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Addictive car!
CD-F1, 12/02/2008
2006 Maserati GranSport LE 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car since new for 2 years. Mine is the MC Victory edition. It is one of my favorite cars to drive if not the best. I have and had Ferrari F430, MB Amgs CLK 55, SL 55, Porsche Boxster S. You never get bored of this beauty. The sound is definitely addictive and the handling is great. I must add though that I installed aftermarket anti-roll bars as for track driving the suspension even in sport mode is more GT than Sport car biased (a little soft). I truly enjoy driving this bella machina daily to work and taking it to Lime Rock and put it through its paces! Can't get enough of it. Maserati should consider bringing a newer version of this car. (Not the Gran Turismo)
I Love This Machine
Love It, 04/04/2007
2006 Maserati GranSport LE 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
This is the only true sports car GT that is a beautiful inside as it is on the outside. The interior has plenty of room for 4 and beats the heck out of the plastics native to the porsche or the jag xk. I spent a lot of time in my search for the perfect car and this is as close as it gets. Moreover, once a "stick only" guy, the F1 paddles have won me over.
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Owned multiple Maseratis
Lively, 01/04/2008
2006 Maserati GranSport 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
We have owned, and driven heavily, a few Maseratis from the 2002 spyders to the 2006 GranSport MCV. All the cars are stunningly beautiful, ferocious driving machines, and comfortable GT cruisers. The problems with transmission that were evident on the 3200 (pre GranSport) have been fully resolved to the point where Ferraris now use Maserati's Cambiocorsa F1 transmission. The ride is smooth unless you utilize Sport mode, which also acts as a volume and power control for the exhaust system. Responce is superb, shifting is fast, acceleration is amazing for a 4.2 liter v8. Compare the GS to the v8s of other makers, and you will wonder why non-Italian builders bother trying!
Incredible Value
scinfidel, 08/06/2016
2006 Maserati GranSport LE 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
After I sold my 911 Turbo('02 996tt) I wasn't sure what I wanted.. When a friend suggested I look at a Gransport or Gran Turismo, I drove them both and loved both of them. Easy to say, the Turbo is much faster but the Gransport is just much more satisfying. I chose the Gransport for a couple reasons; 1st, at $32k it's an incredible value 2nd, it's lighter and unless you buy the 4.7, the GT feels much slower. The sound, the engine flexibility, the way it revs... it's just an awesome vehicle. You hear, usually from internet warriors who've no idea what they are talking about, that these are unreliable or poorly made but my experience has been the complete opposite. I'm not sure if there is a real downside to this car, the stereo sucks but seriously is that even worth mentioning?
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True Sports GT
Italian Rosso, 07/30/2007
2006 Maserati GranSport LE 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
The vehicle while not a Ferrari, is a very liveable sports car. In 'Normal' mode it drives refined, much smoother than expected. In 'sport' mode it gets going in a hurry, with shifting up like a madman (I am not sure if the new automatic transmission is as fast) and the roar of a jet. It has no trouble handling BMW 6 Series Ms or most Mercedes Benz AMGs through the mountains. While its 400 horsepower seems light compared to the V10s or massive V8s of MB those cars are also have several hundred pounds heavier than the Maser. While not a Ferrari, it is infinitely liveable, and has the hp/weight ratio comparable to the best in its class.
Awesome value
Andy, 11/02/2008
2006 Maserati GranSport LE 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have been driving this car every day to work since the end of summer. It has proven to be a totally reliable, strong performing GT which is much more fun and exciting to drive than anything German. It feels like a bargain Ferrari - which is exactly what it is. If you need four seats and a supercar you can use everyday, this is it. I own and have owned several BMWs, Ferraris and Maseratis, and the Gransport is one of the best balanced cars I've ever had. It combines strong performance, great looks and solid build quality.
Super Car
koban, 04/10/2006
2006 Maserati GranSport LE 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
This car has a mighty engine, superb handling, sexy design, great comfort, and a magnificient engine sound. It is heaven on wheels.
What a Car!
Gerard Collette, 07/02/2016
2006 Maserati GranSport LE 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Probably the finest car, and ear to ear smile you will get for under 40k! Ferrari engine sexy Italian interior and not your everyday sports car. After many Porsches in my life I went Italian and it's more than a fine automobile but a passion mobile!
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Underrated Modern Classic! Buy while you still can
Michael, 05/24/2017
2006 Maserati GranSport LE 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car requires a special kind of buyer. It's finniky, and the electro-hydraulic clutch takes some getting use to. You NEVER see them on the road, and they sound amazing. The torque is unreal. If you don't like a very stiff ride, consider a Formula Dynamics 18 in wheel with higher profile tire.
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Maserati Masterpiece
Rich, 10/02/2006
2006 Maserati GranSport LE 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I had an 2002 Coupe Corsa and loved it. It had no reliability problems. Its tires got around 10,000 miles. I attended the Master Maserati Driving school, which used mostly Gransports. I was amazed at how stable the car was on the Road Atlanta race course. It was almost impossible to get into driving trouble. I saw the spy photos of the new Maserati Coupe for late 2007/2008 and thought the car was going too large and too much like a 2-door Quattroporte, despite the 470 (est) horsepower. So my warranty was running out and I purchased a new 2006 Gransport LE. I could not be happier or be having more fun. It seems to me, that if you want a true GT coupe, who wants bigger rear seats.
Not a Race Car But Still Fun
Ryan Andrews, 04/21/2006
2006 Maserati GranSport 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
7 of 11 people found this review helpful
While this may not have pure adrenaline rushing performance, its still very fun. It's quick in the straights, brakes well, and quick in the curves, but it lacks the swiftness and agility of a track car like say, the Porsche GT3 or Lotus Elise. Although this is probably good, it's soft over bumps yet turns in sharply on the corners. F1 shifting is very fun, hitting 0-62 in 4.9 seconds an the needle swings to higher sppeds very quickly. The seats are comfy an hold you in while manuvering like a fighter jet and look, oh so nice. Hit the sport button an the sound of the exhaust becomes a beautiful symphony. Turn the radio off an let the engine be your music and your right foot be the volume control.
Flying Horse
Salman, 08/13/2006
2006 Maserati GranSport LE 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
When they say that this is a poor man's Ferrari, it's true. It has a Ferrari F-430 engine and its acceleration and handling are comparable. It is fun to drive in both auto and paddle shift but the latter keeps one more engaged. It clings to the road like gum and is extremely responsive in both steering and acceleration.
My Gransport LE
Tom, 10/30/2006
2006 Maserati GranSport LE 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The Maserati GranSport is a great riding car. It has great acceleration and incredible handling at high speeds.
Gransport Coupe LE
joemarzo, 11/28/2006
2006 Maserati GranSport LE 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The car is truly exhilarating to drive and is a great value considering its exclusivity and heritage. I have had the car for one month so far and the exhaust remains intoxicating. The hi-fi sound system is superb and the steering/handling characteristics are exceptional. Lastly, this F-1 manual transmission has won me over traditional clutch shifting.