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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 11:11 PM
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wow, I'm not feeling this at all.... front looks like BMW and rear ... is nothing special
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 03:59 AM
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Am i the only one feeling a little off with Masrati lowering their brand's entry point?

Kind of like dilution, if you ask me.

The Ghibli looks ok, it is definately not as pretty as the QP.
Well that is if you consider it some kind of exotic super brand which it isn't and haven't been for well over three decades. They've been kind of lost, didn't have any good cars and that's including todays line up as well so I really hope this cars kick start their venture into luxury segment as alternative to Jaguar or MB.
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 04:52 AM
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Have always loved Maserati's. Most people I know say they're ugly but I've always said if I could afford the price range it'd be an option lol
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 07:01 AM
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trying to place those tail lights... i know i've seen another vehicle with ones just like them.
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 10:24 AM
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Damn that looks nice
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 11:03 AM
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very disappointing.
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 12:10 PM
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Looks very much like the new Quattroporte, so with Quattroporte moving up the size, will this be the same size as E, 5 and GS?
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by blacksc400
Looks very much like the new Quattroporte, so with Quattroporte moving up the size, will this be the same size as E, 5 and GS?
Yes, mid size competitor.

Is not amazing, but sure is refreshing from the extremely boring E-Class, 5-Series, A6, XF, GS, RLX and M56 that we are so tired of.

Only got a V6 though This whole cylinders down sizing trend is depressing.

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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 12:35 PM
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^^ Hopefully the twin turbo V6 unit will be available in lieu of a V8
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 12:39 PM
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^^ Hopefully the twin turbo V6 unit will be available in lieu of a V8
TT V6 400 hp.
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Vladi
Well that is if you consider it some kind of exotic super brand which it isn't and haven't been for well over three decades. They've been kind of lost, didn't have any good cars and that's including todays line up as well so I really hope this cars kick start their venture into luxury segment as alternative to Jaguar or MB.
Yeah, but that's Fiat's fault. The California was supposed to be a Maserati.

It's clear Fiat is and has been pushing Maserati downmarket.

I'm not sure this strategy will work out long term. Sometimes companies and their brands have to accept having a niche market and do their best catering to it.
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 03:34 PM
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I like it, i have always loved maseratis. I would get this, but would it be priced around the 5 series eclass gs price range?
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by vladi
Well that is if you consider it some kind of exotic super brand which it isn't and haven't been for well over three decades. They've been kind of lost, didn't have any good cars and that's including todays line up as well so I really hope this cars kick start their venture into luxury segment as alternative to Jaguar or MB.
Maser may not be as ultra expensive as a Ferrari or Bentley, but it is still out of reach of most of the population that buys into Lexus, MB, and BMW. I mean i find it hard to believe someone will cross shop a 6/SC/Sl with a Maserati GT. The high performance versions of the mainstream luxuries may be cross shopped, but again that is a small group comparatively. Same issue with a 7/S/LS vs. QP.

Thus Maserati's status is at a slightly higher level. Agreed?

And i do not know about you, but other than the Aston Martin V8 Vantage, I do not know of any company that offers a head to head with Maserati in terms of form/price bracket.
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 05:41 PM
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 05:43 PM
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Not digging the interior at all, it looks plain and not really upscale at all, this car will most likely carry a pretty hefty premium over the average mid level luxury sedan. That interior design looks like it could be on a entry level small sedan or mid level SUV. Exterior is nice. I have read the new Quattroporte interior has taken a stop down in quality and is using much more cheap Chrysler parts, I am not a fan of its interior design either but the exterior looks pretty nice.
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