Maserati Quattroporte GTS 3.8 t/t

Maserati Quattroporte GTS 3.8 t/t

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blueb10

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185 posts

140 months

Saturday 17th August
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Hi;
Anyone on here have any experience or own the Quattroporte with the 3.8 t/t engine?

Mosdef

1,774 posts

233 months

Friday 23rd August
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I’ve been trying to find as much information as possible on the same engine but not many owners have posted their reviews, regardless of forum. There seems to be the odd complaint about an ECU going wrong but I haven’t found anything about mechanical problems, even on forums in the USA where ownership of the V8 seems more prevalent. Did you happen to take the plunge and buy the blue QP that got list a week or two ago?

blueb10

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185 posts

140 months

Saturday 24th August
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Thanks for the reply.
Hope to be getting one today if everything goes well.
I'm finding the same as you, very little information available.

Mosdef

1,774 posts

233 months

Saturday 24th August
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Fingers crossed for you. Which year are you going for?

vanman1936

798 posts

225 months

Saturday 24th August
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I was looking recently also. Main issues are per below, but not overly ruinous nor regular (not sure about ECU though)…

Steering rack
Turbos
ECU

blueb10

Original Poster:

185 posts

140 months

Saturday 24th August
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Picked up today, 2014 quattroporte 6 with the 3.8 t/t, in black. Will update with pics soon.

Mosdef

1,774 posts

233 months

Saturday 24th August
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Nice!! I’ve test driven one and am keen to purchase, just need to get rid of my Panamera first. How was the drive home?

blueb10

Original Poster:

185 posts

140 months

Saturday 24th August
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Great, a lot to get used to.

Mosdef

1,774 posts

233 months

Saturday 28th September
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How’s it going with the new car OP? I put a deposit down this week on the QP Trofeo at Dick Lovett, can’t wait to pick it up on Friday.

blueb10

Original Poster:

185 posts

140 months

Tuesday 1st October
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Hi;
Good so far. Nice to drive and sounds good. Not sure about some of the switchgear, cruise control not easy to use, the steering wheel controls are a bit fiddly.
Not bad on fuel considering the power/performance. So rare, so usually gets attention and looks. Reverse camera has a mind of its own, works when it feels like it but, not really bothered about that.
Must update with some pics, soon.

Rough101

2,201 posts

81 months

Wednesday 2nd October
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blueb10 said:
Hi;
Good so far. Nice to drive and sounds good. Not sure about some of the switchgear, cruise control not easy to use, the steering wheel controls are a bit fiddly.
Not bad on fuel considering the power/performance. So rare, so usually gets attention and looks. Reverse camera has a mind of its own, works when it feels like it but, not really bothered about that.
Must update with some pics, soon.
The cruise and menus aren’t very easy use at all, especially the little up/down toggles.

Sometimes water gets into the cameras, worth a look, you can get pattern replacements that are direct fit for not a lot of money.

blueb10

Original Poster:

185 posts

140 months

Sunday 6th October
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Mosdef said:
How’s it going with the new car OP? I put a deposit down this week on the QP Trofeo at Dick Lovett, can’t wait to pick it up on Friday.

Have you got it yet? Great looking car, let us know what you think.

Mosdef

1,774 posts

233 months

Monday 7th October
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I picked it up on Friday and it’s been used for countless unnecessary errands over the weekend. After a decade of various Panameras, this car has so much more character and also comfort. Maserati did an upgrade in 2021 for the QP and the tech on my car is pretty impressive actually - more so than I was expecting but I agree with you about the cruise control being a bit fiddly.

The only thing I’m noticing on mine is a bit of suspension noise (I think) from the rear on rough roads at low-ish speeds, say under 30mph. I have read a little about this but more on the Ghibli than the QP.

I’ve got a couple of trips with the car this week, so I’ll get to enjoy it while it’s still showroom fresh. Dick Lovett were excellent to deal with, I couldn’t recommend them highly enough.