Maserati Granturismo vs. BMW M3

[Cdnrockies]

Originally Posted by gallian93

I guess its still nice to see that the forum police are still keeping track of everything... including keeping a personal list of banned members

You really are that retarded?

Apprently you can't read text or dates. It says BANNED beside the OP's name in every one of his posts. You chose to bump an 8 month old thread to make a very lame attempt at mocking the OP. You FAIL....again.

[1MOREMOD]

i want the white one with black wheels. this car wasnt even on my radar until this thread.

[clar]

I must be the only one here who can't stand a Maserati. I find their cars lacking engineering depth and simply a case of slapping an exhaust to fake that exotic note and tons of leather inside that's all. I don't even like how it looks. Too fat to be sporty.

[e92involved]

It sounds good because.........it has a Ferrari motor/trans duh.

[Cdnrockies]

Originally Posted by clar

I must be the only one here who can't stand a Maserati. I find their cars lacking engineering depth and simply a case of slapping an exhaust to fake that exotic note and tons of leather inside that's all. I don't even like how it looks. Too fat to be sporty.

You do realize that Ferrari builds the engines for the Maseratis?

[clar]

I was told the "beautiful" sound u hear comes from the exhaust alone and is achieved entirely via exhaust and not from induction and Jeremy Clarkson once remarked that it's like a hooker's smile. In fact, the sound even trumps those from V8 Ferraris, so that's a little dodgy.

[bobbyd1961]

Originally Posted by ersin

The Maserati is much sexier looking than the M3, no doubt about that. I don't know how fast it is or how it drives but doesn't it cost, like twice as much as the M3? Frankly, if it were for a DD I'd get the M3 since I wouldn't be so paranoid about putting scratches in it like I would with the Maserati.


Cheers.

it looks better and sounds better but does not perform like an M3. that being said if i could afford it i would probably buy it. but for the price id probably go for a porsche 911

[gallian93]

Originally Posted by Cdnrockies

You really are that retarded?

Apprently you can't read text or dates. It says BANNED beside the OP's name in every one of his posts. You chose to bump an 8 month old thread to make a very lame attempt at mocking the OP. You FAIL....again.

Wow ... name calling... how big of you... anything else?
maybe of pic of your cat? that would definitely hurt my feelings
i am amazed at how pissed you are...

maybe "a life" would help ? ... but not likely

btw: was not mocking the OP... maybe reading-comprehension would help? because the way you spell.... "Apprently" not good my friend...

[gallian93]

Originally Posted by chriszeh

i want the white one with black wheels. this car wasnt even on my radar until this thread.

I know what you mean dude...
i can't put my finger on what it is about the car...
but i want one just for the way the car looks standing still....
PS: i am sure it sounds great too

[1MOREMOD]

Originally Posted by gallian93

I know what you mean dude...
i can't put my finger on what it is about the car...
but i want one just for the way the car looks standing still....
PS: i am sure it sounds great too

I know right. This thing looks sick just sitting still. I already know it sings when at full tilt.

[Powerslide]

Originally Posted by bobbyd1961

it looks better and sounds better but does not perform like an M3. that being said if i could afford it i would probably buy it. but for the price id probably go for a porsche 911

I think that's a fair way to put it - I have the E93 with the 450 lb weight penalty and I've pulled (only slightly) on a gran turismo from 20-45 mph and was still pulling when we both let off the gas (not sure which version - assume it was base model). I'm sure track times for E93 and GT are similar - and E90 an E92 would clearly outperform it in acceleration and in track.

[understeer]

Originally Posted by Powerslide

I think that's a fair way to put it - I have the E93 with the 450 lb weight penalty and I've pulled (only slightly) on a gran turismo from 20-45 mph and was still pulling when we both let off the gas (not sure which version - assume it was base model). I'm sure track times for E93 and GT are similar - and E90 an E92 would clearly outperform it in acceleration and in track.

I have an M3 and a Maserati GT. Both great cars. The M3 is probably a bit faster around a track but in reality if you are serious about tracking get a real track car. If you want a great road car that is also a fun track day car they will both fill the bill.

[335iJWC]

IMO the GT s is the sexiest looking coupe

[mgiglio2]

My father has two, a Gran Turismo S and an S spyder. Ive driven them both and it's an apples and oranges comparion with an M3. The M3 is faster (not by much),alot more solid and an all around better driving car. The maserati, as a gran touring car is great. Sure it's a little softer and more luxorious, but its supposed to be. I would take the maser over a CL, 6 series, or any other type of car in that class. The Maseratis sound intoxicating, look great, and have an intangile element of passion that only comes from Italian cars. Neither is better or worse, they are just tailored for different tastes.

[DARK_M3]

Originally Posted by matthewk

Be cognizant of the maintaining costs. It's almost Ferrari to maintain.

This. Better hope that baby has a good warranty!