Quattroporte, 997 C4s or DB9?
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I have managed to save up enough money to be able to splurge about 45k on a car. I have been agonising over what to buy for the past couple of months, I have always wanted a ferrari but really need rear seats to atleast accomodate a toddler and the 612's are outside my budget.
Now I cant decided between a Quattroporte, 997 C4s or DB9. Have driven all three and thought the 997 was the nicest to drive but doesnt have the sense of occasions that the db9 did, on the other hand the quattroporte appears to be the most practical.
how do I make up my mind between a 2005 db9, a 2006 quattroporte and 2006 997 c4s? (please help as my wife is threatening to leave me if I spend any more time on car websites and forums and agonising over this!)
Now I cant decided between a Quattroporte, 997 C4s or DB9. Have driven all three and thought the 997 was the nicest to drive but doesnt have the sense of occasions that the db9 did, on the other hand the quattroporte appears to be the most practical.
how do I make up my mind between a 2005 db9, a 2006 quattroporte and 2006 997 c4s? (please help as my wife is threatening to leave me if I spend any more time on car websites and forums and agonising over this!)
drive em all & see which you like best? Normally the best way forward.
All very different cars so presumably you aren't looking for something specific. The QP is lovely, but then I'm biased as I have a gransport. The porsche will probably be very useful but just doesn't do it for me. The DB9 is a great car but it really does feel like a barge around town - it's big, long bonnet etc. Nice place to be though. Dare I say it a bit boring to drive though (early auto).
All 3 are lovely cars though..
All very different cars so presumably you aren't looking for something specific. The QP is lovely, but then I'm biased as I have a gransport. The porsche will probably be very useful but just doesn't do it for me. The DB9 is a great car but it really does feel like a barge around town - it's big, long bonnet etc. Nice place to be though. Dare I say it a bit boring to drive though (early auto).
All 3 are lovely cars though..
achilles8 said:
Is the QP a reliable car? I am vacillating towards a 2006 QP sport GT, just worried that it will cost an arm and a leg to keep in good nick compared to a 997.
Well you won't have any RMS issues with a QP. Servicing costs are 1k-1.5k. Problems wise tend to be various niggles rather than actually breaking down. All three are nice cars, it just depends which one makes you heart race faster. Sit in them, drive them and decide from there.Edited by sjn2004 on Sunday 22 February 22:53
Yup the QP will be a reliable car (and you can get extended warranty through maranello these days) though I suspect it'll cost more to run than the porsche. When looking at servicing costs also factor in the time based stuff (1 year & 2 year items on the schedule) as well as the milage services. Depending on your final choice it may be wise to have a few quid to one side for a clutch, though the 06 onward CC gearboxes on all of the cars seem to have few troubles.
As a point of reference, my gransport, also an 06 has never missed a beat & had nothing but routine servicing & the odd rattle\squeak fixed lol.
As a point of reference, my gransport, also an 06 has never missed a beat & had nothing but routine servicing & the odd rattle\squeak fixed lol.
willcrookz said:
if it took awhile to save up, how much can you afford to lose in depreciation?
Actually I am buying it purely to enjoy driving it for a few years and will not be too worried even if it is worth nothing in 4 years (but wouldnt want to spend more than 3-4k max a year on it apart from petrol costs)achilles8 said:
willcrookz said:
if it took awhile to save up, how much can you afford to lose in depreciation?
Actually I am buying it purely to enjoy driving it for a few years and will not be too worried even if it is worth nothing in 4 years (but wouldnt want to spend more than 3-4k max a year on it apart from petrol costs)Service 1000 minor / 1500 major
Extended warranty 2100 per annum.
Plus consumables tyres etc.
Edited by sjn2004 on Wednesday 25th February 00:22
achilles8 said:
willcrookz said:
if it took awhile to save up, how much can you afford to lose in depreciation?
Actually I am buying it purely to enjoy driving it for a few years and will not be too worried even if it is worth nothing in 4 years (but wouldnt want to spend more than 3-4k max a year on it apart from petrol costs)I am also slightly biased as I run a QP GT-S as a daily driver and it has been very liable to date. I have also been very impressed with the build quality, much better than expected. Before that I ran a 4200 Coupe and had very little trouble with that after a few teething problems. So can thoroughly recommend Maseratis as an ownership experience and they really are an experience every time you get in, unlike the Porsche which really doesn't feel that special although is probably the best car you are looking at. Costs are as mentioned but from what I have heard the Aston is significantly more expensive to run than a Maser, although I would be sorely tempted if they actually had any useable space in the back. Have fun deciding there is no wrong choice with any of these cars.
Colossus said:
I am also slightly biased as I run a QP GT-S as a daily driver and it has been very liable to date. I have also been very impressed with the build quality, much better than expected.
Thanks I am actually leaning towards the QP, if you use the paddles are the gear changes smooth enough to use in city driving ? I am looking at a 2006 QP GT-S, have their been any improvements made in the more recent versions?Hi Achilles8
Sorry for the typo, was late last night but agree could be interpreted as a bit Freudian! I think you were looking at the Sport GT which, somewhat confusingly, is different to the GT-S. Not sure if the one you are looking at is ht automated manual version but the GT-S is the full auto 'box but tuned for a more sporty delivery. I think the automated manual did get better over time and from what I have heard is a perfectly useable proposition in town. I think the issue is clutch wear and the dreaded F1 pump failure but also believe that these are now not so prevalent.
If you can stretch to a GT-S I can thoroughly recommend it and there are some stunning deals around at the moment. The ride/handling compromise is superb for such a large heavy car and even the auto 'box is very impressive and I usually hate them. I drove an auto version of the Sport GT a while back and was impressed but the GT-S is another step up.
Let me know if you have any further queries and I will try and answer but I don't think you would be disappointed.
Sorry for the typo, was late last night but agree could be interpreted as a bit Freudian! I think you were looking at the Sport GT which, somewhat confusingly, is different to the GT-S. Not sure if the one you are looking at is ht automated manual version but the GT-S is the full auto 'box but tuned for a more sporty delivery. I think the automated manual did get better over time and from what I have heard is a perfectly useable proposition in town. I think the issue is clutch wear and the dreaded F1 pump failure but also believe that these are now not so prevalent.
If you can stretch to a GT-S I can thoroughly recommend it and there are some stunning deals around at the moment. The ride/handling compromise is superb for such a large heavy car and even the auto 'box is very impressive and I usually hate them. I drove an auto version of the Sport GT a while back and was impressed but the GT-S is another step up.
Let me know if you have any further queries and I will try and answer but I don't think you would be disappointed.
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