Always been curious about this marque. Once had a ride in one as a passenger (& was impressed at the time).
Many seem to be cheap as chips secondhand.
So ...any good? What to look for? What to avoid?
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I've had a diesel Quatroporte and Ghibli as courtesy cars and they've both been awful. The infotainment system, even in the latest models, is way behind the competition.
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I drove a few Quattroportes back in 2008 at Millbrook and just loved how they went and sounded with the Ferrari V8 in them! Plus I've always thought that generation looked stunning - special but not "in your face" and the interiors are just wonderful.
But values plummet and there must be a reason for such savage depreciation - I can't help thinking it may be running costs!
As much as I love them I'm not nearly brave enough to consider buying an older one, but good luck to anyone who does.
But values plummet and there must be a reason for such savage depreciation - I can't help thinking it may be running costs!
As much as I love them I'm not nearly brave enough to consider buying an older one, but good luck to anyone who does.
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
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Be very wary of servicing costs. A basic service on a friends diesel quattroporte costs more than another friends Aston Martin GT8, and by more we are not just talking a few pounds we are talking hundreds .
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Yep that pretty well sums up my impression too. It was a Quattroporte of that era that I had a ride in.
But a few google searches on Maserati maintenance costs & reliability seem to explain the shocking depreciation rate.
Pity!