I think I know the pros and cons but would like a few opinions. Should I trade in my DB9 for a Granturismo? I am tempted by the new styling and real back seats.

 

My opinion is for the first 6 months (maybe) you will have something unique - but after that you will miss the performance and Aston feel. Give it a drive and let us know ... I would def. drive it and not buy w/o a test on your roads. Looks good in a mag but I've not seen one in the metal - yet - sure I will soon enough - dealer down here does not have one. Anyway just my 2 cents ...

 

I sat in the GranTurismo during press days at the Chicago Auto Show and it is a sweet car, but the AM just has a much richer feel to it. I love the way the DB9 drives as well.

 

NO! The Aston is simply so much better.

 

ford/volvo parts
or
ferrari parts ? hmmmmm...

 

not a fan of that maser. too much like an old man's car, the DB9 is a sexy beast.

 

I'd go for the DB9, its still the faster car at the end of the day.

 

The only real component that is shared by AM and ford is the volvo sourced NAV unit.

Chassis/Engine are all custom AM so is the suspension/etc.

Whereas the Maser is FULL of Fiat parts.

 

next time you see a Vantage look at what the underside of the rear view mirror says . . . then post what you saw.

also look at the control buttons/switches of a volvo/new mustang then compare it to that of a Vanquish or a DB9 . . .

most of the parts in mazers that i have personally have guess what...? prancing horses!

just my two pennies if it were my coin. either car would be effen AWESOME!!!!!

 

There's a bunch of Granturismos here in Rome....SHARP looking car, definitely stands out as a classy automobile.

 

I saw a GranTurismo in Paris a few weeks back with manufacturer plates, looked amazing. Saw a bunch of Astons during the same period when I was back in London and I'd definitely take the GranTurismo over a DB9, it was gorgeous in person. I'll get some photos online soon and post 'em.

 

So it is a beautiful car- about the same oooh factor in person as in the pics... but I decided it is not for me. The styling, for me, is a little too much. The front grill is almost cartoonish from some angles and it may be one of those cars that has too many curves. May just be ahead of its time. Didn't drive it hard but it drives a lot like a base Quattroporte. Nice and solid but soft suspension/chassis compared to the DB9. Very balanced and competent, decent exhaust note, just doesn't have the rawness of the DB9. Also, of course, doesn't the the low end torque. Strikes me as better for slightly older crowd than the DB9.

I am actually warming back up to the Q port. It is basically the same car but a bit more subtle. I remember a review that said that the Q porte was like Katie Holmes. You can walk right by her but if you look at her, she beautiful.

 

Here's a big con:
The so-called "new" Maserati granturismo weighs significantly more than the outgoing model, since it's based on the heavier quattroporte sedan platform. However, its engine remains similar to the outgoing model. Heavier car + similar engine = SLOWER.
Why would Maserati make its granturismo slower than the outgoing model? They should at least maintain performance figures, not make their cars slower.

Aston V8 Vantage
0-60mph: 4.9 secs

Maserati "outgoing" coupe
0-60mph: 4.9 secs

Maserati "new" granturismo
0-60mph: 5.1/5.2 secs

 

either way.. you CAN'T lose !!!!

 

It would have to be the aston for me...I was in a GranT last weekend and though it was really nice and surprisingly smooth, the Aston that I was in at VIR was WAYYYYYY cooler/more fun IMHO.


I just love aston...something about them that just intoxicates me...