Maserati Quattroporte III & IV - Page 2

MikeJ · **Re: Maserati Quattroporte III & IV -** 02-10-2007, 09:37 AM

Great pics Mirage.

I've always liked the exterior looks of the IV... the interior is another matter. Btw I believe it was the III which used the Citroen suspension.

The IV had enough problems without it, mind you. Nevertheless, I wouldn't mind having one of the later V8-engined 3.2-liter IV's (the earlier cars used 2.0 and 2.8 twin-turbo V6s)...

Mr. M · **Re: Maserati Quattroporte III & IV -** 02-10-2007, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeJ

Great pics Mirage.

I've always liked the exterior looks of the IV... the interior is another matter. Btw I believe it was the III which used the Citroen suspension.

The IV had enough problems without it, mind you. Nevertheless, I wouldn't mind having one of the later V8-engined 3.2-liter IV's (the earlier cars used 2.0 and 2.8 twin-turbo V6s)...

Thanks for clearing that up MikeJ. From your posts I can tell you're really well-versed with classic cars...

Nicholai_AMG · 09:06 AM

yeah good thread!

my dad had a Quattroporte III 425 Biturbo
I remember the mad noise she did!! great car but too fragile!! and needs a lot of maintenance

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Mr. M · **Re: Maserati Quattroporte III & IV -** 02-13-2007, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Nicholai_AMG

great car but too fragile!! and needs a lot of maintenance

I see Quattroporte's of old and new aren't all that different.

SDNR · **Re: Maserati Quattroporte III & IV -** 02-13-2007, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Mirage77

Quattroporte IV (1994-2000)

I must say, this is a very disappointing car. It seemed as if it was a downgrade from the III; interior materials weren't as good, it felt really conventional and as far as I can remember, it used Citroen's pneumatic suspension which was very problematic.

A very plain interior, lacks much of the sense of occasion from the III.

Rear legroom's just decent.

See what I mean with a downgrade? These door handles look pathetic...

First reminded me of an Alfa.

The Quattroporte IV was designed by Marcello Gandini, the guy who also designed the Lamborghini Countach -- it has his signature rear wheel-arch kink.

Mr. M · **Re: Maserati Quattroporte III & IV -** 02-13-2007, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob

The Quattroporte IV was designed by Marcello Gandini, the guy who also designed the Lamborghini Countach -- it has his signature rear wheel-arch kink.

I've read about that around - still, I feel the QP IV isn't one of his best works.

Imhotep Evil · **Re: Maserati Quattroporte III & IV -** 02-13-2007, 07:07 AM

Nice car, but it won't defeat the mighty M5.