2008 Maserati Quattroporte consumer reviews

Hey! Why not a long-term review? I'm the guy above who wrote a review back in 2015 after a week of ownership. That's just a teaser, as it turns out. I've now owned this car (Carbonio Nero GTS, bells and whistles, etc) for 7 1/2 years, and I've put about 50K miles on it. It has broken down/stranded me exactly once (in the rain, at the SFO parking garage) due to its JAPANESE Nippondenso alternator, which I removed and had rebuilt, then replaced myself. Not for the faint-hearted, as it requires removing the top of the intake manifold, but straight forward as far as repairs go. That was six years ago. That having been said, my QP has been to as mechanic exactly...ZERO times for repairs, although it spend a week at my local guy's getting prepped for its initial collaudo (inspection) at the Motorizazzione Ufficio. This is because, when we moved to Italy in late 2020, my wife and I brought the QP with us. Because it was a US-spec car, it had to be certified to EU spec by the government office. There was five months' bureaucratic paperwork to be completed, a bit of work replacing the TPMS sensors, and a Photoshop-generated new speedo label which read in KM/H. My gorgeous deep grey window tint had to go, as it's illegal here in Italy. Now my beautiful QPV with 85K miles on the odometer is back on the street. We live exactly four blocks from the Maserati factory in Modena. Wave when you hear us go by! There is exactly one issue, which I suspect is not specific to my own car--the factory wheels. In my opinion, they are substandard. Four out of five developed hairline cracks in normal freeway driving, which led to replacing wheels and tires as onesies to the tune of $1800.00 a few years back, until I finally broke down and installed factory-spec aftermarket five spoke wheels. Nary a problem since. This QPV is a xxxx of a car. No plans to ever sell it or trade it in.

I've owned Jaguars, Porsches, Mercedes, etc., and this is one of the best ones. My 2008 Quattroporte Executive GT feels new inside. I didn't expect such great reliability, but am happy to report that in 4 years very little was spent on repairs.

I always wanted a Maserati and found the best deals online and found the greatest deal also great customer service from dealership. I had a great salesman and had a great overall experience.

This is by far the best bang for your buck. Everytime you start your car and listen to that Ferrari engine roar is like listening to a Luciano Pavarotti opera. The car drives amazing, and the attention to detail within the interior is superb. And do I need to talk about the exterior styling that was designed by PininFarina. I didn't think so.

Great Pininfarina styling inside and out. Awesome Ferrari engine performance. Feels like driving a 4-door Ferrari.

This vehicle is stunning .. Will turn heads ...the performance is unreal .. A must buy .. Perfect weekend toy will keep you and your family smiling for every vacation trip , commute , or weekend cruise .. You will be satisfied 100 percent

The 2008 Maserati Quattroporte executive gt is not only stylish and comfortable but its performance is unbelievable .. 400 horsepower with Ferrari engine makes this vehicle a perfect dream car for anyone looking for the ideal luxury sport car

This is my second Quattroporte; the first was an '83 and an entirely different animal. Originally I had decided to purchase a Bentley Turbo Arnage this time around, and had already selected a lovely, low-mileage example with an amazing interior and exterior, and performance that was, well, shattering considering its mass. Luxury and performance... Then I saw an ad for a silver 2008 QP GT-S. I thought, why not? When I went to test drive the silver QP, there was also a black one on the floor. I opened the door and was stunned by the black suede/leather interior with red stitching! I never gave the silver car another glance, despite its lower mileage at the same price. This automobile had presence. The test drive sold me. I came back with a huge grin on my face that has not dimmed in my mere one week of ownership. This is the most competent, stylish sedan that I have ever owned, and I've owned 43 new and vintage cars in the last 47 years. The QP GT-S is quick. It can be driven in fully-automatic mode just like an old Buick, or it can be slipped into SPORT mode and manually paddle-shifted like an F1 car, and the acceleration will make your eyes go wide and your palms sweat. The huge 6-piston Brembo brakes and dual-metal discs haul the GT-S down from 70 MPH in 109 feet, which is Ferrari sports coupe territory. The interior and controls embrace all the bells and whistles that you would expect from a sedan of this pedigree--dual-zone A/C, moonroof, carbon fiber instead of wood trim, fully integrated media system, great instrumentation and fabulously comfortable, individually-adjustable bucket seats in all four corners. I almost forgot the 20" wheels and tires which are standard equipment on the GT-S. Driving this car is one incredible experience! It performs without any compromise or hesitation; does whatever you ask of it in terms of stopping and going. Period. No hesitation. No muss or fuss. The GT-S has a more strident exhaust note and a straighter exhaust routing than the other trim levels of the QP. The Ferrari-Built 4.2 liter engine is the sweetest-sounding V8 ever fitted in a 4-door sedan. I look forward to starting it every other day. No, I don't drive it every day. Anticipation is a good portion of the sweetness of ownership. I was going to trade in my Jaguar XJ8 VDP, but I'm keeping it for contrast. Two notably excellent automobiles, as different as chalk and cheese. The Jaguar is, as is said, pace, space, and grace. A refined, soft-spoken Austin Reed-clad friend. But the QP? It's an outlaw in a Versace tuxedo.

This is a gorgeous vehicle, well performing but slightly haunted like my Aston when it comes to electronics. It is a delight to drive and I would recommend it to anyone who appreciates fine italian styling. Very comfortable and the sound is so Ferrari.

Didn't know what I was missing until I drove one of these. Feels like you are wrapped in a fine leather coat while driving. My E55 felt like a park bench next to a chemical plant, totally smelled like plastic inside. Don't really miss the supercharged engine either. The QP has enough power to pull out in traffic and cruise in comfort. Only issue is all the people staring at you on the freeway, feels kinda creepy. Also every Honda/Hyundi/Kia in the land will want to race you off the light ;-)