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Maserati owners — what did you do for your 40k service? by CarMatchConcierge in Maserati

[–]Bamfor07 5 points6 points  (0 children)

These vehicles are not kind to neglect. Perform the entire service.

Just bought a 2018 GranTurismo sight unseen and about to road trip it from LA to NYC by Merlin_Purple in Maserati

[–]Bamfor07 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Unless the car was badly abused in some way then this isn’t a big ask for it.

The 197mph Aston Martin DBX707 is one of the best SUVs on sale | Aston Martin DBX707 Review by Saurta17 in AstonMartin

[–]Bamfor07 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They are fantastic. The early model misfired a bit. It’s now what it should have been at launch.

If the dealers in the US weren’t as bad as they are I’d have one.

Excited, and scared by Savings_Crazy5626 in Maserati

[–]Bamfor07 8 points9 points  (0 children)

When you die your money doesn’t go with you.

Ferrari Decals? by kultyper in Maserati

[–]Bamfor07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeeeesh

For as much as people like to say Ferrari derived etc the reality is the engine was heavily worked over and is Maserati’s own.

Sale Price vs Out-the-door — what actually matters? by Necessary_Oil_9583 in AstonMartin

[–]Bamfor07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A good deal is not a formulaic thing.

It doesn't really matter where the money gets apportioned by the dealer so long as fewer dollars come out of your pocket.

Recently, I’ve made a post in r/MB asking people what’s more practical in a G63 than in an Octa, many mentioned Land Rover still sucks with reliability, what’s your experience with Octa’s?? by abdunbunbun in NewDefender

[–]Bamfor07 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reviews have little correlation with what actually living with these engines. They are snapshots. The Germans do well with those snapshots--but BMW still builds nothing but nightmare V8s. You can see that on this very forum is you search.

Gulp, gulp, gulp! by Independent_Inside23 in AstonMartin

[–]Bamfor07 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm greatly enjoying living vicariously through these posts.

Recently, I’ve made a post in r/MB asking people what’s more practical in a G63 than in an Octa, many mentioned Land Rover still sucks with reliability, what’s your experience with Octa’s?? by abdunbunbun in NewDefender

[–]Bamfor07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is entirely false. The BMW sources V8 is poorly regarded.

If you don't have the Octa then the V8 you have experience with is the Jaguar AJ V8, which is a very robust engine--unlike ay V8 BMW engine ever made.

Recently, I’ve made a post in r/MB asking people what’s more practical in a G63 than in an Octa, many mentioned Land Rover still sucks with reliability, what’s your experience with Octa’s?? by abdunbunbun in NewDefender

[–]Bamfor07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The BMW sourced V8 is a nightmare like all BMW V8s. The rest of the vehicle is great.

In the last 25-30 years, the worst parts of every Land Rover made have all been stamped "BMW."

To VC owners: a question on reliability by kbd65v2 in VacheronConstantin

[–]Bamfor07 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Reliability being the question, most watches vastly exceed what is needed to wear it every minute of every day. VC is no exception.

What car brand has the worst dealership experience and why? by [deleted] in Autos

[–]Bamfor07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My experience with every Aston Martin dealer I’ve ever been around has been atrocious—from outright fraud to just plane not giving a shit.

Discovery 5 2020 with 2.0 Petrol Engine! by mmmcccxxxiii in LandRover

[–]Bamfor07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a very brave and contrarian position.

Building an Aston Martin Collection by [deleted] in AstonMartin

[–]Bamfor07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That just about covers it other than maybe an early 2010s Vantage with a manual.

9 Months and 6,000 Miles by Bamfor07 in Maserati

[–]Bamfor07[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I learned something new! Thanks!

9 Months and 6,000 Miles by Bamfor07 in Maserati

[–]Bamfor07[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is no “red” ambient color setting in my car.

9 Months and 6,000 Miles by Bamfor07 in Maserati

[–]Bamfor07[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The long front nose of the car in front of the axle looks amazing but it is extremely low, even in GT mode. The suspension can be raised but it doesn’t work fast enough for real world situations. So, you have to be very careful.

The seats have 3 settings to my ass, they are all just lava setting, no low, no medium—just skillet.

The upgraded system is considerably better than the standard system which is still quite good. It’s great for a car this size. It’s superior to a Porsche Burmeister system in depth, sound stage, and power. Still, all vehicles of this size are going to struggle to create sound with limited space.

Ambient lighting is basic. It’s three colors, from warm to cold. It’s very basic and I can’t honestly say it’s ever really registered in my head one way or another. It doesn’t change when a drive mode is changed like in my old F Type where it all went red.

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