2008 Maserati Quattroporte

This particular Quattroporte is somewhat of a rarity for enthusiasts, being a pre-facelift, 4.2-litre model fitted with the ZF-sourced gearbox, and finished in an arguably fantastic specification of Grey over a Tan leather interior.

Purchased by our vendor - a serial car collector, driver and enthusiast - on a whim after always having a bit of a ‘soft spot’ for these cars, it was a case of the right car (classy specification, correct gearbox, good history and low ownership) coming up at the right time, and it was quickly snapped up.

Interestingly, it would appear this particular example has always been somewhat cherished. Purchased new with an extended warranty that ran until 2011, the next owner then added a further warranty to the car, during their ownership which ran from 2011 until 2020. This means that not only was the car cherished, but it was always left wanting for nothing, with the result being a timeless GT car that really is ‘on the button’ to make use of a famous phrase within the motoring world.

Having accrued several thousand miles in the hands of our vendor, and having proven itself to be one of the best possible high-performance daily drivers / GT cars on the market (especially with that glorious V8 soundtrack) the time has come for the owner to shuffle around their car collection, meaning this reliable, usable and desirable Quattroporte could be yours!

Resplendent in Dark Grey Metallic, this Quattroporte’s specification is the epitome of a classy, performance GT car, and presents in excellent condition throughout.

As far as we can see, there is no discernible heavy wear to the bodywork or paint, barring the odd stone chip here-and-there as expected for a car of this age and mileage.

Looking closer, there are a few marks that do stand out on the bodywork when up-close, such as a scratch on the rear nearside door and again on the offside C-pillar, though these are very minor and are only particularly notable due to the dark paintwork.

All four wheels are in excellent condition with no kerb rash, and are wrapped in matching Pirelli P-Zero tyres with plenty of life left in them. Similarly, all of the light lenses are clear of damage and discolouration, and there is no sign of any moisture ingress inside the units.

A tan leather interior is never a bad idea on any high-end GT car, and this Quattroporte is certainly no exception. There’s also the added benefit of being a light-coloured interior, which - as we all know - is very often an attractive trait as a car ages.

Happily, we’re pleased to report that the interior on this particular example is in excellent condition and shows only a very light usage patina, with no noted rips, tears or major scuffs to any of the seats. The dashboard is in excellent condition, as are the carpets which show only light commensurate wear, along with the inner door sills.

All of the systems are working as intended, and there are no reported faults with any of the switches or electrics within the vehicle. The air-con works well enough, all the windows, mirrors, c/locking etc work. The radio is good and the nav seems OK (but has not been tested, modern phone apps being much more useful)

In fact, the only particularly notable issue with the interior is that the driver’s door card shows some rather mysterious moisture-related wear, as seen on the upper edges of the door card and within the door bin. The vendor guesses that the car was simply left outside in the rain with the window down in its previous life, as there has been no further moisture ingress, no sign of any wet carpets and no more waterproofing issues. Secondhand spares are available if the new owner wished to improve.

Under the Pinifarina-sculpted bonnet, the 4.2-litre V8 engine is presented in fantastic condition, both aesthetically and mechanically. Having proven itself to be a reliable and exhilarating daily driver whilst with the current owner, our photographer reported no further issues, and there are no known problems with the car from a mechanical standpoint.

Looking underneath the car, the chassis is in very good condition and shows only a light smattering of surface ‘bloom’ as you’d expect to find on a car of this age, though a full gallery is available below for you to make your own assessments.

The only known issue that affects the vehicle is that the alarm malfunction error warning appears whenever the car is started. Yet, despite that, the alarm has never proven itself to have any actual problems, though the error message is persistent.

Otherwise, the car is in rude health, and the most recent MOT - dated 29 September 2021 - shows a first-time pass (as do numerous MOT’s before this, with the car having an impressively clean history) and the only advisory on the certificate relating to the fitment of the under-trays, which obscure the testers view… nothing to worry about, in other words.

Included with the car is the V5 showing four former keepers, two sets of keys, a stamped service record, a plethora of Maserati manuals and handbooks, and an impressive array of invoices from throughout the car’s history.

The V5 is worthy of a mention here, as despite having four noted keepers, it would appear that there were only two that are known - the first two owners from new until 2020, and then our vendor. Between 2020 and 2021 the car was in the hands of our vendor’s friend who deals in the motor trade, but the car was never put into their name, so the four owners are somewhat of a mystery.

Invoice highlights include the service in 2020 by Autofficina specialist garage, along with numerous other invoices from the same workshop showing that the car has been extensively cared-for and known by them - always a good sign.

The latest service took place during May 2020 at 47,529 miles at a cost of £1,128 including an oil and filter change, along with attention to the washer jet system, suspension investigation and tracking.

Stylish, sleek, comfortable and with a soundtrack to die for, it’s not hard to see why these Quattroportes remain an absolute hit to this day with those looking for a high-performance GT car that’ll leave you refreshed after hundreds of miles at the helm, yet still show a clean pair of heels to 99% of the cars you’ll encounter in day-to-day life, should you wish to do so.

This particular example also benefits from low ownership, an impressive history folder and the desirable ZF transmission, along with its timeless and high-class specification.

Offered with an estimate of £12,000 to £16,000 we reckon this pre-facelift Quattroporte offers tremendous value-for-money motoring. Bearing in mind the cost of these cars when new, you can now obtain this excellent example without worrying about the haemorrhaging depreciation, and instead just enjoy the lovely V8 soundtrack and performance - what’s not to like?

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