want to inform about purchasing a Quattroporte

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dutchie

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Hello,
I'm in the market for a quattroporte from your 2007 (ZF). Any specific things i should check?

Do they all have sticky plastic and sticky buttons? How to solve this?
Is there a quality/reliability difference between the 4.2 and 4.7? Why choose one above the other? Dont care about a few HP/TQ addition.

Looking forward to hear from you all :)
Located in the netherlands by the way.

Kind regards,

Dutchie.
 
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midlifecrisis

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dutchie said:
Hello,
I'm in the market for a quattroporte from your 2007 (ZF). Any specific things i should check?

Do they all have sticky plastic and sticky buttons? How to solve this?
Is there a quality/reliability difference between the 4.2 and 4.7? Why choose one above the other? Dont care about a few HP/TQ addition.

Looking forward to hear from you all :)
Located in the netherlands by the way.

Kind regards,

Dutchie.
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Good luck in your search, the sticky buttons issue has been solved by either using nail varnish remover (i think) or wholesale removal of the parts, sending them away for stripping back and recoating with a non-sticky substance then laser etching for the decal. Not all cars suffer from this btw, I've had a 4200 and a GT free from this issue.

However, sticky buttons are the least of the problems. Front and rear sub-frames, suspension and general condition are things to look out for. My advice is go out there and have a look a few good AND bad cars but leave your wallet behind. Research what you want and find your price point. There's a wealth of info on here.
As for engines, they are the same except for capacity, the larger engine is more powerful. They are very reliable engines subject to servicing. A well looked after car should come with a raft of paperwork proving its history, don't rely on stamps in a book. Many on here will have a folder of every receipt, some including tyres.
 
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Ebenezer

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2 differences between 4.2 engine and most 4.7
1. Variators. Above a certain engine number the 4.7 had improved variator design, which is supposed to have solved the potential "nails rattling in a can on start up" noise, and then constantly if they've gone too far.
NB not all earlier engines have experienced this though, so it's a bit of a lottery.
The only easy way to check is to start up when the engine is cold - ie first thing in the morning on a cold morning.

2. Coolant pipe of doom. Again earlier engines have a small rubber coolant hose at the back of the engine which is a weak spot, which has been replaced by a better design on later engines. Not a problem if you're in the area fixing something else and change that (and the hoses either side) as well. (Ask me how I know....!)

Otherwise all the cars experience the issues that MLC lists. Maintenance on all cars is more or less the same the same, so a "cheap" 4.2 costs as much to keep going as a more "expensive" 4.7

Don't let these things put you off - Find the car you like, with the history you can live with, get PPI, Keep a war chest and just enjoy!

Eb
 
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