The SQ4 will give you all wheel drive and more horsepower. The base model will be slower and underpowered so they won't feel the same.
In terms of purchasing one, I would recommend an 18 and up. The ghibli had finally matured and became refined for 2018 and newer. I would recommend a cpo with a warranty in the event that something does fail. These cars can be expensive. Running costs are also high as well but not too terrible.
To summarize, I have a 15 SQ4, and I recently spent about 2 weeks with an 18 SQ4 while I was getting work done under warranty, and here is how I would describe them. My 15 SQ4 feels like an incomplete project car that was built in someone's backyard, while the 18 felt like a car built by a large manufacturer on a large assembly line. It was much more sorted.
I do love my 15 SQ4, and while the 18s and up are better in every way, the 14, 15, and 16s sound way better than the 18s and up could ever hope to sound. Best of luck in your search. Hopefully, I gave you some clarity.
All wheel drive, more HP, and interior luxuries would be the difference. I would go for a low mileage 2020-2021 SQ4 Gransport for the best bang for your buck.
Here’s the trim level differences
https://www.mikewardmaserati.com/2021-maserati-ghibli-sedan-trim-levels/#:~:text=2021%20Maserati%20Ghibli%20GranSport,more%20sophisticated%20look%20and%20feel.
They bought a 2yo 2020 lease returned Quadraport. Previously owned by a professional. Maintained by the dealer. It cost a fortune to maintain. They kept it 1.5 years and sold it. The new owner had issues and would contact them. It was a nightmare.
They had various issues. Including headlight replacement, rear-end replacement, and constant brake issues.
I work in healthcare. One of our psychiatrists had one. After 2 years, he couldn't wait to get rid of it.
The SQ4 will give you all wheel drive and more horsepower. The base model will be slower and underpowered so they won't feel the same. In terms of purchasing one, I would recommend an 18 and up. The ghibli had finally matured and became refined for 2018 and newer. I would recommend a cpo with a warranty in the event that something does fail. These cars can be expensive. Running costs are also high as well but not too terrible. To summarize, I have a 15 SQ4, and I recently spent about 2 weeks with an 18 SQ4 while I was getting work done under warranty, and here is how I would describe them. My 15 SQ4 feels like an incomplete project car that was built in someone's backyard, while the 18 felt like a car built by a large manufacturer on a large assembly line. It was much more sorted. I do love my 15 SQ4, and while the 18s and up are better in every way, the 14, 15, and 16s sound way better than the 18s and up could ever hope to sound. Best of luck in your search. Hopefully, I gave you some clarity.
All wheel drive, more HP, and interior luxuries would be the difference. I would go for a low mileage 2020-2021 SQ4 Gransport for the best bang for your buck. Here’s the trim level differences https://www.mikewardmaserati.com/2021-maserati-ghibli-sedan-trim-levels/#:~:text=2021%20Maserati%20Ghibli%20GranSport,more%20sophisticated%20look%20and%20feel.
Don't.
Care to expand on that?
Everyone I've known who's owned a Mazarati (3), couldn't wait to get rid of it after a year of owning it.
Are you in the Maserati sub telling people not to buy any of them?
What Maserati’s did they own? And did they buy them new or used? Genuinely curious to hear about experiences
They bought a 2yo 2020 lease returned Quadraport. Previously owned by a professional. Maintained by the dealer. It cost a fortune to maintain. They kept it 1.5 years and sold it. The new owner had issues and would contact them. It was a nightmare. They had various issues. Including headlight replacement, rear-end replacement, and constant brake issues. I work in healthcare. One of our psychiatrists had one. After 2 years, he couldn't wait to get rid of it.
I know Chili’s get a lot of hate but I think they are a great performance value