Owning a Quattroporte

[Giles993]

Hello all,

Interested in a second hand Quattroporte, probably a 2004 or 2005, and wondered if anyone is running one at the moment and give me a feel for their reliability? Currently have a 993/911 and a Mazda so slightly concerned a Maserati could be a rude shock when it comes to servicing and generally keeping it on the road!

Thanks,

Giles

[Colossus]

The only real issue to be aware of with the older QP's is the Duo-select gearbox, which can be a bit heavy on the clutch and can have a few F1 pump problems. Other than that they are generally very reliable provided they have been looked after. Service is probably between £700-£1000 depending on which one and where you go. Parts can be expensive so a good aftermarket warranty should help give some peace of mind. Otherwise I have nothing but praise for them as ownership propositions, have run mine for nearly a year without any issues. Choose a good one and you won't regret it - good luck.