I have a 2005 Quattroporte in the dark blue with Tan interior. Bought it with 21,000 miles as a 12-year old one owner used car. It is a fantastic looking and sounding car as everyone who has reviewed it has said. My contribution to the story is a small company called Formula Dynamics and their QP Drive-by-wire module. While the Duo-Select transmission is still "quirky" the DBW module speeds up the shifts, make them more aggressive, and improves clutch actuation from a dead stop. In short it improves the QP to a point where the Duo-select in auto mode is livable and in manual mode it is a beast! Parts are expensive and one day I'll have to do the big $$$ clutch replacement (presently at 54% remaining) but other (gently used) parts are commonly available on e-bay and shopping around can get the basics at "affordable" prices. It's not a Ford or a Chevy and you won't be buying parts at NAPA or AutoZone. But it certainly is a gas to drive and certainly is as head turning a design as ever rolled on 4 wheels.
Excellent summary. I have the same setup as yours, Donald. FDDBW does a wonderful job. I do not drive in auto at all. Sport + Manual for me :) . Plus the Larini setup makes it very very special!
I bought a stunning example of a late 2009 QP S Auto last year ( black with cream leather interior) with the beautiful 4.7lt Ferrari built engine and wow does it pack a punch! The acceleration is mind blowing and the noise from the 4 exhaust pipes is just perfect. You get an awful lot of car for your money. Probably one of the best cars that Maserati have ever built so a real collectors piece in the future. Get one.....I think you will be pleasantly surprised.
I've got the 2007 Quattroporte Sport GT in grigio granito metallic with the 20" gun metal grey alloys, ZF gearbox and beige leather with the carbon pack interior. Yes, she's a beauty, Yes, she's frighteningly fast. Yes, the tone from the quad pipes are legendary. Yes she can be costly to maintain but you do not worry about that, if you do then there is no point owning one. I must congratulate Maserati and Pininfarina on the design, she really is beautiful. Definitely worth every penny. My only criticism ? Unfortunately, I'm putting too many miles on the car as I use it every day to commute to work. However, the drive is too good and I miss it when I'm not driving so it is my fault.
I own the QP in the video above. I drive it at least 2-3 days a week. The experience of driving and ownership is absolutely worth what we pay for owning them and I do not worry at all about the miles I put on it and its value. I just look forward to starting and driving it all the time!
M Naeem J well the reason why these cars break down is because a lot of owners dont drive it a lot (at least in the US) so you see a lot of low mileage used cars for sale but I've seen people that daily drive these on Maserati forum that has no issues other than regular maintenance.
I am the proud owner of the above example. I made decision with my heart for such a step and have never regretted it since. I drove both automatic and due select and the later appealed much more as it is a performance car and needs to be driven with maximum driver input. It is a racing gear box (Used in Ferrari as F1, Lamborghini as E-gear, BMW M range as SMG, as well as in Aston Martin) and changes quicker as the revs climb. I believe that is how Maserati intended it range of cars during time to be but bowed to US market to produce automatics which are brilliant and reliable cars. I would recommend due select / cambio corsa cars as they provide the proper thrill of owning a Maserati. Costs can be high for any example. Just see variator replacement costs for automatics :). For more info and before you buy, please check sportsmaserati.com. Anyway, here is the a link to what it sounds like on a day to day basis. Enjoy. ruclips.net/video/TyfBqzaYU9I/видео.html
Well I picked up a 06 model with F1 transmission, broken down in just two blocks...Transmission failure-Gear unavailable. Went back to dealer and swiped a S63 AMG.
the running costs for the DuoSelect (like the one in the video) are insane. Gotta replace the clutch every 50.000km which costs up to 3000€. The better option is the later model with the ZF gearbox. Little bit smoother ride and less acceleration but no clutch wear. The looks and sound of this Quattroporte is just breathtaking.
Yeah the ZF is a better transmission I tested both and I would go for ZF any day. The DuoSelect is quite jerky and does not suit this car at all and the gear lever looks tachy plus the expensive clutch repairs . The ZF auto is very reliable and it is very smooth and it also comes with paddle shifters plus the lever is nicer. The DuoSelect gear lever is this tachy plastic chrome thing and the lever is tiny which really does not fit the Quattroportes luxurious interior with the rich plush leather and the beautiful wood trim. The DuoSelect lever is so tiny which does not suit the car well cause everything in the car is made to feel large and substantial. The ZF auto has a nice lever with leather, wood trim and the Maserati logo on the top
Clutxches have come right down since this was posted. Average price is $1,400 which is fantastic value for a kevlar racing clutch.But madness exists and as low as $500 have been seen in adds but get snapped up almost immedately
The 2007 onwards QP with the ZF gearbox the one to get. These cars ARE expensive to maintain mind you. 30,000 miles plus you're in for tyres, brakes and a change of spark plugs. Those alone can cost you around 3000 pounds. But for cachet, cool and style, nothing on the road IMO comes close. Exhaust note, styling and exclusivity to die for. Bit like dating a high maintenance, very attractive woman. Everyone likes the idea of it, but not so much the 40 pounds a glass servings of wine, expensive dinners etc.
Tires can be as low as $200 each depending on what you go with, possibly even less for ultra high performance all seasons. Brakes can be done for well under $800. Spark plugs under $100. As with most cars, if you can do the maintenance stuff yourself these are no different at all from a standard non-AMG Mercedes in terms of cost.
I honestly think this car is on par with alot of super luxury cars like bentleys I mean I saw one of these a few weeks ago and was amazed by the paint looks and exhaust note and then there was a Bentley continental gt behind it and it was just in the shadow of the Maserati nobody was looking at it
Hi Graeme! Hope all is well in Canada. The QP is still doing well and is driven regularly. Best car purchase I ever made. If you ever come to UK, you are more than welcome to take it for a drive if you wish.
Sommi G Hi Sommi. So glad you are pleased with the QP. I miss it everyday as you appreciate now just starting it puts a smile on your face. Still in UK unfortunately. Didn't work out as planned. Will see if I have your contact details and drop you a line. 😃
You are totally correct. The German cars are so innocuous these days that driving one is no longer anything special. Getting into a Maserati is an event, and driving one is an even more special occasion. I can't wait to get my own.
my dad had a maceration and everyone at school was envious, he had an Aston but that didn't sound the same. he dropped me off on the maceration. and pulling away gave a rev everyone just looked in awe
Just missed one at belgravia car centre, quattroporte 4.7 gts award winning edition in black. Booked an appointment to go and test last Sat, and someone bought it on Friday. Still lingers on autotrader to add salt to my wound :( Not many award winning edition ones around, extremely rare...
Here you go: www.larinisystems.com/collection/maserati/quattroporte-s1-duoselect .That is specific to the model above. They have options for most of the Maserati range including the latest ones.
You can buy that car for a low price, but make sure you're single as that you will spend a hell of a lot of your money in the shop. Don't buy a mid 2000s quattroporte in the US (good old Doug DeMuro will tell you why) However, I can understand how tempting it can be as I am 15 and looking for my first car. I've considered a late 90s to early 2000s Porsche Boxster bc u can get them for about $6000 in the US. The only problem is having a soft top and rear wheel drive in the terrible New York City winter weather. Also I'm not sure how much I would be spending on maintence but it sure would be less than a Maserati.
It is amazing for sure, that you can buy such a car for only 10-15k. Even its up to 12 years old. However the though of the repair bills from owning something, which need to be serviced at a Ferrari dealership, is quite scary. And that probably explains most of the "reasonable" price.
Depreciation for all Maserati models under Fiat-Ferrari ownership has now flattened. A cheap Maserati is still a Maserati and will cost a reasonable amount to maintain and drive. The cost difference to other Italian exotics is basically down to people not prepared to take on the cost of ownership and Maserati being less rare than Ferrari & Lamborghini. Eventually, pretty much like other limited production cars with brand heritage and associated driving experience, these will appreciate to a more sensible price bracket where owners who can afford them will also be able to afford the running costs.
a car with a ferrari engine FUCKKKKK what else can u want if u cant actually afort a ferary they here in America for about 25 thousand dollars really good price about 350 a month really good price Note make sure before buying one u know u have a close dealer that can service it
+1seipai Having owned 13 BMW's going back (likely) to well before you were born, including an E39, the Maserati today is what BMW used to be and is no more. I sold my BMW 850 to get one of these. (I am keeping my E30 M3, which was among the last of of the Real BMW's.)
+gmonsen I agree that today BMW M cars have lost their character with forced induction. As for me not being born that's not correct. I owned an E36 and E36 Evo, an E39 M5 from new (Le Mans blue) an E46 M3 convertible, and e92 M3 coupe. The e60 M5 is the way to go for a super saloon or an E39 M5.
+1seipai The E60 motor had the best and last decent BMW motor and I like the 6speed version of which a few were made. I do think its an interesting car and a good drive, though way too heavy and computerized for my tastes. I actually prefer the E28 to all the others, primarily due its size, weight, and handmade craftsmanship. I find the Maser Q4, especially with the troublesome F1 box a really interesting and beautiful car quite more appealing than any BMW made since about 1995. Its all a matter of taste and preferences and maybe even age. (BTW, we are of different generations, which explains a lot. I started with two 2002's, a 2800CS, then two more 3.0CS's, two 80's era 735's, an 850, the E30 M3, and an E39 M.)
+1seipai I like M5s as much as the next guy, but the ones in this price range look very dated, and the interior materials don't compare to what this car offers. I do find the exterior of the Maserati looks plain and dated, as well as the knobs and buttons inside, but the rest looks great. As nice as an M5 sounds, this sounds amazing, although I wouldn't be able to live with it personally.
I have a 2005 Quattroporte in the dark blue with Tan interior. Bought it with 21,000 miles as a 12-year old one owner used car. It is a fantastic looking and sounding car as everyone who has reviewed it has said. My contribution to the story is a small company called Formula Dynamics and their QP Drive-by-wire module. While the Duo-Select transmission is still "quirky" the DBW module speeds up the shifts, make them more aggressive, and improves clutch actuation from a dead stop. In short it improves the QP to a point where the Duo-select in auto mode is livable and in manual mode it is a beast!
Parts are expensive and one day I'll have to do the big $$$ clutch replacement (presently at 54% remaining) but other (gently used) parts are commonly available on e-bay and shopping around can get the basics at "affordable" prices. It's not a Ford or a Chevy and you won't be buying parts at NAPA or AutoZone. But it certainly is a gas to drive and certainly is as head turning a design as ever rolled on 4 wheels.
Excellent summary. I have the same setup as yours, Donald. FDDBW does a wonderful job. I do not drive in auto at all. Sport + Manual for me :) . Plus the Larini setup makes it very very special!
Wonderful Sir
I bought a stunning example of a late 2009 QP S Auto last year ( black with cream leather interior) with the beautiful 4.7lt Ferrari built engine and wow does it pack a punch! The acceleration is mind blowing and the noise from the 4 exhaust pipes is just perfect. You get an awful lot of car for your money. Probably one of the best cars that Maserati have ever built so a real collectors piece in the future. Get one.....I think you will be pleasantly surprised.
I've got the 2007 Quattroporte Sport GT in grigio granito metallic with the 20" gun metal grey alloys, ZF gearbox and beige leather with the carbon pack interior.
Yes, she's a beauty, Yes, she's frighteningly fast. Yes, the tone from the quad pipes are legendary. Yes she can be costly to maintain but you do not worry about that, if you do then there is no point owning one. I must congratulate Maserati and Pininfarina on the design, she really is beautiful. Definitely worth every penny.
My only criticism ? Unfortunately, I'm putting too many miles on the car as I use it every day to commute to work. However, the drive is too good and I miss it when I'm not driving so it is my fault.
I own the QP in the video above. I drive it at least 2-3 days a week. The experience of driving and ownership is absolutely worth what we pay for owning them and I do not worry at all about the miles I put on it and its value. I just look forward to starting and driving it all the time!
any problems to worry about and maitnence costs?
M Naeem J well the reason why these cars break down is because a lot of owners dont drive it a lot (at least in the US) so you see a lot of low mileage used cars for sale but I've seen people that daily drive these on Maserati forum that has no issues other than regular maintenance.
The old Quattroporte is starting to look nicer as it ages! With a price tag like that, it's a no brainer between this and a brand new fiesta lol
I am the proud owner of the above example. I made decision with my heart for such a step and have never regretted it since. I drove both automatic and due select and the later appealed much more as it is a performance car and needs to be driven with maximum driver input. It is a racing gear box (Used in Ferrari as F1, Lamborghini as E-gear, BMW M range as SMG, as well as in Aston Martin) and changes quicker as the revs climb. I believe that is how Maserati intended it range of cars during time to be but bowed to US market to produce automatics which are brilliant and reliable cars.
I would recommend due select / cambio corsa cars as they provide the proper thrill of owning a Maserati. Costs can be high for any example. Just see variator replacement costs for automatics :). For more info and before you buy, please check sportsmaserati.com.
Anyway, here is the a link to what it sounds like on a day to day basis. Enjoy. ruclips.net/video/TyfBqzaYU9I/видео.html
Sommi G ㅁ
Well I picked up a 06 model with F1 transmission, broken down in just two blocks...Transmission failure-Gear unavailable. Went back to dealer and swiped a S63 AMG.
+Xiaotong Li sounds like someone didn't check their car properly
I love the Quattroporte and i woulden't trade it for any german luxury car.
If only the engine size was more affordable....... I love Maserati just cant afford the running cost!!
i am now driving a 07 F1 in Hong Kong, absolutely amazing! Love the engine sound so much!
What can you say about the running costs?
the running costs for the DuoSelect (like the one in the video) are insane. Gotta replace the clutch every 50.000km which costs up to 3000€. The better option is the later model with the ZF gearbox. Little bit smoother ride and less acceleration but no clutch wear. The looks and sound of this Quattroporte is just breathtaking.
Yeah the ZF is a better transmission I tested both and I would go for ZF any day. The DuoSelect is quite jerky and does not suit this car at all and the gear lever looks tachy plus the expensive clutch repairs . The ZF auto is very reliable and it is very smooth and it also comes with paddle shifters plus the lever is nicer. The DuoSelect gear lever is this tachy plastic chrome thing and the lever is tiny which really does not fit the Quattroportes luxurious interior with the rich plush leather and the beautiful wood trim. The DuoSelect lever is so tiny which does not suit the car well cause everything in the car is made to feel large and substantial. The ZF auto has a nice lever with leather, wood trim and the Maserati logo on the top
Clutxches have come right down since this was posted. Average price is $1,400 which is fantastic value for a kevlar racing clutch.But madness exists and as low as $500 have been seen in adds but get snapped up almost immedately
The 2007 onwards QP with the ZF gearbox the one to get. These cars ARE expensive to maintain mind you. 30,000 miles plus you're in for tyres, brakes and a change of spark plugs. Those alone can cost you around 3000 pounds. But for cachet, cool and style, nothing on the road IMO comes close. Exhaust note, styling and exclusivity to die for. Bit like dating a high maintenance, very attractive woman. Everyone likes the idea of it, but not so much the 40 pounds a glass servings of wine, expensive dinners etc.
So very true :))
Tires can be as low as $200 each depending on what you go with, possibly even less for ultra high performance all seasons. Brakes can be done for well under $800. Spark plugs under $100. As with most cars, if you can do the maintenance stuff yourself these are no different at all from a standard non-AMG Mercedes in terms of cost.
This is a great series!
I honestly think this car is on par with alot of super luxury cars like bentleys I mean I saw one of these a few weeks ago and was amazed by the paint looks and exhaust note and then there was a Bentley continental gt behind it and it was just in the shadow of the Maserati nobody was looking at it
Love this comment and i think that says it all :)
I’ve got a red ford escort van, X Royal Mail. 1.8 diesel. Rusty on every panel. Owe and I’m behind with my rent. Lovely life.
Maserati gets my vote in this category (was a tough choice between M6 and this)
I used to own this Maserati.
It was awesome, just starting it up put a smile on my face. Miss it everyday.
Hi Graeme! Hope all is well in Canada. The QP is still doing well and is driven regularly. Best car purchase I ever made. If you ever come to UK, you are more than welcome to take it for a drive if you wish.
Sommi G Hi Sommi. So glad you are pleased with the QP. I miss it everyday as you appreciate now just starting it puts a smile on your face. Still in UK unfortunately. Didn't work out as planned. Will see if I have your contact details and drop you a line. 😃
Looking to get on as a first car hopefully they stay the same prices or lower
You are totally correct. The German cars are so innocuous these days that driving one is no longer anything special. Getting into a Maserati is an event, and driving one is an even more special occasion. I can't wait to get my own.
my dad had a maceration and everyone at school was envious, he had an Aston but that didn't sound the same. he dropped me off on the maceration. and pulling away gave a rev everyone just looked in awe
Maserati
One of the best exhaust notes ever 0_0
My dream car!!!
Just missed one at belgravia car centre, quattroporte 4.7 gts award winning edition in black. Booked an appointment to go and test last Sat, and someone bought it on Friday. Still lingers on autotrader to add salt to my wound :(
Not many award winning edition ones around, extremely rare...
absolutely agree the the presenter! standout from the crowd and with that exhaust note!!!!! an amazing car for the money!
Is this a standard exhaust?
It is not, Sommi G is the owner of this car and will be able to tell you which exhaust he has.
Hi, This is not a standard exhaust. Its a complete Larini system - Cats, X-pipe and back boxes.
Thanks for the input guys. Where could this system be purchased from?
Here you go: www.larinisystems.com/collection/maserati/quattroporte-s1-duoselect .That is specific to the model above. They have options for most of the Maserati range including the latest ones.
You forgot to tell them about parts cost and the problems with the cam variators going on the wet sump motors 7-10 grand repair
You can buy that car for a low price, but make sure you're single as that you will spend a hell of a lot of your money in the shop. Don't buy a mid 2000s quattroporte in the US (good old Doug DeMuro will tell you why) However, I can understand how tempting it can be as I am 15 and looking for my first car. I've considered a late 90s to early 2000s Porsche Boxster bc u can get them for about $6000 in the US. The only problem is having a soft top and rear wheel drive in the terrible New York City winter weather. Also I'm not sure how much I would be spending on maintence but it sure would be less than a Maserati.
It is amazing for sure, that you can buy such a car for only 10-15k. Even its up to 12 years old. However the though of the repair bills from owning something, which need to be serviced at a Ferrari dealership, is quite scary. And that probably explains most of the "reasonable" price.
I dont know where youre getting the "need to be serviced at Ferrari dealerships" from
, but that is not true at all.
Had a 2005 for 2 years and sold it. Regretting it now and looking for another one, but maybe 2007 onwards with the ZF box
awesome value for money. shame about the hourly rate for whoever has to fix it out of warranty.
Quattroporte makes a great used car
this definatley has my vote. im buying one of these soon
Definetely gets my vote!!!
Quatroporte is stunning and beautiful noise, Mazza GT Is better looking though but a bit more pricey
stunning car but I think a decent one would cost more than 15k
is this the same engine as the 4200 - eg : Ferrari 430?
Yes. F136 engine from Maserati Coupe all the way to Ferrari 458 Italia as well Alfa Romeo 8c.
Wiki: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrari_F136_engine
I vote Maserati all the way!
...love this car, probably would be my next car!
Gets my vote
I would own one of those in a paralel universe 😂😂
What year is this model???
ANTHONY FORD 2004, the numberplate is an 04 :)
QP above is a late 2004 on a private plate.
My vote goes to this
0:54 The rear taillights look like they're from a Daewoo.
No they don't. If you don't like these the 2009 Quattroporte S and GTS has the same design of rear lights but they are full LED
great video
The facelift would be the only option for me but I guess it makes them pricier, too!
Sorry about auto spell.
Gets my vote!
Quattroporte every time!
Paul Large rf
Got to be the Mazzer
I love this car!!!
Why do Maserati's depreciate like milk in the sun? What are the major known problems? Service costs etc?
Depreciation for all Maserati models under Fiat-Ferrari ownership has now flattened. A cheap Maserati is still a Maserati and will cost a reasonable amount to maintain and drive.
The cost difference to other Italian exotics is basically down to people not prepared to take on the cost of ownership and Maserati being less rare than Ferrari & Lamborghini.
Eventually, pretty much like other limited production cars with brand heritage and associated driving experience, these will appreciate to a more sensible price bracket where owners who can afford them will also be able to afford the running costs.
Cheers Sommi G
Absolutely love it
would drive it all day long
Count my vote please!
Ugly? Nah not at all. Beautiful understated styling. Not one for the Max Power crew!
German sedans realy do not exist beside Quattroporte and XJ 350.
a car with a ferrari engine FUCKKKKK what else can u want if u cant actually afort a ferary they here in America for about 25 thousand dollars really good price about 350 a month really good price Note make sure before buying one u know u have a close dealer that can service it
nice
More like £7K to £10K
its a big tick from me
Lmao Maserati depreciates so fast, it's kind of sad....not rlly lol cause I can afford one now XD
David Topchiev yeah if you got a neglected one it's expensive to maintain, but if you buy a well taken care example, they are great.
No way. E39 or E60 M5!
couldn't agree more
+1seipai Having owned 13 BMW's going back (likely) to well before you were born, including an E39, the Maserati today is what BMW used to be and is no more. I sold my BMW 850 to get one of these. (I am keeping my E30 M3, which was among the last of of the Real BMW's.)
+gmonsen I agree that today BMW M cars have lost their character with forced induction. As for me not being born that's not correct. I owned an E36 and E36 Evo, an E39 M5 from new (Le Mans blue) an E46 M3 convertible, and e92 M3 coupe. The e60 M5 is the way to go for a super saloon or an E39 M5.
+1seipai The E60 motor had the best and last decent BMW motor and I like the 6speed version of which a few were made. I do think its an interesting car and a good drive, though way too heavy and computerized for my tastes. I actually prefer the E28 to all the others, primarily due its size, weight, and handmade craftsmanship. I find the Maser Q4, especially with the troublesome F1 box a really interesting and beautiful car quite more appealing than any BMW made since about 1995. Its all a matter of taste and preferences and maybe even age. (BTW, we are of different generations, which explains a lot. I started with two 2002's, a 2800CS, then two more 3.0CS's, two 80's era 735's, an 850, the E30 M3, and an E39 M.)
+1seipai I like M5s as much as the next guy, but the ones in this price range look very dated, and the interior materials don't compare to what this car offers. I do find the exterior of the Maserati looks plain and dated, as well as the knobs and buttons inside, but the rest looks great. As nice as an M5 sounds, this sounds amazing, although I wouldn't be able to live with it personally.
great, except its so fucking ugly
+James Brock Specsavers have an offer on !
Unreliable am afraid been Italian, it's going to be an absolute pain
That thing looks ridiculous. Was it designed by a 10yr old?
No wonder Maserati stops production often with this kind of designs. :D
+SublimeNation is that you mom?
this definatley has my vote. im buying one of these soon