Maserati pr0n: revised and expanded

[zjpj83]

The QP, in person, looks great - much better in pictures. In pictures, I agree, the Buick resemblance is unfortunate, particularly the triple side detail thing. In person, though, it cannot be mistaken for anything other than what it is. It's beautiful. That said, while I appreciate what it is and its style, I wouldn't buy one. I am glad Maserati seems to be back on the map, however.

 

[Southern-Nupe]

Originally Posted by imageWIS

I think it was purposely designed to be very understated, since it has to be a mix of a fairly-large luxury car coupled with what is essentially a 4-door Ferrari. Thus, it's not the most ostentatious of cars, surely it pales when placed next to a RR Phantom. It is very pretty though, and while yes, it has quite a bit of plastic on the dash, that's mostly due, to the necessity of todays multitude of electronic devices which are a must on high-end luxury cars.

Jon.
I've just never been a fan of the QP. As for the coupe you posted earlier....nothing less than beautiful. My parents have a neighbor who traded in his F355 for the previous model coupe, it's nice, but not nearly as beautiful as the 08 models.

 

[Artisan Fan]

Originally Posted by zjpj83

The QP, in person, looks great - much better in pictures. In pictures, I agree, the Buick resemblance is unfortunate, particularly the triple side detail thing. In person, though, it cannot be mistaken for anything other than what it is. It's beautiful. That said, while I appreciate what it is and its style, I wouldn't buy one. I am glad Maserati seems to be back on the map, however.

+1

 

[Huntsman]

Originally Posted by imageWIS;624443

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Jon.

Now this is a Mas I like -- I see quite a few QPs, and my general thought is, meh, but that is not meh.

Regards,
Huntsman

 

[Christofuh]

Hey, say hello to Natasha

 

[nioh]

The new Gran Tourismo is nothing but beautiful. The blue one is just stunning. I wish they could model the QP to be sedan version of it.

 

[matadorpoeta]

Originally Posted by imageWIS

It is very pretty though, and while yes, it has quite a bit of plastic on the dash, that's mostly due, to the necessity of todays multitude of electronic devices which are a must on high-end luxury cars.

Jon.

is there a law that electronic devices must have plastic buttons and knobs? no.

 

[Kai]

The best Maserati ever:

Maserati 450sb

over 500 hp; no fiddly buttons; no heated seats; no traction control; no onboard computers.

 

[visionology]

Where do you put the groceries?

 

[parham]

Gotta concur on that one. I can't for the life of me fall in love with any new car. Even the Alfa 8C...I mean, there's plastic in it. Plastic.

Originally Posted by Kai

The best Maserati ever:

Maserati 450sb

 

[greg_atlanta]

At least the coupe/GT doesn't have the awful wood steering wheel.

The sedan's design is "difficult", but that helps it stand out -- esp. with age. The MB CLS looked cool when it first came out, but now that other MB (and Kia) models are copying the look it's as ho-hum as an E-class.

 

[Joffrey]

Originally Posted by matadorpoeta

is there a law that electronic devices must have plastic buttons and knobs? no.

I'm willing to bet they'd look sillier with chrome buttons and knobs.