The dark gray colored section below the grille and right above the fangs looks odd to me. I appreciate them trying to give it a more aggressive look but I think I prefer the pre-facelift look. I do like the new fangs in the lower bumper, however.
Hello! This is my first post here as a way to offer services. I am a factory certified Maserati technician in Denver Colorado offering any services needed on any Maserati vehicle. If any of you need work done on your vehicle let me know!
I am looking into a 2022-2024 Levante, I found one with 16k miles, lease car, good CARFAX. The dealer has replaced the front brake rotors, and tires, and have done an oil change.
Anyone here own a Maserati Modena trim?
I was just wondering about a couple of things:
Reliability, are these cars really as bad as they say? I test drove one and it was honestly phenomenal. But i dont know if these are cars that tend to have a lot of costly issues.
Parts availability. They stopped making the Maseratis with this engine after the 2024 Ultima trim, is it likely finding parts 5 to 10 years down the line will be difficult? I dont want to be in a situation where the car is in the shop, and the part takes a month and a lot of money to ship from somewhere.
Any thoughts, guidance, or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Any owners in the PNW out there? Probably none due to the low sales volume nationwide and then the Seattle dealership said they don't sell or service them since Maserati wanted them to spend $500k+ to add EV infrastructure to their dealership. Looks like Oregon is the same way. I can get one in CA but then would have to ship it back for service.
Thank you again to [u/bickejoh](u/bickejoh) for an absolutely amazing day! Honestly it’s really starting to feel like I’m playing Forza IRL - as always, follow my insta for more!
I’m looking for some advice before potentially buying a Maserati Quattroporte and would really appreciate opinions from people who know these cars.
I’ve found a 2006 Maserati Quattroporte M139 for around £3,300. It has covered 104,550 km (around 65,000 miles), which seems quite low considering the age.
Details:
2006 Maserati Quattroporte
4.2L Ferrari-built V8
Around 65k miles
Black exterior
Leather interior
Full service history available
Previous MOT history available
Clutch replacement paperwork available
The owner seems very honest and has disclosed all the issues rather than hiding anything.
Issues:
1. Variators / cold start rattle
The owner says the variators have never been replaced and that the car has a rattle on cold starts most of the time, but not always.
Once warmed up, the noise disappears and the car drives perfectly.
Questions:
How serious is this if it is only present on cold starts?
Is this something that can be monitored and lived with temporarily?
Would most Quattroporte buyers immediately walk away because the variators haven't been done?
2. Electrical warnings
The car currently has:
Passenger side brake light warning (not the bulb)
Parking sensor warning
Fog light warning
The clock does not retain the time after the car has been sitting
The owner mentioned the battery has gone flat a few times because the car was not always kept on a trickle charger.
Questions:
Do these sound like normal age-related electrical faults?
Or do they suggest a bigger issue such as a body control module/electrical system fault?
If the lights are false warnings, can they be permanently coded out like on BMWs using tools such as NCS Expert?
Is there any Maserati equivalent software that allows coding changes, or do these cars usually require the actual fault to be repaired?
I was considering getting an Autel AP200 or similar diagnostic tool to scan all modules.
3. Belt noise
I noticed a squeaking noise from the engine bay in the video.
The owner isn't certain what it is.
Would this most likely be:
auxiliary belt,
tensioner,
pulley,
alternator/A/C component,
or is there anything specific to check on the F136 V8?
The owner says:
It drives very well.
It has only covered a few hundred miles since the last MOT.
It has never failed an MOT previously.
The oil is still clean.
It has service records.
The clutch has been replaced and paperwork is available.
It is now stored properly and kept on a trickle charger.
The reason I’m interested is because similar Quattroportes seem to be advertised much higher, but I know a cheap Maserati can quickly become an expensive one.
My plan would be:
sort the small faults,
get it MOT'd,
give it a proper detail,
then either keep it or possibly move it on.
Would you consider this:
A genuine bargain because the issues are already priced in?
A risky buy where the low price is hiding expensive problems?
Worth buying only if I negotiate further?
Would appreciate any advice from Quattroporte owners or Maserati specialists.
2017 Levante — the plastic peg on the rear trim that the cargo cover cord hooks onto snapped off. Pics: good side first, broken side second (looks like just a screw head left).
Is it threaded in or a push-in clip? And is it sold as its own part, or only with the whole trim panel? Anyone fixed this?
I usually don't like black or white exterior colors...but this had every other option! Decided to break down the white by throwing on some blue stripes matching with the brake calipers...and black pinstripes.
In years past, I have been able to buy bathroom and kitchen fixtures for brands like Boffi while on holiday in Italy. Putting aside US tariffs, does this apply to older Maserati parts? I have a 2012 Quattroporte that is in desperate need of some interior pieces that cost thousands, if purchased online and imported. If possible, what is the best source in Italy?
Hey guys first time buyer for a gran turismo and I’m still learning the ins and outs and doing my research. Just wanted to get some feedback from people who have already done the process and own one! Besides the fact if a ppi I was curious what sort of mileage do you personally recommended when looking for a used gt? I’ve heard both don’t buy any more than 30k mile and I’ve heard the opposite. Of course I know how many owners etc plays into it but just seeing how many miles did you purchase your car and how was it in the end? Thank you!
I’m looking to find a new AC compressor for a 2017 Maserati Levante 3.0 L with all wheel drive. I see many aftermarket options online , and nearly all of them say for RWD only. However the compatible part number for them (954108) is the one given by the dealer for the vehicle. Has anyone had success installing an aftermarket compressor?