Automotive

According to Modern Classics Magazine this iteration of the Maserati Gransport, the MC-Victory is. Happy to have this in my stable... www.modernclassicsmagazine.co.uk ...  

I would take a Ferrari if I had to choose from that era, black f430 Best, É.

Reality is they are pretty robust if servicing regime is kept to. You do have to budget for a clutch every 20-30K miles though (at £2-£3K)

The pluses were the styling (always reminded me of a bullet), exclusivity (didn’t see many others), gorgeous naturally-aspirated V8, super handling and balance, and I actually liked the cambiocorsa gearbox. I don’t like music playing when I drive, so the ... 

I like a harder ride and I thought the Skyhook suspension was fine. I also enjoyed the gearbox. Yeah, not as responsive as a dual clutch, but worked for me. These were the things that gave the car unique personality and character in my book. I do know a l... 

The 928 GTS/ would have been a better comparison, but over a decade separates the two. There's no post-2000 Porsche that really lines up with any two-door Maserati has built in this Millennium. Historically, Maseratis were more like Italian Aston Martins ... 

More character and more interesting. I’ve driven many 911s and have never wanted one. I find them to be clinical and sterile and just not up to my standards of entertainment. Is this a manual transmission? Nice ride!!!

It is an automated manual (paddle shift) - Maserati called it Cambiocorsa (Italian, meaning "race change"). Important to note it is an automated manual gearbox and not a full auto (and this the 'Auto' button should never be used! Just drive as you would a...