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#11 of 166 Edmunds got it wrong, by klas07 Apr 28, 2004 (2:48 am)
they call it a compact sedan, but it's really a full size.   If anyone has driven one: Is the engine and drivetrain comfortable enough for everyday use?
#12 of 166 by kirstie_h HOST Jan 03, 2005 (7:36 am)
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#13 of 166 Ownership and pricing... by tiptronic1 Jan 04, 2005 (9:56 pm)
are they anyone (I highly doubt it) out there that are actual owners of the 2004/2005 Quattroporte? Is it a solid, replacement for a Mercedes S-Class or BMW 7-Series?   My main concern with the Quattroporte is the reliability (Maserati being a small company with only one other production vehicle....) Replies to this message: kbrookings (Apr 13, 2005 3:22 pm) jippiejake (Dec 23, 2007 1:43 am) cheapobob (May 16, 2008 11:38 am)
#14 of 166 Phone in Quattroporte by vk00 Feb 08, 2005 (7:59 am)
Does anyone know how will the intergrated phone work in Quattroporte? I heard that it is not removable, and that one will have to order a separate line for this phone (unless of course you are willing to swap SIM cards between your car and you regular cell phone each time you get in and out of the car). Any info?
#15 of 166 Quattroporte by miketrike2 Mar 08, 2005 (12:02 am)
I just bought (actually its my dad's) the new 2005 Quattroporte and can answer some of your guys questions and I'll be happy to answer any other questions too.   The automatic portion of the Duoselect works extremely well and I can not feel almost any difference at all than a regular automatic. The cars drives great and if you feel like accelerating quickly your head will be pinned to the headrest a little which is a fun sensation since I have never really been in any other fast cars before. I don't really want to discuss the price which is the only reason I didn't want my dad to get this but it is in the 110-130k region. In the manual it says a max speed of 172 can be obtained by the tires. But the media-telenav has the car's speed set at a max of 155 (it can be set lower but 155 is its max). In addition it has some very nifty functions such as the parking beeping when getting close to something and a little warning sound if you are going above the speed limit(both can be toggled on/off).   If anyone has any questions feel free to ask and ill do my best to answer but I am definately not a car expert. Replies to this message: khalaf (Mar 13, 2005 2:25 pm) glenngould (Apr 20, 2005 11:31 am)
#16 of 166 Re: Quattroporte [miketrike2] by khalaf Mar 13, 2005 (2:25 pm)
Replying to: miketrike2 (Mar 08, 2005 12:02 am) i got my OP two weeks ago, and the gear is not like an auto, you have to ease the acceleration to make it smooth,i have no problems with it cause i use to own an alfa 147 salespeed.i actually enjoy it being that way.but if you want an auto they are working on it(which proves it is not like an auto)and they are also working on fitting the 612's engine which is going well,or so i hear........
#17 of 166 no by khalaf Mar 13, 2005 (2:27 pm)
i got my OP two weeks ago, and the gear is not like an auto, you have to ease the acceleration to make it smooth,i have no problems with it cause i use to own an alfa 147 salespeed.i actually enjoy it being that way.but if you want an auto they are working on it(which proves it is not like an auto)and they are also working on fitting the 612's engine which is going well,or so i hear........ Replies to this message: opec (Mar 13, 2005 9:22 pm)
#18 of 166 Re: no [khalaf] -Really? The 612 engine? by opec Mar 13, 2005 (9:22 pm)
Replying to: khalaf (Mar 13, 2005 2:27 pm) I've got the 400bhp QP for delivery in June/July of this year. Where did you hear this?
#19 of 166 Re: Ownership and pricing... [tiptronic1] by kbrookings Apr 13, 2005 (3:22 pm)
Replying to: tiptronic1 (Jan 04, 2005 9:56 pm) I have one. Have 11K miles on it now. Only issue was the cd/navigation player went bad but dealer made replacement painless. I think the gear box is great; no problem for me at all but it is not as seamless as an automatic.   As far as a replacement for Mercedes S class or BMW 7: I've never had an S class but I had two 7 Series BMW's, put 250,000 miles total on the two of them and liked them a lot. The Q is much more of a driver's car, much more aggressive and much more of an "adventure" to own and drive. It feels smaller than it is and gives a lot more road feedback and sound feedback than the BMW.   I'd be happy to share whatever I can with prospective buyers.   Ken Replies to this message: jippiejake (Dec 23, 2007 1:43 am) cheapobob (May 16, 2008 11:38 am)
#20 of 166 Comments after 2K miles by vk00 Apr 15, 2005 (8:41 am)
I have 2K miles on mine so far. The car is awesome, and I enjoy every minute in it. The gearbox is unlike anything I had before: I drive it almost always in the manual mode, you need to release the gas pedal slightly, and it switches very smoothly. When in auto mode, you definitely feel the shifts (especially if you press the gas pedal hard), but it does not bother at all. On the contrary, you better feel the car. After all, it is definitely a driver's car, as many have noted here already.   I have a question to current owners. When the outside temperature is in the 50's and it is sunny, my climate control seems to be somewhat confused. It becomes too hot in the car, and when I get in a shadow (or a tunnel), it becomes too cold. Anyone seen this feature? May be I should simply speak with a dealer. Replies to this message: kbrookings (Apr 15, 2005 9:24 am)

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