As a Granturismo S owner myself I can only say...I love the car...it still looks stylish and the sound is simply amazing. Went on road trips all over Europe with it, the perfect grand tourer...
@@askiff1415 Cool! I have mine since 2018 and just put it up for sale. Drove from Holland to Spain twice, Holland to Austria once and twice to Italy visiting the factory aswell. My last Eurotrip was last year driving from Amsterdam to Palermo, Sicily, and back. Great trip!
@@MVD792 Have always admired these cars, just havn't pulled the trigger to purchase cause of the rep it gets. Being an owner for about 6 years would you say putting aside 3-4K per year for maintenance/repairs would be enough for such a beast or does this car require significantly more? I get some years may have to do more work than others, but so long as it averages to 3-4K.
My cousin is a mechanic, and I told him couple years ago the Gran Turismo is one my favorite GT cars, one day out of nowhere he picked me up in one and we went for a ride in the car, we were going the speed limit and that thing sounded amazing. I’ll never forget that day.
I have a 2009 S with F1 gearbox. I’ve driven it about 5,500 miles in nearly 2 years and have paid $300 for 1 (non-dealer) service. That’s it. It’s quirky sometimes- but everything works and it drives beautifully and gives me no issues. At the prices they demand these days that are just criminally underrated. You will notice that EvERY SINGLE modern reviewer gets in one now and goes, wow this is faster and better than I expected/remembered. Especially with the F1 (correct) gear box.
Great video. While not a Gran Turismo, I own a 2006 GranSport with the CambioCorsa (single clutch automated manual) and it has so far been a great car. I’ve done around 5000 kms and all has been perfect so far. It’s lighter and smaller than the Gran Turismo, though only came in the 4.2 as opposed to the Gran Turismo that came in 4.2 and 4.7. Absolutely no regrets here and think it’s got to be one of the best cars for the money. Love it and plan to keep it long term!
I enjoy your videos, so no offense here, Sam. But I think you're missing the entire ethos of the Granturismo and the clientele in which it was/is meant for. This is totally understandable because when I was younger, I loved and enjoyed driving my Porsches (3 911 Turbos, 2 classic 928s, Boxster S, etc), but I sold my last 911 Turbo, bought my 2017 Granturismo Sport, and haven't looked back with a single regret. These are not only luxurious (true 4-seat) grand tourers with gorgeous Pininfarina styling and also possibly have the best sounding V8 ever made, IMHO. They're also quite well planted performers on mountain roads once you put them into Sport mode, which not only opens up the exhaust valves but also stiffens up the Skyhook suspension, quickens the shift timing and improves throttle response. These cars are also very practical daily drivers that offer full-size luxury car interior space with easy ingres/egress. They're (2014 & up) also highly reliable as per my own ownership and several other people I know who own them. Lastly, the comparable cars that you mentioned aren't comparable in just about any way, shape, form, or sound metric. Their true competitors IMHO would be cars like the Bentley Continental GT V8, Aston Martin's Vantage, DB9, Vanquish, Lexus LC500, or possibly the BMW 8 & 6 series coupes. Keep up the great content and safe travels. Best regards from across the pond, Norm
Also, considering that I just checked their inventory 11 hours after this video was posted and the Granturismo is already sold, should tell everyone what they need to know about these amazing automobiles. Unless, of course, it hasn't been listed yet.
Absolutely the same - had a 2016 grancabrio and it fits with the desire to have one, certainly mine - sound, heritage, looks, uniqueness, 4 seats, comfort but most importantly the sound omg - its to die for, no other comes close, so satisfying. It was either that or an FF (4 seater) but then trouble with PTU has thus put me off. I may reconsider or just trot along very happily with a GT 4.7, maybe, maybe not, the cab.
@@normsallitt2753 problem is here in Italy a cheap S first edition costs 40-45k euros. A sport post 2014 costs 75k. I know it’s better but the 30k price gap is huge and does reduce the quality-price ratio
@sillybilly7467 I completely understand what you're saying. I can tell you that's much higher (at least for the most part) than here in the States. I purchased my 2017 with 12k miles during the covid price bubble almost 4 years ago and paid $72k all in with shipping, and oof have I gotten hit with depreciation (roughly $25k) since. But, if you're planning on long-term ownership, then I would still highly recommend paying at least some of the higher prices for the 2014-2017 because you'll most likely end up paying difference in the long run. Plus, you'll have a much better car with almost all of the earlier issues already worked out, and you'll also have higher power output from their f136 motors. Remember that these were the last production Maseratis (or any production cars) to have that glorious naturally aspirated Ferrari built V8. I hope this advice benefits you in some way. ✌️
MC Stradale owner (four seat/practical version) for 6 years now. Still on original clutch after 42,000 miles (but will need one soon). Car was the two first owners’ daily driver. Have had no real issues with the car. It’s needed 1 new wheel bearing (ABS sensor failure), suspension bushes, tyres and batteries - and that’s it. Driven across Europe (3,200 miles in 2 weeks) including Picos de Europa, Pyrenees, Mt Ventoux, Alps, etc. it didn’t miss a beat - completely within its element. And when you’ve filled the boot with wine, you can store your cases on the back seat! Watch out that some cars are advertised as MC Stradale when they are not really - the real ones say ‘MC Stradale’ on the passenger dash and have carbon ceramic brakes, and the F1 gearbox (with ‘1’ and ‘R’ buttons, not an automatic shifter). The single clutch gearbox is great, but needs to be driven more like a single clutch manual would be.
I own a Maserati GranTurismo GTS 4.7 L V8 with the ZF auto and it’s the best sounding car in my fleet of 14 cars. The maintenance and repair coasts have been around $5,700 over 4 years. It has never left me stranded and my wife just drove it 800 miles from our home in Southern California to our home in Utah in record time with her elderly parents on board. She was flying and they were all comfortable the whole 9ish hour drive.
I bought my GTS with the MC-shift gearbox a few years ago, mainly because of the amazing sound, the MC-shift auto blips the throttle on down shifts with small pops & bangs. Mine is a weekend summer car but I did take it to the Italian, French alps last year, even in Monaco I had people videoing it and taking pictures !! Amazing for a 13 year old car. No issues from my side, keep it serviced, yes it will need a clutch at one point but hey ho. Find a good indie that will look after you, and get on a maserati forum to find tips & tricks to saving money by buying alternative non genuine parts. Take it for a spin as often as you can, get those revs up and bang in another gear and smile, smile ,smile.
As an owner of one of these, I have to say it is truly a joy. No sports car m, not even a sports GT, but for the brief of a pure GT, I think it’s right on point. Never seen it as anything but and it’s 100% a keeper in my collection!
Lot of car but you will need to respect the servicing and maintenance costs. Don’t touch one without a full service book full of stamps and associated invoices 😂
@rvfinder7997 yoir bang on I love it. Just bought a 2014 new shape Quattroporte with the ferrari 3.8v8 twin turbo. Absolutely bargain because of stupid people still suggesting maserati are unreliable. Ferrari engines are one the most reliable engine you can buy
@@rvfinder7997 I owned a 4.7 for 3 years. It lost £10k in that time. Nothing ever went wrong and it was 100% reliable. Usual main dealer servicing was no issue apart from twice the price of my 911 servicing 😆. Drove across Europe a couple of time which is what it’s designed for. Test drove the new one the other week
Thanks for the review! I’ve owned 4x 986 boxster S, 987 cayman and a 997 4S but the Maserati Granturismo Sport stole my heart and couldn’t look back. It’s styling, the comfortable rides, exotic and luxurious look and that mad exhaust note is on another level.
I have to say the car is an absolute blast on the mountain roads here in Colorado. It goes from sluggish at slower speeds and an absolute beast when you open it up on the mountain roads. If you know how to drive the car it does become a very good sports car. I’ve owned a lot of very fast cars and the Maserati although it’s the slowest I seem to enjoy it more and more every time I drive it.
I 100% agree. I'll take my 2017 GT Sport over my previously owned 911 Turbo's. These are absolutely fantastic cars that do everything well. Plus, the gorgeous Pininfarina design combined with the Ferrari 4.7 V8 sounds make this car a world beater for me.
I have owned a MC Stradale for four years having owned a Gransport. If you have deep pockets the Stradale is the car to go for and you have a choice of two or four seats. In terms of depreciation I was offered my purchase price back for the car two years later when I looked to trade it in for a AM DBS Carbon Black Edition. Having looked at the DBS it was even larger and felt heavier on the road and have kept the Stradale. If you look at the depreciation of a wonderful M3 Touring or a BB9 or 997 of the same era the depreciation of the Stradale is fine and it has the wonderful carbon disks and greater road presence not included in the car Sam shows as well as being considerably lighter. Look at the Jayemm review of the car. If you don't want to stetch to the more expensive GTs cars - I would not discount the Gransport which in the right colour is a great alternative.
I have a 2012 Quattroporte S. It’s been great, and surprisingly reliable. I’ve needed a refurbed water pump and a window Regulator in 5 years and 30k miles… can’t think of any modern car that I would prefer. Maybe a 612
Why suprising? That ferrari v8 is more reliable than a BMW M5 v8 or e92 m3 V8. That ferrari v8 is a very reliable engine. If you get the ZF gearbox then you've got an drive train more reliable just about any German counterpart.
Great to see this review on your channel Sam but while you get a good number of things right about this car I think you really failed towards the end. I’ve had my 360 Modena manual for 12 years, first 5 it was my daily driver. Kids came along, the attention it got everywhere and the worry of doing stuff like leaving outside the pub overnight and the lack of usability/comfort eventually became tiresome and I retired it to become a garage queen/weekend toy. I longed for something to replace her that still gave me the fizz. There are not many cars that fit this bill whatsoever. I tried an AMG Merc for two years, tested 911’s, considered Bentley GT’s. The only car that came close to a Granturismo was the Ferrari FF but at 4x the price and still retaining the ball aches of it being too flashy and not being able to leave it anywhere I spent a year looking for the perfect Granturismo and came to a car very similar to the one you tested. The sport is certainly the one to go for, which you initially agree with but then change your mind towards the end of the video which I completely disagree with. If going for an early high mileage cheap model, it’s going to cost far more on maintenance, is much more of a slouch, the ZF’s have a much lazier software, the interior is much less sporty and will only have a 4.2. Likewise if you decide to get a stradale instead as you also suggest, you have the opposite issue of it being too sporty for day to day use, not having the ZF as an option, worries about using it daily and increased maintenance too. Most of them haven’t even got rear seats. These are even more pointless imo and you may as well get a Ferrari or similar if you want something like that. The 4.7 Sport is certainly the sweet spot in the line up as you initially agree. I absolutely love mine and while I agree with a lot of your criticisms of it I find it sublime. It’s a totally useable car on a day to day basis, I do the school run in it, my kids and missus fit in comfortably, it’s great in traffic, it’s classy but not flashy enough to be scared leaving it anywhere. Then when I’m on my own, in sport and manual mode, it becomes a totally different animal and ticks 80% of what I get from my 360. The noise is amazing, fast gear shifts, pokey enough for spirited driving. It really ticks both boxes at the same time that nothing else could possibly achieve. As for the alternatives you mention for the same money, it simply can’t be compared to mercs etc. The GT is a toned down Ferrari in every way, the others are just fast versions of the cars estate agents drive. Thanks for the review anyway but I’d suggest trying one for a few weeks if you still want to let it convince you. The GT sport has a split personality that is unrivalled and takes time to appreciate. It’ll never be as comfy as a Bentley GT or as sporty and dynamic as a supercar but I feel it gets you 80% of the way there for both depending on what mode you use her in. And with the looks and the noise, it doesn’t get much better. I can’t think of anything to replace mine with and it’s likely she’ll be my summer daily for the next decade. At the value they are, I have no qualms for this and feel it’s one of the true car bargains out there.
@@WatchCorp problem is here in Italy a cheap S first edition costs 40-45k euros. A sport post 2014 costs 75k. I know it’s better but the 30k price gap is huge and does reduce the quality-price ratio
Sam, I love the subject and purpose of this episode. I spent a week with a new GTS Quattroporte of same vintage and absolutely loved it. They sound like Pavarotti after three martinis, are Pininfarina beautiful, have enormous character and old world glory. Good for you to touch on mechanical footprints as so many casual used buyers are caught flat-footed.
Have owned the 4.7 MC shift and the 4.2 ZF versions of the GranTurismo. It’s a beautiful car. As stunning as anything on the road. And an unbeatable sound track from the na v8. As long as you know it’s a comfortable GT, you won’t be disappointed. You do need a few thousand every year though to maintain it. Tyres wear quicker than most. Very good, fair and balanced review.
As an owner of both a GranTurismo S *and* a GranCabrio S - I think the cars look flat out gorgeous, sound amazing, have 4 useable seats (unlike a 911 or Ferrari Roma) the performance is great for a GT and are reliable! The last V8 Maserati with a Ferrari/Maserati engine. I have no regrets. Quicker and faster than my Ferrari 308s and my Lamborghini Countach 5000QV (with wing it was maybe 160 mph top speed) and they are comfortable! So happy with my choices. Cheers for the video!
I just got one. I’ve always dreamt of it. 4.7 S. Absolutely sexy and amazing looking machine. What a beautiful sound it makes. A dignified car for Italian James Bond.
No contest, get the F1 paddle shift gearbox. If you want a slush box, look elsewhere. Get the engine screaming and bang the next gear in. The engine, the sound, the gearbox, the looks - just perfect.
People who say maserati grantourismo is unreliable dont have a clue what they are talking about. Get one with the ZF box and its far more reliable than any BMW V8 or merc V8. Youll see this engine in quattroporte with well over 200k miles no problem. Bmw performance v8s struggle to see 100k miles
One thing about the "Driving Dynamics" : Let's be clear the Maserati GT is no pig to drive, it's a well handling car. The reality of driving in the UK with police and speed cameras and all the rest of it, is that this car gives you plenty of road-legal driving enjoyment. Just listen to the sonorous V8 open up slowly as you waft your way up to 60mph on a decent country road...it's perfect for that.
Nailed it. I think Sam completely missed the point of the Granturismo. Also, at no point in this video did I watch him row through the gears in the higher rpm range, going through a few twists and turns, which is where these cars shine, IMHO. Also, the cars he mentioned as comparable to the GT are somewhat laughable in just about any metric imaginable. Maybe Sam will understand the GT better in ten years or so when he gets a little older and more "mature," lol.
Great video. You have an amazing ability to answer my mental questions that other TH-camrs never think of. You have a true passion, not the fake TH-camr passion. Carry on !!
I have a modified 2006 Maserati GranSport…and it’s perfect. Many many many haters out there who don’t know anything about the brand and simply hate. These are excellent high speed grand tourers…they’re meant to be driven hard and maintained meticulously….if there is anyone thinking about buying one off head machines…do it…you won’t stop smiling. You can even make these cars louder. Drive it, maintain it and you’ll never be bored.
Get a shot of an MC Stradale. On paper, it's not much more than a Granturismo without Skyhook dampers, faster shifts on the MC Shift box and carbon brakes but somehow it adds up to be more than the sum of it's parts. Try one, especially a 2 seater which I think has more of sense of occassion with out the rear seats, a bit like a 911 touring which is better without back seats weirdly.
I remember a review of Maser from you years back. I remember your quote, upon starting, “This thing sounds - outrageous!” A white one with a black top, if I recall.
Owned one and loved it, granted I had no reliability issues or big bills. I did end up selling it because of the weight and lack of handling, but as a GT cruiser it's AMAZING. Should have bought the cabriolet version and that engine noise is enthralling.
Love the idea if you don't need to keep it too long and get a decent one that doesn't immediately throw a big maintenance bill. Seems like the weekend off has messed you up in the algorithm, would always get the notification normally but had to go hunting today. Taken the chance to ring the bell and all that because man the algorithm is ruthless!
Merit Partners garnet colored 918 Casually passing by in the background at the beginning. Lol. Love that car. You should hit them up and visit them in Atlanta when you are back here in the US again. 👍
❤when you are with your wife and even kids, you do not need a thrilling performance.. for that you have an other car: the CS! The Gran Tourismo is even better in Cabriolet variant.. super nice sound, pretty awesome looks and a feeling of grandezza! ❤❤❤
I've added 20k miles to my 2014 model. No issues other than some blown out tires on pot holes on the Pirellis. Seems to be doing much better on the Michelins.
Generally a pretty fair review - BUT - I thing STG is rather overestimating what else you can get in the £30-35K range that comes CLOSE to the curb appeal of the Maserati GT. He quotes a couple of Mercs, a Jag and a Lexus.. Hmm...yeah, ok. But a Merc is just a Merc, a Lexus is just a Lexus. A Maserati? That's just - different. There is an indefinable quality of the Maserati GT - just like there is really no logical reason for listening to music on Vinyl Records when digital is better, but vinyl has a certain kudos...likewise, the Maserati has that kudos that other things in this range do not have. I promise you - the next car up that would get close for kudos to this would be a Ferrari California - and against hat, the Maserati GT looks splendid value for money.
They look fantastic and sound great. Considered one myself but went for an E63 instead. I think the E63 is a more precise instrument, admittedly not as beautiful. Great video Sam 👍
Buy a 2013 and above. I have owned 3 Maserati Granturismo Sports. They are amazing cars. Best car for the money on the market. They are Ferrari expensive to maintain.
These Gran Turismos are achingly gorgeous. I would look at it as, I'm getting a great deal, and the money I've saved will be used for maintenance and trouble shooting. Just don't go all in. Because it will be an enjoyable experience getting behind the wheel of this beauty if you've taken care of its Italian mechanical peculiarities. ✌️
I'd go for thd gen 2 Stradale, it has the rear seats. A Granturismo with no rear seats is useless. I think it's competition are cars with actually usable rear seats, Aston Martin Rapide, Ferrari 612, FF etc, not 2 seat sports cars like the F-Type.
It’s certainly more comparable to the cars you listed, I was amazed at the cars he compared it to, certainly apples and oranges! As for the Gen 2 stradale though, I feel you completely lose the daily comfort and usability the Sport offers. It’s no good in traffic, shouty all the time and is also much more money putting into a different league when looking at the competition. I think this ends up losing a lot that the sport has to offer which is effectively two cars in one. If you want something sporty all the time, there are better options.
If you want the beautiful two door looks but need four proper seats that can carry proper sized adults (which I would) the GranTurismo is really the only option. The alternatives that Sam put forward are just too small in the back. I’ve lusted after one of these for a long time but unlike Mrs. STG my wife won’t give permission 😡.
Interesting perspective! They are indeed grand tourers, though I´ve always looked at the GranTurismo as sort of an italian muscle car - big V8, front engine rear drive, space for more than two. A car just as content (it seems) with lumbering around in "D" as it is with the flappies constantly, well, flapped😅. Prices here in Norway are bit higher - £35k for a 2007 model with 111k kilometers on the clock. Most cars hover around £50-60k.
I'd be interested to know your thoughts on drawing a direct comparison to an Aston Martin DB9 Volante, which is a 5.9l, 450bhp, luxury cruiser, available for sub £30k, from around the same era. The main distinction I can draw without driving both is that the Maserati has aged way better with regard to its styling. The DB9 looks like an 'old' Aston, but the Maserati arguably looks like it could have been produced in the last 5 years.
And he doesn't even like them, he give a really lazy review here didn't fully show the sound of that V8. Shame they are amazing cars and get looks and admirers everywhere.
As an owner of the GT Sport with paddle shifts for the last 3 years, no issues with the clutch so far (or anything else). Makes a difference at high speeds as it shifts faster. A lot of car for your money and if well maintained, running costs are not that bad. One of the only 2+2 in this class that actually can transport 4 adults without any hassle. A great all rounder and with Pirelli sotto zero tyres, you can daily drive it in winter too.
Watched this for the second time and I’m astounded at Sam’s review of it. He’s a 360 fan so the engine should perfection for him (it behaves very similar to my 360’s and sounds even better) and is more practical and stupidly good value for money. Sounds like the perfect car for his wife to have as a useable sports GT. But he thinks the dynamics aren’t good enough (it’s a GT not a supercar duh) and thinks an amg merc, a Lexus or something with 2 seats (apples vs oranges) is a better buy? Can’t see how any Ferrari fan would think that. He even goes as far to suggest a cheap high mileage 4.2 would be a better buy, or that you spend double and get a stradale that is less practical, useable and has plenty of better competition if you want a 2 seat sports car. Madness. Then he says he prefers “the pinnacle” stuff instead?!? Yes mate we all do, but you’re not going to get that for £30k. Not seeing the wood from the trees comes to mind.
This is one of the few cars that looks nicer in pictures than in real life. Guy in my neighborhood used to have one. There is something off with the straight edges and the way the rear wheel sits in the body. Racing green XKR has the opposite situation going.
Okay so I actually have an MC, bought it 4 years ago for $60k w 20k miles, & I daily drive it. Really daily drive it, & Its the most reliable car I've ever owned. Yes really, that 4.7 F136Y is bulletproof. Ive owned lots of Mercedes, C124 included, & yes this is somehow more reliable. Yes really
Helpful review mate, cheers. Got to say I started searching after this 😂 As a nice daily wafter, if you cover miles, the diesel Ghibli and Levante look like bargains!
I bought a CPO 2019 GranTurismo Convertible, and I've been watching the market on them. I'm starting to notice that the pricing for a used 2018 - 2019 are starting to go up.
I get a lot of similar comments about my Ghibli. Too many other cars make more sense, it's unreliable , outdated etc. All those might be true to some, but having come out of Jaguars and BMWs I can only say that this car makes me smile every time I walk past, or someone asks a question about it (which happens a lot, and never happened with any of my BMWs) But ultimately, my big, slow, heavy, outdated Chrysler switchgear laden Ghibli puts the biggest smile on my face when I fire it up , hit the sport button and go pretty much anywhere. And that's everything I wanted and needed from it.
Jeremy Clarkson once asked the fashion model, Jodie Kidd "why do you lot all drive maserati's?" , her response was "because they are sooo f******g cool!!" when it comes to luxury supercars that make no sense to anyone in the real world think your wife has got the right idea. great video , 👍👍👍
Just swapped my 14 plate vantage roadster manual for a 2018 GranTurismo MC. Sounds unreal. Sort of miss the manual, sort of don’t. Build quality in the AM is better. But the revvy engine of the MC is awesome. Just wish it was 200 or kg lighter to make the most of it
I seriously considered a Gran Turismo. Loved the sound and the idea it had a Ferrari derived engine. At the same time, that is what scared me about it. I ended up going with the Jaguar XKR, which I truly love.
Essentially the reason these are valued less than they might be on paper is that they're the car enthusiast's idea of a bare minimum commuter car - something that's not deathly boring to drive, reasonably practical, looks inoffensive, can overtake a lorry, your wife can drive it, and your kids and/or dogs can fit in the back. It's to the 2010s what the Ford Mondeo was to the 1990s.
It's a beautiful car, it sounds incredible, but the maintenance is almost if not more costly than a Ferrari. Parts take forever to arrive from the factory (and hopefully it's the correct part that arrives). Cheers, great video. One of my all time favorite cars.
As someone who's owned both, plus 2 911 Turbos and 2 928's, I can 100% tell you that you made a purchasing error. The Maserati Granturismo 4.7 is an absolutely phenomenal car... plus the looks and sounds are simply amazing. Fyi, I'm not trying to be rude, I'm just trying to give you my personal first-hand experience. Unless you were looking for a highly dynamic sports car, then you made the correct choice. 👍
The design is absolutely wonderful and aged so well 😍😍😍 but as you say "it's big"😅 and I totally agree it makes it somekind of italian Challenger or CLS coupe, not my cup of tea, I wish dimensions were those of these 3200 and 4200 which were in line with my expectations... but yes if sound and design are what you are looking for and you need usable back seats might make sense
I think the Gran Turismo is a gorgeous car. One thing that I believe must be addressed are the wheel offsets. All of the stock Maserati wheels are tucked so far in, they look terrible. They need 20mm spacers immediately!
Massive congratulations on 10 years of STG
As a Granturismo S owner myself I can only say...I love the car...it still looks stylish and the sound is simply amazing. Went on road trips all over Europe with it, the perfect grand tourer...
@@MVD792 same here my 4.7 was a dream car across Europe. No issues and 100% reliable. Sold it after 3 years with a £10k loss
@@askiff1415 Cool! I have mine since 2018 and just put it up for sale. Drove from Holland to Spain twice, Holland to Austria once and twice to Italy visiting the factory aswell. My last Eurotrip was last year driving from Amsterdam to Palermo, Sicily, and back. Great trip!
@@MVD792 Have always admired these cars, just havn't pulled the trigger to purchase cause of the rep it gets. Being an owner for about 6 years would you say putting aside 3-4K per year for maintenance/repairs would be enough for such a beast or does this car require significantly more? I get some years may have to do more work than others, but so long as it averages to 3-4K.
@@Irfan-z9o Expect less if you find one with a good history..on average i spend 1-2k a year on maintenance
Beautiful car.
4.7l v8… with a proper exhaust, it is probably one of the most beautiful sound I’ve heard in my life!
Stradale with sport exhaust!
Your right. One of the best sounding engines
I’ve recently bought a VERY cheap Quattroporte and so far, it is going very well
Well done. Given the fact that we will be at war by the end of 2031.
Better enjoy life and spend you money
Come ON !!! We want details! Year, mileage, COST !!!! This comment reads just like a TH-cam clickbait title. 🤣
Just wait..............
@boyracer3477 well I think he's a TH-camr so 😅
@@I_am_Jesus_though Oh .... sorry, lost my head there for a while .... Thanks for the bitch slap. 🤣
My cousin is a mechanic, and I told him couple years ago the Gran Turismo is one my favorite GT cars, one day out of nowhere he picked me up in one and we went for a ride in the car, we were going the speed limit and that thing sounded amazing. I’ll never forget that day.
I have a 2009 S with F1 gearbox. I’ve driven it about 5,500 miles in nearly 2 years and have paid $300 for 1 (non-dealer) service. That’s it. It’s quirky sometimes- but everything works and it drives beautifully and gives me no issues. At the prices they demand these days that are just criminally underrated. You will notice that EvERY SINGLE modern reviewer gets in one now and goes, wow this is faster and better than I expected/remembered. Especially with the F1 (correct) gear box.
Great video. While not a Gran Turismo, I own a 2006 GranSport with the CambioCorsa (single clutch automated manual) and it has so far been a great car. I’ve done around 5000 kms and all has been perfect so far. It’s lighter and smaller than the Gran Turismo, though only came in the 4.2 as opposed to the Gran Turismo that came in 4.2 and 4.7. Absolutely no regrets here and think it’s got to be one of the best cars for the money. Love it and plan to keep it long term!
I enjoy your videos, so no offense here, Sam. But I think you're missing the entire ethos of the Granturismo and the clientele in which it was/is meant for. This is totally understandable because when I was younger, I loved and enjoyed driving my Porsches (3 911 Turbos, 2 classic 928s, Boxster S, etc), but I sold my last 911 Turbo, bought my 2017 Granturismo Sport, and haven't looked back with a single regret. These are not only luxurious (true 4-seat) grand tourers with gorgeous Pininfarina styling and also possibly have the best sounding V8 ever made, IMHO. They're also quite well planted performers on mountain roads once you put them into Sport mode, which not only opens up the exhaust valves but also stiffens up the Skyhook suspension, quickens the shift timing and improves throttle response. These cars are also very practical daily drivers that offer full-size luxury car interior space with easy ingres/egress. They're (2014 & up) also highly reliable as per my own ownership and several other people I know who own them. Lastly, the comparable cars that you mentioned aren't comparable in just about any way, shape, form, or sound metric. Their true competitors IMHO would be cars like the Bentley Continental GT V8, Aston Martin's Vantage, DB9, Vanquish, Lexus LC500, or possibly the BMW 8 & 6 series coupes. Keep up the great content and safe travels.
Best regards from across the pond,
Norm
Also, considering that I just checked their inventory 11 hours after this video was posted and the Granturismo is already sold, should tell everyone what they need to know about these amazing automobiles. Unless, of course, it hasn't been listed yet.
Its just an advertising video for a car dealership dude he does not care about the ethos of the granturismo. can you not spot the pattern?
Absolutely the same - had a 2016 grancabrio and it fits with the desire to have one, certainly mine - sound, heritage, looks, uniqueness, 4 seats, comfort but most importantly the sound omg - its to die for, no other comes close, so satisfying. It was either that or an FF (4 seater) but then trouble with PTU has thus put me off. I may reconsider or just trot along very happily with a GT 4.7, maybe, maybe not, the cab.
@@normsallitt2753 problem is here in Italy a cheap S first edition costs 40-45k euros. A sport post 2014 costs 75k. I know it’s better but the 30k price gap is huge and does reduce the quality-price ratio
@sillybilly7467 I completely understand what you're saying. I can tell you that's much higher (at least for the most part) than here in the States. I purchased my 2017 with 12k miles during the covid price bubble almost 4 years ago and paid $72k all in with shipping, and oof have I gotten hit with depreciation (roughly $25k) since. But, if you're planning on long-term ownership, then I would still highly recommend paying at least some of the higher prices for the 2014-2017 because you'll most likely end up paying difference in the long run. Plus, you'll have a much better car with almost all of the earlier issues already worked out, and you'll also have higher power output from their f136 motors. Remember that these were the last production Maseratis (or any production cars) to have that glorious naturally aspirated Ferrari built V8. I hope this advice benefits you in some way. ✌️
MC Stradale owner (four seat/practical version) for 6 years now. Still on original clutch after 42,000 miles (but will need one soon). Car was the two first owners’ daily driver. Have had no real issues with the car. It’s needed 1 new wheel bearing (ABS sensor failure), suspension bushes, tyres and batteries - and that’s it. Driven across Europe (3,200 miles in 2 weeks) including Picos de Europa, Pyrenees, Mt Ventoux, Alps, etc. it didn’t miss a beat - completely within its element. And when you’ve filled the boot with wine, you can store your cases on the back seat!
Watch out that some cars are advertised as MC Stradale when they are not really - the real ones say ‘MC Stradale’ on the passenger dash and have carbon ceramic brakes, and the F1 gearbox (with ‘1’ and ‘R’ buttons, not an automatic shifter). The single clutch gearbox is great, but needs to be driven more like a single clutch manual would be.
I own a Maserati GranTurismo GTS 4.7 L V8 with the ZF auto and it’s the best sounding car in my fleet of 14 cars. The maintenance and repair coasts have been around $5,700 over 4 years. It has never left me stranded and my wife just drove it 800 miles from our home in Southern California to our home in Utah in record time with her elderly parents on board. She was flying and they were all comfortable the whole 9ish hour drive.
That’s amazing. How do you amass such a fleet
Sunday morning cartoons for car enthusiasts, you're the man Sam!
I bought my GTS with the MC-shift gearbox a few years ago, mainly because of the amazing sound, the MC-shift auto blips the throttle on down shifts with small pops & bangs. Mine is a weekend summer car but I did take it to the Italian, French alps last year, even in Monaco I had people videoing it and taking pictures !! Amazing for a 13 year old car. No issues from my side, keep it serviced, yes it will need a clutch at one point but hey ho. Find a good indie that will look after you, and get on a maserati forum to find tips & tricks to saving money by buying alternative non genuine parts. Take it for a spin as often as you can, get those revs up and bang in another gear and smile, smile ,smile.
As an owner of one of these, I have to say it is truly a joy. No sports car m, not even a sports GT, but for the brief of a pure GT, I think it’s right on point. Never seen it as anything but and it’s 100% a keeper in my collection!
There is no competition in looks that's for sure (one of the prettiest car ever made) and the sound is pretty amazing.
Lot of car but you will need to respect the servicing and maintenance costs. Don’t touch one without a full service book full of stamps and associated invoices 😂
Check out the disasters that M539 Restorations has had with his "cheap" GranTourismo.........
@@EvoraGT430is that one of his old videos?
2014 and up are rock solid 👍 but keep it up with the propaganda so prices remain low
@rvfinder7997 yoir bang on I love it. Just bought a 2014 new shape Quattroporte with the ferrari 3.8v8 twin turbo. Absolutely bargain because of stupid people still suggesting maserati are unreliable. Ferrari engines are one the most reliable engine you can buy
@@rvfinder7997 I owned a 4.7 for 3 years. It lost £10k in that time. Nothing ever went wrong and it was 100% reliable. Usual main dealer servicing was no issue apart from twice the price of my 911 servicing 😆. Drove across Europe a couple of time which is what it’s designed for.
Test drove the new one the other week
Thanks for the review! I’ve owned 4x 986 boxster S, 987 cayman and a 997 4S but the Maserati Granturismo Sport stole my heart and couldn’t look back. It’s styling, the comfortable rides, exotic and luxurious look and that mad exhaust note is on another level.
Try a cayman 981 with techart then decide
Noooo they’re gonna go up in price now!! This was my quiet dream car 😂
They definitely won't for another decade
@@DaleSteel’10 years’ lol forever
😂I doubt it
I have to say the car is an absolute blast on the mountain roads here in Colorado. It goes from sluggish at slower speeds and an absolute beast when you open it up on the mountain roads. If you know how to drive the car it does become a very good sports car. I’ve owned a lot of very fast cars and the Maserati although it’s the slowest I seem to enjoy it more and more every time I drive it.
I 100% agree. I'll take my 2017 GT Sport over my previously owned 911 Turbo's. These are absolutely fantastic cars that do everything well. Plus, the gorgeous Pininfarina design combined with the Ferrari 4.7 V8 sounds make this car a world beater for me.
I have owned a MC Stradale for four years having owned a Gransport.
If you have deep pockets the Stradale is the car to go for and you have a choice of two or four seats. In terms of depreciation I was offered my purchase price back for the car two years later when I looked to trade it in for a AM DBS Carbon Black Edition. Having looked at the DBS it was even larger and felt heavier on the road and have kept the Stradale.
If you look at the depreciation of a wonderful M3 Touring or a BB9 or 997 of the same era the depreciation of the Stradale is fine and it has the wonderful carbon disks and greater road presence not included in the car Sam shows as well as being considerably lighter. Look at the Jayemm review of the car.
If you don't want to stetch to the more expensive GTs cars - I would not discount the Gransport which in the right colour is a great alternative.
I’ve got Rosso Mondiale Gran Turisimo. By far the best car I’ve ever owned. So much personality and knocks spots off the boring german cars!.
I have a 2012 Quattroporte S. It’s been great, and surprisingly reliable. I’ve needed a refurbed water pump and a window
Regulator in 5 years and 30k miles… can’t think of any modern car that I would prefer. Maybe a 612
Why suprising? That ferrari v8 is more reliable than a BMW M5 v8 or e92 m3 V8. That ferrari v8 is a very reliable engine. If you get the ZF gearbox then you've got an drive train more reliable just about any German counterpart.
Great to see this review on your channel Sam but while you get a good number of things right about this car I think you really failed towards the end.
I’ve had my 360 Modena manual for 12 years, first 5 it was my daily driver. Kids came along, the attention it got everywhere and the worry of doing stuff like leaving outside the pub overnight and the lack of usability/comfort eventually became tiresome and I retired it to become a garage queen/weekend toy. I longed for something to replace her that still gave me the fizz.
There are not many cars that fit this bill whatsoever. I tried an AMG Merc for two years, tested 911’s, considered Bentley GT’s. The only car that came close to a Granturismo was the Ferrari FF but at 4x the price and still retaining the ball aches of it being too flashy and not being able to leave it anywhere I spent a year looking for the perfect Granturismo and came to a car very similar to the one you tested.
The sport is certainly the one to go for, which you initially agree with but then change your mind towards the end of the video which I completely disagree with. If going for an early high mileage cheap model, it’s going to cost far more on maintenance, is much more of a slouch, the ZF’s have a much lazier software, the interior is much less sporty and will only have a 4.2.
Likewise if you decide to get a stradale instead as you also suggest, you have the opposite issue of it being too sporty for day to day use, not having the ZF as an option, worries about using it daily and increased maintenance too. Most of them haven’t even got rear seats. These are even more pointless imo and you may as well get a Ferrari or similar if you want something like that.
The 4.7 Sport is certainly the sweet spot in the line up as you initially agree. I absolutely love mine and while I agree with a lot of your criticisms of it I find it sublime. It’s a totally useable car on a day to day basis, I do the school run in it, my kids and missus fit in comfortably, it’s great in traffic, it’s classy but not flashy enough to be scared leaving it anywhere.
Then when I’m on my own, in sport and manual mode, it becomes a totally different animal and ticks 80% of what I get from my 360. The noise is amazing, fast gear shifts, pokey enough for spirited driving. It really ticks both boxes at the same time that nothing else could possibly achieve.
As for the alternatives you mention for the same money, it simply can’t be compared to mercs etc. The GT is a toned down Ferrari in every way, the others are just fast versions of the cars estate agents drive.
Thanks for the review anyway but I’d suggest trying one for a few weeks if you still want to let it convince you. The GT sport has a split personality that is unrivalled and takes time to appreciate. It’ll never be as comfy as a Bentley GT or as sporty and dynamic as a supercar but I feel it gets you 80% of the way there for both depending on what mode you use her in. And with the looks and the noise, it doesn’t get much better.
I can’t think of anything to replace mine with and it’s likely she’ll be my summer daily for the next decade. At the value they are, I have no qualms for this and feel it’s one of the true car bargains out there.
Thanks for the review! Very useful
@@WatchCorp problem is here in Italy a cheap S first edition costs 40-45k euros. A sport post 2014 costs 75k. I know it’s better but the 30k price gap is huge and does reduce the quality-price ratio
Sam, I love the subject and purpose of this episode. I spent a week with a new GTS Quattroporte of same vintage and absolutely loved it. They sound like Pavarotti after three martinis, are Pininfarina beautiful, have enormous character and old world glory. Good for you to touch on mechanical footprints as so many casual used buyers are caught flat-footed.
The sound is fabulous and design is spot on
Have owned the 4.7 MC shift and the 4.2 ZF versions of the GranTurismo. It’s a beautiful car. As stunning as anything on the road. And an unbeatable sound track from the na v8. As long as you know it’s a comfortable GT, you won’t be disappointed. You do need a few thousand every year though to maintain it. Tyres wear quicker than most. Very good, fair and balanced review.
By the way the US Granturismos MC; were basically sports with the body kit and the exhaust from an MC. Still kept the ZF and the steel brakes.
As an owner of both a GranTurismo S *and* a GranCabrio S - I think the cars look flat out gorgeous, sound amazing, have 4 useable seats (unlike a 911 or Ferrari Roma) the performance is great for a GT and are reliable! The last V8 Maserati with a Ferrari/Maserati engine. I have no regrets. Quicker and faster than my Ferrari 308s and my Lamborghini Countach 5000QV (with wing it was maybe 160 mph top speed) and they are comfortable! So happy with my choices. Cheers for the video!
I just got one. I’ve always dreamt of it. 4.7 S. Absolutely sexy and amazing looking machine. What a beautiful sound it makes. A dignified car for Italian James Bond.
No contest, get the F1 paddle shift gearbox. If you want a slush box, look elsewhere. Get the engine screaming and bang the next gear in. The engine, the sound, the gearbox, the looks - just perfect.
Hi Sam, I've watched and subscribed from the very early days. Congrats on the 10 years, it's been great 👍🏽
People who say maserati grantourismo is unreliable dont have a clue what they are talking about. Get one with the ZF box and its far more reliable than any BMW V8 or merc V8. Youll see this engine in quattroporte with well over 200k miles no problem. Bmw performance v8s struggle to see 100k miles
@@DaleSteel as I’ve had one I can agree with you.
As someone who's owned all of the above, I completely agree with you. The Maserati GT Sport 4.7 with the ZF is an absolutely fantastic car.
I own manual Quattroporte and auto Granturismo. I absolutely agree with you
One thing about the "Driving Dynamics" : Let's be clear the Maserati GT is no pig to drive, it's a well handling car. The reality of driving in the UK with police and speed cameras and all the rest of it, is that this car gives you plenty of road-legal driving enjoyment. Just listen to the sonorous V8 open up slowly as you waft your way up to 60mph on a decent country road...it's perfect for that.
Nailed it. I think Sam completely missed the point of the Granturismo. Also, at no point in this video did I watch him row through the gears in the higher rpm range, going through a few twists and turns, which is where these cars shine, IMHO. Also, the cars he mentioned as comparable to the GT are somewhat laughable in just about any metric imaginable. Maybe Sam will understand the GT better in ten years or so when he gets a little older and more "mature," lol.
Great video. You have an amazing ability to answer my mental questions that other TH-camrs never think of. You have a true passion, not the fake TH-camr passion. Carry on !!
I have a modified 2006 Maserati GranSport…and it’s perfect. Many many many haters out there who don’t know anything about the brand and simply hate. These are excellent high speed grand tourers…they’re meant to be driven hard and maintained meticulously….if there is anyone thinking about buying one off head machines…do it…you won’t stop smiling. You can even make these cars louder. Drive it, maintain it and you’ll never be bored.
Get a shot of an MC Stradale. On paper, it's not much more than a Granturismo without Skyhook dampers, faster shifts on the MC Shift box and carbon brakes but somehow it adds up to be more than the sum of it's parts. Try one, especially a 2 seater which I think has more of sense of occassion with out the rear seats, a bit like a 911 touring which is better without back seats weirdly.
Calling a Maserati a baby Ferrari is an insult to the Maserati. I hate that term even for Alfas. They have their own pedigree.
I remember a review of Maser from you years back. I remember your quote, upon starting, “This thing sounds - outrageous!” A white one with a black top, if I recall.
I’m debating a Maserati or Porsche next to replace my model 3, I drive 4k miles per year but need 4 seats for the school run. This video helped!
If you need four seats, this certainly is in the running. This or an older Cayenne. Those are a great value and are very sporting for an SUV.
@@boyracer3477 thanks - my wife drive a Range Rover so this really can be a proper sports car, just big enough for 2 small children in the back.
Great info overall! The exhaust note on the 4.7 is just pure bliss.
They just sound so great at 7000 rpm, and handle so well, and so comfortable. It’s a really great everyday driver.
I've been considering these for a while but I just can't pull the trigger.
I think a used Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio makes more sense.
Owned one and loved it, granted I had no reliability issues or big bills. I did end up selling it because of the weight and lack of handling, but as a GT cruiser it's AMAZING. Should have bought the cabriolet version and that engine noise is enthralling.
I've been here since Sept 2014. I love your channel Sam.
Happened to see you on Mishas channel so I came to say thanks for the tip on the Nezumi watches. Going to order one today!
Great car for the money. I hope you are going to do some more videos on cars from Octane. They have an amazing selection.
Love the idea if you don't need to keep it too long and get a decent one that doesn't immediately throw a big maintenance bill.
Seems like the weekend off has messed you up in the algorithm, would always get the notification normally but had to go hunting today. Taken the chance to ring the bell and all that because man the algorithm is ruthless!
Merit Partners garnet colored 918 Casually passing by in the background at the beginning. Lol. Love that car. You should hit them up and visit them in Atlanta when you are back here in the US again. 👍
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❤when you are with your wife and even kids, you do not need a thrilling performance.. for that you have an other car: the CS!
The Gran Tourismo is even better in Cabriolet variant.. super nice sound, pretty awesome looks and a feeling of grandezza! ❤❤❤
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That sand color 992 looks incredible!
I've added 20k miles to my 2014 model. No issues other than some blown out tires on pot holes on the Pirellis. Seems to be doing much better on the Michelins.
Generally a pretty fair review - BUT - I thing STG is rather overestimating what else you can get in the £30-35K range that comes CLOSE to the curb appeal of the Maserati GT. He quotes a couple of Mercs, a Jag and a Lexus.. Hmm...yeah, ok. But a Merc is just a Merc, a Lexus is just a Lexus. A Maserati? That's just - different.
There is an indefinable quality of the Maserati GT - just like there is really no logical reason for listening to music on Vinyl Records when digital is better, but vinyl has a certain kudos...likewise, the Maserati has that kudos that other things in this range do not have. I promise you - the next car up that would get close for kudos to this would be a Ferrari California - and against hat, the Maserati GT looks splendid value for money.
100%! 👍
They look fantastic and sound great. Considered one myself but went for an E63 instead. I think the E63 is a more precise instrument, admittedly not as beautiful. Great video Sam 👍
Great video Sam! Loving what you’re doing recently, keep up the good work :)
Buy a 2013 and above. I have owned 3 Maserati Granturismo Sports. They are amazing cars. Best car for the money on the market. They are Ferrari expensive to maintain.
With Viki working for Ineos, I’m surprised there isnt more content featuring them - seems like an easy win.
These Gran Turismos are achingly gorgeous. I would look at it as, I'm getting a great deal, and the money I've saved will be used for maintenance and trouble shooting. Just don't go all in. Because it will be an enjoyable experience getting behind the wheel of this beauty if you've taken care of its Italian mechanical peculiarities. ✌️
I'd go for thd gen 2 Stradale, it has the rear seats. A Granturismo with no rear seats is useless. I think it's competition are cars with actually usable rear seats, Aston Martin Rapide, Ferrari 612, FF etc, not 2 seat sports cars like the F-Type.
It’s certainly more comparable to the cars you listed, I was amazed at the cars he compared it to, certainly apples and oranges!
As for the Gen 2 stradale though, I feel you completely lose the daily comfort and usability the Sport offers. It’s no good in traffic, shouty all the time and is also much more money putting into a different league when looking at the competition. I think this ends up losing a lot that the sport has to offer which is effectively two cars in one. If you want something sporty all the time, there are better options.
If you want the beautiful two door looks but need four proper seats that can carry proper sized adults (which I would) the GranTurismo is really the only option. The alternatives that Sam put forward are just too small in the back. I’ve lusted after one of these for a long time but unlike Mrs. STG my wife won’t give permission 😡.
That 250 Lusso is Blu cee-a-low, wich is simlpy skyblue.
drove one for 5 years - amazing car. Switched to Aston, love it, but still missing Masi
Interesting perspective! They are indeed grand tourers, though I´ve always looked at the GranTurismo as sort of an italian muscle car - big V8, front engine rear drive, space for more than two. A car just as content (it seems) with lumbering around in "D" as it is with the flappies constantly, well, flapped😅. Prices here in Norway are bit higher - £35k for a 2007 model with 111k kilometers on the clock. Most cars hover around £50-60k.
As thoughts of retirement are always in my mind this is one of the cars I’ve considered.
It sounds right up my street.
I'd be interested to know your thoughts on drawing a direct comparison to an Aston Martin DB9 Volante, which is a 5.9l, 450bhp, luxury cruiser, available for sub £30k, from around the same era.
The main distinction I can draw without driving both is that the Maserati has aged way better with regard to its styling. The DB9 looks like an 'old' Aston, but the Maserati arguably looks like it could have been produced in the last 5 years.
Dude I am literally contemplating buying one, and one of my favourite TH-camrs hits me with this lol. Not all heroes wear capes
And he doesn't even like them, he give a really lazy review here didn't fully show the sound of that V8. Shame they are amazing cars and get looks and admirers everywhere.
I see what looks like a BMW 3.0CSL in Ceylon Gold lurking in the background such a nice car!
Is that showroom the same where Paul collected his Gallardo? Looks similar (renovated and rebranded of course).
As an owner of the GT Sport with paddle shifts for the last 3 years, no issues with the clutch so far (or anything else). Makes a difference at high speeds as it shifts faster. A lot of car for your money and if well maintained, running costs are not that bad. One of the only 2+2 in this class that actually can transport 4 adults without any hassle. A great all rounder and with Pirelli sotto zero tyres, you can daily drive it in winter too.
Drive it in manual sport only and the clutch will last 60 - 80k+ miles
. My 2005 Quattroporte has 62k on the original clutch
A pure pleasure to see and to drive it, owner's word.
Watched this for the second time and I’m astounded at Sam’s review of it. He’s a 360 fan so the engine should perfection for him (it behaves very similar to my 360’s and sounds even better) and is more practical and stupidly good value for money. Sounds like the perfect car for his wife to have as a useable sports GT.
But he thinks the dynamics aren’t good enough (it’s a GT not a supercar duh) and thinks an amg merc, a Lexus or something with 2 seats (apples vs oranges) is a better buy? Can’t see how any Ferrari fan would think that.
He even goes as far to suggest a cheap high mileage 4.2 would be a better buy, or that you spend double and get a stradale that is less practical, useable and has plenty of better competition if you want a 2 seat sports car. Madness.
Then he says he prefers “the pinnacle” stuff instead?!? Yes mate we all do, but you’re not going to get that for £30k.
Not seeing the wood from the trees comes to mind.
Money, pleasure, 4 place, return, … i think is the best think is the best bargun you can buy. I dosn’t compaire in looks with An amg.
This is one of the few cars that looks nicer in pictures than in real life. Guy in my neighborhood used to have one. There is something off with the straight edges and the way the rear wheel sits in the body. Racing green XKR has the opposite situation going.
Okay so I actually have an MC, bought it 4 years ago for $60k w 20k miles, & I daily drive it. Really daily drive it, & Its the most reliable car I've ever owned. Yes really, that 4.7 F136Y is bulletproof. Ive owned lots of Mercedes, C124 included, & yes this is somehow more reliable. Yes really
Helpful review mate, cheers. Got to say I started searching after this 😂 As a nice daily wafter, if you cover miles, the diesel Ghibli and Levante look like bargains!
0:11 was that a 918 spyder in the background?
Looks like one!
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I bought a CPO 2019 GranTurismo Convertible, and I've been watching the market on them. I'm starting to notice that the pricing for a used 2018 - 2019 are starting to go up.
I get a lot of similar comments about my Ghibli. Too many other cars make more sense, it's unreliable , outdated etc.
All those might be true to some, but having come out of Jaguars and BMWs I can only say that this car makes me smile every time I walk past, or someone asks a question about it (which happens a lot, and never happened with any of my BMWs)
But ultimately, my big, slow, heavy, outdated Chrysler switchgear laden Ghibli puts the biggest smile on my face when I fire it up , hit the sport button and go pretty much anywhere.
And that's everything I wanted and needed from it.
Jeremy Clarkson once asked the fashion model, Jodie Kidd "why do you lot all drive maserati's?" , her response was "because they are sooo f******g cool!!" when it comes to luxury supercars that make no sense to anyone in the real world think your wife has got the right idea. great video , 👍👍👍
It's kinda lovely and says "I know about cars". Bit like a chunky aston or a thirsty jag or old Bentley. It's marks the owners out from the rest.
I really want that white Lexus LFA in that shop. Lovely Maserati however, what a beautiful car.
Just swapped my
14 plate vantage roadster manual for a 2018 GranTurismo MC. Sounds unreal. Sort of miss the manual, sort of don’t. Build quality in the AM is better. But the revvy engine of the MC is awesome. Just wish it was 200 or kg lighter to make the most of it
The MC is definitely my next purchase. Rosso Magma or Bianco Fuji…….
I seriously considered a Gran Turismo. Loved the sound and the idea it had a Ferrari derived engine. At the same time, that is what scared me about it. I ended up going with the Jaguar XKR, which I truly love.
You should go check out an Aston Martin Rapide next to compare the 2 haha
can't beat the sound of a Maserati, that's for sure.
Essentially the reason these are valued less than they might be on paper is that they're the car enthusiast's idea of a bare minimum commuter car - something that's not deathly boring to drive, reasonably practical, looks inoffensive, can overtake a lorry, your wife can drive it, and your kids and/or dogs can fit in the back. It's to the 2010s what the Ford Mondeo was to the 1990s.
Maserati is the thinking man's Ferrari.
@morganbrown8950
Actually, in most cases, Maserati is the “thinking I don’t have enough for a Ferrari” Man’s Ferrari 😂😂
‘I don’t think I can afford a Ferrari’ is all anyone thinks when they buy a Maserati over a Ferrari. They aren’t in the same league.
A 2019 MC sport convertible would be amazing with the new refreshed interior and exterior. Best V8 convertible for the price.
That 250 lusso 😍😍😍
It's a beautiful car, it sounds incredible, but the maintenance is almost if not more costly than a Ferrari. Parts take forever to arrive from the factory (and hopefully it's the correct part that arrives). Cheers, great video. One of my all time favorite cars.
I was between buying one of these or a PDK Boxster. I ultimately bought the Porsche and it’s great but could not stop thinking about the Italian V8!!
As someone who's owned both, plus 2 911 Turbos and 2 928's, I can 100% tell you that you made a purchasing error. The Maserati Granturismo 4.7 is an absolutely phenomenal car... plus the looks and sounds are simply amazing. Fyi, I'm not trying to be rude, I'm just trying to give you my personal first-hand experience. Unless you were looking for a highly dynamic sports car, then you made the correct choice. 👍
The design is absolutely wonderful and aged so well 😍😍😍 but as you say "it's big"😅 and I totally agree it makes it somekind of italian Challenger or CLS coupe, not my cup of tea, I wish dimensions were those of these 3200 and 4200 which were in line with my expectations... but yes if sound and design are what you are looking for and you need usable back seats might make sense
I think the Gran Turismo is a gorgeous car. One thing that I believe must be addressed are the wheel offsets. All of the stock Maserati wheels are tucked so far in, they look terrible. They need 20mm spacers immediately!
Shameless link to my vid…
Maserati Granturismo - What size spacers? 20/25/30mm Bonoss Spacers
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I actually heard lots of good things of this brand in terms of reliability from people who owned one. Same applies to Alfa Romeo.
🎉i love the drive Tour!!! Always nice.
Would like to see a video on that Lexus RCF you mentioned, or better yet an LC. The facelift RC looks pretty tasty for the price
If you need a 4 seat car, the RCF is not a direct comparison to the GT. The back is cramped , even for two small girls.
There was a matching LFA at coffee and cars at STASH yesterday 😍
It's one of the most beautiful coupes ever made and they sold quite well meaning there are plenty in used market - hell yeah it's worth it
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