2011 Maserati Quattro Porte

[Styria]

Well, it's got four door, and growls like a tiger. Unfortunately, I only have the Winding Ropad video available to upload to TK - I have a written test as well, saving since 2011, but unable to work out how to transfer to TK. Regards Styria

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOMBJ6W223g

 

[Styria]

They have re-created the Ghibli name - it stands for Desert Wind (if I remember correctly) - and the original Ghibli Spyder was a conveyance of incredible beauty. This one is an entry level specimen, priced at about $US70K. and at that figure it has to be a bargain. Anyway, enjoy the video - the tester is actually quite good. Regards Styria

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICT0ZAD6FA4

 

[Styria]

There is a piggy-back advertisement of the 2012 SL model. This is a beautiful car, but I do have some reservation about the styling and appearance of the dash panel. Regards Styria



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICT0ZAD6FA4

 

[BenzBoy]

They have re-created the Ghibli name - it stands for Desert Wind (if I remember correctly) - and the original Ghibli Spyder was a conveyance of incredible beauty. This one is an entry level specimen, priced at about $US70K. and at that figure it has to be a bargain. Anyway, enjoy the video - the tester is actually quite good. Regards Styria

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICT0ZAD6FA4

It is indeed a beautiful car but where is the manual gear change?????

 

[BenzBoy]

In the mail yesterday was an invitation from Maserati to take an extended test drive for a week. Nice! The only problem is that the invitation is from Euro Motors in Manama - BUGGER! Now I have 1.5m Gulf Flyer points but sadly Gulf no longer flies to Australia...
Regards,
Brian

 

[Michel]

In the mail yesterday was an invitation from Maserati to take an extended test drive for a week. Nice! The only problem is that the invitation is from Euro Motors in Manama - BUGGER! Now I have 1.5m Gulf Flyer points but sadly Gulf no longer flies to Australia...
Regards,
Brian

Does Gulf Air still flies?
Would you take it to the skies?

If you want a test-drive , I can organise one in Sydney for you Professor

 

[Michel]

They have re-created the Ghibli name - it stands for Desert Wind (if I remember correctly) -

You are correct Godfather
The Ghibli (an Arab word) means the hot, dry southerly wind of North Africa.

 

[BenzBoy]

Does Gulf Air still flies?
Would you take it to the skies?

If you want a test-drive , I can organise one in Sydney for you Professor

Gulf still flies although Skytrax no longer rates it as a 5 star airline. I have flown all over the world with them and they used to be so wonderful but now? Well, I would probably chance it; I have some good friends in Manama so I am sure I would be safe.
A Maserati test drive would be fun if it is possible.
Regards,
Brian

 

[Styria]

Gulf still flies although Skytrax no longer rates it as a 5 star airline. I have flown all over the world with them and they used to be so wonderful but now? Well, I would probably chance it; I have some good friends in Manama so I am sure I would be safe.
A Maserati test drive would be fun if it is possible.
Regards,
Brian

Iwouldn't mind being the back seat driver ! Regards Styria

 

[Michel]

Iwouldn't mind being the back seat driver ! Regards Styria

You've already done that once Godfather...

 

[Styria]

Indeed Michel. I felt quite privileged to be taken for a drive. You may remember the slightly wet roads and responsible road manners, prevented you from exploringthe car to its fullest potential. Mind you, I am always up for another ride. Regards Styria

 

[carl888]

I hope the "New" ghibli goes well, priced bang in the middle of the equivalent 5 series/E class.

I can't help but think the name has been prostituted however. Here's a real one

 

[Michel]

I hope the "New" ghibli goes well, priced bang in the middle of the equivalent 5 series/E class.

I can't help but think the name has been prostituted however. Here's a real one

Prostituted? In what way?

 

[motec 6.9]

Hi Michel i think Carl means that the original Ghibli was a true Grand Tourisimo coupe seen as a direct rival to the Ferrari 365 gtb4 (Daytona) for those that dont know. And the new one will be a 5 series, E class competitor.

 

[Michel]

That's what I thought he meant

Unfortunately car companies have a habit of doing this.
For example, look at the mighty Dodge Charger in its heydays (late 60s-early 70s).
Upon the revival of the name, it became a boring four door with a 4cyl powerplant!

 

[carl888]

That's what I thought he meant

Unfortunately car companies have a habit of doing this.
For example, look at the mighty Dodge Charger in its heydays (late 60s-early 70s).
Upon the revival of the name, it became a boring four door with a 4cyl powerplant!

That's what he meant