Camaro vs Maserati

rayhawk · 12-26-2018, 02:52 PM

So I took my 2016 Camaro 2SS over to my father in law's yesterday. He recently leased a Maserati Ghibli, and was nice enough to let me drive it. Pretty cool car, although I have to say the low end power was not too impressive.

Anyway, when his wife came out and saw my Camaro, she asked how much it cost, then immediately turned to him to ask why he spent so much money on the Ghibli

I just smiled.

JLSuperfly · 12-26-2018, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by YARBIE 1

Ghibli's are cheap you can get 2017 for about $35k.

They take a 50% hit after a year?

TJay74 · 12-26-2018, 06:57 PM

Ghibli's dont have any power in the base models as they are a Ferrari sourced V6. They dont get moving until you get into the V8 model.

98_Camaro · 12-26-2018, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JLSuperfly

They take a 50% hit after a year?

Probably. They're cheap cars sold for a premium. They use switches and knobs from a Dart and their panel gaps are horrendous for a "luxury" brand.

protovack · 12-27-2018, 12:00 AM

Yea maserati is badge engineering all the way

the_swiSS · 12-27-2018, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by TJay74

Ghibli's dont have any power in the base models as they are a Ferrari sourced V6. They dont get moving until you get into the V8 model.

Is there a Ghibli with a V8? I thought that was only the Quattroporte.

Fun fact: In Europe, you can get the Ghibli with a Diesel.

rayhawk · 12-27-2018, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by the_swiSS

Is there a Ghibli with a V8? I thought that was only the Quattroporte.

Fun fact: In Europe, you can get the Ghibli with a Diesel.

I believe there are two versions of the TT V6, don't think the V8 is an option in the Ghibli. The only reason to buy a Ghibli that I can see is to give the appearance that you bought an exclusive 120k+ car.

By this point, seems like most car people have realized they are no longer anything special.

wjones14 · 12-27-2018, 08:54 AM

Just did a search on Autotrader for used 2017 Maserati Ghibli. 139 results. The cheapest one is $37,996. That one has 43K miles. Two more are under $40K. The price is all over the place though, from the cheapest at $38K up to one with 94 miles selling for $74,695. Average price is about $50K.

wjones14 · 12-27-2018, 09:03 AM

My boss owned a 2010 Quattroporte that he bought new for almost $120K. I got a ride in it when he bought it. 400 hp V8 automatic with paddle shifters. It was 8 years ago, but the one thing that stood out for me was how visceral it was. His had the optional $4K exhaust, and it was surprisingly loud and unrefined (in a good way), compared to what I was expecting for a $120K car. I liked the car because I like exotic cars in general, though in my mind, you could do a LOT better with $120K.

avalonandl · 12-27-2018, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by wjones14

My boss owned a 2010 Quattroporte that he bought new for almost $120K. I got a ride in it when he bought it. 400 hp V8 automatic with paddle shifters. It was 8 years ago, but the one thing that stood out for me was how visceral it was. His had the optional $4K exhaust, and it was surprisingly loud and unrefined (in a good way), compared to what I was expecting for a $120K car. I liked the car because I like exotic cars in general, though in my mind, you could do a LOT better with $120K.

We went to church Christmas day in Naples, FL at the Cove Episcopalian Church. It's in Port Royal a very exclusive community. My BIL watched a Maserati Quatrporte start up and he commented on how he liked the sound.

I told him for 2k$ he can buy a exhaust system for his 2017 Yukon that will sound pretty similar..... LOL

HighIron · 12-27-2018, 10:46 AM

Guy at work has one, V6; bought it used. I'm kind of "meh" as to the styling, even considering it's a 4-door. Too each his own...BUT

That horrible exhaust note. Everybody comments on it. When he accelerates out of there in a brisk manner, it makes the most flatulent-ic BLAT on the upshift. Has to be heard to be believed.

I have to wonder if he adds onions and brussels sprouts to his gasoline.

cbr1100xx · 12-28-2018, 12:56 PM

5 miles from me. Reputable dealer too. They only come V6 turbo. Base have 345hp. The Q4 model has some extra HP (424).

cbr1100xx · 12-28-2018, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TJay74

Ghibli's dont have any power in the base models as they are a Ferrari sourced V6. They dont get moving until you get into the V8 model.

Except there is no V8 model.

wjones14 · 12-28-2018, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by cbr1100xx

5 miles from me. Reputable dealer too. They only come V6 turbo. Base have 345hp. The Q4 model has some extra HP (424).

Yep, those prices are in the Kelley Blue Book range for a 2015. The KBB non-CPO dealer price range for a 2017 Ghibli is $44K to $52K.

12-26-2018, 02:52 PM	#1
rayhawk Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 1,060 View My Garage	Camaro vs Maserati So I took my 2016 Camaro 2SS over to my father in law's yesterday. He recently leased a Maserati Ghibli, and was nice enough to let me drive it. Pretty cool car, although I have to say the low end power was not too impressive. Anyway, when his wife came out and saw my Camaro, she asked how much it cost, then immediately turned to him to ask why he spent so much money on the Ghibli I just smiled. __________________

12-26-2018, 06:57 PM	#3
TJay74 Drives: 17 Camaro SS 1LE & 16 Sierra AT CC Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 2,424	Ghibli's dont have any power in the base models as they are a Ferrari sourced V6. They dont get moving until you get into the V8 model. __________________ 2019 Corvette Z06 2LZ A8 - Halltech CAI, AWE non-catted X-pipe, Mamo V2 ported TB 592rwhp, bone stock 566rwhp 2017 Camaro SS 1LE - Procharger D1SC w/ Tial 2" BOV & Race intercooler / ARH full length catless headers / Alky meth injection system - 650rwhp on conservative tune SOLD

12-27-2018, 08:54 AM	#8
wjones14 Drives: 2021 BMW M2 Competition Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Niantic CT Posts: 775	Just did a search on Autotrader for used 2017 Maserati Ghibli. 139 results. The cheapest one is $37,996. That one has 43K miles. Two more are under $40K. The price is all over the place though, from the cheapest at $38K up to one with 94 miles selling for $74,695. Average price is about $50K. __________________ 2021 BMW M2 Competition 6MT 2011 Candy Lime Green Kawasaki Z1000 (1/4 mile - 10.38 @ 129.61 mph - stock) ---------- Previous: 2018 Summit White 2SS 1LE; 2015 MINI Cooper F56 6MT; 2015 BMW M235i 6MT; 2003 MINI 5MT; 2005 Mustang GT 5MT

12-27-2018, 09:03 AM	#9
wjones14 Drives: 2021 BMW M2 Competition Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Niantic CT Posts: 775	My boss owned a 2010 Quattroporte that he bought new for almost $120K. I got a ride in it when he bought it. 400 hp V8 automatic with paddle shifters. It was 8 years ago, but the one thing that stood out for me was how visceral it was. His had the optional $4K exhaust, and it was surprisingly loud and unrefined (in a good way), compared to what I was expecting for a $120K car. I liked the car because I like exotic cars in general, though in my mind, you could do a LOT better with $120K. __________________ 2021 BMW M2 Competition 6MT 2011 Candy Lime Green Kawasaki Z1000 (1/4 mile - 10.38 @ 129.61 mph - stock) ---------- Previous: 2018 Summit White 2SS 1LE; 2015 MINI Cooper F56 6MT; 2015 BMW M235i 6MT; 2003 MINI 5MT; 2005 Mustang GT 5MT

12-28-2018, 12:56 PM	#12
cbr1100xx Account Suspended Drives: '14 Jetta 1.8, '19 1SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 886	5 miles from me. Reputable dealer too. They only come V6 turbo. Base have 345hp. The Q4 model has some extra HP (424). Attached Images

12-27-2018, 12:00 AM	#5
protovack Drives: 2019 2LT 2.0T M6 Riverside Blue Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: WA Posts: 847	Yea maserati is badge engineering all the way

12-27-2018, 10:46 AM	#11
HighIron Drives: 2024 2SS Summit White Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: US Posts: 149	Guy at work has one, V6; bought it used. I'm kind of "meh" as to the styling, even considering it's a 4-door. Too each his own...BUT That horrible exhaust note. Everybody comments on it. When he accelerates out of there in a brisk manner, it makes the most flatulent-ic BLAT on the upshift. Has to be heard to be believed. I have to wonder if he adds onions and brussels sprouts to his gasoline.

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