| Author | Message | ||
| will h (Willh)
Junior Member Username: Willh Post Number: 168 Registered: 3-2003 |
"I'm seeing the quattro on fri night. I'll report." Mr G., please do - very interested in your thoughts as a replacement for our Mas coupe, know you are an owner. | ||
| James Glickenhaus (Napolis)
Intermediate Member Username: Napolis Post Number: 2338 Registered: 10-2002 |
Now having 3K miles on my wife's Turbo Cayenne I can say this is the BEST 5 person veh. I've ever driven. It's a lot of engineering for 100K. I'm seeing the quattro on fri night. I'll report. Best | ||
| Frank Parker (Parkerfe)
Advanced Member Username: Parkerfe Post Number: 2803 Registered: 9-2001 |
I think it looks better than the old Q. | ||
| Norman (Storminnormin)
Junior Member Username: Storminnormin Post Number: 216 Registered: 7-2002 |
A little testy, aren't you, Henryk? | ||
| Henryk (Henryk)
Intermediate Member Username: Henryk Post Number: 1061 Registered: 8-2001 |
Norman: Almost EVERY "introductory" new car is "pre-sold" in numbers.....sold to people who want to be first on their block. Remember the Z8, T-bird, even the Mini, etc, etc.......now where are these car's value? Look at those that first bought the Maserati coupe and convertible.......they paid sticker......now dealers are offering them for $20K off......used ones are even another $20K less. Would you pay that kind of money to be first on the block? I sure wouldn't!!!!!!! Haven't you guys learned ANYTHING???????? | ||
| Norman (Storminnormin)
Junior Member Username: Storminnormin Post Number: 215 Registered: 7-2002 |
I hope Henryk is right so I can buy my Quattroporte at a discount!!! Seriously though, I think the car is gorgeous. My dealer is pretty excited about it, and I understand many dealers have presold quite a few cars. Don't underestimate this beauty. The interior is gorgeous and uses materials head and shoulders above its German and British competition. The Q-porte is going to be a viable and competitive alternative to the typical luxury sedans. | ||
| Henryk (Henryk)
Intermediate Member Username: Henryk Post Number: 1058 Registered: 8-2001 |
Look at all the ads of dealers still trying to sell new "2002" Maseratis. With the Quattraporte coming, they will just have that many more cars on the lot to sell. I would bet that ALL the Ferrari dealers are hoping that the Quattraporte will go somewhere else!!!!!! Just wait and see!!!!!! | ||
| Sunny Garofalo (Jaguarxj6)
Member Username: Jaguarxj6 Post Number: 766 Registered: 2-2003 |
I love it!! I could live with the rear end. I love the rest of it. Thumbs up from me! Damn tht car is gorgeous. Sunny | ||
| PSk (Psk)
Member Username: Psk Post Number: 887 Registered: 11-2002 |
Compared to:  It completely lacks the class of the Quattroporto above ... looks just like a Hyundai!! What happened to Italian style????  Pete | ||
| James Dunne (Audiguy)
Junior Member Username: Audiguy Post Number: 192 Registered: 6-2003 |
Will, Don't hold your breath on finding one for that figure. I think you can expect to see them at better than $105K when equipped quite nicely. I saw Cambio Corsa Coupes sell for over $100K so I believe the Quattroporte will go for quite a bit higher. Oh, btw, I sold new Maseratis and Ferraris so I believe I know a little of what I am talking about. | ||
| will h (Willh)
Junior Member Username: Willh Post Number: 164 Registered: 3-2003 |
The latest Car and Driver sets a US price of $80k, the lowest I've seen. Can this be correct? | ||
| Eric Brigham (Ebrigham)
New member Username: Ebrigham Post Number: 32 Registered: 4-2003 |
Could it be..... The return of the boomerangs???!! JK | ||
| vincent decroix (Vince308)
New member Username: Vince308 Post Number: 35 Registered: 5-2003 |
they told me last week, the rear lights are still in development, as some other finition points. greetings, vince308 | ||
| Michael Vaughan (Vanimal)
Junior Member Username: Vanimal Post Number: 53 Registered: 3-2003 |
Nice, BUT - the rear ende is sooooo rover 45.... | ||
| Ben Cannon (Artherd)
Member Username: Artherd Post Number: 700 Registered: 6-2002 |
Center console is a little "80s benz" but I like the dash and steering wheel. Car's exterior keeps looking better and better! The 3 polished circles are sex! It should have a 5.75litre V12 though  Best! Ben. | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Intermediate Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 1311 Registered: 3-2002 |
It's not bad. I like the TV trays in back! | ||
| Lee Hamner (Tennlee)
Junior Member Username: Tennlee Post Number: 152 Registered: 2-2002 |
For a sedan I think it looks great! | ||
| Andrew-Phillip Goalen (Andrewg)
Member Username: Andrewg Post Number: 291 Registered: 9-2002 |
The side, rear, and 3/4 profiles all look great to me, just don't think the headlights and wings go with the Grill and bonnet | ||
| French Touch (Tof70)
New member Username: Tof70 Post Number: 20 Registered: 6-2003 |
Pictures of its luxury interior :   | ||
| French Touch (Tof70)
New member Username: Tof70 Post Number: 19 Registered: 6-2003 |
Another pictures of this biautiful car    | ||
| Eric Brigham (Ebrigham)
New member Username: Ebrigham Post Number: 30 Registered: 4-2003 |
Also from the C&D writeup - Maserati is claiming that the cambiocorsa in the QP is much smoother than initial versions. Not many details beyond this. The default mode will be automatic. I am skeptical, but it should theoretically be possible to make the system a real alternative to a regular automatic (if maser knows what they are doing). My personal experience with the cambiocorsa has improved with recent software upgrades from my dealer. But it is still a long way off from MB-type auto smoothness. A push button for reverse would be nice too. Personally, I think the car (in a dark color) compares favorably to MB, BMW, Jaguar, Audi. Anyway, I will wait until I see and drive the thing in person before making any judgement... | ||
| Lou B (Toby91)
Member Username: Toby91 Post Number: 257 Registered: 4-2001 |
That "auto" setting better be a lot less jerky than the auto setting on my 360 and much smoother at parrallel parking. I am sure there are some manual tranny folks who will buy it ala the M5 ( but at a much lower price) but all I am saying is they are severly limiting their market potential without a true torque converter tranny for no apparant advantage. | ||
| vincent decroix (Vince308)
New member Username: Vince308 Post Number: 27 Registered: 5-2003 |
it has an automatic gear box, and if you want, there is a small switch to change in to the cambio corsa. greetings, vincent | ||
| Mr. Doody (Doody)
Intermediate Member Username: Doody Post Number: 1563 Registered: 11-2001 |
some folks wouldn't mind a six-speed six-figure sports sedan. uh, like me and my wife :-) doody. | ||
| Lou B (Toby91)
Member Username: Toby91 Post Number: 256 Registered: 4-2001 |
If the reports are true that it will only be offered with a F1 type Cambio corsa that would be a BIG mistake. Seems to me that folks in the 100K sedan class expect a smooooth auto tranny and I can't believe they can make the F1 smooth enough in even a default auto mode plus a 70-100k mile trouble free clutch. They need to offer an auto tranny also. It looks pretty nice though. | ||
| vincent decroix (Vince308)
New member Username: Vince308 Post Number: 25 Registered: 5-2003 |
saw it in reality in previeuw last week in Modena. It is beautiful, it is Italian. Everybody around is driving Mercedes S or BMW 7, but this is for Italian lovers.... it is Pininfarina design. You have a lot of space inside. Mobile and GPS, electric seats on the back are standard, sunroof + DVD and 19' wheels will be options. I love the car, but always the same, you love it or you don't, each his opinion | ||
| Steven R. Rochlin (Enjoythemusic)
Member Username: Enjoythemusic Post Number: 644 Registered: 4-2002 |
Agree with Jack. It's a Audi. No wonder why vintage cars are doing so well... Enjoy the Drive, Steven R. Rochlin | ||
| Ben Cannon (Artherd)
Member Username: Artherd Post Number: 690 Registered: 6-2002 |
I rather liked the C&D pics. Didn't fall out of my seat in love with them, but certinly it out looks the new S class and the current 7 (thought not the e38! The shape IMHO requires no appologies. Best! Ben. | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Intermediate Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 1268 Registered: 3-2002 |
It looks like an Audi from rear 3/4. I want to see the rest of the front. | ||
| Hubert Otlik (Hugh)
Intermediate Member Username: Hugh Post Number: 1210 Registered: 1-2002 |
Like I've said before (and you can thank Bangel , et. al.), designers are now focused on producing shapes v. lines; that's where the disconnect is between a classic design, and a contemporary fad (i.e., nearly every new car made today.) | ||
| Paul Loussia (Bumboola)
Junior Member Username: Bumboola Post Number: 145 Registered: 3-2003 |
It is lovely.  | ||
| Omar (Auraraptor)
Member Username: Auraraptor Post Number: 851 Registered: 9-2002 |
Ben, all praise the E38! Finest sedan of the mid 90s. | ||
| Ben Cannon (Artherd)
Member Username: Artherd Post Number: 688 Registered: 6-2002 |
I rather liked the C&D pics. Didn't fall out of my seat in love with them, but certinly it out looks the new S class and the current 7 (thought not the e38! The shape IMHO requires no appologies. Best! Ben. | ||
| Faisal Khan (Tvrfreak)
Member Username: Tvrfreak Post Number: 763 Registered: 3-2003 |
Styling also looks very pretty in the mockup I saw. It showed two different light treatments...I liked one better than the other, which was the intent of the exercise, but both looked good to me. Is it different in the pics from the previous versions we have seen? As for reliability, things have come a long way, so we can be a little optimistic. I have no reservations about comfort and performance...I am sure they will be good. | ||
| neal (95spiderneal)
Junior Member Username: 95spiderneal Post Number: 221 Registered: 3-2002 |
just saw official fotos in car driver. article starts by saying cant judge its looks in pix, must see in person, etc why should an italian car designed by pininfarina need styling apologies before its even produced? the style should be universally gorgeous in all phases, lighting, colors,... this will be another bust for home team as reliability, comfort, performance will likely come up short compared to its competition so style was only hope. interior looks good though |