Why is Mas resale so bad?
#2
10-27-2008, 01:42 AM
In our region it's worse the Benz relatively hold their value Audi and BMW resale value are awful but the Maserati's resale value is so bad it's laughable. I'm waiting for a Quatroportte Sport GT-S to come to the secondary market I probably could score a mint car for half the price. It's probably got to do with the fact that the vast majority of people who Maserati appeal to would usually buy new cars.
#5
10-27-2008, 10:24 PM
Hey guys,
Before I respond I should introduce myself - I have lurked here for a few months, and 6 speed for the better part of 2-3yrs, my name is Chase. No cool cars to share, so no posts!
Anyway, the group I worked for operates a Maserati store so I will throw in my two cents for what it's worth. The reliability especially with the DuoSelect (clutch life being so low - ZF auto helped this a lot), not particularly low production numbers, and the "lack" of power I think affect them most.
Example: family friend loves AMG Benzs, has S55 and SL55. He won't consider a Maserati because 400hp is not enough, so despite the stunning (in my opinion) look of the cars, they get nixed because of power - with 500 or 600hp I do not think this would be the case for this type of buyer.
Regards,
Chase
Before I respond I should introduce myself - I have lurked here for a few months, and 6 speed for the better part of 2-3yrs, my name is Chase. No cool cars to share, so no posts!
Anyway, the group I worked for operates a Maserati store so I will throw in my two cents for what it's worth. The reliability especially with the DuoSelect (clutch life being so low - ZF auto helped this a lot), not particularly low production numbers, and the "lack" of power I think affect them most.
Example: family friend loves AMG Benzs, has S55 and SL55. He won't consider a Maserati because 400hp is not enough, so despite the stunning (in my opinion) look of the cars, they get nixed because of power - with 500 or 600hp I do not think this would be the case for this type of buyer.
Regards,
Chase
Last edited by cstroked; 10-27-2008 at 10:41 PM.
#8
10-27-2008, 11:05 PM
I also agree that reliability was the killer. Being underpowered is also a major problem and the one that I hear the most. With that said if having a 400hp DD doesn't bother, for most it shouldn't, their reliability has gone way up in my opinion. My girlfriends uncle has a QP that is his DD and has not had one issue with his at all. A bunch of his buddies also have Maserati's, QP's and GT's and have all had the same good luck. Give it time and I think it will come around. In the meantime take advantage of the crazy resale because the cars are gorgeous...
#10
10-28-2008, 12:34 AM
Hey guys,
Before I respond I should introduce myself - I have lurked here for a few months, and 6 speed for the better part of 2-3yrs, my name is Chase. No cool cars to share, so no posts!
Anyway, the group I worked for operates a Maserati store so I will throw in my two cents for what it's worth. The reliability especially with the DuoSelect (clutch life being so low - ZF auto helped this a lot), not particularly low production numbers, and the "lack" of power I think affect them most.
Example: family friend loves AMG Benzs, has S55 and SL55. He won't consider a Maserati because 400hp is not enough, so despite the stunning (in my opinion) look of the cars, they get nixed because of power - with 500 or 600hp I do not think this would be the case for this type of buyer.
Regards,
Chase
Before I respond I should introduce myself - I have lurked here for a few months, and 6 speed for the better part of 2-3yrs, my name is Chase. No cool cars to share, so no posts!
Anyway, the group I worked for operates a Maserati store so I will throw in my two cents for what it's worth. The reliability especially with the DuoSelect (clutch life being so low - ZF auto helped this a lot), not particularly low production numbers, and the "lack" of power I think affect them most.
Example: family friend loves AMG Benzs, has S55 and SL55. He won't consider a Maserati because 400hp is not enough, so despite the stunning (in my opinion) look of the cars, they get nixed because of power - with 500 or 600hp I do not think this would be the case for this type of buyer.
Regards,
Chase