Ferrari Mailing List: Re: NFC: Watch Alert and a Maserati?

[TheMightyToe (themightytoe]

Definitely get the Quatroporte!  I want a ride in it :)

I think Steve Jenkins has one of those, not sure if he broomed it for a 
Hummer or not though.



LtWacko wrote:
> The list is doing so well with car content, I hate to break it but I know there are 
> some watch connoisseurs/fanatics on the list.  Finlay/Bailey Banks & Biddle is 
> going through their final liquidation - finally why I purchased my watches.  I 
> thought I'd pass on that Breitlings were 35%, 40% + 10% and 70% off, Zenith is 40% 
> + 10% off, Tags at 50%....  etc.  Watches that were $15k to $20k are below $10k!  
> If I didn't buy that darn M5, I would have picked up another watch.  No diamonds 
> left above 1.5 carats.  No more Mont Blanc pens - damn.  Oh well, back to car 
> stuff...
>
> My 2000 740iL is getting tired and needs replacing soon.  I've looked at E60/02-08 7's, S-Class, 
> Infiniti, Lexus, etc.  Nothing really excites me or stands out.  I was thinking maybe a Bentley but 
> now those are common in my area as if there was a 2 for 1 sale and it really didn't stir my soul 
> (neither does my current 7 but that's another story).  I need a somewhat daily 4-door and spotted a 
> few Maserati Quattroporte's that interested me.  I know absolutely nothing about them.  Getting a 
> newer luxury car means maintenance costs dictating I just hand over the credit card and don't 
> complain.  I don't mind that but if the Maserati costs the same to maintain as an Audi A8L, why not 
> just get it instead.  Are there years to stay away from?  Any more finicky than other luxury marks? 
>  Preferred years?  What if any items were options?  It will be used all year round.  I do have 
> other cars to satisfy my cheap side/self-maintain (I just bought a car that costs less than 
> "1" wheel on my 7, hehe).  This purchase would be in addition to those so I don't need 
> hear about get a different car or another low mile E38.  This would be my "big buck" car. 
>  Just need to decide do I get newer 7, MB, Bentley,etc or a Maserati.  Prices for Quattroporte's 
> are now starting below $40k and sparked my interest.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Rodney
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