Ghibli S or 2009-2012 Quattroporte Sport GT S ???

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Bourekoue

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The more I think about it guys the QP GT S just feels like a much more special car than the ghibli S.
The only other 4 door that I think comes anywhere close to it regarding a certain blend of sportiness, character and style is the Aston Martin Rapide.
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Fangio63

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Look lovely... I'd bet a lot more expensive to look after tho ... and if you only need 4 seats then a Granturismo a better bet...

and .. Maserati's make a lot better noise IMO... wasn't originally convinced by the V6 in the Ghibli but my chums standard V6 sounds properly fruity with the sport button pressed...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwaEPTSRcSw
 
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Ha Ha...an Old Two Ronnies Sketch... "The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town"....

my warped sense of humour....
 
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Rwc13 said:
Yes, but my point is when trying to help inform the OPs choice between a GTS and a Ghibli S, it is ridiculous and completely unhelpful to be quoting trade figures for a Ghibli D. Of course a base Ghibli D that sold at £50k is going to trade at £40k after 6 months. You get there by just taking the VAT off.
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The point I tried to make (ok I accept, badly) is that Ghibli prices in general are sliding fast especially the diesel whereas QP gts prices could well have started to harden.
HR Owen have a black/black/black one for 45k (will take 40+ish) and it's probably not going to see 30k for quite while. Cracking car.
 
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Agreed ghibli prices are heading downhill rapidly.
I think pound for pound the QP GT S is definitely a more special car and better value for money currently.
 
Andyk

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Bourekoue said:
The more I think about it guys the QP GT S just feels like a much more special car than the ghibli S.
The only other 4 door that I think comes anywhere close to it regarding a certain blend of sportiness, character and style is the Aston Martin Rapide.
Thoughts ?
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Agree Bourekoue...The Aston is a special car and stunning inside....must say there are certain angles it does work for me but a great car and great value.....but did you see the Top Gear with the QP, Aston and Porsche in it....They picked the QP....It sounded stunning....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmeeF9ZtkCA
 
Andyk

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I cant stop watching it either....The car looks just plain stunning and very mean but elegant.......
 
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Yep, which is what a Maserati is all about.....The other two may be quicker but....they are not a Maserati. I am really looking forward to seeing what you buy...Are you going to see the Nuvola one....
 
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Yes mate next week.
I know what you mean about the 2 being quicker,more powerful,etc,etc but the maserati is the one that connects with your soul and just makes you feel like a kid again !
 
Andyk

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You have hit the nail in the head there my friend......The Nuvola one does look stunning on the web site....Hope all goes well..
 
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Hi,
I've a QP 4.2 DS 2005 (had now since 2008). Recently had a loan Ghibli petrol for the day while my car was in for a service.

While the Ghibli would make a nice everyday car with nice sat nav and tricks(rear view camera etc), the engine note seemed to just be a booming sound from the rear exhaust. Didn't really like the auto as a drivers car (but obviously better for general use). The Ghibli also seemed pretty anonymous compared to my QP V which for everyday use is a good thing.

Getting back in my QP didn't miss the Ghibli one bit and not really thought if one since.
 
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I thought it was only the diesel that had the loud speaker? It was definitely the petrol Ghibli but not the S.
 
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THought that as well..The petrol didn't need the loud speaker but the diesel did...
 
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