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#101 of 166 Re: Maserati Reliability / Depreciation [jjvince] by murrayr May 18, 2006 (5:46 pm)
Replying to: jjvince (May 18, 2006 9:56 am) You ARE fortunate. There is no doubt providence smiles kindly on many people. While I've owned a number of Porsches and BMW, this was my first venture into the quasi-exotic field. The Q is supposedly being upgraded in 07 with a new transmission and larger clutch.   I am told by a reliable source that the Q's clutch is simply too small for the design of the car. I have just delivered my car to the dealer for the fourth (not yet documented, but I am sure) major service and if my ears heard what I've heard before, still another throw-out bearing and clutch.   Hears how to tell yours might be bad. Face the car up and incline and accelerate (doesn't have to be pedal to the metal) and listen for a rubbing noise an instant before the clutch grabs. If yours has none, you've won the Maserati lottery.   Best of luck. By the way, keep it for a while, trade in will disappoint. Replies to this message: 2005qp (Dec 02, 2006 10:37 am) tommaza (Dec 03, 2006 12:32 am) paxtonk (Dec 03, 2006 9:18 am) murrayr (Dec 12, 2006 11:10 pm) vk00 (Dec 06, 2006 8:52 am) andymaiman (Mar 25, 2009 5:30 am)
#102 of 166 lease program by mickyl Jun 22, 2006 (7:16 pm)
Hi, I am a prospective buyer of Maserati QP and have been doing my usual research and I came across this discussion, which I have found to be very helpful. I do have a question for you gentlemen and/or ladies here. Currently, I see the Maserati manufacturer is running a lease program. In light of the problems, especially with the clutch and bearing of the car, would you suggest that I lease it for now? Any suggestion is welcome.   Also, should I wait for 2007 in hopes that the manufacturer will fit a larger clutch for this car? Plus, I hear that the manufacturer will scrap the manual transmission all together. Is that for fact that they will do that?   Mike Replies to this message: paxtonk (Jun 23, 2006 7:57 am)
#103 of 166 Re: lease program [mickyl] by paxtonk Jun 23, 2006 (7:57 am)
Replying to: mickyl (Jun 22, 2006 7:16 pm) First off I need to tell you that I am a Salesman for a Ferrari / Maserati dealer which means I am slightly bias.   This is the first we have seen Maserati release a subvented money factor for the QP, this plus the fact they are forcing dealers to discount the car a few thousand is how you get to the lease special. In the past the lease didn't make much sense and most were financed without the dealer having to discount much if any.   If you can live with the 10k per year then I would opt for the lease as I see it as an insurance policy. What I mean by this is that if the car's value is less than the residual at the end of the lease you can turn it in, if the car's value is higher than the residual then you have the option to purchase it and do as you like.   The funny thing is that you get a forced discount with the lease but if you plan to finance or pay cash a dealer would not be so inclined to offer the same discount.   From what I have been told east cost sales have been slightly sluggish and this is why the lease was introduced which in turn is effecting the west coast dealers by forcing them to discount when in the past they typically didn't need to.   You probably will not see the new full automatic until 2008. The 2007 model will only be getting bigger brakes from what I have heard.   If I haven't answered all your questions please ask again.   PRK
#104 of 166 Lease Program by mickyl Jun 23, 2006 (1:07 pm)
Thanks, PRK, for your detailed explanation. I have told my sales advisor that I am having a civil war raging on internally between my passion for the car and my logical thinking going against it.   I would love to ask you more questions about the quality of the car, which is one of my main concerns. Short of putting you under oath (just kidding), could you tell me what you think of the quality of the car? I have heard so much about the clutch problem, which suggests that it gets blown apart within 10,000 miles? Could you confirm that?   Also, I am currently driving a CLK430 convertible and would like to know if I should trade it in or keep it?   Thanks. Replies to this message: drwag1 (Jun 23, 2006 11:55 pm) murrayr (Jun 24, 2006 10:53 am)
#105 of 166 Re: Lease Program [mickyl] by drwag1 Jun 23, 2006 (11:55 pm)
Replying to: mickyl (Jun 23, 2006 1:07 pm) After 7 month and 15000 kilometers driving QP no problems and have a lot of fun. drwagn
#106 of 166 Re: Lease Program [mickyl] by murrayr Jun 24, 2006 (10:53 am)
Replying to: mickyl (Jun 23, 2006 1:07 pm) Sorry to be a spoil sport, but I'd pass for now. After owning two Qs and legnthy discussions with service folks, I am convinced there is a design flaw in the current transmission/engine arrangement. That aside, the technology also lags in this car. The GPS is "ok", but far below that in the other luxury cars. Also there is no blue tooth technology for linking your cell, which is as much an indication as an annoyance.   My second Q has had transmission and computer problems to the point I am seeking a settlement with the company. The dealers are great and passionate about this product. And your instincts are correct, it SHOULD be a car to be passionate about. Unless you have several other cars and can tolerate the disappointment; look elsewhere.
#107 of 166 Lease Program by mickyl Jun 24, 2006 (8:37 pm)
Thank you very much, Murray, for your honest and direct opinion. I found your input to be very helpful in my decision of giving up Maserati for now. I will go with MB S550, until such time when Maserati improves its quality. I certainly don't want my passion for a car to erode my demand for quality. I just do not wish to believe that beauty and quality cannot co-exist. Maserati will need to do better or they will be facing the same demise as before.   Thanks again.
#108 of 166 Entourage by gekko2 Jul 03, 2006 (3:51 pm)
-   This car looked GREAT on Season 2 of "Entourage". Sad to hear that such a beautiful and $100K+ car has so many technology/reliabilty/quality issues.   Best wishes all and Happy 4th!!! Replies to this message: murrayr (Jul 04, 2006 11:52 am) gekko2 (Jul 04, 2006 7:15 pm)
#109 of 166 Re: Entourage [gekko2] by murrayr Jul 04, 2006 (11:52 am)
Replying to: gekko2 (Jul 03, 2006 3:51 pm) Hi. I actually have exactly that color combination. In my on-going saga, I just returned from a brief trip to LA only to have the check engine light come on again. This with the probable need for still another throw-out bearing, puts the car over the top for me.   Anyone want a super deal on a used...... Replies to this message: gekko2 (Jul 04, 2006 7:15 pm)
#110 of 166 Re: Entourage [murrayr] by gekko2 Jul 04, 2006 (7:15 pm)
Replying to: murrayr (Jul 04, 2006 11:52 am) murray - that's a sin for a $50K car let alone a $100K+ car. this is why i stick with my boring but bulletproof Lexus, despite my Italian heritage!   GOOD LUCK!

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