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Old Nov 6, 2012 | 08:12 AM
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The styling is certainly a huge improvement.







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Old Nov 6, 2012 | 08:36 AM
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Styling looks good. Balanced. A bit too reserved for an Italian, but it will please the intended market (old school middle-aged boys that still think they're racers... ).
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Old Nov 6, 2012 | 09:58 AM
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looks more muscular, but less sexy than the last gen IMO, if that makes any sense
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Originally Posted by edgeucated
looks more muscular, but less sexy than the last gen IMO, if that makes any sense
Like this:

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Old Nov 6, 2012 | 10:35 AM
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^LOL
Not really diggin the whole look. I would still prefer a Benz.
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Headlight is like it's made by Subaru.
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Old Nov 6, 2012 | 03:24 PM
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Im going to chalk this one up to the choice of color. NO Italian car should look this boring. smh.
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Old Nov 6, 2012 | 03:40 PM
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I happen to like the current model and do not see this as an improvement. It is an evolution though as all things must change to stay relevant (except our political system).
In that regard, it's nice enough to be successful.
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These models just seem "blah" to me.. especially the style.. There's no wow factor IMO
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Very much refined. I like it.

some videos and trailers:
http://www.autoblog.com/2012/11/06/m...-quattroporte/

Last edited by Hoovey689; Nov 7, 2012 at 12:06 AM.
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 12:08 AM
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Hmmmm, to me it looks a bit too radical, yet too bland, I don't know why... I love the interior though. Love the simplicity that the car retains, but I think there is a little too much Ferrari influence into the design. Needs more of that classy Maserati elegance, but I'm sure this car will grow on me.
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 06:18 AM
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Yeah, I agree about the growing part.
First time I saw a QP I didn't think it was all that.
Now its one of my favorite designs.
Its gonna take a while for this one though. I keep looking and nothing is changing.

It's taking a long time with a lot of cars these days.
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 06:56 AM
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Really stunning indeed.........although I can see that the Start/Stop Button is from the Chrysler Group.

Nevertheless, this proves that cars from Maserati are "metal sculptures on wheels" =)

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Hmm.........could this mean up to 530 HP? (for the force-induction V8 engine version possibly?)
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Simple. Clean. Modern. Love it
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 04:49 PM
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I liked the look of the old one better. And the person who decided to release press photos of this car in "old man" gold should be shot. I also spot a headlight switch off a Dodge minivan in that interior.
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