2005 Maserati Quattroporte Review

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Written by: Murrayr1 on 12/11/2005

Vehicle

2005 Maserati Quattroporte 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6AM)

Review

I may be the only person in the US to own two Maserati Quattroportes. My first had multiple problems that included sensors, transmission and finally the main computer; all in the first three months of ownership. OK, anything is possible with a new model, right? Maserati of NA gave me a new one and I had the transmission re-built (clutch and throw-out bearing) same as the first. The dealer bent over backward to help. Corporate gave me a song and dance about wanting to study my car and then sold it without disclosing the problems. Beware, the "clutch is a wear item", 2500 to replace (they did mine free due to 3k miles) and , "good for 20k mi" (srvce mgr). Not disclosed.

Favorite Features

When it runs, a fabulous car. Looks great inside and out and handles well. Must commend the dealer for great responsiveness and service.

Suggested Improvements

Get a clue guys. Disclose that the clutch is not covered upfront and get a new transmission for this car. Stand behind your existing customers for the life of the warranty and you'll have a great product.

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The car for real enthusiasts

Written by: LAFORZAGOP on 10/30/2005

Vehicle

2005 Maserati Quattroporte 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6AM)

Review

This car is sick. My dad bought his this July after driving the likes of the Mercedes-Benz S500, S55 AMG, BMW 745Li, and Jaguar XJR. Of these cars the Maserati is definately the most special. It looks like nothing on the road and people will constantly stare and give appeasing gestures. It drives like a dream. It corners absolutely ridiculouslt for a 5,000 lb. + four door sedan. In fact I think it handles better than my Dad's heavily modded Porsche C4. After driving this car I just don't think its possible to go back to the mass produced German and British cars. It makes you feel special and you will find yourself just going outside just to look at it. This is by far the best designed sedan on market today.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

I believe this car holds true with Italian unreliability. It has been in the shop twice times since we purchased it but since the dealership picks it up and returns it it is not a hassle. Plus we were loaned another quattroporte and brand new S500 to drive while it was being worked on.

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Race Car Performance / Luxurious 4 Door

Written by: Paolo Cristoferro on 10/05/2005

Vehicle

2005 Maserati Quattroporte 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6AM)

Review

This most recent iteration of the Maserati Quattroporte is in a class by itself. The 8 cyl 4.2l dry-sump Maserati engine makes 400 bhp with no turbo or supercharger, far surpassing anything from BMW or Mercedes-Benz. With the engine tucked low and behind the front axle, and the tranny on the rear axel, this 4200 lb luxury sedan handles like an F-16. Its big sticky Bridgestone runflats keep it glued to the road, encouraging you to accelate through ridiculously tight turns. The faster you go, the more stable the ride gets! The sensuous curves of the Pininfarina body put the Quattroporte in sharp contrast to the edgy, techno-bods on the German competitors. Everywhere I go, heads turn, thumbs go up, and tongues hang out. Outstanding car.

Favorite Features

Engine, F-1 paddles, Brembo brakes, body design, excellent interior fit and finish, and run-flat tires.

Suggested Improvements

One more cup holder in the front.

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If looks really were everything . . .

Written by: Angry but Hopeful on 09/20/2005

Vehicle

2005 Maserati Quattroporte 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6AM)

Review

Gorgeous sedan over a sports car chassis. I've owned it 20 days; it's been in the shop 6 of those. Of 530 miles since delivery, 162 miles (31%) are repair-related (and that will increase because it's at the dealer again). I'm having horrible flashbacks to my gorgeous '92 Jaguar VandenPlas. Apparently the notion of competitive benchmarking isn't known in this company; it lacks some features that have been standard in other luxury cars for a decade. I'm praying that the problems will cease because, when I've been able to drive it, it's a really fun car to drive--and I don't mind the head-turning effects, either! (I'm old enough to know it's the car, not me, causing the head- turning.)

Favorite Features

Gorgeous exterior; attractive & comfortable interior (but lacking some basic features); power (though it rarely starts on the first try and idles roughly at first); handling; paddle shifting (ignore complaints that tranmission isn't smooth in auto mode--it's a manual tranmission, for crying out!)

Suggested Improvements

Navigation system is so weak that I almost didn't buy the car. It doesn't even show street names unless you've entered a destination! Its regional database uses the one-slot CD player, so I had to pay an extra $635 for a CD changer (shouldn't that be standard on $110K car?!) Glove box very small.

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Class with Flash

Written by: Pennston on 08/10/2005

Vehicle

2005 Maserati Quattroporte 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6AM)

Review

This car gives you the feel of the powerful muscle car going thru the gears, but has the luxury features never imagined available with this type automobile. I have yet to take the car out and not get a double take or the typical shout "What kind of car is that" The performance and features of the car live up to the impact of the look.

Favorite Features

The automatic transmission going thru the gears with the feel and sound of the performance clutch shifting.

Suggested Improvements

I may come up with one later, but right now I wouldn't change the car.

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