Re: NEW Maserati's and "improvements"

[ALLSTEELDA@domain.elided]

Hello All!

Let me elaborate a bit on my previous comments as John Hertzman brings up an 
interesting and valid point.  This is my last post on this subject as this is 
the Alfa Romeo digest NOT the Maserati digest.

1. Typically Ferrari owners do not modify their cars very much if at all.  In 
fact, modifications do tend to lower the values of the car so modified.  The 
one exception to this is the TUBI exhuast.  This system is expensive, light, 
beautiful and louder than stock.  BTW, TUBI has made exhuasts for the Ferrari 
Formula one team in the past and may still be doing so.  Frankly, due to 
various noise regulations and a general move towards more comfortable and 
useable Ferraris, the new cars are fairly quiet.  Many owners want a bit more 
sound.  Most Ferrari owners are not that mechanically inclined (unlike Alfa 
Owners) and are not going to make modifications to their cars as the dealers, 
Ferrari (and myself) discourage it.

2.  With Respect the the Maserati, I mentioned the modifications that I would 
personnally perform just because I think they really bring out the character 
of the car, however, the performance of the the car does NOT need help and 
especially it does t need wider or lower profile tires.  In fact, such 
changes might well ruin the ride and handling.  However, From my, point of 
view, the car is a bit too quiet and the car appears to sit up on its' wheels 
a bit.  I just happen to prefer a more aggressive looking car.  The great 
thing about these changes is that they are easily reversable back to stock.  

3.  The Maserati appeals to a different type of buyer than the Ferrari.  
Ferrari buyers are looking for an extreme car that is one of the finest pure 
sports cars on the planet.  Ferrari buyer has very little concern for 
practicality as the often have several other normal cars.  The Maserati buyer 
is looking for a car that is less of a toy and more usable. I think the great 
thing about the Maserati is the fact that you can acctually use the car daily 
and enjoy every minute of it.  At times, driving a Ferrari can be an exercise 
in frustration as it gives its best under more ideal circumstances.

Regarding, the sales figures, the quantities are on the Maserati website.

I hope this helps!

Sincerely,

David Alexander
Riverside, IL

76 Alfetta Track/Street 3.0  (not even close to stock!)
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