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    Importing used parts from the USA

    I'm looking to buy a used gearbox actuator for my QPV and see that there seems to be a lot more of them for sale in the USA. Has anyone on here imported parts from the USA? What sort of sales tax and import duty might I pay? Do you think it's a good idea??
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    QP V recall?

    Had a phone call from a Maserati main dealer this week about a recall to correct rear suspension issues on my QP V (2005 model). Apparently 6 hours work is needed to correct the fault. Has anyone else had a similar recall? If I go ahead, is the work carried out gratis? (naive question I...
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    Any thoughts on this QP?

    http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201306187350729/sort/default/usedcars/model/quattroporte/make/maserati/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/radius/1501/page/1/postcode/bh89ee/quicksearch/true?logcode=p Seems cheap. Anyone know anything about it? A mate is...
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    QP back from extended buffing at Emblem

    Finally got Scott's old car to where I want it after extended fettling at Emblem: sundry mechanical and trim issues; new rear bumper; wheels re-furbed; new rear tyres; front seats re-furbed. I'm well pleased with the results, so many thanks to Myles, Tim, Martin and Darren at Emblem for such...
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    QP in for a fettle...

    ... with those nice people at Emblem. Just the usual suspects to sort out - service, suspension, tyres, switchgear, power steering cooler, etc. I know they'll give it a good going over though....
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    QP steering wheel replacement

    The steering wheel on my newly-acquired QP is looking a bit tired. What are the chances of picking one up second-hand do you think? Or do you think it might buff up with a bit of TLC?
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    Nice ZF QP for £28.5k

    I think this was up for sale at £33k at one stage. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2008-MASERATI-QUATTROPORTE-AUTO-LOW-MILEAGE-/261091818264?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3cca48fb18&_uhb=1#ht_500wt_1413
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    Recommended used QP in this week's Autocar

    by my favourite motoring journo, James Ruppert: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201224475184397/sort/default/usedcars/model/quattroporte/make/maserati/quicksearch/true/page/1/radius/1501/postcode/bh89ee?logcode=p Suggested as an alternative to a used Chrysler 300C (don't laugh).
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    Cheap QP

    seems nice and good history: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201213460616793/sort/default/usedcars/model/quattroporte/make/maserati/radius/1501/page/1/keywords/sunroof/postcode/bh89ee?logcode=p Anyone been to see it?
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    What are your thoughts on privacy glass on a QP?

    A good idea, or too much drug dealer/gangsta rapper? I think this may be the latter, although I do like the very honest description...
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    A bit of a lurid spyder...

    for sale on Autotrader: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201210455184087/sort/priceasc/usedcars/model/spyder/make/maserati/page/1/quicksearch/true/radius/1501/postcode/bh89ee?logcode=p Is metallic purple a Maserati colour? Also, I thought Cat B cars weren't allowed back on...
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    and then there were 5....

    ... spyders for sale on PH. Last week, there were at least 8. Some seem to have disappeared without trace, i.e. not sold. There are more Bugatti Veyrons for sale on PH for heaven's sake! Is this number of spyders typical? Is it likely to go up as summer comes around? A bit frustrating...