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Looks Good But Hunk Of Junk
dane17, 01/15/2013
2005 Maserati Quattroporte 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6AM)
30 of 33 people found this review helpful
This car is strictly "looks only", it is not reliable or even close to it. I have already sank $13,760 in repairs at only 23K miles. This is totally unacceptable for a $140K car when new. I am taking it to the auction next week to "unload" before it can empty my wallet again. But if you want a sharp car that sits good in the driveway - this is it! Just don't drive it anywhere!!
Not Ready for Prime-Time Player
Murrayr1, 12/11/2005
2005 Maserati Quattroporte 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6AM)
20 of 23 people found this review helpful
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.
Worst Quality EVER
forspam, 10/14/2009
2005 Maserati Quattroporte 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6AM)
20 of 24 people found this review helpful
Bought with 9,000 miles and 12 months left on warranty. More time with Ferrari/Maserati Houston than driving. Throw-out bearing/seals warranty replaced but clutch plate not covered ($1000 part). Software problems=failed plugs ($1000). Failure both fuel pumps ($3,500). Door mechanism failure, plus numerous trips to get transmission software upgrades. Car has total 15,000 miles on odometer. Even the most trivial parts are special order from Italy. I will NEVER buy an Italian car again.
How to buy a Maserati
roman615, 03/02/2015
2005 Maserati Quattroporte 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6AM)
25 of 32 people found this review helpful
Just bought a 2005 Maserati. One of the best cars ever! Styling is amazing! Drives like a dream. So many people say bad things about this car and they may very well be true. However, buy a low mileage older car where the kinks are already worked out and you get a Ferrari for the price of a Ford. Will it cost more to maintain? Sure. But the driving experience is worth every penny! Mine has 38K miles and there are a few idiosyncrasies but I wouldn't trade it for anything. Say what you will but I will be smiling from ear to ear as I pass your BMW, Mercedes, Audi, or whatever. If you are wanting a true enthusiast's car that looks as good as it drives, this is it!
Dangerous Car, Non-existent customer Serivce
grishca, 04/18/2015
2005 Maserati Quattroporte 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6AM)
23 of 30 people found this review helpful
Gas pedal got stuck 3 times!!! We have experienced issues with the car since we got it in April 2014. Screeching breaks. Radio not working. Tires rubbing. Maserati of Bergen and Maserati of North America could not resolve our problems. They did not have a loaner to offer us since DECEMBER 2014. Gas pedal got stuck again today for the third time. Scary! Stay away
Poor Quality
voomvoom1977, 12/03/2012
2005 Maserati Quattroporte 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6AM)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Im having the hardest time figuring out why I $113k car is worst than my 92 chevy cavalier. This car has been in the shop more than I can remember. TOO many problems for a luxury car. Computer sensors/transmission failures/alarm malfunctions/clutch/battery/engine failure systems problems just to name a few. I will NEVER buy another.
If looks really were everything . . .
Angry but Hopeful, 09/20/2005
2005 Maserati Quattroporte 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6AM)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
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.)
Maserati Quattroporte Dream
jimmy, 01/30/2005
2005 Maserati Quattroporte 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6AM)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have put 3,500 miles on my Maserati Quattroporte so far. This car is of lots of fun. It gives you a sense of power, security, elegance, and speed when you desire.
BRILLIAND MANUAL SEDAN FOR CAR ENTHUSIAST
Rafi Balouzian, 12/09/2021
2005 Maserati Quattroporte 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6AM)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I own 2005 Quattroporte for 16 years with happy 59,000 miles with 5 major service every 12,000 miles. I drive only on Manual sport mode with Manual clutch mind set to avoid unnecessary clutch slippage, My car still has the original clutch and it drive with no slippage. I had no mechanical or electrical issue. It has been more reliable than my previous 2001 E39 M5, 1999 E39 540I, 2004 E320 MERCEDES wagon. It is a very involving and fun driving experience if you master the transmission/engine combination. It is also the best handling sedan with the ultimate weight distribution 47% front, 53% rear. During cornering the weight settle on the outside rear tire and the car turns like a mid engine car. It was my daily driver the first 3 years/36000 miles, and later it is driven on WEEKENDS only. This is an modern classic for the true Petrol head who appreciates driving dynamics and timeless design. Doug Demuro reviews are very misleading and the emphasis is on infotainment system, not driving experience. It is a modern classic and automotive art.
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A Not Ready for Prime Time Player
murrayr1, 07/28/2005
2005 Maserati Quattroporte 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6AM)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have had two, count them two Quattroportes. My first was a disaster. Computer, sensor and transmission failures. The bright shining star has been the dealership and support. They have ALL been wonderful and tried very hard to make things right. BUT, my second Q is currently having the transmission re-built. This car is a beauty and fun to drive. It cannot, however be what Maserati would like it to be, an entry level exotic. I don't know what they are smoking on the other side but someone needs to do some serious re-thinking about quality control in a 100k car. What I will do? Ball is in Maserati's court to make me real happy. For now, this is not a prime time player.
Race Car Performance / Luxurious 4 Door
Paolo Cristoferro, 10/05/2005
2005 Maserati Quattroporte 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6AM)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
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.
Sooo Pretty
Chris M, 03/12/2005
2005 Maserati Quattroporte 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is a gem. It's great to see a business class sedan done in such a sporty and elegant style. Elegant and sleek is the design. I fell in love with it when I first saw it.
The car for real enthusiasts
LAFORZAGOP, 10/31/2005
2005 Maserati Quattroporte 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6AM)
4 of 15 people found this review helpful
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.
Class with Flash
Pennston, 08/11/2005
2005 Maserati Quattroporte 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6AM)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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.
Wow!
Sobrrr, 05/14/2005
2005 Maserati Quattroporte 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6AM)
1 of 5 people found this review helpful
I purchased my "Limited Edition Neiman Marcus Quattroporte" from the newly opened Penski Wynn dealership in the new 2.7 billion dollar Wynn Hotel Casino and no less than 500 of the people in the crowd to see the new hotel left the crowd they had been waiting in for hours to come over and check out this fine car. One gentleman had his wife take his picture next to it instead of the hotel! This car is a masterpiece of craftmanship. The interior is laid out very well, the leather is incredible, the guages set up in the right places and easy to read. The available features make for a very luxurious car. The handling is of course superb!