QP V For Sale

[sionie1]

, wow that’s a spectacular colour.

 

[Lavazza]

Well folks, it’s time to ring the changes and after 2½ years of ownership my QP V may shortly be for sale; if things go according to plan, I will secure a replacement in the next day or so after which the QP will be available. Brief details:

First registered: 2007

Model: 4.2 Litre Automatica

Gearbox: Full Auto (6-speed ZF) with optional paddle change

Colour: Bordeaux Pontevecchio

Interior: Beige with Bordeaux piping and Briarwood accents

Wheels: 19” 9-spoke wheels are fitted as in the first photo (the original 18” wheels as in the second photo will go with the car)

Current mileage: 42,733 but that may increase a little

FSH and clear MOT history

Price: TBC

If you are interested. please pm me in confidence.

Many thanks

Phil

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What a beautiful car, really very lovely.

 

[Phil H]

Firstly, my thanks to everyone for the kind comments on this thread about both the QP’s I’ve mentioned; I am most grateful for your support and encouragement.

Secondly, I have today collected the QP VI (on one of the filthiest days imaginable - but hey ho) and would like to say a public ‘thank you’ to Dick Lovett’s staff and especially the Maserati Sales Manager (Ross); it has been a pleasure doing business with them.

Now I just need a couple of dry days so that I can go out to play……..

Phil

 

[Mattp]

Lovely, lovely lovely!!! And that is the car I want to swap my BP QPV for!
Nicely done!!!

 

[Ewan]

Nice new Avatar as well Phil. Now, looking at that picture, who was it that was rude about the looks of a QP VI....?

 

[Phil H]

Nice new Avatar as well Phil. Now, looking at that picture, who was it that was rude about the looks of a QP VI....?

LOL Ewan, touché - sort of.

IIRC I was rude about the decision to follow the herd into the fleet market, and especially with diesels. I think my comment was “If I wanted a BMW I’d buy a BMW” (anyway my feeble brain can’t reconcile Maserati and diesel). However, now and again a rose appears among thorns and we think we’ve found one.

We were pondering later cars when one that ticked a lot of boxes happened along in Rosso Folgore which is a cracking colour for a QP. If I’m honest, the interior of our QP V feels more special than the VI which is a bit sterile (aka modern) in comparison, but that’s not surprising given the target market for the latter. On the flipside, though, the V doesn’t quite have this profile:





Given that it’s not a diesel, and I love it, any disparaging comments previously directed at the QP VI must have been made by my evil twin!



PH

 

[Chrisb2015]

LOL Ewan, touché - sort of.

IIRC I was rude about the decision to follow the heard into the fleet market, and especially with diesels. I think my comment was “If I wanted a BMW I’d buy a BMW” (anyway my feeble brain can’t reconcile Maserati and diesel). However, now and again a rose appears among thorns and we think we’ve found one.

We were pondering later cars later cars when one that ticked a lot of boxes happened along in Rosso Folgore which is a cracking colour for a QP. If I’m honest, the interior of our QP V feels more special than the VI which is a bit sterile (aka modern) in comparison, but that’s not surprising given the target market for the latter. On the flipside, though, the V doesn’t quite have this profile:

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Given that it’s not a diesel, and I love it, any disparaging comments previously directed at the QP VI must have been made by my evil twin!



PH

That looks beautiful. Is it closer to red or purple on the colour spectrum?

 

[Contigo]

I have one in that colour too! It's lovely! Vin Rouge aka Merlot special edition. This is more of a man's car than a QPVI though.

 

[safrane]

Lovely car... has the V gone?

 

[Phil H]

Purple, Chris, although it varies quite a bit according to the level and direction of sunlight, and it's darker than Bordeaux Pontevecchio which is closer to red. Both colours can look rather drab until the sun shines when they really 'pop'.

The pics I've posted were taken by DL in very strong sunlight.

PH

 

[Phil H]

Lovely car... has the V gone?

Not yet Peter. A viewing is scheduled for Monday, but I'm not desperate to sell (I'll miss it).

PH

 

[Phil H]

I have one in that colour too! It's lovely! Vin Rouge aka Merlot special edition. This is more of a man's car than a QPVI though.

Can't argue with that, lots of hairdressers are men and I'm sure they luuuurve Merlot

PH

 

[Lavazza]

Not yet Peter. A viewing is scheduled for Monday, but I'm not desperate to sell (I'll miss it).

PH

It really is stunning, I'd love to own that QPV.

 

[Ewan]

I wasn’t actually thinking of your comments Phil. It was more a general observation, as I think that many Maserati fans were slightly disappointed with the QP VI after the gorgeous QP V. But somehow your chosen VI just works. It’s amazing the difference a colour can have.

I know what you mean about the interior though. They could have tried harder, or offered a higher level of materials.

I look forward to seeing it one day. Maybe at Wilton come the spring?

 

[Phil H]

The interior doesn't have the appeal of the V, or maybe we've been spoilt with ours, so I hope the new Maserati team can recover some brand exclusivity which is desperately needed. All things considered though, we were sold on the total package; a good looking younger car with known history, a Maserati warranty, and a decent price; for us it was too good to pass up.

Yes, we'll see you at Wilton, Ewan. I think we'll also do a couple of Haynes meets too as it's a nice run along the A303 and there's plenty of places to visit afterwards.

Any new additions toy your fleet yet? (I think the green Venturi is still up for grabs), and I do like this:

https://www.thesupercarrooms.co.uk/...-maranello-fiorano-handling-pack-for-sale-V12

PH

 

[Blox]

Similar to my old QPV in Pontevecchio Bordeaux. Man I miss that car.....

Your new one looks amazing BTW Phil. Love it.

 

[Wanderer]

I wanted a QP in that colour, but when I went to look at one I didn't like it, too plum-coloured. I wish they'd done one in something like the the Alfa darker red like my old 166. Perfect shade for me.

 

[Andyk]

Similar to my old QPV in Pontevecchio Bordeaux. Man I miss that car.....

Your new one looks amazing BTW Phil. Love it.

loved your QP Ian and when you let me drive it at Llandow loved it even more. It was for sale a while back and I think someone on here bought it but they don't come on often.

 

[Mattp]

Similar to my old QPV in Pontevecchio Bordeaux. Man I miss that car.....

Your new one looks amazing BTW Phil. Love it.

loved your QP Ian and when you let me drive it at Llandow loved it even more. It was for sale a while back and I think someone on here bought it but they don't come on often.

I love your car too Ian...

Im owner number 4 after rescuing it from 3 years in London - It now resides in a little seaside town in Essex and is having a bit of a rest till after the salty, slimy season is done with - back out to play in April!

 

[zagatoes30]

The QP VI is a great looking car and they colour is lovely, well done.