unnatural, and B, how do I say this, vaginal intercourse is... it... its just tops! It's the bee's knees, Meg. Oh, when your rattle it around just right, oh my god! I mean, you remember when we had that old car with the bad shocks, and I used to take the old dirt road on purpose! Meg! Meg?
[Lois looks up to find Meg had left and Brian is standing outside the door]
Brian Griffin: I love you!

[boracayjohnny]

Clicked for the story but ended up staying due to the eargasms through the videos.

:cert:

[themonk]

That is not in the least a bad boy.