[Ali B]

Good morning all

I currently drive a 2012 X351 Jaguar, its a top of the range diesel model, I'm very happy with it, have had zero issues in the 5 years i have owned it, but I'm getting a bit bored of it now and looking for a change.

I have previously owned 7 Series and S Class, but prefer the Jaguar at the end of the day, but the X351 has been discontinued, i was looking at getting anther S Class, but stumbled on the Quattroporte Q6.

Reviews seem very positive, i will be looking to get another oil burner, i know equipment levels will be less than my current XJ, but i don't mind that.

I guess my question is, do they still suffer corrosion issues, or was this addressed and improved with the Q6 model.

 

[Mazzie1983]

I'm not the foremost expert on this model nor the foremost expert on Maserati. What I can tell you from being in two different generations of Maserati cars including my 2015 GTS is that the QP6 doesn't do anything the S Class or 7 series does.

The S Class is designed to be muted from the road including bumps and noise. The 7 series to me feels like a large BMW, no more no less. Sportier than the S class but still muted compared to the Maserati.

The Maserati will feel harsher and noiser than either one but it will be closer to a sports car than any other giant 4 door car. Noisier is good if you think the exhaust note is amazing, and harsher is good if you want road feel during spirited driving. The Maserati also has a ton of backseat room and tons of leather. I would rather be in the back of the Maserati than the 7 series and maybe the S Class depending on the configuration.

That being said the QP6 still feels very Fiat/Chrysler compared to the QP5. Despite all the leather there's lots of cheap plastic and rattling noises that will appear from all the plastic. Parts can be difficult to find at times and as you can see here there is very little DIY support compared to the QP5. As far as corrosion I haven't heard of that happening at all on the QP6. I would however expect the usual randomness that Maserati has which could include thermostats going out, water/fuel pumps failing, etc.

 

[Ali B]

Ok great, many thanks for the heads up.

 

[ChrisNLBC]

I'm not the foremost expert on this model nor the foremost expert on Maserati. What I can tell you from being in two different generations of Maserati cars including my 2015 GTS is that the QP6 doesn't do anything the S Class or 7 series does.

The S Class is designed to be muted from the road including bumps and noise. The 7 series to me feels like a large BMW, no more no less. Sportier than the S class but still muted compared to the Maserati.

The Maserati will feel harsher and noiser than either one but it will be closer to a sports car than any other giant 4 door car. Noisier is good if you think the exhaust note is amazing, and harsher is good if you want road feel during spirited driving. The Maserati also has a ton of backseat room and tons of leather. I would rather be in the back of the Maserati than the 7 series and maybe the S Class depending on the configuration.

That being said the QP6 still feels very Fiat/Chrysler compared to the QP5. Despite all the leather there's lots of cheap plastic and rattling noises that will appear from all the plastic. Parts can be difficult to find at times and as you can see here there is very little DIY support compared to the QP5. As far as corrosion I haven't heard of that happening at all on the QP6. I would however expect the usual randomness that Maserati has which could include thermostats going out, water/fuel pumps failing, etc.

Agree with all of this as well. Coming from my 2015 Granturismo, I do miss the "rawness" and "italianess" of the GT. If that makes sense? The QP6 (mine is a 2014) is so comfy and road worthy. I can see how a daily it is an awesome choice.

Being mine is a weekender, I miss the edginess. BUT, I love the value of it and my GTS is a flying couch down the road. Its insane how fast it is.