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Replying to: blckislandguy (Nov 25, 2005 6:35 pm) Now reportedly they're working on a regular automatic version and a V12 version also with a regular 6-speed automatic. Adding a regular automatic should open up the car to a wider group of buyers. They've already worked on the ride for 2006 and they've added both a sportier version and a more luxury biased version too, but that SMG style tranny will never equal the smoothness of a regular automatic. Too bad the partnership with Audi fell apart because Audi's DSG box would be perfect for a car like the Quattroporte. For the past two Chicago Autoshows I got a special invite from Maserati to see the cars from the good side of the barriers. They are special cars for sure. Very unique and they really do make Mercedes and BMWs feel like "mass made" cars when it comes to interior treatments and the endless combinations of leathers/woods you can specify. M
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Replying to: merc1 (Nov 26, 2005 12:30 pm)
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Replying to: blckislandguy (Nov 26, 2005 9:36 pm) A Bentley on the other hand is just that, not utilitarian enough. Too much car to drive to the office for the working rich. Bentleys are for the rich leisure crowd. It would be interesting to ask the Maser owners in the Quattroporte thread what other cars they have or what they traded for their Quattroporte. M
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Replying to: merc1 (Nov 27, 2005 12:16 pm) (e)
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Replying to: emauss (Nov 28, 2005 4:27 pm) M
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Replying to: merc1 (Nov 28, 2005 10:30 pm) The car is not as "limo-like" for your passengers as M-B, Jag, BMW or Audi. The luxury is certainly there but the "performance-orientation" is for the driver more than the passenger. However, you will learn to drive it more smoothly after some miles and I think it is very comfortable and luxurious for passengers; and most seem pretty thrilled and overwhelmed by the car. Regarding resale value; I have no idea. I didn't buy mine with any expectation except having an adventure. I plan to put a quick 50K miles on it and sell it, take whatever hit might be involved and start over. First year car, unknown reliability, unknown resale value, terrible gas mileage, etc; just nothing practical about this thing. Repairs will be expensive after warranty, that's for sure. I had a failed cd player replaced under warranty but the part would have been $11,700, according to the dealer!) But I enjoy this car much more than any BMW or M-B I've owned. Can't wait for any excuse to take a road trip.
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Replying to: designman (Nov 29, 2005 5:19 am)  I'm not surprised about the "must have" factor with a car like the Quattroporte. It is just the car for folks who really love cars and have some serious money to risk it for a car they find appealing beyond all logic. The engine, styling and mystique behind it are so strong, well at least to people who truly love cars. M |
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Replying to: merc1 (Nov 29, 2005 6:00 am) Indeed!
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Replying to: designman (Nov 29, 2005 6:46 am) Ken
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