2015 Ghibli V6 Petrol thoughts
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Hello all
I currently have a BMW 5 Series (2014 535i) and I am thinking about swapping this for a 2015 Ghibli V6 Petrol. There is nothing in the current BMW range that appeals to me and I am a bit fed up with seeing them everywhere!
I have read lots of comments that the facelift one is the better one to get due to the on board navigation and some other stuff but I don't use any of that anyway so does not concern me.
However I would like to know other members thoughts about the possible change I may do. Also, is the engine in the Ghibli V6 a reliable unit since the warranty that comes with the car does not include oil leaks! (And I know about oil leaks having had several BMWs!)
The one I have seen has done 42,000 miles.
I have also read that servicing can be very expensive too at the main dealer? I would be looking at using a independent Ferrari/Maserati specialist which is relatively near to me.
Is there anything else I should be aware of?
Thanks all..
I currently have a BMW 5 Series (2014 535i) and I am thinking about swapping this for a 2015 Ghibli V6 Petrol. There is nothing in the current BMW range that appeals to me and I am a bit fed up with seeing them everywhere!
I have read lots of comments that the facelift one is the better one to get due to the on board navigation and some other stuff but I don't use any of that anyway so does not concern me.
However I would like to know other members thoughts about the possible change I may do. Also, is the engine in the Ghibli V6 a reliable unit since the warranty that comes with the car does not include oil leaks! (And I know about oil leaks having had several BMWs!)
The one I have seen has done 42,000 miles.
I have also read that servicing can be very expensive too at the main dealer? I would be looking at using a independent Ferrari/Maserati specialist which is relatively near to me.
Is there anything else I should be aware of?
Thanks all..
We ran a Gransport and Z4M side by side for a while.....
The Maserati will cost more to run than the BMW, it will probably use more fuel, cost more to service, it will have more niggles. It will not be as well put together, and bits will cost more. Things will probably go wrong with it more often, and there will be quirks you have to learn to live with.
It will not drive as well as the BMW, it will not handle as well, the ride will not be as sorted as the BMW
And you will find yourself just sat in it, smiling, a lot more than in the BMW.
Oh, and the rear seats fold down, so you can go the tip in it. Had we not needed an estate car, I'd have bought one.
Paul
The Maserati will cost more to run than the BMW, it will probably use more fuel, cost more to service, it will have more niggles. It will not be as well put together, and bits will cost more. Things will probably go wrong with it more often, and there will be quirks you have to learn to live with.
It will not drive as well as the BMW, it will not handle as well, the ride will not be as sorted as the BMW
And you will find yourself just sat in it, smiling, a lot more than in the BMW.
Oh, and the rear seats fold down, so you can go the tip in it. Had we not needed an estate car, I'd have bought one.
Paul
ex-devonpaul said:
We ran a Gransport and Z4M side by side for a while.....
The Maserati will cost more to run than the BMW, it will probably use more fuel, cost more to service, it will have more niggles. It will not be as well put together, and bits will cost more. Things will probably go wrong with it more often, and there will be quirks you have to learn to live with.
It will not drive as well as the BMW, it will not handle as well, the ride will not be as sorted as the BMW
And you will find yourself just sat in it, smiling, a lot more than in the BMW.
Oh, and the rear seats fold down, so you can go the tip in it. Had we not needed an estate car, I'd have bought one.
Paul
Went from a 330d to a Ghibli V6S and all the above is correct although nothing went wrong with my example. The Maserati will cost more to run than the BMW, it will probably use more fuel, cost more to service, it will have more niggles. It will not be as well put together, and bits will cost more. Things will probably go wrong with it more often, and there will be quirks you have to learn to live with.
It will not drive as well as the BMW, it will not handle as well, the ride will not be as sorted as the BMW
And you will find yourself just sat in it, smiling, a lot more than in the BMW.
Oh, and the rear seats fold down, so you can go the tip in it. Had we not needed an estate car, I'd have bought one.
Paul
Aim for the V6S- 80 bhp more than the standard V6.
There is very little price difference in the used market but only about 15% are the S version so I guess it was more expensive to buy.
Also if you can stretch to a 2016 one they start to have the newer touch screen infotainment system.
fflump said:
ex-devonpaul said:
We ran a Gransport and Z4M side by side for a while.....
The Maserati will cost more to run than the BMW, it will probably use more fuel, cost more to service, it will have more niggles. It will not be as well put together, and bits will cost more. Things will probably go wrong with it more often, and there will be quirks you have to learn to live with.
It will not drive as well as the BMW, it will not handle as well, the ride will not be as sorted as the BMW
And you will find yourself just sat in it, smiling, a lot more than in the BMW.
Oh, and the rear seats fold down, so you can go the tip in it. Had we not needed an estate car, I'd have bought one.
Paul
Went from a 330d to a Ghibli V6S and all the above is correct although nothing went wrong with my example. The Maserati will cost more to run than the BMW, it will probably use more fuel, cost more to service, it will have more niggles. It will not be as well put together, and bits will cost more. Things will probably go wrong with it more often, and there will be quirks you have to learn to live with.
It will not drive as well as the BMW, it will not handle as well, the ride will not be as sorted as the BMW
And you will find yourself just sat in it, smiling, a lot more than in the BMW.
Oh, and the rear seats fold down, so you can go the tip in it. Had we not needed an estate car, I'd have bought one.
Paul
Aim for the V6S- 80 bhp more than the standard V6.
There is very little price difference in the used market but only about 15% are the S version so I guess it was more expensive to buy.
Also if you can stretch to a 2016 one they start to have the newer touch screen infotainment system.
I thought they should be serviced every 12 months but i've just realised that the petrol version is every 2 years so it sounds like the history is ok.
As far as servicing goes i would find a good specialist as the labour rates for a main dealer are very high.
I don't know where you are but if you live in the north west i would recomend Autoshield in Manchester.
Here is another specialist with the prices for various levels of service which you may find helpful.
https://www.jmhauto.co.uk/maserati-fixed-price-ser...
As far as servicing goes i would find a good specialist as the labour rates for a main dealer are very high.
I don't know where you are but if you live in the north west i would recomend Autoshield in Manchester.
Here is another specialist with the prices for various levels of service which you may find helpful.
https://www.jmhauto.co.uk/maserati-fixed-price-ser...
Edited by wilm001 on Thursday 1st December 22:29
Edited by wilm001 on Thursday 1st December 22:38
I've owned a 2014 Ghibli S for about six months now, having previously had a Mercedes CLS 350d. Very interesting exercise moving from a German to an Italian car in a similar market segment, and the differences are quite stark. The build quality on the CLS was great and it always felt very solid, whereas the Maserati somehow feels inherently more fragile - the bootlid shuts with a clang rather than a thunk, for example! That said, it's been fairly reliable so far (apart from the well known problem with the headlight washers, which was fixed under warranty), and the car has so much more character than any German equivalent.
With any Ghibli, it's worth seeking out one with a decent spec, because many features you assume would be standard are actually optional. Mine has the extended premium leather and gloss wood trim, which is excellent, but bizarrely it doesn't have heated seats. Also the sound quality form the standard stereo and speakers isn't great. If someone hasn't ticked many options then the interior can feel a bit low rent. Some find the infotainment screen on the early models a bit crude, although it's fine for me. But the engine, gearbox, steering and brakes are superb, and it's a very comfortable and capable long-distance cruiser, if a little large and heavy for B-road blasts. It is quite noisy though (particularly a cold start) and fuel consumption is scary, having come from a diesel. Mine is fitted with the 21" wheels which, although they look great, are probably overkill and I think the 20" wheels are a better compromise.
Ultimately, this is a car that will put a smile on your face, looks fabulous, and will give you the pleasure of owning something slightly unusual. Just choose carefully and make sure the car you buy has been specced well by the original owner.
With any Ghibli, it's worth seeking out one with a decent spec, because many features you assume would be standard are actually optional. Mine has the extended premium leather and gloss wood trim, which is excellent, but bizarrely it doesn't have heated seats. Also the sound quality form the standard stereo and speakers isn't great. If someone hasn't ticked many options then the interior can feel a bit low rent. Some find the infotainment screen on the early models a bit crude, although it's fine for me. But the engine, gearbox, steering and brakes are superb, and it's a very comfortable and capable long-distance cruiser, if a little large and heavy for B-road blasts. It is quite noisy though (particularly a cold start) and fuel consumption is scary, having come from a diesel. Mine is fitted with the 21" wheels which, although they look great, are probably overkill and I think the 20" wheels are a better compromise.
Ultimately, this is a car that will put a smile on your face, looks fabulous, and will give you the pleasure of owning something slightly unusual. Just choose carefully and make sure the car you buy has been specced well by the original owner.
Edited by Black-C5 on Thursday 8th December 11:45
Have run a Ghibli 3.0 TD for 102k miles. Still runs perfectly, had a battery, a sensor pipe on the DPF (£10) and brakes/oil/tyres. Never broken down and cost a fraction of the cost of the Audi A8 we ran at the same time.
Admittedly the Ghibli D is a Chrysler engine so maybe not a direct comparison with the petrol versions but it’s been a totally reliable car and wears it’s mileage well.
Admittedly the Ghibli D is a Chrysler engine so maybe not a direct comparison with the petrol versions but it’s been a totally reliable car and wears it’s mileage well.
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