Thanks! And also thank you for the comment. I agree completely. The new S sure looks nice. I saw some photos of it early this year from a dealer event and then viewed the ones here as well.
I agree 500-600hp is not necessary, and a major selling point (at least in my area) is the exclusivity in the sense that everybody has A/S8s, M5s, and AMGs. While I love those cars, the QP is much easier on the eyes (and ears!).
I put a few miles on an S8 last year and drove several of the current QP Sports and would take the QP in a heartbeat - it is far more well balanced. I love the thrust of the AMGs, but I still think the Maseratis offer a much different experience and like you said I believe they'll overcome the power "deficiency" they currently face.. I look forward to hopefully getting to drive some of the newer models.

 

they break.. alot

 

Even the new ones from 07' - on ?

 

Most of the issues I heard about were with the clutch, so the since ditching the DuoSelect for the ZF that's been helped a bit.
I will be at the new store here soon and if I have a chance I'll see what the techs the say, they usually tell it like it is

 

If you compare the original M.S.R.P vs it's value at 3 years old on a Quattroporte and compare the same on a big ( i.e; 12 Cyl ) Mercedes or BMW you will find the Maserati does really,really well with it's resale values.

Plus it's cool to have one of approximately 1,500 Stylish Pininfarina bodied,Ferrari built engine equipped cars that come to the USA each year compared to the 30,000 plus each of cookie cutter silver or black BMW 7 series and Mercedes S class that make it here !

Just my .02 ~ But then, I am slightly biased

 

That's like telling a girl she's attractive next to Rosie O Donnell ...