Maserati Ghibli

panthro · 9 Mar 2022 at 10:40

Sounds like a Quattroporte is a better option for you, as well as being a superior car to the Ghibli.

Quartz · 9 Mar 2022 at 11:37

I test drove a Ghibli before lockdown. I lasted 5 minutes. The problem for me was the assembly above and behind the rear view mirror. It massively blocked my view to the forwards left, especially when the car is on a downward slope.

Martynt74 · 9 Mar 2022 at 16:38

Whilst a little lower on the food chain. Is the Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio an option? Or even just the normal petrol variant.

Still something a little different from "another" BMW, but a step up in general build quality and considerably cheaper.

Somnambulist · 9 Mar 2022 at 20:33

Panamera?

Robbo · 9 Mar 2022 at 20:41

Martynt74 said:
Whilst a little lower on the food chain. Is the Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio an option? Or even just the normal petrol variant.

Still something a little different from "another" BMW, but a step up in general build quality and considerably cheaper.

I like them a lot - but they are significantly more expensive like-for-like.

Somnambulist said:
Panamera?

Similar situation as above really.

Another issue is my nearest Maserati specialist that isn't a main dealer is 100+ miles away.

Back looking at M cars again, no particular rush though.

panthro · 9 Mar 2022 at 21:04

Considered the Mercedes equivalent? I've had BMWs for the last 10 or so years, I lost count. I switched to MB and its been a refreshing change.

DarrenM343 · 10 Mar 2022 at 12:04

I always thought car enthusiasts made fun of Ghibli owners, tongue in cheek?

. Well, ghibli used as a derogatory term anyway.

"An individual who outwardly gives the impression of lux and wealth but who is actually cheap and hollow at heart.

This term is an allusion to the Maserati Ghibli, an automobile that seems high class because of its branding but actually has a very cheap quality interior for its price level.

Example use: Simon wears very expensive clothing to cover up his lack of likeable personality. What a Ghibli"

NathWraith · 10 Mar 2022 at 17:09

[TW]Fox said:
I think changing because you just want 'a change' is usually something that will result in failure once you get used to what you get next and the excitement of something new fades revealing only the differences between the previous and new car. For change to work, it needs to be either something completely different or something that is quite obviously superior. The reality here is that there isn't much change - you'd be changing an automatic diesel rear wheel drive saloon car for an automatic diesel rear wheel drive saloon car. Only one that isn't built as nicely, isn't as nice inside, lacks the technical features, etc. Eventually, you'll come to regret the change.

So, either:

a) Change for something genuinely different - a sports coupe perhaps
b) Change for something genuinely better - perhaps a W222 S Class or a G11 7 Series

The Maserati name is iconic amongst car enthusiasts but none will be thinking of the automatic diesel saloon when they think about Maserati.

Absolutely this. Sounds like change for the sake of it.

I cant post photos · 10 Mar 2022 at 22:46

DarrenM343 said:
I always thought car enthusiasts made fun of Ghibli owners, tongue in cheek? . Well, ghibli used as a derogatory term anyway.

"An individual who outwardly gives the impression of lux and wealth but who is actually cheap and hollow at heart.

This term is an allusion to the Maserati Ghibli, an automobile that seems high class because of its branding but actually has a very cheap quality interior for its price level.

Example use: Simon wears very expensive clothing to cover up his lack of likeable personality. What a Ghibli"

That's every Maserati tbh. Back in the days of the Biturbo, to the 3200/gt, to the Quattroportes. A lot of bling and upkeep for relatively little initial outlay. A poor man's Ferrari.