Newbie - QP VI V6 petrol buying advice

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nickkerigan

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Hi All,
Newbie here looking for advice.
Have seen a nice looking 2016 V6 petrol QP for sale.

Anything specifically I should look out for / ask about or be aware of when going view?

Went to see a very smart Ghibli last week, which was great to drive but not spacious enough inside for what we need - hence now looking at the QP…

Many thanks
 
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And cheaper to buy Andy. Although the 3.8 is a cracking car I think the V6 is underrated, especially the petrol version. That said, I was recently chatting to the owner of a diesel Ghibli and he's very impressed with the performance which he says is more than adequate for a daily driver.
 
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Phil H said:
And cheaper to buy Andy. Although the 3.8 is a cracking car I think the V6 is underrated, especially the petrol version. That said, I was recently chatting to the owner of a diesel Ghibli and he's very impressed with the performance which he says is more than adequate for a daily driver.
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I looked at a diesel, and wasn't feeling it. The petrol is a gem I think

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CatmanV2 said:
I looked at a diesel, and wasn't feeling it. The petrol is a gem I think

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The chap has a small collection of very nice classics so maybe his reference point and expectations are a little different. Either way, I still think that Masers don't get the recognition they deserve, which is probably why I've been able to afford them.
 
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Thanks - great to meet you all!

Yes, looking at the petrol V6 for greater range for weekend trips (though I’m sure the 3.8 V8 flies!).
The V6 has got to be more efficient than the V8 Jaguar it will replace…

I drove a Ghibli V6 last weekend and really liked it, however the family would like more interior space hence looking at a QP.

Buying tips appreciated!
 
MarkMas

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nickkerigan said:
Thanks - great to meet you all!

Yes, looking at the petrol V6 for greater range for weekend trips (though I’m sure the 3.8 V8 flies!).
The V6 has got to be more efficient than the V8 Jaguar it will replace…

I drove a Ghibli V6 last weekend and really liked it, however the family would like more interior space hence looking at a QP.

Buying tips appreciated!
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The V8 is very swift (191mph, 0-62 4.7s), and it supposedly has a range of about 420 miles; but the V6 gets you an extra 50 miles on the same tank, apparently.

 
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The lack of depreciation on the 3.8 V8 I’d hazard a guess would compensate for the fuel cost increase. Was just a suggestion but crack on and get a V6, they’re still nice cars.
 
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I just went with the first 2 I saw in autotrader without looking at age, but blimey that is cheaper than I expected.
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Actually, both your links went to the same White V8. I just looked for another 2013 in V6.
 
Phil H

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Given sufficient budget the 3.8 QP VI is preferable to a 3.0 in the same way that a 4.7 QP V is preferable to a 4.2, and I agree with Dicky that depreciation plays a part in that argument. For practical purposes though it's horses for courses; the 3.8 and 4.7 are less plentiful, and the saving on the purchase price of a 3.0 or 4.2 goes some way towards the running cost. If you want the ultimate in a modern Maserati saloon car the choice is clear in both cases and the higher spec wins, but you can still have fun with a 3.0 or 4.2; they are not bad cars, and they are nice places to be.

I'd be interested on Dicky's views about further depreciation, as the 3.0 has taken a considerable hit already and I think it will be quite a while before they go much lower, unless world events take a hand again - then we're all in the cack anyway.
 
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Phil H said:
Given sufficient budget the 3.8 QP VI is preferable to a 3.0 in the same way that a 4.7 QP V is preferable to a 4.2, and I agree with Dicky that depreciation plays a part in that argument. For practical purposes though it's horses for courses; the 3.8 and 4.7 are less plentiful, and the saving on the purchase price of a 3.0 or 4.2 goes some way towards the running cost. If you want the ultimate in a modern Maserati saloon car the choice is clear in both cases and the higher spec wins, but you can still have fun with a 3.0 or 4.2; they are not bad cars, and they are nice places to be.

I'd be interested on Dicky's views about further depreciation, as the 3.0 has taken a considerable hit already and I think it will be quite a while before they go much lower, unless world events take a hand again - then we're all in the cack anyway.
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If only I could fit roof racks to one. I would switch from the E class straight away.
 
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