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Replying to: merc1 (Nov 28, 2005 9:30 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 4:19 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 5:00 am) Indeed!
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Replying to: designman (Nov 29, 2005 5:46 am) Ken
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Replying to: kbrookings (Nov 29, 2005 6:48 am) That right there says it all I think. What color is your car inside/out? Did you buy a car already on the ground or did you special order? I was amazed at all the different color leathers and woods to choose from when I got a chance to go inside the Maser stand at the Chicago autoshow this year. With all the talk about German cars and their repair expenses I guess I forgot that Italian cars are even more pricey in that area. The Quattroporte is really just a 4-door Ferrari so I guess that type of price is expected. M |
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gosh designman, thanks for the nice comment. Merc1, I went to the factory to order it, had it delivered through Ron Tonkin Gran Turismo in Portland. I ordered in in June of 2004 and took delivery in November 2004. There weren't any/enough in the States then and I just couldn't visualize all the colors and choices, so went to the factory to see a bunch of them; great trip all the way around. Mine is Burgundy (Bordeaux Pontevecchio), sport package and I had the wheels chromed. Interior is Ivory with burgandy piping, rosewood with inlays. Interesting: I NEVER would have chosen the burgandy from the color samples or the web site; looked like some kind of dull red. Gotta see these things in person I guess to make the best choices.
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Replying to: kbrookings (Nov 29, 2005 9:03 am) M
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Replying to: merc1 (Nov 29, 2005 9:26 pm)  I've just ordered a set of these wheels. Can't wait to see them for real. This is a photoshop.
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Replying to: paldi (Dec 04, 2005 6:41 pm) M
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