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#119 of 166 Help by jb7227 Oct 24, 2006 (4:05 pm)
Anyone purchased a QP within the last few weeks? Just test drove a Nero base sedan today - what a ride. Was considering the AM V8 coupe...no more. Curious to see what others have paid. The subvented lease program that Maserati is offering thru the end of the month was an attraction. MSRP $ 116,215 - they came down to $ 110,500. Should I be looking for more? Lease for 36 months/10K/yr (including tax) was around $ 2,100, with no money down and no security deposit. Spoke with a client who used to be a dealer in the 1980's Biturbo-era - said that there is around $ 25K markup in the car. My local dealer had 5 '06's and 2 '07's. DuoSelect is unbelievable - I figure it would take me about a month to drive it smoothly. I was surprised at the amount of low-end torque on the car. Any help on the price issue would be appreciated! I really want this car!! Replies to this message: paxtonk (Oct 24, 2006 5:58 pm)
#120 of 166 Re: Help [jb7227] by paxtonk Oct 24, 2006 (5:58 pm)
Replying to: jb7227 (Oct 24, 2006 4:05 pm) Not $25k, maximum difference between msrp and invoice is about $12-13 depending on MSRP. Sounds like your dealer has a few which means they aren't moving quickly and they are probably looking to sell the 2006's they have before more of the 2007's begin to arrive. Where are you located that they have so many?
#121 of 166 paxtonk by 07burb Oct 25, 2006 (8:49 am)
Boston area. I spoke with a client/dealer who told me at the auctions, he saw an average mileage (12-15k) 05 going for around 77K. 06's were around 80-83K. I believe the warranty is 4 yr/50, which makes getting an 05 or used 06 model not such a dicey proposition. Saving $30,000 in depreciation buying preowned could pay for more than a few repairs. Im going back and forth on it....do I get a new 06 for the "new" factor, or try to find one at auction. Obivously, buying new doesn't make sense from a financial standpoint, but to take a $25-30,000 haircut when you drive it off the lot (even when you can afford a $100K plus car) is unsettling. I'm not considering any other make/model. Any thoughts out there? Replies to this message: paxtonk (Oct 25, 2006 11:59 am) murrayr (Oct 25, 2006 4:20 pm) foster1 (Nov 05, 2006 7:01 am) paxtonk (Nov 05, 2006 1:01 pm)
#122 of 166 Re: paxtonk [07burb] by paxtonk Oct 25, 2006 (11:59 am)
Replying to: 07burb (Oct 25, 2006 8:49 am) If you don't mind having your car in service a bit or you only plan to drive it during the weekends then go ahead with the 2005. The problem with getting these cars from the auction is you don't know what kind of condition it is in, ask yourself why would this almost brand new 2006 be at an auction? We are paying around $10k under invoice for a pre-owned 2006 from a previous customer not auction.
#123 of 166 Re: paxtonk [07burb] by murrayr Oct 25, 2006 (4:20 pm)
Replying to: 07burb (Oct 25, 2006 8:49 am) Here's the problem. With Maserati not supporting the clutch, it's a 3k crap shoot every 6-8k miles.   As stated before, they took back my first and put two clutches and a 'torque tube' (driveshaft in this.   Yes it looks great and, when problem free runs as well as any sports car. Would I do it again, probably not worth the hassle.   Look at the new four door Aston Martin....
#125 of 166 Re: paxtonk [07burb] by foster1 Nov 05, 2006 (7:01 am)
Replying to: 07burb (Oct 25, 2006 8:49 am) If I were you, I'd look at an Audi S8 with the Lamborghini V-10 for about $110,000. The interior with the stitched tan leather and Sicamore trim is awesome. Plus you get all-wheel drive, several hundred pounds less weight (because of the aluminum), all the gadgets actually work, and free maintenance for 5 years. Replies to this message: paxtonk (Nov 05, 2006 1:01 pm)
#126 of 166 Re: paxtonk [foster1] by paxtonk Nov 05, 2006 (1:01 pm)
Replying to: foster1 (Nov 05, 2006 7:01 am) I personally have driven the S6 with the V10 engine (slightly de-tuned in comparison to the S8) and must say I was very disappointed in the performance. As wonderful of a car Audi is if you are looking for German performance I would stick with BMW but if you are looking for a driver’s car I would get a Quattroporte. The Audi warranty is 4 years or 50,000 miles whichever comes first and they dropped the free maintenance with the introduction to the 2007 model lineup.
#127 of 166 Re: maserati qp clutch by 2005qp Dec 02, 2006 (10:37 am)
Replying to: murrayr (May 18, 2006 5:46 pm) All right, 15,000 miles and i need a new clutch. I understand this is a 'wearable 'item not covered by the warranty? But geewiz if they know it is too small for this car why don't they cover it? How much will this cost me? Do you think we need to unite and do something. Am i going to experience this every 15000 miles? or what? Replies to this message: 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)
#128 of 166 Re: maserati qp clutch [2005qp] by tommaza Dec 03, 2006 (12:32 am)
Replying to: 2005qp (Dec 02, 2006 10:37 am) I have a 2004 QP with 10,000 miles on it.   Can anyone who has had clutch problems advise the exact details.   My clutch is slow to engage when the car is on the flat. Add a hill and it is hopeless. On any type of hill (not very steep) the car takes at leat 3 or 4 seconds to get going. There is absolutely no power. Feels like a slipping clutch in an old alpha.   Dealer told me it was normal, that there is a sensor in the clutch to prevent wear and tear.   To me its embarrassing. I cannot imagine the car getting to 60mph in 5 seconds with this clutch.   Help! very frustrated. Replies to this message: paxtonk (Dec 03, 2006 9:18 am) murrayr (Dec 12, 2006 11:10 pm)

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