Maserati Quattroporte 4d Auto (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
An excellent used buy - super car performance for less than 10K.
Costs
So far they have been very reasonable. That said the car had been serviced and had the exhaust system, radiator, water pump, battery and timing belt all changed just before I bought it.
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On the road
Driving
Always an exhilarating experience in luxurious surroundings.
Performance
Just lower your right foot, listen to the twin turbo whistle and fly. Breathtaking!
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Living with it
Reliability
The car has served me well and has only let me down once when the alternator packed-up. This is a common fault on QP's as the alternator is sighted so low at the front of the car it picks up all the muck and spray from the road. As I didn't fancy paying M
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It's so different that it is often the talking point wherever I go. I've been approached by a well dressed Italian man who claimed the Quattroporte is an Italian Rolls Royce, I've had a design student ask me if he could take measurements of the beautifull
Comfort
Above 40mph it's fine and can be a very relaxed drive, unless you want to inject some excitement into your drive! At slow speeds it is less forgiving over bumps and you notice the size and weight of the vehicle more.
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Security and Service
Security
In standard form you get very little, hence the 2 star rating. That said, most used examples, as did mine, will have had aftermarket alarms and immobilisers etc fitted. You will probably find most insurers will insist on it anyway, it being a group 20 mo.
Service
Have maintained the vehicle myself to date.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None to date - car has only covered 47K from new (Feb 1997)
Other
From new the service record shows that it has had 2 alternators, a radiator and a water pump replaced. Other than this it has just been routinely serviced.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes