Jeremy 250 swb

[JEREMY 250 SWB]

Hi all I am looking to buy a Quattroporte a 2005-2008 any advice on which is the best year or indeed one's
to be avoided ?

Thank you, any help would be great..

 

[daverichardson]

Browse the threads here under Quattroporte for valuable information
Look at reputable service history
One of the biggest decisions is, do you want and Auto (2007 onwards) or a Manual with potential clutch issues?
Next think about Variators which seem to be problematic around 45 -50 thousand miles (£4500 bill) upto around 2009 when better ones were in place
Also think about trim. GT, Sport, Executive
Whatever is right for you I can promise you will not regret the purchase

 

[Ewan]

There are none to be avoided, and no best years. It simply boils down to buying the car with the spec you want, in the colour you want, with a proper service history and provenance. I love the manual and have had three (totalling over 100,000 miles and never needing a clutch). But others (especially townies) prefer the auto. Just work out what you want and buy the best in your budget.

Overall, as long as you buy from a reputable specialist (or get a proper pre-purchase inspection), you'll be fine.

My recommendation is that you call Richard Grace Cars, give Dicky your budget, wait, and let him come up trumps.

 

[zagatoes30]

Sound advice from Ewan as always, they are stunning cars

 

[StuartW]

Welcome along Jeremy & good luck in your search

 

[JEREMY 250 SWB]

Thank all for that, one quick question and excuse my ignorance..... there are cars with paddle shift and a little t bar to select 1st & reverse and then others with paddle and a shifter, is the later better to have ?

Thank you all again

 

[Ebenezer]

As Dave Rickardson said above

"One of the biggest decisions is, do you want and Auto (2007 onwards) or a Manual with potential clutch issues"

Auto has the shifter, Duoselect (robotised manual) has the T bar.

I have an auto without the paddles. Can't decide whether to get these fitted. Not sure it makes sense on an auto somehow. Save my pennies for a DBW and Xpipe perhaps...

Love the QP
Eb.