Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.8 or 3.2 / EVO Bi Turbo.......

[simonigrale]

Has anyone on here got / had one ?

Are they any good ?

What is the reliability and running costs like ?

Which gearbox is the best to have ?

[Caruso]

I nearly bought one a while back and did quite a lot of research at the time.

I think the 3.2 Evoluzione is the one to go for as it had many improvements (480!) over the earlier car following takeover of manufacture by Ferrari.

Some useful links:
Original QPIV http://quattroporte.online.fr/qp4.htm

Evoluzione Version http://quattroporte.online.fr/evol.htm

[judas]

simonigrale said:

Has anyone on here got / had one ?

Are they any good ?

What is the reliability and running costs like ?

Which gearbox is the best to have ?

What are you up to Simon? Trying to get your dad into a new car again?

[simonigrale]

No - I think my old man is happy with his at the minute, he will change for a Gransport or a new shape Quattroporte or even a Ferrari 550 in a year or so ?

I was thinking more along the lines of a 10k Super Saloon for the better half to use for work.

Rather than looking at the obvious 740i, XJR, A8 i thought a big Italian Hot Rod that is as practical and expensive to run as my Ferrari would be a perfect choice !!!

I've had all the hot hatches and really loved my Alfa 155s and the Grale and thought the old QP will have the same amount of charm.

I seem to love oddball unreliable italian cars - thats probably why I'm always skint !!!

[judas]

simonigrale said:

I seem to love oddball unreliable italian cars - thats probably why I'm always skint !!!

Oh hell, that's the story of my life, just insert 'British' in there too...

Though the Alfa has now gone - sold to Lewis for spares/repair He says he's going to fix it up and race it - good luck to him with that one!