[Ronny789]

Hello everyone,

I'm in the market for a used car and I stumbled upon a 2015 Maserati Ghibli S Q4 with a salvage title. The car has a 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V engine and is priced at $25,992. I'm a bit hesitant to make the purchase without getting some advice from the community.

I'm wondering if anyone has experience buying a car with a salvage title, and if so, what their experience was like? I understand that a salvage title means the car has been involved in an accident or some other type of damage, and I'm concerned about any potential issues that may arise from this.

On the other hand, I'm attracted to the car's luxurious features and powerful engine. I also like the fact that it's a Maserati, which is a brand that has always appealed to me.

I'm hoping to get some feedback on whether or not it's a good idea to purchase this car with a salvage title, and if there are any red flags that I should be aware of. Is the price fair for a car with a salvage title, or should I be negotiating for a lower price?

Thank you in advance for any advice or guidance you can provide. I appreciate your help!

 

[DamnHippie]

I'm gonna be straight with you here:

You need to get so far away from that deal that you can't even remember it.

With a salvage title, even assuming all was fixed correctly, there are a number of issues to consider. First, you will have a f#ck of a time trying to get a car like this, with a salvage title, insured at all. Second, if you do locate insurance, it will be much higher than without the salvage title. Third, you won't qualify for a single aftermarket warranty that I've ever heard of, and certainly not anything from Maserati. And Maserati may treat you exactly like a Ferrari does, and refuse to do ANYTHING on your vehicle due to the salvage status.

While I think Maserati corporate are scum anyway, and I either suggest you do all maintenance yourself or with a euro car mechanic, I'm sure a time will come when they are the only ones who have the ability to help, and that leaves you screwed.

This is such a bad idea, it boggles my mind how someone would even consider it, but I'll give you the benefit of the doubt that you are likely young and have zero experience in these matters. So, suggest you take an old hippies advice, who's had plenty of experience with pre-owned exotics, and general CYA corporate BS, and run from that deal as fast as you can.

I know it's not what you want to hear, but you can thank me later.

Mike

 

[Mark301]

I seem to be agreeing with Hippie a lot this month....no problem there.

Not sure about insurance etc complications in the USA with what we would term here...'as a repairable write off' (sounds similar to your term 'Salvage')

If similar, I would also assume Maserati would have nothing to do with any claims you may want help with...period.

Your ambition to own one is great...my advice would be to save a little longer & buy a clean title car.

I'd love a Learjet... I can't afford one...and I won't be buying a 'salvage' just to have a Learjet.

Good luck & keep looking & saving...you'll get there.

 

[DamnHippie]

I seem to be agreeing with Hippie a lot this month....no problem there.

Not sure about insurance etc complications in the USA with what we would term here...'as a repairable write off' (sounds similar to your term 'Salvage')

If similar, I would also assume Maserati would have nothing to do with any claims you may want help with...period.

Your ambition to own one is great...my advice would be to save a little longer & buy a clean title car.

I'd love a Learjet... I can't afford one...and I won't be buying a 'salvage' just to have a Learjet.

Good luck & keep looking & saving...you'll get there.

Learjet is overrated today. The HondaJet is a much more financially stable investment… 🤣

 

[BeerGuy]

Adding to what others have said not knowing the reason for salvage title the price to risk ratio is no where near acceptable. You can get something with clean record for similar cost. One quick internet search turned up plenty of 2015's in that range. Here is one example, (that I can't vouch for), that is similarly priced with somewhat higher mileage. It's also not completely accurate as picture shows 20" Urano wheels not 19".

 

[Mark301]

Learjet is overrated today. The HondaJet is a much more financially stable investment… 🤣

Showing my age Hippie...Lear was the way to go in my day. No doubt Honda make a nice example of a private jet. My latest mower is made by them...(perfect so far)...along with Gulfstream G650 & Dassault falcon (hmmm 3 x nice engines on the last one)...can dream a little I guess. Is summer over here after all

 

[DamnHippie]

Showing my age Hippie...Lear was the way to go in my day. No doubt Honda make a nice example of a private jet. My latest mower is made by them...(perfect so far)...along with Gulfstream G650 & Dassault falcon (hmmm 3 x nice engines on the last one)...can dream a little I guess. Is summer over here after all

Yep, I’m old too…

Got a buddy who flew the Gulfstream for a NY billionaire for years. Had a chance to fly with him in it from Dallas to Denver once. I could get used to private jet travel very quickly….

Myself, I had a Cessna 172 for a few years, before a heart attack at 40 made me question my safety to pilot. Not nearly as fast or as comfortable. I could squeeze a bottle of champagne in it, but no place to put a stripper pole…..

 

[Londorh]

Hello everyone,

I'm in the market for a used car and I stumbled upon a 2015 Maserati Ghibli S Q4 with a salvage title. The car has a 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V engine and is priced at $25,992. I'm a bit hesitant to make the purchase without getting some advice from the community.

I'm wondering if anyone has experience buying a car with a salvage title, and if so, what their experience was like? I understand that a salvage title means the car has been involved in an accident or some other type of damage, and I'm concerned about any potential issues that may arise from this.

On the other hand, I'm attracted to the car's luxurious features and powerful engine. I also like the fact that it's a Maserati, which is a brand that has always appealed to me.

I'm hoping to get some feedback on whether or not it's a good idea to purchase this car with a salvage title, and if there are any red flags that I should be aware of. Is the price fair for a car with a salvage title, or should I be negotiating for a lower price?

Thank you in advance for any advice or guidance you can provide. I appreciate your help!

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I own a 15 SQ4 and I wouldn't advise buying one with a salvage title at all. They can be had with decent miles in the mid 20s to low 30s. The earlier model year ghiblis can be finicky. So much so that buying one without a warranty can be risky. Add a salvage title to the mix, especially if you don't know what it was salvaged for and that sounds like a disaster.

I would advise finding one with a clean title, not too many miles, and not a million owners. Get a good warranty and you should be alright. Aside from the abysmal premium audio system, I love mine and I'm most likely going to upgrade to a newer one within the next year or so. It is an awesome car.

 

[gebadop4]

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[Mark301]

Yep, I’m old too…

Got a buddy who flew the Gulfstream for a NY billionaire for years. Had a chance to fly with him in it from Dallas to Denver once. I could get used to private jet travel very quickly….

Myself, I had a Cessna 172 for a few years, before a heart attack at 40 made me question my safety to pilot. Not nearly as fast or as comfortable. I could squeeze a bottle of champagne in it, but no place to put a stripper pole…..

Interesting. My older brother (now 74 years of age) has a Cirrus SR22 in NZ. From memory he purchased new 2019. Big grunty 9 litre flat six Continental engine pulls it along quite nicely. Earlier planes were Cessna (they had the small plane market for many years) & from memory a 172 purchased from the local aero club was his first venture in to ownership (about the same time Noah floated the Arc). The plane is used mostly for his companies business, which he retains a part interest in, but he still enjoys keeping his hand in & his hours up for his licence renewals etc. It's fully spec for non visual flight/landings etc. They are also fitted with a whole plane recovery parachute...just in case (totals the plane but hopefully no one on board)

PS...didn't see a stripper pole last time on board...he may have a stow away model !!

But I digress from the 'flavour' of this forum...which is of course the Ghibli...reminds me, mine due for service end of month.

 

[Tt33]

I am gonna differ here a bit and say that if you are buying the car as a track car go for it for a lower price. If you plan on driving it like any other car avoid it like the plague

 

[Dillon E]

Don't do it...
First of all, you can pickup a non-salvage Ghibli at that age for about the same price. I got my 2014 SQ4 for 17.5K after a trade-in...without it, it would've been $23,000. Look online...I'm positive you can find something that you won't take such a risk on. Good luck!

 

[UNION73]

Salvage can cover anything from severe body damage to the darn thing being underwater during the last hurricane. The body damage may or may not have been fixed right - you cannot tell until you drive it a while and then it will be too late. They can never get the salt water out of the body panels and electronics. It is a massive failure waiting to happen.

As suggested, find a solid used one at similar mileage and price, have it inspected by someone who knows Ghiblis, buy and enjoy.

 

[Richard Hirshberg]

Hello everyone,

I'm in the market for a used car and I stumbled upon a 2015 Maserati Ghibli S Q4 with a salvage title. The car has a 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V engine and is priced at $25,992. I'm a bit hesitant to make the purchase without getting some advice from the community.

I'm wondering if anyone has experience buying a car with a salvage title, and if so, what their experience was like? I understand that a salvage title means the car has been involved in an accident or some other type of damage, and I'm concerned about any potential issues that may arise from this.

On the other hand, I'm attracted to the car's luxurious features and powerful engine. I also like the fact that it's a Maserati, which is a brand that has always appealed to me.

I'm hoping to get some feedback on whether or not it's a good idea to purchase this car with a salvage title, and if there are any red flags that I should be aware of. Is the price fair for a car with a salvage title, or should I be negotiating for a lower price?

Thank you in advance for any advice or guidance you can provide. I appreciate your help!

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I would agree, don’t buy it. I just sold my 2015 sq4, 70,000 miles and I was still a great car. Nothing wrong with it. So maybe buy a newer car that is not salvage title. Maintenace is costly, but based on my recent experience no better or worst than all my bmw’s (735, 525) and Mercedes Benz’s e320 & e350…. Alll four of these cars had actually more issues than the ghibli.

 

[DamnHippie]

I would agree, don’t buy it. I just sold my 2015 sq4, 70,000 miles and I was still a great car. Nothing wrong with it. So maybe buy a newer car that is not salvage title. Maintenace is costly, but based on my recent experience no better or worst than all my bmw’s (735, 525) and Mercedes Benz’s e320 & e350…. Alll four of these cars had actually more issues than the ghibli.

Agreed. My previous BMWs and Benz's had WAY more issues.

I do hate Italian cars for the fact they tend to be rattle traps. Find one, and two days later, there's another. Seasonal temp changes make winter a radio driving only situation. Yes, the OCD is strong in this one....

Had same issues with fiat, alpha, and Ferrari. Oddly, the Lambo didn't make a single squeak, but only had it for 9 months, so feel certain they would have come eventually.

Italians do style and speed, but electronics and quite rides are not their specialty, IMO.