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    2005 Quattroporte - 94,000 Miles - FSH - £8,500 - Price reduced for quick sale

    2005 Maserati Quattroporte £9,995 94,000 Miles Full Service History New MOT until 6 December 2024 Beautiful colour combination of Grigio Alfieri and light tan leather. Fitted with 20” wheels and almost new Michelin Pilot Alpin tyres. I have owned this car for almost 7 years and have spent over...
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    2005 Maserati Quattroporte - Sell or swap?

    Hello all. I was planning on keeping my fantastic 87,000 mile 2005 QP for many years to come, but the **** ULEZ expansion in London has forced me to rethink this! A 2006 QP is ULEZ compatible, but mine is not, and Maserati confirmed that it would be prohibitively expensive to change the...
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    Service time for 2005 QP!

    Hi there guys & girls, It's that time again, and looking through the service schedule, I've only just noticed that for Air Conditioning it states "Replace coolant and filter every 2 years". Is this really necessary? Additionally, does steering fluid 'age' or does it deteriorate with use? I...
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    Quattroporte 2005 Brake Master Cylinder

    Hello there fine people! Sometimes ago, I believe on this forum, someone posted that the brake master cylinder could be repaired using this kit for a Lancia https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lancia-Musa-2004-2013-Brake-Master-Cylinder-Repair-Kit-M1652/282513423238 Can anyone verify this? If you want...
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    OBD Scan tool?

    Hello Maserati people :) Is there an affordable scan tool that will also reset the service light? Foxwell told me none of their units will do this and it seems to be a grey area about which OBD tools actually work with our cars. Thanks, ~Chris
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    Transmission failure warning light - 2005 Duo Select QP

    Hi all, While cruising on the M25 yesterday in 6th gear, the dashboard flashed up "Transmission failure" for 5-10 seconds. It did the same about 10 minutes later. I put it in 'Auto' mode and made it home with no problem about 40 minutes later. I was worried what would happen when I stopped at...
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    Emissions differences between 2005 and 2006 QP?

    Hi all, I assumed there were no technical changes between these 2 years, but my 2005 car is not exempt from the London ULEZ charge, whereas a 2006 car is. Can anyone shed any light on this? If there are no differences, I can hopefully make an ‘appeal’ to TFL. Thanks in advance, ~Chris
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    QP Power steering Fluid alternative to Dexron IID?

    Hi all, Is it safe to use a synthetic alternative like "Motul MULTI ATF Fully Synthetic" which Opie oils list as suitable for the car, or should I stick to the basic mineral Dexron IID? Thanks, ~Chris
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    QP Service requirements

    Hi all, Well, it’s almost 2 years since I bought the beautiful Contessa, and she is due for a major service in about 4 weeks. Looking at the handbook, apart from the usual brake fluid, coolant replacement etc, there are items that need to be replaced more regularly than I imagined. For...
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    QP Electric Seat issue

    Good evening all, The QP had some unrelated work done and was off the road for 3 weeks during which time the battery had died. The garage charged it of course but when I collected the car this afternoon, the electric seats wouldn’t work. Well, after restarting the ignition, they would work for...
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    Duo Select transmission issue

    Hi guys & girls, As some of you know, I had transmission failure about 3 months ago which I traced to a faulty F1 pump relay. I recently fitted the Scuding Swiss solid state replacement for the relay. I’m glad I did, for various reasons, including the built-in diagnostics. While driving...
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    Any nearby specialists you recommend?

    Hi all, I’m in Chiswick, west London. After a few bad experiences with a well known local specialist, I’d like your recommendations for someone who has all the necessary diagnostic equipment for my 2005 QP. Does anyone know or use these guys? https://www.gveservicing.com/ Thank you, ~Chris
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    F1 pump or relay?

    Hi everyone, Time flies and I’ve now owned La Contessa (2005 QP) for 15 months! She has been a joy to own and drive, but as expected, she finally let me down. The dashboard showed “transmission failure” before I was stuck in first gear, and she stalled as I slowed down for a junction. Clearly...
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    2005 QP Grill Emblem cost!

    £77 for this plastic trident on the front grill, from Eurospares?!! Something broke the top of the trident, and I assumed it might be £30 at worst, but £77 is hard to stomach for something that cost a few quid to make. Any alternative sources? Thanks, ~Chris
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    Repairable NSF window motor/regulator from 2005 QP

    Hi folks, I just had my NSF window motor/regulator replaced under warranty. The window was 'sticking' about half way when trying to raise it. I guess it's repairable. Happy to take £30 for it, if you can pick it up from Chiswick, London. They cost about £350 new. Thanks, ~Chris
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    QP 2005 Start Up procedure after battery replacement?

    Hello Maserati people, I'm sure this information must somewhere on the forum but I was unable to find it with my search criteria. I believe if you don't do things in the right order, the car can be permanently scarred for life :) Thanks in advance, ~Chris
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    Disabling Alarm setting 'beep'?

    Hi folks, A search on the forum didn't reveal anything, but a Google search found a way to disable the annoying alarm beeps on Alfas using a sequence of button presses etc. Is there nothing similar to disable the Maserati's alarm beeps? Thanks, ~Chris
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    Engine/gearbox mounts for QP

    Good morning all, It has been a very enjoyable two weeks with my 'new' 2005 QP. However, the vibration definitely needs to be dealt with. Engine mounts appear to be the cause, but can worn gearbox mounts also contribute? The car is getting a few things done on Friday, and I will ask them to...
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    1 week with a 2005 QP :)

    Hello guys & girls, I have just returned from the 'dark side' (a 2003 Audi RS6 followed by a 2006 Audi S8 V10) after owning Alfas for many years! Traded the S8 for this beautiful Quattroporte, which I know will bleed me dry, but what the heck, eh?!! She, "La Contessa" (though my kids call...