Maserati Quattroporte 2004+

[h7fal]

Considering one of these to replace the M5. Are they just bonkers money pits or not really much worse than an M5? Had a look at one this week and my heart is trying to overrule the head - please talk me down!

[h7fal]

No, but like the m5 it would only do about 4k a year so petrol and major wear and tear would be minimal. Just want to own one for a year or two then move it on. If I bought fully serviced with new clutch, how much can go wrong??

[daimlerman]

Please buy and let us all know how you get on,I would love a Massa,but am afraid to dip my toe into the water!

[h7fal]

Did a bit more research last night and found a specialist not far away that would remove the full sting of dealership servicing. Two services, a set of tyres, a battery and brakes over 2 years wouldn't be much more than I'm forking out for M5. It's the unknown extras that put me off.

Anyway not doing anything until I move m5 on first. Might just end up keeping it anyway as can't think of an acceptable replacement..

[h7fal]

Well the M5 just sold for full asking price after only being advertised for 4 days. Had others wanting to view tomorrow. Never had so much interest in a car and the CAT C made little difference!

Now the fun begins....

[Blitz]

Buyers guide

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default ... ryId=29718

Best to get the proper ZF auto. That DeoSelect gearbox is horrible. They are much cooler then M5s.

[h7fal]

Sadly the Mas sold this morning. Probably saved me from myself. A Jag XK or a nice 8 series are maybe more practical on the wallet - plenty under 10k. Always fancied a Capri as well.

[h7fal]

Going to look at some Jags tomorrow. If any things going to fill the M5 sized hole in my life it will need lashings of wood and leather.

[Jesus325iTouring]

Going to look at some Jags tomorrow. If any things going to fill the M5 sized hole in my life it will need lashings of wood and leather.

Do extensive research first on the jags, was only chatting to a friend yesterday about them, I questioned why he chose an XJS over the XK and he relayed a suprising amount of horror stories with the later. He bought a B reg XJS V12HE in the end. In his opinion, the far better choice.

[pony]

Buy a Maserati for the NOISE!!!!
You could also get E60 M5 with that delicious high revving NA V10
Ignore the naysayers
Just do it. Nike.

[pony]

I get 13mpg in E30 325i Sport

[h7fal]

I've already owned a beautiful (in my eyes) Le Mans edition XJS. Loved the V12, the leather and the wood but don't feel the need to own another. Just can't get past the fact that E60 doesn't do it for me aesthetically. I'm going for a later (03-05) XK with the 4.2 which ironed out most of the earlier faults. Will only do 3k or so a year so mpg is not really a big concern.

Also just realised XK was a Bond baddies car, so that's another tick in the bucket list

[pony]

XKR 2006 model with 4 exhausts FTW

[Blitz]

How about a SL55 AMG

[pony]

CLK 63 AMG

[h7fal]

How about drugs hookers and booze?

Enjoyed regularly, but is this not a car forum??

[B7]

XK normally = Rust. are the 03-05 any better?

[pony]

06 is the last of the line before the new shape

[h7fal]

Checked a few cars out today and have put deposit down on a Black 2005 4.2s with black leather/carbon fibre interior. One of the last run out editions of the old model.

I know in many ways she won't match the E39 M5 but she's absolutely stunning in the flesh. Still has a tape deck mind you...

[h7fal]

I collect on Saturday but this is the one I've bought.

[pony]

How many exhausts ?
Year ?

[h7fal]

It was registered Dec 2005. I'm sure it was a twin exhaust. I think it's the XKR that had a quad exhaust for the last few models.

The 4.2 engine doesn't have the issues of the earlier 4.0.

[pony]

Someone by my road has 2006 Jaguar XKR Coupe
06 Plate
British Racing Green
Quad exhausts looks great
He used to have earlier model with two oval exhausts

[pony]

[h7fal]

That's lovely. I did consider an XKR but costs to buy and maintain are even higher.

[h7fal]

Got the car, here are the photos. Very different driving experience from the M5 and probably not as good a car. However, it is a thing of great beauty and just feels special. Costs shouldn't be too bonkers like the Maserati. Indeed suspect it might cost less than M5 to run.

Original owner has ticked every option box - 20" alloys, brembo brakes etc which is nice. The only thing not added is Sat Nav, which is no bad thing as I prefer the 3 dials in the middle rather than a dated and useless piece of 10 year old technology.