Wouldn't trade M3 for Maserati

NAV8TT · 09-11-2013, 07:25 AM

Went with my wife to get her a new car. She landed a 2013 land rover sport (her dream car). The dealership is huge and they have Bentley, Maserati, Rolls Royce, Jaguar, and some Ferraris. The guy asked me what I drive and I told him an M3. He said that's a sweet ride but I can help you get in a Maserati. I could afford a Maserati at this point in my life but without any thinking I instantly said I wouldn't trade the M3 for even the Ferrari lol. Man I'm I crazy or this pure love.

PhillyNate · 09-11-2013, 07:33 AM

I agree. Depending on the Maserati you're gonna get negligible performance gains if at all for a shitload more money. The Ferrari engine sounds alone are almost worth the price of admission though...almost.

Jaymax85 · 09-11-2013, 07:35 AM

I agree, the v8 m3s are special cars

bga23 · 09-11-2013, 07:53 AM

So you wouldn't take a 458 over your M3? Sorry dude, but ease up on the kool-aid. M3s are great cars but 458s are in a whole different category (above M3s).

SterlingE55 · 09-11-2013, 08:08 AM

The tranny in the Gran Turismo sucks but the beauty is strong in that one. It's like an Aston. You don't buy it for performance you buy it for looks.

PhillyNate · 09-11-2013, 08:24 AM

Ferrari provides detuned engines for Maserati.

bga23 · 09-11-2013, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by PhillyNate

Nobody said a Ferrari 458 Italia or a Ferrari at all, that would be ludicrous. Maserati's parent company is Ferrari and provides detuned engines for them dude.

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Originally Posted by BMWFB02

I could afford a Maserati at this point in my life but without any thinking I instantly said I wouldn't trade the M3 for even the Ferrari lol. Man I'm I crazy or this pure love.

Sure looks to me as though OP mentioned Ferrari.

Powaup · 09-11-2013, 09:18 AM

Had the chance to drive a Maserati gran turismo a year ago and although its a great luxury car with a nice engine and transmission I felt it was way more of a luxury car than a performance car and that an M3 would destroy it in the performance category easy

///Matthew · 09-11-2013, 09:20 AM

Aside from the engine sound, Maseratis do nothing for me.

thekurgan · 09-11-2013, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by PhillyNate

Nobody said a Ferrari 458 Italia or a Ferrari at all, that would be ludicrous. Maserati's parent company is Ferrari and provides detuned engines for them dude.

No, it's Fiat, and also the parent of Ferrari, sorry.

Brosef · 09-11-2013, 09:45 AM

I don't think anyone would mind a 458 to drive on nice days - I personally think it's the most beautiful car ever made.

would still need to have an M3 though for daily driving.

DopeM3 · 09-11-2013, 09:46 AM

Why are people comparing "Ferrari" vehicles with "BMW" vehicles? Even "Maserati" is in another category.

Smh

pkimM3r · 09-11-2013, 09:49 AM

I would have at least done a test drive. Drive the snot out of it and say meh.

I wouldnt get a maserati or an aston at that price point you can go porsche gt3 or black series.

PhillyNate · 09-11-2013, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by bga23

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Originally Posted by PhillyNate

Nobody said a Ferrari 458 Italia or a Ferrari at all, that would be ludicrous. Maserati's parent company is Ferrari and provides detuned engines for them dude.

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Originally Posted by BMWFB02

I could afford a Maserati at this point in my life but without any thinking I instantly said I wouldn't trade the M3 for even the Ferrari lol. Man I'm I crazy or this pure love.

Sure looks to me as though OP mentioned Ferrari.

He did indeed. His focus was Maserati and then he mentioned Ferrari at the end. Well, there's no accounting for taste...

PhillyNate · 09-11-2013, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by thekurgan

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Originally Posted by PhillyNate

Nobody said a Ferrari 458 Italia or a Ferrari at all, that would be ludicrous. Maserati's parent company is Ferrari and provides detuned engines for them dude.

No, it's Fiat, and also the parent of Ferrari, sorry.

You are correct. I forgot about Fiat's involvement. Ferrari does provide the motors for Maserati.

thekurgan · 09-11-2013, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by PhillyNate

You are correct. I forgot about Fiat's involvement. Ferrari does provide the motors for Maserati.

And they are fantastic. These GT and quattroporte models are luxurious inside, I'll say that. The use of rosewood is extraordinary.

Ashley Schaeffer BMW · 09-11-2013, 10:17 AM

I could DD a Ferrari and would over my M3

The Automotive Enthusiast · 09-11-2013, 10:33 AM

Never cared for how Maserati's looked. The only thing at this point that would make me trade in the M3....is the GT3. Yeah, I'd DD it.

F1Venom · 09-11-2013, 11:10 AM

I would take a Ferrari over an M3.... And I'd take the Maserati if it shared garage space with the M3. They're pretty fat and slow but for looks and an engine, they're amazing. Lease rates for Maserati's are surprisingly good though, I think a GT S is only $1200/month with 10k miles per year. M5's are around $1800.

Z K · 09-11-2013, 11:41 AM

I may be in the minority but Maserati does nothing for me in terms of looks. It has the huge gaping fish mouth and looks way too large and bulky. To me, it looks ugly. Besides the sound it makes, nothing about the car appeals to me.

Mookster · 09-11-2013, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWFB02

I wouldn't trade the M3 for even the Ferrari lol. Man I'm I crazy or this pure love.

This is when sales person walked away from you wondering what weed you're on cuz that sh!t is strong

nujabes24 · 09-11-2013, 11:56 AM

Why does everyone overlook an AM DBS, or a v12 vanquish way better than a maserati or a 458 in my opinion, but again I'm just an Aston Martin fan.

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PhillyNate ENTHUSIAST 135 Rep 2,097 Posts Drives: 2010 Porsche Cayman Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 Porsche Cayman [0.00]	I agree. Depending on the Maserati you're gonna get negligible performance gains if at all for a shitload more money. The Ferrari engine sounds alone are almost worth the price of admission though...almost. __________________ "what I'm driving here...is an ending." Jeremy Clarkson 2010 Carrara White Porsche Cayman 6mt 2014 Whiteout Toyota GT-86 6mt(Sold 05/23/15) 2011 Alpine White BMW M3 6mt ZCP Coupe(forced retirement 06/06/14) 2008 Alpine White BMW 328i 6mt Coupe(retired 06/21/11)
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bga23 Dirty old man 59 Rep 493 Posts Drives: 2021 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (0)	So you wouldn't take a 458 over your M3? Sorry dude, but ease up on the kool-aid. M3s are great cars but 458s are in a whole different category (above M3s).
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SterlingE55 Private 0 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2006 E55, 2012 Raptor Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	The tranny in the Gran Turismo sucks but the beauty is strong in that one. It's like an Aston. You don't buy it for performance you buy it for looks.
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PhillyNate ENTHUSIAST 135 Rep 2,097 Posts Drives: 2010 Porsche Cayman Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 Porsche Cayman [0.00]	Ferrari provides detuned engines for Maserati. __________________ "what I'm driving here...is an ending." Jeremy Clarkson 2010 Carrara White Porsche Cayman 6mt 2014 Whiteout Toyota GT-86 6mt(Sold 05/23/15) 2011 Alpine White BMW M3 6mt ZCP Coupe(forced retirement 06/06/14) 2008 Alpine White BMW 328i 6mt Coupe(retired 06/21/11)
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///Matthew Major 196 Rep 1,231 Posts Drives: 2013 M3, 1999 M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NJ iTrader: (3)	Aside from the engine sound, Maseratis do nothing for me. __________________ 2013 Santorini Blue M3 1999 Estoril Blue M3 mfatuation.com
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Brosef Brigadier General 875 Rep 3,450 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (4)	I don't think anyone would mind a 458 to drive on nice days - I personally think it's the most beautiful car ever made. would still need to have an M3 though for daily driving.
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DopeM3 M Power 80 Rep 1,293 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NH iTrader: (8)	Why are people comparing "Ferrari" vehicles with "BMW" vehicles? Even "Maserati" is in another category. Smh
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pkimM3r Banned 205 Rep 7,298 Posts Drives: m3 saloon in granny mode. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lost angeles iTrader: (0)	I would have at least done a test drive. Drive the snot out of it and say meh. I wouldnt get a maserati or an aston at that price point you can go porsche gt3 or black series.
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F1Venom Banned 73 Rep 961 Posts Drives: ZCP E90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I would take a Ferrari over an M3.... And I'd take the Maserati if it shared garage space with the M3. They're pretty fat and slow but for looks and an engine, they're amazing. Lease rates for Maserati's are surprisingly good though, I think a GT S is only $1200/month with 10k miles per year. M5's are around $1800.
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Z K Major General 1889 Rep 5,506 Posts Drives: E90 M3, G20 M340i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (3)	I may be in the minority but Maserati does nothing for me in terms of looks. It has the huge gaping fish mouth and looks way too large and bulky. To me, it looks ugly. Besides the sound it makes, nothing about the car appeals to me. __________________ Auto Detailing Enthusiast!
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nujabes24 Forever Rest In Beats 73 Rep 528 Posts Drives: 2014 MW M4 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: nj iTrader: (1)	Why does everyone overlook an AM DBS, or a v12 vanquish way better than a maserati or a 458 in my opinion, but again I'm just an Aston Martin fan.
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