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Replying to: mickyl (Jun 22, 2006 7:16 pm) 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 |
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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.
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Replying to: mickyl (Jun 23, 2006 1:07 pm) drwagn 
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Replying to: mickyl (Jun 23, 2006 1:07 pm) 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. |
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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. |
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- 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!!!
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Replying to: gekko2 (Jul 03, 2006 3:51 pm) Anyone want a super deal on a used......
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Replying to: murrayr (Jul 04, 2006 11:52 am) GOOD LUCK! |
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Replying to: merc1 (Feb 02, 2004 10:46 pm)
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Replying to: bdeblanc (Jul 11, 2006 2:05 pm) If you can spare 2400 every 5-10k miles, you can afford the oil. Have you seen the Aston Martin Vantage? You are quite welcome,,,,,
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