Quattroporte IV Evoluzione
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What can you tell me about them?
I just find myself forever looking at ads for them and thinking for less than 10k I could buy one. I assume the V8 is the one to go for but is that right? Manual or Auto?
I'd keep it as a second car and do about 2k miles per year. I know they are very thirsty but what are the other running costs? Any chance they will start to climb in price?
I've just sold my other 2nd car to save money so must be mad to even think about it.
I just find myself forever looking at ads for them and thinking for less than 10k I could buy one. I assume the V8 is the one to go for but is that right? Manual or Auto?
I'd keep it as a second car and do about 2k miles per year. I know they are very thirsty but what are the other running costs? Any chance they will start to climb in price?
I've just sold my other 2nd car to save money so must be mad to even think about it.
When I sold my 208, I did a lot of research about and nearly bought a QP IV (non Evo) but chickened out because there wasn't an independant specialist anywhere near me. I understand the Evoluzione model had hundreds of detail improvements, but don't know how that affects reliability. It also doesn't have the nice clock!
As ever with cars of this sort (cheap to buy, expensive to run and difficult to sell on) I would be looking for one that's being used regularly and has the service history to back it up. Avoid something that's been 'in storage'.
As ever with cars of this sort (cheap to buy, expensive to run and difficult to sell on) I would be looking for one that's being used regularly and has the service history to back it up. Avoid something that's been 'in storage'.
There doesn't seem to be a lot of info on the web about them, unless I am looking in the wrong place. There is a well-respected indie NJS within 45 mins from here and they service a friend's 4200 so maybe I should ask them.
Thanks for the reply Caruso. I've looked at your profile and garage and realise you know what you are talking about! If I buy one do I get membership of your CBERDSO club?
Thanks for the reply Caruso. I've looked at your profile and garage and realise you know what you are talking about! If I buy one do I get membership of your CBERDSO club?
Have you looked on Maseratiforum.co.UK or sportsMaserati.co.UK? There's not loads of info, but they're the lace to start.
Indi wise, McGrath I think are frontrunners in this era. Just off J11 of the M1. Miglore would be pretty close to you too - both would be worth a call and might even know of a nice one for sale.
Indi wise, McGrath I think are frontrunners in this era. Just off J11 of the M1. Miglore would be pretty close to you too - both would be worth a call and might even know of a nice one for sale.
the Fantom said:
If I buy one do I get membership of your CBERDSO club?
Absolutely! 
I found this site quite useful for technical info: http://quattroporte.online.fr/qp4.htm
"Main difference between a Regular quattroporte IV and the Evoluzione version.
Rear mirrors, wiper blades, radiator, rims, steering wheel, ext temp indicator place (now under the stereo), 17' inches wheel, no analog clock (replaced by a trident), cylinder heads, crankshaft, pistons, ball bearing turbo, new Hi-Fi system. New 16 inch eight spoke alloy wheels, with 17 inch wheels available as an option, were now fitted to the entire range a standard equipment.
Darker interior wood, different type of button for windows and AC control, different front armrest (now with only one compartment), new design of the dashboard (more electronic also i.e. the turbocharger boost indicator), seat mechanical part and control buttons, size and type of the logo on the trunk, lock system of the glove compartment, new rear seat carpet, new front door water seal, 2 airbags instead of one, no blow off valve, in the V6 Maserati use the water tank and steering wheel fluid tank of the V8, new alternator type and ancillary belt, new ABS (still from bosch), new fuel line, now you have some space to put your finger and open the trunk =), V6 use the V8 air filters, new wiring (at least in the engine compartment), oil stick...."
If you are in the market for one have it checked by a decent garage, as mentioned, bill McGrath has a great reputation on the bi-turbo era cars. Be aware that some parts are getting harder to source, flywheels and clutches as well as steering racks among a few others. Be sure the electronic suspension all works as the electronic shocks cost a fortune. Decent used trim is hard to come by so make sure any prospective purchase is all complete and in nice order. Common electrical issues on the earlier cars were improved on (such as burnt fuel pump relays and damaged fuse boxes) by the time the Evo came out so that's the car I'd be looking for! They are great cars if you find a good well cared for example, good luck with your search!
I think it will take a time but could be very rewarding. I've recently missed one from Coy's auction house which went for £6k, but this was a garage queen rather than a regularly used car. However, a friend has recommended a mechanic who specialises in Ferrari and Maserati and is quite reasonable so he could be a good paid advisor.
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