@@fettlemaster the Mercedes V12 sounds very dirty with a custom exhaust on it... and my N73B60 isn't bad, although the exhaust manifolds are very restrictive.
Fortunate to have had an opportunity to drive this on several occasions. Each time I'm in it its always radio & AC off, windows down and sport mode on. The sound of the engine is spectacular. Everyone you drive past they'll take a second look. Truly an automotive masterpiece!
I've owned my QPV GT S for almost 2 years, use it as a daily driver and have yet to encounter any meaningful or expensive issues. Get a pre-purchase inspection, go into ownership with your eyes open and take the plunge... don't be put off by the generic 'Oh it's Italian, run for the hills'. The aural experience is unrivalled, the practicality is amazing... and you'll unlikely see another on the road, only about 60 of these GT S editions found themselves in the UK. Automotive Perfection the GT S is most certainly not... but what this is, is Flawed Brilliance.
Great Video that does the car justice. I recently sold my own beloved Maserati Quattroport Sport GTS. It was a perfect family car and my daily driver. I miss it every day! But I didn't want to bring a RHD from the UK to my new home in Spain. Great memories. It's a car that everyone loves, you get waves and smiles as it is not 'flash' and can hear it coming from a mile away. You can cruise at 99mph at under 3000 rpm. It has plenty of rear legroom for 2 growing teenagers. You can also fit 4 carry on cases in the boot. I never had an issue in my ownership regarding reliability. I put on 10,000 miles in a year and loved every one of them! It does eat tyres though. I also had to replace all of the brake pads and discs which was a tad pricy, but that is wear and tear. The only people that resent it are the 'Daily Mail readers' who drive Audi's, BMW's and Benz's who would love one but rather than be pleased for you and your success they hate you with envy as they are no longer the most superior car on the road. If you can, buy one. Prices of Sport GTS' have been on the climb ever since the Harrys Garage review in Dec 2019 but £30-£35k for a super-saloon that is essentially a 4 door Ferrari.
Great to listen to someone confident enough to not be a fawning, car company bootlicker. Your willingness to drive anything and let the experience define your conclusion rather than trends is a welcome and much appreciated thing. Cheers from Australia
I've had a QP GTS and later a GranTurismo S. These cars were so brilliant, never had issues, fantastic sound, beautiful. And then Maserati released the new models...end of story.
On that rare occasion I see a QP at the lights I switch off my radio, roll down the window and wait for the concerto. But yeah, electric cars will be great as well. 😭
I do the same thing but once I had a big disappointment. I went to my local supermarket for a quick shopping and when I went back to the car there was a Ghibli behind my car. The owner was also putting the shopping in his car so I also took my time to put my shopping in my car so I could hear the engine. Guess what, the Ghibli was a diesel. 😩
I hav a 2009 Executive GT 4.7 since new. I take excellent care of it n 12years on it has 44,870 miles n i love driving it. My son is an engineer n drives a ancient Volvo but he loves his Volvo's no-nonsense personality. He asked for a drive in my Maserati last weekend…odd but ooook. We drive on the city roads then hit the local highway circling the mountains with superb straights n tricky twists. 40 minutes later, we were back in my driveway n my son said, “Can i hav this car when you’re done with it?” “Yes.” One of the happiest days of my life.
Probably the most affordable, best sounding, most classy 4 door saloon out there. Hell, even then 2 door GranTurismo is sort of affordable, if you compare it to its rivals! Currently in the market for either the 4.7 equipped Maser 2 door or a well-driven 550.
It looks terrible. Headlights are tiny and look like the first gen Z4's. The grille is boring and generic. The side vents look like an aftermarket addition. The shoulder line droops making it look like it's sagging or melting in the middle. The rear lights look like they're off a Daewoo Nubira. It's a bloody shocker frankly.
@@tommymo4357 A close relative of mine bought a Ghilbi (even though I told him not to) and whilst yes it was interesting to drive. It spent more time in the shop being fixed and generally being useless than it did actually being driven so about a year later he threw in the towel and sold it. I remember when I went food shopping in it and it wouldn't start when I got back to it for 30 minutes and then when it finally did it went into “limp home” mode.
Brilliant car ! I’ve had a Quattroporte and 2 Granturis S’s. My current 2012 one has the same engine and gearbox as the GTS. On of the all time great engines
I looked at these before buying a CLS63, but the lack of specialist dealers really put me off. Definitely a brave choice. Love the looks and noise of these QPs, just epic
Nice presentation, thank you! I own a 4.2 litre Quattroporte Duo Select - not as as exclusive as the GTS, of course - but I love it. It is a pleasure to drive.
@@4rzaluz Hi, Well, let's face it - if somebody is looking for smooth and quick gear shifts, the Quattroporte Duo Select is definitely not the right car! However, if you are willing to "help" the car a little bit by slightly lifting the pedal during gear shifts and re-apply power at the right moment, it can be an acceptable process. I take it a a challenge - and enjoy every successfull shift :-) I would not trade for an automatic.
You are spot on as ever: I sold my 4.2 QPV for a F11 535d Touring - you can definitely feel the trade down from luxury to premium and from a £90k chassis to a £55k one - but sadly the Bellagio Touring QP was a one off and slightly out of my price bracket...
Bang, bang bang, bang. Whaf a great series of sports car reviews. Gotta say after just two minutes here, the view is fantastic. The Spring sunshine is superb. Hope to hear you have paid off all your bills in April! And that you have time to take out your own little bundle of joy occasionally. And give her some extra tender loving care.
I think the longer wheelbase of the QP V makes inspires more confidence in the handling than the 3200/4200 Coupes. They are barely heavier than a Gran Turismo too. For me I'd have the QP V over either of the Coupes
Depends what you're looking for. If you want a hair raising, visceral, raw drive where concentration is needed but rewarding at the end, then out of all of them the 3200 in manual is the one to get.
Beautiful cars they look even better now if you ask me. If I could have a few cars and only had to do a couple of thou a year in one of these I'd definitely consider it, not sure whether they'd be great to own. Maserati and Alfa (in my lifetime) at least seem to live off of their mid 20th century glory years and hadn't really made that many good cars since which is a shame
Great review, really conveys the experience superbly. Have you ever or will you be driving an Alfa Guilia Veloce 280 at any time James ? Thinking of getting one myself 🤔
I completely agree. As much the AMG bark. It's something about that car when you hear that exhaust. It should be illegal for a 4 door to sound like that lol
The Italians never do perfect or anything approaching it. However when they put their mind to it (like here) they do glorious utterly brilliantly. A truly gorgeous thing.
Maybe it's that this is a car that gives high end BMW performance - and strikes the fear that it'll cost even MORE if something goes wrong with? Brave is the right word! Amazing sound.
It's because they don't have the brand kudos and they are saloons. Ferrari parts are also expensive, but you can't pick them up for the price of a Dacia. 95% or more would not notice this drive past - so its no good at being flashy.
@@imnotamechanic3491 it also depends where you buy from, it pays to shop around. Sometimes Ferrari prices are the cheapest, other times they screw you over...
Quattroporte was always a poster car for me growing up. I hope I'll pick up a cheap example one day. A friend of mine bought a part ex 535d off a used maserati specialist, and he said that the chassis on this was disappointing and that the gransport was a much better car. But that's not enough to put me off this gorgeous machine.
I'm a BMW owner and I have always loved the 5th gen Quattroporte. Even after driving one and experiencing the less than stellar interior build quality. It's that engine, nice leathers and wood and that beautiful exterior. The current one is a flop next to this shape imo.
Is it any good That depends on expectations But it certainly sounds better than particulate filtered rubbish From a film students point of view love 6.33-6.37 And would like to see that in the dead of night on wet city streets.
Both BMW and Maserati have their advantages and disadvantages. Best to just get both if one is able to, so enjoyment can be had with the best of both worlds.
Always listed after one of these, seriously good looking cars that seat 4.... Way better looking and sounding than anything the Germans had at the time 2010. Just been having a look on Pistonheads and there are few V8's however, they are around and some with 500+ hp, tasty. Would have to sell my AM so maybe not but well worth a look I would have thought.
What a wonderful car and a wonderful and classy review. But I'll say it again, Jay. You need to get in shape, brother or you won't be able to get into cars you test drive. ;-)
I recently bought and then promptly sold a 2009 GT Sport ZF. Amazing car and well maintained in general. Just the thought of servicing and upkeep nagged too much. You need a garage and two grand a year minimum. After owning an M2 and various VAG 2 litre turbos, in S mode it proper shifts.
£2k/year… agreed, budget for more for pro-active maintenance, subframe corrosion protection etc. Wish I had a garage, mine lives outside albeit on a CTEK charger. Short journeys do nothing for charging the battery!
Hm, I think I saw one of these in the basement car park of my apartment. I thought I took a photo of it but all I have is the registration plate. But looking that up only tells me the manufacturer, not the model. Also: GPS can take 30-90 minutes to obtain a location the very first time it’s run in a long time. I suspect that’s what’s happened here. There’s no reason an old GPS shouldn’t be able to decode the signal. But it can take a while for enough satellites to pass by its orbit the first time. Next time it remembers where it was at and uses that to start narrowing things down before the first satellite. (Unless you were referring to old map data predating the road?)
I do admit, I envy it... a lot... the styling is beautiful however, I can’t justify the expense of maintenance and potential issues when compared to my reliable old Beamer 👍 the newer ones came 40th out of 40 for reliability in a recent survey, I believe. A rich man’s game.
@@sjb3460 I hear you, I do - same goes for Beamers to a certain extent - definitely need more maintenance and money spending than would a Japanese car, for example... however, that proper care you speak of, for a Maserati, is going to be astronomically expensive... it’s supercar territory... and I don’t know if they’ll hold their value as much as other luxury car brands... but they are simply stunning - that sort of supercar/luxury saloon cross-over... looks wise they are No. 1 for me - but it’s a folly, a guilty pleasure, a rich man’s toy!
@@sjb3460 yeah we’re pretty much in total agreement - don’t forget the English/British have made some fabulous sports cars/super cars as well... I’d say Italian styling, German engineering and British craftsmanship would combine to make be best super car! If I was super rich, I would defo have a couple of Maseratis in my collection 😊👍
Every drop of fuel going into that engine is a blessing of god.
ha ha ha :-)
Best comment of 2021 and 2022
@@thekingmezger
I really meant what I said 👍😀
Sounds like it runs on Hercules’ semen and is lubricated by Athenas discharge
@@Dave_dave69 I couldn't care any less on what sort of stuff it runs as long it sounds like that.
Just the best sounding saloon car ever built, bar none.
It’s fantastic - though have you heard the V10 Audi S8 with a milltek exhaust ? Also 👌🏼and a better car
@@fettlemaster I'd choose a Mercedes-Benz or BMW V12, personally. The V8 here does sound nice, but too subdued.
@@richardharrold9736 they don’t sound dirty enough - and I know, I’ve had both, SL600 (R129) and a 750iL (E38) :)
@@fettlemaster the Mercedes V12 sounds very dirty with a custom exhaust on it... and my N73B60 isn't bad, although the exhaust manifolds are very restrictive.
W204 C63 is probably a bit nicer. Definitely a deeper roar to the sonata of the maserati
Must admit, I have looked at the older gen ones of these for a while, the noise is just so epic 😍
When you said the window was open for the obvious reason I assumed the aircon was broken, until I heard the exhaust.
Always drive with the windows open.
I thought he farted ...
I assumed the window was broken. 😂
@@rouman7 I also was imagining an eye watering, curry and Guinness the previous night, stinker.
So did I.
Oof yes. The GTS with the updated ZF box, this has always been a dream car of mine. The noise, the looks...MEGA
@@sjb3460 that’s enough about me, what about the car?
Fortunate to have had an opportunity to drive this on several occasions. Each time I'm in it its always radio & AC off, windows down and sport mode on. The sound of the engine is spectacular. Everyone you drive past they'll take a second look. Truly an automotive masterpiece!
Absolutely love these, they are so elegant and that engine is probably one of the best sounding V8s ever made. Gentleman and thug all in one.
I've never been sure about the whole asmr thing, but that exhaust note definitely gives me shivers up my spine.
I've owned my QPV GT S for almost 2 years, use it as a daily driver and have yet to encounter any meaningful or expensive issues. Get a pre-purchase inspection, go into ownership with your eyes open and take the plunge... don't be put off by the generic 'Oh it's Italian, run for the hills'. The aural experience is unrivalled, the practicality is amazing... and you'll unlikely see another on the road, only about 60 of these GT S editions found themselves in the UK. Automotive Perfection the GT S is most certainly not... but what this is, is Flawed Brilliance.
Hello, how has the car been 3 years later and how many miles are on the car?
Seeing this in my favourite film Untouchable and in the Top gear special made me fall in love. Been a dream car ever since...
Great Video that does the car justice. I recently sold my own beloved Maserati Quattroport Sport GTS. It was a perfect family car and my daily driver. I miss it every day! But I didn't want to bring a RHD from the UK to my new home in Spain. Great memories. It's a car that everyone loves, you get waves and smiles as it is not 'flash' and can hear it coming from a mile away. You can cruise at 99mph at under 3000 rpm. It has plenty of rear legroom for 2 growing teenagers. You can also fit 4 carry on cases in the boot. I never had an issue in my ownership regarding reliability. I put on 10,000 miles in a year and loved every one of them! It does eat tyres though. I also had to replace all of the brake pads and discs which was a tad pricy, but that is wear and tear. The only people that resent it are the 'Daily Mail readers' who drive Audi's, BMW's and Benz's who would love one but rather than be pleased for you and your success they hate you with envy as they are no longer the most superior car on the road. If you can, buy one. Prices of Sport GTS' have been on the climb ever since the Harrys Garage review in Dec 2019 but £30-£35k for a super-saloon that is essentially a 4 door Ferrari.
Great to listen to someone confident enough to not be a fawning, car company bootlicker. Your willingness to drive anything and let the experience define your conclusion rather than trends is a welcome and much appreciated thing.
Cheers from Australia
I've had a QP GTS and later a GranTurismo S. These cars were so brilliant, never had issues, fantastic sound, beautiful. And then Maserati released the new models...end of story.
The acoustics of these is just 👌. Hearing the taps being opened, the sound flows and fills the cabin with a great fullness.
Always liked these, those side vents behind the front wheels are lovely
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@@ultraguy8771 No they are not..I have the same car..
The engine sound sells it for me. Nice car!
On that rare occasion I see a QP at the lights I switch off my radio, roll down the window and wait for the concerto.
But yeah, electric cars will be great as well. 😭
Welcome to the shitty electric future
I do the same thing but once I had a big disappointment. I went to my local supermarket for a quick shopping and when I went back to the car there was a Ghibli behind my car. The owner was also putting the shopping in his car so I also took my time to put my shopping in my car so I could hear the engine. Guess what, the Ghibli was a diesel. 😩
What a magnificent noise that V8 makes! Always loved these things, seriously cool car. Another great video Jay 👍
Great car. I bought a new GT in 2013, drove in for 4 years of trouble free miles, excluding a battery replacement.
What a noise! I’ve owned three Maserati’s and had no issues with any of them. The Stradale made a noise unlike any other....
Good for you Boomer...
@@TheOmniscientAtheist what level of insecurity must you have to reply like that... (and stupidity. I’m Gen X)
@@mikedstringer Ok Boomer.
@@TheOmniscientAtheist don't be a nonce. We are all here to enjoy cars.
@@TheOmniscientAtheist what a child you are, grow up
I hav a 2009 Executive GT 4.7 since new. I take excellent care of it n 12years on it has 44,870 miles n i love driving it.
My son is an engineer n drives a ancient Volvo but he loves his Volvo's no-nonsense personality. He asked for a drive in my Maserati last weekend…odd but ooook.
We drive on the city roads then hit the local highway circling the mountains with superb straights n tricky twists.
40 minutes later, we were back in my driveway n my son said, “Can i hav this car when you’re done with it?”
“Yes.” One of the happiest days of my life.
Probably the most affordable, best sounding, most classy 4 door saloon out there. Hell, even then 2 door GranTurismo is sort of affordable, if you compare it to its rivals! Currently in the market for either the 4.7 equipped Maser 2 door or a well-driven 550.
Ferrari?
This is the most beautiful sedan of all times! And the engine noise is marvelous!
Massively over rated on both counts. In my opinion....
@@Sum_Ting_Wong you spelt underrated wrong
@@NameSchema100 agree
It looks terrible. Headlights are tiny and look like the first gen Z4's. The grille is boring and generic. The side vents look like an aftermarket addition. The shoulder line droops making it look like it's sagging or melting in the middle. The rear lights look like they're off a Daewoo Nubira. It's a bloody shocker frankly.
@@ArmadaAsesino it's certainly not as pretty as an E39 M5 and doesn't sound any better either.
Stereo typical Italian car; looks wonderful, sounds fabulous; everything else, oh well.
Sounds like you owned a lot of italian cars 🙃
Fiat panda: **smiles awkwardly**
@@tommymo4357 No it's just everyone in the car community knows that modern Maserati’s have the reliability of a teapot made out of chocolate.
@@ja2688 i guess then that "everyone" had a bad experience with Maserati before, or is it more he said she said.
@@tommymo4357 A close relative of mine bought a Ghilbi (even though I told him not to) and whilst yes it was interesting to drive. It spent more time in the shop being fixed and generally being useless than it did actually being driven so about a year later he threw in the towel and sold it. I remember when I went food shopping in it and it wouldn't start when I got back to it for 30 minutes and then when it finally did it went into “limp home” mode.
I have such a thing for this car. Late versions are the DB's. The sound is incredible and with understated beauty too.
Brilliant car ! I’ve had a Quattroporte and 2 Granturis S’s. My current 2012 one has the same engine and gearbox as the GTS. On of the all time great engines
I looked at these before buying a CLS63, but the lack of specialist dealers really put me off. Definitely a brave choice.
Love the looks and noise of these QPs, just epic
The irony of the title. I own an e46 325ci and I'm looking to upgrade to this. You were dead on - I am certainly envious!
I'm in danger of listening to your voice more than my wife's. Just as well she wont read this and Richard Bentley isn't my real name. Great vids.
you should of taken the redpill instead of getting married.
The best sounding V8 of all time, could've been the best engine overall if it wasn't for the LFA
Italian orchestra🇮🇹
Nice presentation, thank you! I own a 4.2 litre Quattroporte Duo Select - not as as exclusive as the GTS, of course - but I love it. It is a pleasure to drive.
Most people don't like duo select secuential transmission, personally I find it quite interesting.. what would be your opinion on that matter?
@@4rzaluz Hi, Well, let's face it - if somebody is looking for smooth and quick gear shifts, the Quattroporte Duo Select is definitely not the right car! However, if you are willing to "help" the car a little bit by slightly lifting the pedal during gear shifts and re-apply power at the right moment, it can be an acceptable process. I take it a a challenge - and enjoy every successfull shift :-) I would not trade for an automatic.
What a lively and lovely noise that engine makes!!
Best sounding v8 ever IMO my favourite 😍
You are spot on as ever: I sold my 4.2 QPV for a F11 535d Touring - you can definitely feel the trade down from luxury to premium and from a £90k chassis to a £55k one - but sadly the Bellagio Touring QP was a one off and slightly out of my price bracket...
The Bellagio is not a one off. 4 cars were produced and I bet Touring would be down to produce more if someone payed them.
quattroporte to f11 is a trade down now?!
@@theotherchannel2028 On paper the Bimmer is quicker, newer, bigger inside, more modern and much more frugal. But...
@@tthedestroyer4348 I'll keep playing the lotto...
this video deserves a like all the time ! This sound is magical !!!
The styling has grown on me over the years, bit of a sleeper
The hills are alive with the sound of music
Best looking saloon since the E39, incredible noise. However my heart has never been able to take over my head.
I agree having owned bothe V8's - the E39 M5 and a 2010 QP Sport GTS
Second that... I have one of these Sport GT S QPVs, and an E39 touring. Best of both worlds!
I prefer the looks of the Giulia.
I never thought the e39 looked all that great.
@@person.w9780 what?! It's the most beautiful 4-door ever!
Somehow I knew this video would come sooner or later.... and I’ve been looking forward to it
Hope you enjoyed it
@@JayEmmOnCars of course! Would love more Italian reviews like these, semi classic Ferraris etc
Bang, bang bang, bang. Whaf a great series of sports car reviews. Gotta say after just two minutes here, the view is fantastic. The Spring sunshine is superb. Hope to hear you have paid off all your bills in April! And that you have time to take out your own little bundle of joy occasionally. And give her some extra tender loving care.
I own an 08 GTS. Spectacular car. A bit pricey on maintenance but worth it.
I would have one of these instead of one of its German rivals all day long! Mega cool 😎
First 60 seconds, what a soundtrack. Well captured James
Start of the video, heavenly sound. I knew this was a video to sit and watch with a warm coffee
One of best sounding V8’s around....would definitely shift too in some single seater type thing!
“You don’t know where you are, but you probably don’t care” That sums up the Maserati, spot on...
Such a beautiful car! Current one just doesn’t match the previous gen!
I think the longer wheelbase of the QP V makes inspires more confidence in the handling than the 3200/4200 Coupes. They are barely heavier than a Gran Turismo too. For me I'd have the QP V over either of the Coupes
Depends what you're looking for. If you want a hair raising, visceral, raw drive where concentration is needed but rewarding at the end, then out of all of them the 3200 in manual is the one to get.
Beautiful cars they look even better now if you ask me. If I could have a few cars and only had to do a couple of thou a year in one of these I'd definitely consider it, not sure whether they'd be great to own. Maserati and Alfa (in my lifetime) at least seem to live off of their mid 20th century glory years and hadn't really made that many good cars since which is a shame
VERY high on my list for my next weekend car :)
I think these ma well be the sexiest and most desirable sedans ever made.
Great review, really conveys the experience superbly. Have you ever or will you be driving an Alfa Guilia Veloce 280 at any time James ? Thinking of getting one myself 🤔
Give me a Maserati over any other marque . Classy, and they sound like nothing else.
The GTS is the best sounding sedan. Ever.
I completely agree. As much the AMG bark. It's something about that car when you hear that exhaust. It should be illegal for a 4 door to sound like that lol
The Italians never do perfect or anything approaching it. However when they put their mind to it (like here) they do glorious utterly brilliantly. A truly gorgeous thing.
Well we do have a monopoly on perfect pizza.... in Naples at least
@@visionist7 Perfect food - definitely. Early Lancias (Lambda to Fulvia) - close to perfection as well (for their time).
Best car reviewer out there.
Too kind!
Enjoyed that, lovely looking car with great sound to, thanks J!
That's the only modern Maserati I find desirable. With the ZF auto. And it's one of the most beautiful four-door saloons ever.
It's amazing they got these so right when everything else is....
Maybe it's that this is a car that gives high end BMW performance - and strikes the fear that it'll cost even MORE if something goes wrong with? Brave is the right word! Amazing sound.
I like the title and whenever a Brit reviews an Italian Car.
I was joking when I said he would become the British Hoovie. So, when is this coming to your garage?
@@DarkHumorWritesItself You had me in the first half, not gonna lie.
@@DarkHumorWritesItself Haha!
@@DarkHumorWritesItself stop hating on Hoovie you don't know what he's truly about
@@markwood7045 British snobbery at its finest.
@@panacheautomotive4298 it really is. I'm British and I respect and enjoy Hoovie for what he provides to this viewing segment.
There is a very good reason why they are cheap, the parts are very expensive.
What do you expect in a £100k Ferrari based v8?
It's because they don't have the brand kudos and they are saloons. Ferrari parts are also expensive, but you can't pick them up for the price of a Dacia. 95% or more would not notice this drive past - so its no good at being flashy.
@@imnotamechanic3491 it also depends where you buy from, it pays to shop around. Sometimes Ferrari prices are the cheapest, other times they screw you over...
Stunning machines. Needs wood instead of carbon inside though and silver wheels and exhaust tips.
Great intro. Let the car do the talking 🔥.
Quattroporte was always a poster car for me growing up. I hope I'll pick up a cheap example one day. A friend of mine bought a part ex 535d off a used maserati specialist, and he said that the chassis on this was disappointing and that the gransport was a much better car. But that's not enough to put me off this gorgeous machine.
I have a 2017, Giulia TI as my daily driver, when it gets to 100k I think I’ll retire it from daily duty and maybe look into one of these.
Love your content bro honest opinion always
I'm a BMW owner and I have always loved the 5th gen Quattroporte. Even after driving one and experiencing the less than stellar interior build quality. It's that engine, nice leathers and wood and that beautiful exterior. The current one is a flop next to this shape imo.
I like both equally as much, but the new one does look more generic.
Always loved these.
You guys should look into the Maserati coupe. Manual trans, v8, and decently attractive.
Yes true it is one of best sedans ever the facelift model is one of the best designed, engineered has the best engine 👍
Doesn’t look as good tho
@@leenevin8451 I get what you mean
But it ain't bad, is it?
It aged well
Better than any AMG's of 05, 06
@@leenevin8451 The back end reminds me of a Cadillac.
I want one. I’ve always wanted one. No one makes elegant cars anymore.... throw in an emotive V8 and I’m in automotive nirvana
Amazing design and amazing sound!
Is it any good
That depends on expectations
But it certainly sounds better than particulate filtered rubbish
From a film students point of view love 6.33-6.37
And would like to see that in the dead of night on wet city streets.
I have that car now for 4 years. Never had problems but I don't know if I should buy a Granturismo MC Stradale. I love both🙈😄
Worth it for the engine noise alone. Awesome 👍😎
I'd say sound, not noise. The word noise has a negative connotation....
Both BMW and Maserati have their advantages and disadvantages. Best to just get both if one is able to, so enjoyment can be had with the best of both worlds.
Way better looking than any BMW ever.
That's the model they had on top gear it looks amazing and makes a amazing sound and maintaining it costs an amazing amount no doubt
Always listed after one of these, seriously good looking cars that seat 4.... Way better looking and sounding than anything the Germans had at the time 2010.
Just been having a look on Pistonheads and there are few V8's however, they are around and some with 500+ hp, tasty.
Would have to sell my AM so maybe not but well worth a look I would have thought.
I'm a BMW owner and Ive wanted one for 8 years. Someday I will get one...
Great review as usual ! Why don't you also review the Quattroporte sixth generation ? Soon going to lose its phenomenal V8...
I so want one of these!!
What a wonderful car and a wonderful and classy review.
But I'll say it again, Jay. You need to get in shape, brother or you won't be able to get into cars you test drive. ;-)
I recently bought and then promptly sold a 2009 GT Sport ZF. Amazing car and well maintained in general. Just the thought of servicing and upkeep nagged too much. You need a garage and two grand a year minimum. After owning an M2 and various VAG 2 litre turbos, in S mode it proper shifts.
£2k/year… agreed, budget for more for pro-active maintenance, subframe corrosion protection etc. Wish I had a garage, mine lives outside albeit on a CTEK charger. Short journeys do nothing for charging the battery!
Neighbour has an mc stradale,the noise it makes is amazing.
Best affordable usable super fun exotic that can be driven everyday!
That engine note tho 😍
Oh wow,that sounds so beautiful.
Hm, I think I saw one of these in the basement car park of my apartment. I thought I took a photo of it but all I have is the registration plate. But looking that up only tells me the manufacturer, not the model.
Also: GPS can take 30-90 minutes to obtain a location the very first time it’s run in a long time. I suspect that’s what’s happened here. There’s no reason an old GPS shouldn’t be able to decode the signal. But it can take a while for enough satellites to pass by its orbit the first time. Next time it remembers where it was at and uses that to start narrowing things down before the first satellite. (Unless you were referring to old map data predating the road?)
The whole video should just be that noise! 😍
One day I'll pick up a cheap duo-select model with a duff clutch and/or 'box and stuff a manual in it. One day..
Still the best looking 4 door ever
How is the GTS suspension compared to the Skyhook suspention of the GT on the later gen car with the 6 speed ZF?
Suits you, Sir!
Id love one of these are cheap for what you get but do not have the stones to go through and purchase it
Volume all the way up for the start.
Amazing engine note
I do admit, I envy it... a lot... the styling is beautiful however, I can’t justify the expense of maintenance and potential issues when compared to my reliable old Beamer 👍 the newer ones came 40th out of 40 for reliability in a recent survey, I believe. A rich man’s game.
@@sjb3460 I hear you, I do - same goes for Beamers to a certain extent - definitely need more maintenance and money spending than would a Japanese car, for example... however, that proper care you speak of, for a Maserati, is going to be astronomically expensive... it’s supercar territory... and I don’t know if they’ll hold their value as much as other luxury car brands... but they are simply stunning - that sort of supercar/luxury saloon cross-over... looks wise they are No. 1 for me - but it’s a folly, a guilty pleasure, a rich man’s toy!
@@sjb3460 yeah we’re pretty much in total agreement - don’t forget the English/British have made some fabulous sports cars/super cars as well... I’d say Italian styling, German engineering and British craftsmanship would combine to make be best super car! If I was super rich, I would defo have a couple of Maseratis in my collection 😊👍