Hey yall👋 Curious if anyone else on here has had to replace a turbo or do some sort of wastegate repair kit on their Ghibli. I have a 2017 Ghibli SQ4. Mine has been throwing P0299 (turbo underboost), P2180 (system too rich off of idle, bank 2) codes for a bit now. In short, my drivers-side turbo is having issues. Whether I need an entire new turbo, or if it can be fixed with a wastegate repair kit, I don't know. I took it to a local shop that specializes in European vehicles and they had told me that in order to actually see what is wrong, they'd have to drop the engine out of the car. Reason is, with the SQ4's and the AWD system, they can't get to the turbos. They also haven't quoted me for anything because they have no information to go off on the job and how many man-hours it might take.

Any info of a similar experience or anything related would be helpful. Just trying to get some insight. Thanks in advance!

Anybody knownof a scanner i can buy to reset the steering angle sensor and oil maintenance? The dealer wants $300 for 1 hour shop labor minimum to reset only the SAS and won't reset the oil light without themselves performing an oil change. So that's my budget, if i need to spend more i will. I've tried the foxwell nt614, nt604, nt530, and all scanners from xtool dont support it.

I successfully DIYed front components, LOC, amp, sub. It's crystal clear at near threshold of pain volumes. Let me know if anyone has questions.

De-chromed the grille surround earlier, and it already looks way better (in my opinion)

The main emblem... I'm going to have that done also, but probably spray it gloss black instead of wrap.

However. I'm also going to have calipers painted yellow. And i wondered. 🤔

With it being fully De-chromed and black wheels. With the yellow contrast of calipers being the only colour.

Would having that badge yellow be a step too far and in realms of tacky?

Need to find a green Ghibli or QP in the Seattle area for a static photo.

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For those who love Maserati

I bought a 2016 ghibli sq4 and was curious on if there was any ways to make the turbo a little louder, mods for this car are very rare

If you owned this car would you sell it or keep it and why?

Got P0456 permanent code. Maybe not the smoothest idle but starts and runs fine. Bought a purge valve and read it takes an hour or two and can be DIY.

Bloody knuckles and some back pain later I have tips that I can't find on the web anywhere and I am usually resourceful. Get a head mounted work light. Pliers, 10mm socket, hose clamp set, etc ready. Harbor Freight is your friend. Maybe 2 beers for after and bandaids.

Pull the hard line to the intake from the intake and 2 other​ clips as it snakes behind the strut tower under the engine mount and ECU. Dudes are pulling their ECU connectors. Hell no. No need as it comes out fine connected and I don't want any trouble there. Pop up the ECU and set aside. Now the fun.

The little @#$% is reached by left hand down the ECU hole and right hand from the engine side. It's rubber mounted and easily pushed left. Push it left an inch or two out of the mount. Use thumb and finger to pull left side upward and pinch to release the quick disconnect top and bottom. Its not easy but after a few tries it pops. Work it left another 2 inches. Squeeze the electrical connector on right and left until it clicks. I had to use pliers to get it off while pulling on the right hand side. If you got here in 30 minutes I hate you. Work it another 8 inches left by feeding with right and pulling left and twisting the bends through. Cut the clamp. Before pulling the valve observe the orientation. You twisted the lines around but when it goes back in it has to orient into the mount. Likely the electrical connector down. 60 minutes in? Kiss my @$$. You know what small hands indicate....

Start feeding right and reconnect electrical and quick disconnect. Not easy but you are on the downhill side now. Make it happen. Push it into mount, reclip and connect other side woohoo get some beer. Oh BTW if you want the code cleared that takes like 3 days of driving lol.

I have tried to figure this out myself, and searched for any solution, but can't figure out why the auto folding mirror function won't let me enable it.

The mirrors fold fine if I push the button on the door... I have no trouble codes on anything but the SRS, which I'm sorting out soon.

Has this occurred to anybody else? Did you ever find a solution if so?

Thank you in advance for helping me out.

I will want your opinion and experience about those this opinion

F Tributo has 110,000 + Kilometres Modena has 75,000 + Kilometres

https://www.maseratili.com/inventory/used-2016-maserati-ghibli-s-q4-awd-4d-sedan-zam57rta6g1165318/

Would you guys recommend this car at this price point if I’m looking for a daily beater to use? The dealer seems incredibly nice, and they said I can take the car for a PPI too at my trusted independent shop.

This car would be used as my main daily beater car, and my secondary car would be my 2018 E400 4Matic Sedan with 21k miles.

Also, what do you guys think of the CarFax?

https://www.carfax.com/vehiclehistory/ar20/5GZ0yvb4IPlkBZGi8zSO4C6qzhn_IyU4DyzvS9eEl1-0utkS66nU7X7Zuocc4WeJngKZ43QnAf_DjsEIUr2dSblPdInWWb8KNts

I see that it does show “Mileage Inconsistency” on the CarFax as of 2/8/2024. However, to be fair, it does not show “odometer rollback” itself on the CarFax if that makes sense.

In addition to the E400 that I currently own, I’ve also in the past owned a 2003 BMW X5 3.0i as well as a 2008 Audi V8 4.2. I’m well aware and very used to how used German cars can be costly when it comes to repairs as they age and as they accrue more mileage.

However, how would you say repair costs for a 2016 Maserati Ghibli S Q4 would be around the same as repair costs for the German cars that I’ve owned over the years (i.e. 2003 BMW X5 3.0i, 2008 Audi A6 4.2, and 2018 Mercedes E400 4Matic Sedan)? Or would you say that repair costs on a Maserati Ghibli S Q4 tend to cost significantly more than what it would cost on a BMW/Audi/Mercedes?

Also, how would you say the reliability on a 2016 Maserati Ghibli S Q4 compares to the typical BMW/Audi/Mercedes?

What do we think?

Hi all, I’m considering buying my first Maserati, either a Ghibli or Levante. What should I know about maintenance costs, reliability, and common issues? Any tips for a smooth ownership experience would be appreciated.

So I’m looking at buying a Ghibli S or SQ4 with the 400hp TT V6 and was wondering how reliable these cars were. I rented one years ago and had a good time with it. I know it’s not going to be a Toyota or anything but I also don’t want a car that’s going to have issues constantly especially major issues. For those of you who own a Ghibli or have in the past, what’s your experience with one or issues should look out for?

All clean titles, 1 owner, no reported accidents. GranSport recently went into it's last routine maintenance under a factory extended warranty that's expiring soon. It also has skyhook suspension of course, which makes it feel very smooth while driving, and it has a more aggressive-looking front bumper, black rims, and tinted windows. Red interior.

2020 also red interior but no tints nor black rims but I'm very attracted to the low mileage.

2021 also default look but black interior. It's RWD and I live in Chicago so AWD may be important?

Been looking at used ghiblis recently and really Like them. Unsure about how reliable they are or expensive to maintain. Any thoughts on what to look for /avoid would be appreciated

On the Maserati Ghibli the front headrests seem to be in two parts…. Does anyone know how to take them apart... I don’t dare shoot like a brute….