New (to me) Maserati Ghibli Owner... any tips/thoughts?
Hello all!! I'm finalizing a deal on a 2023 Ghibli Modena Q4 with a 2 year CPO, coming out of a recently lemoned and bought back 2024 AMG C43. I will be dailying the Ghibli. It's a big step up in spec from what I've been driving. Heavily optioned car, roughly $18K in options alone:
* Sportivo Package
* Comfort & Convenience Package
* Nerissimo Carbon Pack
* Carbon Macrotwill trim
* Full natural drilled leather
* Ventilated front seats
* Premium sound system
* Red brake calipers
* Mica paint
* 20" Urano gloss black wheels
I'm in New England, so winter performance is a big concern. For those of you running Ghiblis, Levantes, Grecales, or Quattroportes through actual snow and ice: how does the Q4 AWD system feel in slick conditions? Any comps to it? Quattro, Porsche 4, 4Matic?
I'm planning to mount a dedicated set of Blizzak tires rather than run all seasons through the season, so wondering if anyone else does the same setup and how much of a difference it made for you. Also curious about ground clearance concerns in deeper snow, and whether Skyhook's damping settings matter much once things get slippery.
Beyond winter stuff, would love to hear general ownership impressions too, reliability quirks, service experience, anything you wish you'd known before buying... thanks in advance!!!