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#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)
#129 of 166 Re: maserati qp clutch [tommaza] by paxtonk Dec 03, 2006 (9:18 am)
Replying to: tommaza (Dec 03, 2006 12:32 am) 2005 is the first model year for the newly designed Quattroporte. If the way the clutch feels to you today isn't the same as when the car was new then it isn't normal. Take it do a different dealer is my best advice.
#130 of 166 Re: maserati qp clutch [2005qp] by vk00 Dec 06, 2006 (8:52 am)
Replying to: 2005qp (Dec 02, 2006 10:37 am) It is very strange. I had the clutch replaced twice (6K miles and 20K miles) and that was certainly covered by warranty.
#131 of 166 oil leakage by drwag1 Dec 07, 2006 (7:03 am)
After one year of driving and 20K miles there is oil on the floor of the garage. The engine must be leak. Anyone has an idea what could be the reason? Tanks in advance. drwagn
#132 of 166 Re: maserati qp clutch [tommaza] by murrayr Dec 12, 2006 (11:10 pm)
Replying to: tommaza (Dec 03, 2006 12:32 am) I am perhaps the most experienced with this after 2 Q's and 4 clutches. First there is a new computer upgrade that actually may do the trick. On my last go round I thought for sure a new clutch was in order and the software upgrade seems to have done the trick.   The best news was only 2% clutch wear since replacement 5k miles ago. The shifting, even in automatic, was better.   Secondly, make a lot of noise and call New Jersey. They'll respond.   Hope this helps.

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