Maserati Quattroporte running costs

[V8Smith]

I have been thinking to get one to replace our Toureg as the Family car, as I think they are a beautiful car, just wondering how reliable Masers are these days. Ive owned TVRs so not afraid of running costs, just would prefer to go into ownership with my eyes open? Are there any known issues, how reliable are they, servicing costs etc any onfo from owners would be appreciated.

Cheers guys

Mike

[paul0843]

are you thinking new? i think they come with a service package,then your only worry is petrol....and loads of it...

[V8Smith]

Apologies should have mentioned I'm looking at a used car around £30k.

[sjn2004]

Three levels of service (main dealer price quoted)

Year 1,3,5 - approx £550

Year 2,4 - approx £1100

Year 6 - approx £1550

Clutch around £1500. (between two SD3 readings I had 6% wear over 2200 miles)

MPG around 15.8

Tyres , not changed them yet but expect £800 or so.

Wouldn't recommend it as a "family" car unless you also have another car for Tesco's/B&Q runs etc.

[V8Smith]

Cheers, not too dissimilar to my 997 then, which I will be keeping for the fun sunny days. I will probably keep my Touareg for all the mundane stuff like that although as I have a Child I park in the wider child spaces and regularly go in the 997.

What's the reliability like, are they like masers of old or is the QP OK?

Cheers for the info.

[Fabster]

there's a buyers guide in this months evo

also check out

http://maseratiforum.co.uk/

cheers...

[Colossus]

Actually I disagree with the post above, they make brilliant family cars! Ran mine for a year and it was totally reliable, and a great way to get about. If i hadn't got a guaranteed trade in for a new GranTourismo S I would still have it. Make sure you get it thoroughly checked out before you buy but if it has been well maintained there should be little to worry about, other than the usual costs outlined above. I absolutely loved mine and so too did my two kids, the school run was always an event! Best of luck.

[sjn2004]

V8Smith said:

Cheers, not too dissimilar to my 997 then, which I will be keeping for the fun sunny days. I will probably keep my Touareg for all the mundane stuff like that although as I have a Child I park in the wider child spaces and regularly go in the 997.

What's the reliability like, are they like masers of old or is the QP OK?

Cheers for the info.

Haven't broken down, the only real thing to watch out for is a flat battery so a trickle charger is a must if you don't run the car daily.

[CraigW]

mine has been faultless, and is in the classifieds (and in the evo feature)

[Firing order]

Sorry to re open this thread what are the engines reliability like ?