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#147 of 166 Re: Tell me more [bjl123] by vk00 May 14, 2007 (10:36 am)
Replying to: bjl123 (May 10, 2007 1:27 am) Hi bjl123,   I bought Sport GT, but with 19" wheels. Kind of unusual combination, but I had to pick up one of the cars that they had in stock, or the deal would not work. I actually like it: the 20" wheels could have been too stiff. I tried several models. The dealer told me that Executive one has slightly softer suspension than regular, and Sport GT slightly firmer. I do not know. You have to be Schumacher to tell the difference.   The color is as my old one -- Neptuno Blue and I like it. This car also had wood interior rather than graphite that is standard for Sport GT, and I found it better, too. One option that I do not have now is the comport seats with massage, etc. I can say that I do not miss it. I never used massage or adaptive feature: it distracts from driving. The only useful one was the perforated seat with AC, but it was very weak anyway and I can live without it.   The last difference that this car did not have the rear side curtains, but the dealer tinted the windows and it looks perfect. I advice everyone to tint the windows, to same strange reason Maserati does not offer this option in US.   The car feels great, no problems so far (600 miles). Replies to this message: paxtonk (May 14, 2007 11:00 am) vk00 (May 14, 2007 1:55 pm)
#148 of 166 Re: Tell me more [vk00] by paxtonk May 14, 2007 (11:00 am)
Replying to: vk00 (May 14, 2007 10:36 am) This sounds a bit strange not having the 20" wheels. The Sport GT comes from the factory with the 20" wheels and if it has something smaller you should have received a credit for the less expensive wheel. Are the disc brakes drilled? If they aren't then I think the dealer pay have just put the "Sport GT" logo on the side. Replies to this message: vk00 (May 14, 2007 1:55 pm)
#149 of 166 Re: Tell me more [paxtonk] by vk00 May 14, 2007 (1:55 pm)
Replying to: paxtonk (May 14, 2007 11:00 am) Yes, it came originally with 20" wheels. But someone was buying an Executive (that came with 19") and wanted 20". So they swapped the wheels. I did not mind. And there is not much credit that I could demand. There is no model on which you can upgrade from 19" to 20" (or vice versa), so the relative value is unknown.   The disk brakes are drilled OK.
#151 of 166 20" Wheels by bjl123 May 15, 2007 (7:13 am)
Hi vk00 and paxtonk In the UK it is not uncommon to order a Sport GT with 19" wheels as a no cost option due to the crap roads we have. I also chose the wood (walnut) as opposed to the carbon (which looks like plastic anyway)and biege leather with alcantera all wrapped in Palladio but with the 20" wheels. As for massage seats and the like, what a waste of money, I'd rather spend it on fuel
#152 of 166 Sport mode in 2007 model by vk00 May 15, 2007 (9:16 am)
One more observation. My 2005 QP also had the Sport/Regular switch of course. But its only noticeable effect was the word "Sport" appearing on the display. In the 2007 model I actually can feel the difference. And since the roads near NY are probably even crapier than bjl123 is complaining, I very often turn it off and get a much smoother ride.
#153 of 166 differences between 2005 and 2006 Maserati Quattroporte by askvalue Jun 26, 2007 (6:17 am)
I am about to buy 2006 QP base model. I want to know whether all three models of 2006 QPs (Base, Sport GT, Executive GT) have received revised and software upgrade in gear box? I am worried that only sport GT got the faster gear change on sport mode. Is there any actual improvement in Gear changing and transmission on 2006 QP compare to former one?   Also I found the "Fifth Gear" review about the QP Sport GT. They comment that QP GT made a improvement on changing the reverse gear to drive to backward. Was it really difficult to change the reverse gear on former model?
#154 of 166 Warranty problems with the Paint by laforzagop Jul 02, 2007 (10:55 am)
Hello,   I have a Black 2005 QP and just this summer I noticed that there were some micro bubbles coming up from the paint. We had it wetsanded etc. and the little pock marks/bubbles in the paint went away. Now a week later the same exact bubbles/pock marks have appeared in the paint again. Does anyone have the same problem or have heard of issues with the paint from Maserati? We thought it was sap at first but it would not come out and so that's why we had it wet sanded to take off a layer of clear coat. It appears to be starting from inside the paint. The spots are mostly on the hood and top of the car.   Any help will be greatly appreciated. We are taking it to Maserati soon to have them look at it but I'm sure they will try to brush us off unless there's any documentation of others with similar problems with the paint.   BTW, the car is parked in a garage at home and work so it is unlikely the problem is from an outside source.   Thank you,   John
#155 of 166 2007 QP by jb7227 Jul 04, 2007 (6:51 pm)
About to pull the trigger on a 07 base DuoSelect, with an MSRP of 118315...got the dealer down to 106000. Not sure if I can do better; they say they are almost at invoice. I find hard to believe, but there are no invoice prices listed anywhere for Maserati! I drove the auto trans, and its smooth (come to find out, its very similar to the one in my 750i) - but I came away bored. I know....I may be asking for trouble, but I am hearing less horror stories now about the 2006 & 2007 transmission problems (replacement clutches at 2000 miles, etc.) Any input would be helpful! BTW ... Blu Nettuno w/Cuoio, a very nice combination IMO!! Replies to this message: pat (Jul 05, 2007 6:44 am) nickelrev (Jun 01, 2008 4:28 pm) nickelrev (Jun 03, 2008 8:18 pm)
#156 of 166 Re: 2007 QP [jb7227] by pat HOST Jul 05, 2007 (6:44 am)
Replying to: jb7227 (Jul 04, 2007 6:51 pm) Sounds nice! I can't help you with the deal, but I'd love to see pictures when/if you pull it off.

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