If your ever in the North West let me know & I'll lend you my 4.7 MC Shift. I have never driven the 4.2 Auto but from your video I can tell they are no where near as good.
Well Joel. Review was spot on. Well done. They charm at outset and you saw through the thin veneer. They don’t drive out this world , just ok. The review was very very accurate. The MC is a diff prospect. They are gorgeous, all the Gran Turismos.
I’ve had a Maserati Granturismo s 4.7 for over 2 years now. Absolutely love it, it’s looks and sounds amazing, never had any issues, every drive is special . Fantastic choice, fingers crossed you don’t have any issues.
@@sleepeatdrive7619 ONE SET of brake pads are Ferrari priced at around $600 PER wheel. God have mercy on your soul if you need a strut replaced, which is over $1500. Other than the amazing growl of the 4.7 liter, a BRAND NEW BMW M240i blows this away on nearly every metric. I have seen guys drive these Maseratis and they are not forgiving when the rear end spins out. Plus, they are slower than newer cars of most any other performance car from 0-60.
1. The 4.7 Sport was quite a big improvement over the original 4.2 for performance and sound 2. The sticky buttons - that's a fixable issue, and not all cars get it. 3. There is a third party company called AuCar who sell a replacement Sat Nav system custom fit for the GT - It's about £1000 but gives you a modern touch screen sat nav - changes the car completely.
After driving a mazer, db9 and xkr - I bought a 2010 xkr - 500+ hp, lovely to drive and apart from the older but functional infotainment a lovely place to sit in. I have no regrets...
I can definitely see why you would pick the jag to be honest, I think that’s where my 20 grand would go too. I love the way this Maserati looks and sounds but every time I watch a video of someone actually driving one it seems to be a case of never meet your heroes.
@@TheTalentedTrout They do look lovely and sound amazing but the drive - admittedly a 4.2 in my case - was just like Joel's. My xkr just put a massive smile on my face and the exhaust note even on a standard one is lovely.
@@marklawrence2417 yeah but even your xkr 4.2 is flippin quick coz of that supercharger. Great car, although my dad has just had to pay a fairly large bill for a new front subframe due to corrosion 😢. Very poorly built subframe, especially compared to my Skoda Octavia of the same year lol 😂.
Dude, my phone started randomly playing this video while it was closed. I thought something was going to explode from the inside the phone Thank goodness it was only the Maserati
My dad has a Quattroporte 2007 Duoselect and besides some minor electronical issues it has been perfect! The transmission gives it that little bit extra to enjoy it when driving on country roads
I’m loving my QPV and although similar to the GT, is a different proposition. Amazing cruiser, double glazed and electric seats in the rear. Practical car to swan around in with a Ferrari engine up front. Also read that the exhaust frequency of the Maserati Quattroporte is 333 HZ, which is a frequency level that supposedly stimulates the sexual arousal in women.
I have a 2013 and I love it. Exhaust is awesome and i love listening to it every drive. Looks fabulous and people do notice it. M3s want to race me and I've beaten them easily. The only con is the entertainment center with the out dated looks and tech. Plus the damn sticky buttons. But I didn't buy it for the tech so I'm good. Mite add apple car play next year. That will drastically update the interior and give the car a new feel.
YES! I had one of these before my current DB9.2 and I did enjoy it thoroughly.... I had it 5 years without any issues it was a 2012. Coincidentally, the one I had before the Maserati was the E63 M6... lol
I love my 2016 GT in the same color, i always drive in sport, info tech not good …sticky touch points really suck but its a 24/7 head turner and constant compliments EVERY time I drive it…sounds amazing as well!
Possibly a little bit critical of such a beautiful car, a head turner!. An Italian super car of the late 20th century. But still a good vid, and looking forward to the next one.
I think you're the only person who drives or reviews one of these that doesn't absolutely love the sound. It's the car's calling card for most. Great video all around!
You are spot on. The 4.7 especially. She will be mine ❤ There will be squares out there mate yet we're living life up by enjoying these beautiful pieces of art. I do not care about the age 2012> Gran Turismo's are just that. 🔥
The sound!!! What an amazing sound that car makes. I love the spec of that one, and if you want a stylish cruiser then surely it has to be up there. However if you're after something to make you smile around the bends then from your view it's obviously not the right car. Personally I'd be tempted purely for those seats and that sound.
Great video again! It is a very handsome car. But getting a mechanic to work on it is a challenge here in New Jersey. OEM rotors are $500 each and it gets 13MPG.
It depends on what your taste is I once wanted a 6 series BMW but after hearing the horror stories of gasket leaks and oil leaks and constant engine problems I decided not to take the chance I did however get the Maserati I don't see it as a race car although it is not a slow car the look and the sound and the reliability is enough for me
Those problems you described on the 6 series were only really prevalent on the V8s 4.4 and 4.8. If you could settle with the slightly slower 3.0 630i it was a much more reliable block
Joel. It's a year after you uploaded this video. Yesterday, 18 Jan 2024 I test-drove a 2011 Grand Cabrio 4.7L S with 39000 miles on the clock. It was a short drive but my take is that this later version does look inside and out better than the earlier models and inside lots of improvements regarding buttons and controls. It was priced at £30k. It's quite a hard drive, and this particular car badly needed a deep clean. I didn't buy it, but could be tempted to buy my first Maserati but a later model maybe 2013 or 2014. Not sure if Cabrio or Tourismo.
Swab the buttons with some alcohol, the one you find at your local chemist. It'll fix the stickiness, then it's just up to the owner to keep it clean...
I'm thinking of getting a Maserati Granturismo 4.7 MC-Shift S between the yrs 2013-2016. Anything above without the Ferrari engine doesn't interest me currently and not to keen of the front end of the younger year ones. Gorgeous car
I think your expectations were too high of it to be honest. It’s a GT cruiser with a lovely exhaust note, it’s not a sports car. They’re also typically Italian in that the engine has to be REVVED(!) to get the most of it. They don’t have any low down torque. The sticky buttons is annoying for sure but ultimately a minor gripe when you compare to the Germans with their dire issues.
Hey, a bit late to the party, but I have had similar problems with the sticky buttons on my Jag XK. It's not really all that expensive, you can get a pack of makeup removal wipes (either buy or steal some from the missus). I've had a couple of really badly affected buttons, but even those cleaned up nicely after 3-4 wipes. If the disgusting buttons are something you are bothered by, it's worth trying out before you take it to a professional.
Rite / Right. Can answer this one very easily. As a petrol head. Car trader and former Maser owner of 5 years . The answer is a yes to scratch the itch. Insanely Beautiful. Drive is MEH. Kinda twitchy with too much power. Sounds awesome but not on par with 5cyl or v10 v12 or other v8s. But after the inch scratched sadly it’s a no. The brand is all image. Poor fit finish and economy is unusable 8-13 MPG. They need be parked up Sorn. Sadly. Just a lovely vista out your front door
Currently looking at these, Had a C63 for a year ( 6.2 v8 ) which was lovely but gone back to a transporter for work etc, Got a V8 itch and one local with 22,000 miles for 20 thousand. You cannot compare these Joel to modern stuff either, it's a gt car.
Saw one of these on autotrader for 13k the other day, Ridiculous amount of car for the money, regardless of reliability issues. However I agree with you on the driving experience. It's more of a GT car that you want to drive slowly, with windows down in an old built up village. Not a car with much thrill of speed, or tech.
And that £13k example would be never ending misery. I too saw a purple one on Autotrader that had a bad body kit and had done 160,000 miles for £13k. The body work was utterly shocking. God knows what the mechanical condition was like. Wouldn't touch it with a bargepole. Probably a spares and repairs job that you'd try to cannibalize for parts.
Do you need to strip and remove to do that or can you do it with them in situ? I remember doing something similar with a Fist Coupe Turbo but removed the centre console and there was lots of mess!
C'mon Joel, a Maserati 4.7 Granturismo S is not slow. Most modern 5 series BMW's aren't faster. 0-60mph in 4.7 seconds, 0-100mph in 10.6 seconds and 0-124mph in 15.4 seconds is still pretty quick by most standards. It's certainly quick enough to enjoy on British roads without being so quick that you run out of road in a couple of seconds. Performance cars are now too quick. I was in a McLaren 720 S fairly recently and if you put your foot down for 6 seconds after exacting a roundabout at 30 mph, you're doing 125 mph and deep into ban territory. Driving a 720 S and trying to keep close to speed limits is just no fun at all.
I would buy it with a good reasoning price! I’m about to retire soon And it has enough of what I Will want in a Dream car’ I Will upgrade that vehicle entertainment system’ It’s a Beautiful timeless car And that sound! One of The best I have ever heard!
@@sjb3460 Thank you for sharing the information! It’s such a Beautiful car’ seen a young lady driving one in town and I almost lost my control driving my car! Lol!
Wash-wipe the sticky buttons with 70% isopropyl alcohol using cotton swabs and Q-tips. Not too much, a little at a time. Same for the steering wheel and door knobs.
I am currently shopping for a Maserati. I’ve owned Porsche’s and loved them. The Maserati offers comfort, class and luxury absent in other vehicles. It also has more range, weight, and holds four people. The Maser has the best interior by far. It’s a superior ride on a long trip. For what it’s worth, people don’t notice Jags and Porsches like they do a Maserati.
Never driven one, but would love a go in one. I think I might really like it, but choose the safer option with the 997 Porsche. That V8 Vantage would be great, but I’ve heard they break eveytime there’s a day in the month.
Try a Coupe Gransport. I tried both, preferred the sound of the Grantourismo and the totally gorgeous Look of that Car, as a Driver I prefer my Gransport Coupe.. No REALLY. It is the more focussed Car by a Mile.
Thanks for the honest review of this car. I was gonna get a 2013 which might have been a little bit better but I think you're right. The Germans take it all day long. Porsche ,You can't beat it they are absolutely amazing!! I live in America and sometimes wish I could see Europe. Cause my country is starting to suck. Freest country in the world with the Tons of rules and regulations. Getting harder to make money. But maybe it's like that everywhere you go I don't know What I do know is. Porsche is it I've had a couple of them older ones and I love them!!
The sound the looks the price. That's the equation but the Vantage will almost certainly start to appreciate sooner and steeper, if the Mazer ever does and probably cheaper to own. And that's saying something.
WILL NEVER HAPPEN. The problem from my research is that the cost to maintain these cars are Ferrari prices and they are NOT Ferrarris but the parts and labor cost the same. Plus, they just don't handle very well for the hassle of maintaining them.
Interesting result. I have never been in one of these but a friend has a 2004 Quattroporte that feels like a rocket ship when he boots it. I've been in a few Ferraris and Lamborghinis and it's definitely not that fast but it seems like this one is going a bit slow from your description.
The running cost would be too much where others are in the hundreds this would be thousands. You need deep pockets. I’ve got jag xjl and that’s a 3 ltr diesel and that pins you in your seat and very sporty drive for luxury barge and that can be picked from £7 to 8k these days
Always loved these Joel, stunning, amazing sound and ridiculously cheap. Very intriguing, however as echoed by others, the fears of repairs and general fixes / righting wrongs on this can be ruinous! After all, was an 80k plus car new.
You should NOT buy a Mase GT. It's too expensive, maintenance is so much, etc. Please leave them to the rest of us that don't care because they are truly a work of art.
Every car enthusiast shown own something like that or a Porsche or a Lotus or even a Bentley at some point in their lives. It’s just what one should do.
You need to drive the 4.7 with the MC shift, totaly different kettle of fish. The sound from mine even on slow speed is fantastic, and the looks it receives even just plodding in a 30mph zone. Save a little more than 20k nd buy the 4.7. Porsches are everywhere .... how often do you see a GTS on UK roads ??
Wait, what ? You're not keen on the exhaust sound ??! It is THE best thing about the car. In normal mode I do find the car a little hard work and less enjoyable but press the Sport (my button is completely worn away and I can understand why) and put the windows down and it's gorgeous. The steering on mine is quite light so not sure why that one is heavy. In the 4 months of ownership I've never used the media system due to the sound but the sat nav is a bit dated. Banshee Motorsport are working on an updated system and is due anytime. As they came out in 2007 the whole thing was probably designed in 2005 or earlier ! Yes the Porsche etc is likely to be more user friendly but going in the Mas is a proper event but do agree the drive could be more exciting but you have to remember it's not a hunkered down sports car - it is a GT long range cruiser. 0-62 is 5.2 seconds from memory so not a slouch but it does have to shift 1.9 tons ! The sticky buttons are annoying but I've had that in many cars - especially Mercedes. Using a lemon and a plastic trim tool and a lot of time/elbow grease gets rid of it and make more a better experience. The amount of compliments, smiles and stares is incredible
I have been seriously considering one of these. The straight line grunt was a concern and I think you have just confirmed my suspicions. I'd be looking at a 5.0 xkr instead
Always wanted one of these but a Jaguar XKR is much better in almost every sense. More power, more performance, better reliability, cheaper maintenance etc...
Ghibli owner. I tend to feel that all the downsides to a Maserati (and there are a few) can usually be countered with... yeah but it's a Maserati. And that's what is keeping me from buying another car.
I'm in the market for buying this November I'm looking at the db9 and this and I'm torn between them. I no the db9 v12 because my parents have one but love the look of the Maserati and the noise but to watch this I'm sliding to the Aston
Bit of an odd review for me. Seems you are looking for sportscar performance in a gt car. Vantage would be exactly the same with same engine options. I guess my thoughts are decide whether you want lighterweight performance or Gt. 997 porsche would bridge the gap between the 2 worlds or 20k buys a great caymen but is it to close to your boxster.
While I agree with your sentiment on understanding the differences between a sports car and a GT car, actually, the V8 Vantage is much sportier. I've got a lot of friends with them, I've had 2 Jaguar XKRs and a Ferrari, and I've got friends with these Maserati GTs, which I've extensively test driven as we've rotated cars on drives. The Maserati GT and the Jaguar are pretty similar in weight and traditional GT feel, with the later 5L getting better suspension, and of course the XKR-S ones having the best. And the Jags feel much more powerful thanks to their superchargers and higher horsepower and torque output. But the Vantage is much stiffer and sportier, more akin to the F-Type. With only 385hp the Vantage isn't super fast but it's more than capable, and it feels good launching forward. Definitely agree that the Porsche is the best all around option, which is probably why they're so common. But you buy these cars specifically to have something different from the default option, and accept that it will excel in some areas, but fall behind in others.
For £20k I would get a BMW F10 M5...for that price it would be a slightly higher mileage 2011/2012 example but a bit of fun at the weekends and you could probably use it as a daily driver too.
This guy is probably the only car TH-camr in the uk I can watch without cringing! So sick of Matt Watson trying (and failing miserably) to be funny; or Alex at car throttle’s awful Mike Brewer impersonation which makes me vomit!! This guy has his own factual style and it works really well!!
Harry Metcalfe of EVO magazine fame and ‘Harry’s Garage’ is the best without question, extremely knowledgeable and likeable, and actually behaves like an adult (Unlike Alex from AutoAlex who is just intolerable)
There is one of the nicest spec'd 4.2's near me. Grigio on extended red leather. It's priced really well but the 4.2 just doesn't deliver hence why Maserati scrapped it and for the money I'd take the e63 m6
Where you found them for 20 grants? I was looking for them in Autoscout ; searching in all Europe, and they started in just the double, 40 grants and from them to the sky. For 20 k, I will purchase one tomorrow!!!
Prefer the GranCabrio, as the very generous back seats mean you could take three friends out comfortably all day. Tiny boot takes away the GT element though.
997 or a V8 Vantage for me Mazzer looks great and sounds impressive but it’s a big heavy car with rock hard seats and a cheap feeling interior equally shared with the F360
You’ve done a review on the dynamics of the car without pressing the sport button! Maybe I missed it but thing you’d find quite a difference. Your reviewing one car not both if you haven’t pressed it!
Joel, thank you for the video, I have also always fantasied about having a Maserati. Also heard about the unreliability and tacky interior. I think it’s going to be the BMW M6 instead.
Sounds amazing but very temperamental. I had the older 4.2 for around 3 years - plagued with electrical gremlins. Apparently the later 4.7 was much better.
Not for me either. The biggest visual problem is the small front wheels that could do with spacers. As for interior it’s of poor quality hence the overall cheap price of the car.
Have you had a go in one of these? Do you agree with my opinion? Thanks all for watching!
I really agree with your opinion man ! It's a real beast !!
Since this is the 4.2, I wonder if the 4.7 would be much different?
If your ever in the North West let me know & I'll lend you my 4.7 MC Shift. I have never driven the 4.2 Auto but from your video I can tell they are no where near as good.
Well Joel. Review was spot on. Well done. They charm at outset and you saw through the thin veneer. They don’t drive out this world , just ok. The review was very very accurate. The MC is a diff prospect. They are gorgeous, all the Gran Turismos.
I miss the Z4 Joel!
I’ve had a Maserati Granturismo s 4.7 for over 2 years now. Absolutely love it, it’s looks and sounds amazing, never had any issues, every drive is special .
Fantastic choice, fingers crossed you don’t have any issues.
How much did it cost to maintain while you had it?
Maintenance cost?
@@sleepeatdrive7619 ONE SET of brake pads are Ferrari priced at around $600 PER wheel. God have mercy on your soul if you need a strut replaced, which is over $1500. Other than the amazing growl of the 4.7 liter, a BRAND NEW BMW M240i blows this away on nearly every metric. I have seen guys drive these Maseratis and they are not forgiving when the rear end spins out. Plus, they are slower than newer cars of most any other performance car from 0-60.
1. The 4.7 Sport was quite a big improvement over the original 4.2 for performance and sound 2. The sticky buttons - that's a fixable issue, and not all cars get it. 3. There is a third party company called AuCar who sell a replacement Sat Nav system custom fit for the GT - It's about £1000 but gives you a modern touch screen sat nav - changes the car completely.
Ridiculous excuses. It’s a shitbox
Bro your comment saved my opinion on this car 😂
Thanks brother, really considering this gem
Valid points
@@abdullahjumaah43same here Lmaoo 😂
I had my Blu Mediterraneo 2008 GT for 9 years and loved every minute. Several road trips across Europe into Monaco and Italy. The best of times.
How much did you spend on maintenance?
So during those 9 years of your ownership how do you rate the reliability?. Am interested in buying one
After driving a mazer, db9 and xkr - I bought a 2010 xkr - 500+ hp, lovely to drive and apart from the older but functional infotainment a lovely place to sit in. I have no regrets...
I can definitely see why you would pick the jag to be honest, I think that’s where my 20 grand would go too. I love the way this Maserati looks and sounds but every time I watch a video of someone actually driving one it seems to be a case of never meet your heroes.
@@TheTalentedTrout They do look lovely and sound amazing but the drive - admittedly a 4.2 in my case - was just like Joel's. My xkr just put a massive smile on my face and the exhaust note even on a standard one is lovely.
@@marklawrence2417 yeah but even your xkr 4.2 is flippin quick coz of that supercharger. Great car, although my dad has just had to pay a fairly large bill for a new front subframe due to corrosion 😢. Very poorly built subframe, especially compared to my Skoda Octavia of the same year lol 😂.
I love the timeless design of this Maserati 🇮🇹👌 Glad I found your channel just subscribed
Dude, my phone started randomly playing this video while it was closed. I thought something was going to explode from the inside the phone
Thank goodness it was only the Maserati
My dad has a Quattroporte 2007 Duoselect and besides some minor electronical issues it has been perfect! The transmission gives it that little bit extra to enjoy it when driving on country roads
Yes you should Buy one. I followed one up the M5 last friday in stop start traffic...my window was open ....absolute music to the ears 🎶
I’m loving my QPV and although similar to the GT, is a different proposition. Amazing cruiser, double glazed and electric seats in the rear. Practical car to swan around in with a Ferrari engine up front. Also read that the exhaust frequency of the Maserati Quattroporte is 333 HZ, which is a frequency level that supposedly stimulates the sexual arousal in women.
I have a 2013 and I love it. Exhaust is awesome and i love listening to it every drive. Looks fabulous and people do notice it. M3s want to race me and I've beaten them easily. The only con is the entertainment center with the out dated looks and tech. Plus the damn sticky buttons. But I didn't buy it for the tech so I'm good. Mite add apple car play next year. That will drastically update the interior and give the car a new feel.
Absolutely love them...there is one around the corner from me in black and I always go that way to look at it. I'd love one!
More videos like this by the way...I'd love to see you in Bentley
YES! I had one of these before my current DB9.2 and I did enjoy it thoroughly.... I had it 5 years without any issues it was a 2012. Coincidentally, the one I had before the Maserati was the E63 M6... lol
I love my 2016 GT in the same color, i always drive in sport, info tech not good …sticky touch points really suck but its a 24/7 head turner and constant compliments EVERY time I drive it…sounds amazing as well!
You need to try the later 4.7 version Joel. Mine also has the aftermarket infotainment. Both make the absolute WORLD of difference. Fancy a spin?
I would definitely buy one of these. I've always loved the Granturismo.
Possibly a little bit critical of such a beautiful car, a head turner!. An Italian super car of the late 20th century. But still a good vid, and looking forward to the next one.
A very beautiful GT car. I love it. I would prefer this one over the onter ones that you mentioned. The style and the sound - just very nice.
4.2 for 8 years now and there isn’t a day where it hasn’t put a smile on my face or turned heads …
Like the review Joel, good direction for the channel. You’re a natural at it.
I have 4.7 , driving with all the excitement you need . Great Drives car
Sounds incredible. What a beautifully designed car. Please keep this content coming! It is great to live vicariously through your driving😂😂
‘Opens up Autotrader’, ‘Finds out these cars start at €50.000 in the Netherlands.‘ ‘Closes Autotrader…’
I think you're the only person who drives or reviews one of these that doesn't absolutely love the sound. It's the car's calling card for most. Great video all around!
You are spot on. The 4.7 especially. She will be mine ❤ There will be squares out there mate yet we're living life up by enjoying these beautiful pieces of art. I do not care about the age 2012> Gran Turismo's are just that. 🔥
Thanks Joel, loved the video. Keep em coming M8. Cheers, John.
The sound!!! What an amazing sound that car makes. I love the spec of that one, and if you want a stylish cruiser then surely it has to be up there. However if you're after something to make you smile around the bends then from your view it's obviously not the right car. Personally I'd be tempted purely for those seats and that sound.
Agree, it's awesome, just when you get up close and personal with it, it's a little dissapointing.
Great video again! It is a very handsome car. But getting a mechanic to work on it is a challenge here in New Jersey. OEM rotors are $500 each and it gets 13MPG.
Please do a £20k series where u explore other toy cars for £20k- stuff like 911 997, v8 vantage, M240i, Z4M etc!
Are you paying like
It depends on what your taste is I once wanted a 6 series BMW but after hearing the horror stories of gasket leaks and oil leaks and constant engine problems I decided not to take the chance I did however get the Maserati I don't see it as a race car although it is not a slow car the look and the sound and the reliability is enough for me
Those problems you described on the 6 series were only really prevalent on the V8s 4.4 and 4.8. If you could settle with the slightly slower 3.0 630i it was a much more reliable block
Joel. It's a year after you uploaded this video. Yesterday, 18 Jan 2024 I test-drove a 2011 Grand Cabrio 4.7L S with 39000 miles on the clock. It was a short drive but my take is that this later version does look inside and out better than the earlier models and inside lots of improvements regarding buttons and controls. It was priced at £30k. It's quite a hard drive, and this particular car badly needed a deep clean. I didn't buy it, but could be tempted to buy my first Maserati but a later model maybe 2013 or 2014. Not sure if Cabrio or Tourismo.
Very much enjoyed that. Great to have you back. 👍👍🤗
Love your vids Joel…. Great to see you getting ‘back in the swing’. Would I buy one? Oh God yes…. What a beauty! On my list for sure.
Swab the buttons with some alcohol, the one you find at your local chemist. It'll fix the stickiness, then it's just up to the owner to keep it clean...
That won't fix it. The stickiness is within the materials and just comes out again.
Try a late 5.0L XKR as a comparison.
First thing I’d do is check that subframe - if not corroded through then fully protect it
I hear most of the car is usually rotten.
@@jaysimpson6857 Yeah wheel arches and maybe even the body rots. Same with so many cars tho. Every car is crap in some way
I'm thinking of getting a Maserati Granturismo 4.7 MC-Shift S between the yrs 2013-2016. Anything above without the Ferrari engine doesn't interest me currently and not to keen of the front end of the younger year ones. Gorgeous car
I think your expectations were too high of it to be honest. It’s a GT cruiser with a lovely exhaust note, it’s not a sports car. They’re also typically Italian in that the engine has to be REVVED(!) to get the most of it. They don’t have any low down torque. The sticky buttons is annoying for sure but ultimately a minor gripe when you compare to the Germans with their dire issues.
I would go Jaguar XKR for something reliable, however, for a more cool thing, maybe an Aston DB7 V12.
Any Granturismo 2014 or newer is more reliable than the Jaguar. This cars are mostly trouble free if used regularly and well maintained.
Hey, a bit late to the party, but I have had similar problems with the sticky buttons on my Jag XK. It's not really all that expensive, you can get a pack of makeup removal wipes (either buy or steal some from the missus). I've had a couple of really badly affected buttons, but even those cleaned up nicely after 3-4 wipes. If the disgusting buttons are something you are bothered by, it's worth trying out before you take it to a professional.
Mate really jealous that you've gotten to drive one of these. Would love to have a go one day especially the 4.7 S version.
I'd love one of them, so beautiful, and that sound!
Rite / Right. Can answer this one very easily. As a petrol head. Car trader and former Maser owner of 5 years . The answer is a yes to scratch the itch. Insanely Beautiful. Drive is MEH. Kinda twitchy with too much power. Sounds awesome but not on par with 5cyl or v10 v12 or other v8s. But after the inch scratched sadly it’s a no. The brand is all image. Poor fit finish and economy is unusable 8-13 MPG. They need be parked up Sorn. Sadly. Just a lovely vista out your front door
Currently looking at these,
Had a C63 for a year ( 6.2 v8 ) which was lovely but gone back to a transporter for work etc,
Got a V8 itch and one local with 22,000 miles for 20 thousand.
You cannot compare these Joel to modern stuff either, it's a gt car.
Saw one of these on autotrader for 13k the other day, Ridiculous amount of car for the money, regardless of reliability issues. However I agree with you on the driving experience. It's more of a GT car that you want to drive slowly, with windows down in an old built up village. Not a car with much thrill of speed, or tech.
And that £13k example would be never ending misery. I too saw a purple one on Autotrader that had a bad body kit and had done 160,000 miles for £13k. The body work was utterly shocking. God knows what the mechanical condition was like. Wouldn't touch it with a bargepole. Probably a spares and repairs job that you'd try to cannibalize for parts.
Mine cost me £15000 for a 61000 mile one. After servicing it and new discs , pads and 2 tyres it added up to £21000. But well worth it. 👌.
Superb content as ways Joel, keep up the great work!!
4.7 with a tune and exhaust will change your mind!
70% isopropyl alcohol and lots of rags will fix the sticky button / surface issue - worked for me beautifully!
Do you need to strip and remove to do that or can you do it with them in situ? I remember doing something similar with a Fist Coupe Turbo but removed the centre console and there was lots of mess!
@@MrCaterhamr500 I did it with the buttons in situ :)
I think you should get one ! Would be awesome
C'mon Joel, a Maserati 4.7 Granturismo S is not slow. Most modern 5 series BMW's aren't faster. 0-60mph in 4.7 seconds, 0-100mph in 10.6 seconds and 0-124mph in 15.4 seconds is still pretty quick by most standards. It's certainly quick enough to enjoy on British roads without being so quick that you run out of road in a couple of seconds.
Performance cars are now too quick. I was in a McLaren 720 S fairly recently and if you put your foot down for 6 seconds after exacting a roundabout at 30 mph, you're doing 125 mph and deep into ban territory. Driving a 720 S and trying to keep close to speed limits is just no fun at all.
Jaguar XK-R would be a good comparison, not quite a Vantage but not far off
yes, would love to try one of those too!
I would buy it with a good reasoning price! I’m about to retire soon And it has enough of what I Will want in a Dream car’ I Will upgrade that vehicle entertainment system’
It’s a Beautiful timeless car
And that sound! One of The best I have ever heard!
@@sjb3460 Buying a house right now and probably a little later once getting settled
@@sjb3460 Thank you for sharing the information! It’s such a Beautiful car’ seen a young lady driving one in town and I almost lost my control driving my car! Lol!
Wash-wipe the sticky buttons with 70% isopropyl alcohol using cotton swabs and Q-tips. Not too much, a little at a time. Same for the steering wheel and door knobs.
I am currently shopping for a Maserati. I’ve owned Porsche’s and loved them. The Maserati offers comfort, class and luxury absent in other vehicles. It also has more range, weight, and holds four people. The Maser has the best interior by far. It’s a superior ride on a long trip.
For what it’s worth, people don’t notice Jags and Porsches like they do a Maserati.
Never driven one, but would love a go in one. I think I might really like it, but choose the safer option with the 997 Porsche. That V8 Vantage would be great, but I’ve heard they break eveytime there’s a day in the month.
Try a Coupe Gransport. I tried both, preferred the sound of the Grantourismo and the totally gorgeous Look of that Car, as a Driver I prefer my Gransport Coupe.. No REALLY. It is the more focussed Car by a Mile.
Thanks for the honest review of this car. I was gonna get a 2013 which might have been a little bit better but I think you're right. The Germans take it all day long. Porsche ,You can't beat it they are absolutely amazing!! I live in America and sometimes wish I could see Europe. Cause my country is starting to suck. Freest country in the world with the Tons of rules and regulations. Getting harder to make money. But maybe it's like that everywhere you go I don't know What I do know is. Porsche is it I've had a couple of them older ones and I love them!!
The sound the looks the price. That's the equation but the Vantage will almost certainly start to appreciate sooner and steeper, if the Mazer ever does and probably cheaper to own. And that's saying something.
WILL NEVER HAPPEN. The problem from my research is that the cost to maintain these cars are Ferrari prices and they are NOT Ferrarris but the parts and labor cost the same. Plus, they just don't handle very well for the hassle of maintaining them.
If you can get an Aston for under £20k that's the one I'd go for 👍 or a Jag XKR with the 5.0 supercharged V8 😁😁
Interesting result. I have never been in one of these but a friend has a 2004 Quattroporte that feels like a rocket ship when he boots it. I've been in a few Ferraris and Lamborghinis and it's definitely not that fast but it seems like this one is going a bit slow from your description.
The running cost would be too much where others are in the hundreds this would be thousands. You need deep pockets. I’ve got jag xjl and that’s a 3 ltr diesel and that pins you in your seat and very sporty drive for luxury barge and that can be picked from £7 to 8k these days
My Maserati Quattroporte 2013 GT S (530 HP) is quite fast
Always loved these Joel, stunning, amazing sound and ridiculously cheap. Very intriguing, however as echoed by others, the fears of repairs and general fixes / righting wrongs on this can be ruinous! After all, was an 80k plus car new.
Dream car, been ever so tempted by the 160,000 mile example for 13k on Autotrader, need to sell my C32 AMG and Triumph Herald first!
I've seen that one, wouldn't bother
@@LA63003 Been up for sale for a long time - must be a reason why.
You should NOT buy a Mase GT. It's too expensive, maintenance is so much, etc. Please leave them to the rest of us that don't care because they are truly a work of art.
Great video Joel 🙏👌
Every car enthusiast shown own something like that or a Porsche or a Lotus or even a Bentley at some point in their lives. It’s just what one should do.
You need to drive the 4.7 with the MC shift, totaly different kettle of fish. The sound from mine even on slow speed is fantastic, and the looks it receives even just plodding in a 30mph zone. Save a little more than 20k nd buy the 4.7. Porsches are everywhere .... how often do you see a GTS on UK roads ??
Wait, what ? You're not keen on the exhaust sound ??! It is THE best thing about the car. In normal mode I do find the car a little hard work and less enjoyable but press the Sport (my button is completely worn away and I can understand why) and put the windows down and it's gorgeous. The steering on mine is quite light so not sure why that one is heavy. In the 4 months of ownership I've never used the media system due to the sound but the sat nav is a bit dated. Banshee Motorsport are working on an updated system and is due anytime. As they came out in 2007 the whole thing was probably designed in 2005 or earlier ! Yes the Porsche etc is likely to be more user friendly but going in the Mas is a proper event but do agree the drive could be more exciting but you have to remember it's not a hunkered down sports car - it is a GT long range cruiser. 0-62 is 5.2 seconds from memory so not a slouch but it does have to shift 1.9 tons ! The sticky buttons are annoying but I've had that in many cars - especially Mercedes. Using a lemon and a plastic trim tool and a lot of time/elbow grease gets rid of it and make more a better experience. The amount of compliments, smiles and stares is incredible
I have been seriously considering one of these. The straight line grunt was a concern and I think you have just confirmed my suspicions. I'd be looking at a 5.0 xkr instead
Always wanted one of these but a Jaguar XKR is much better in almost every sense. More power, more performance, better reliability, cheaper maintenance etc...
You mention the v8 vantage.. ever driven one . Welcome to drive mine
Ghibli owner. I tend to feel that all the downsides to a Maserati (and there are a few) can usually be countered with... yeah but it's a Maserati.
And that's what is keeping me from buying another car.
I'm in the market for buying this November I'm looking at the db9 and this and I'm torn between them. I no the db9 v12 because my parents have one but love the look of the Maserati and the noise but to watch this I'm sliding to the Aston
Mercedes AMG SL550 supercharged 500 bhp . Superb performance, handling and the best spund ever!
Bit of an odd review for me. Seems you are looking for sportscar performance in a gt car. Vantage would be exactly the same with same engine options. I guess my thoughts are decide whether you want lighterweight performance or Gt. 997 porsche would bridge the gap between the 2 worlds or 20k buys a great caymen but is it to close to your boxster.
While I agree with your sentiment on understanding the differences between a sports car and a GT car, actually, the V8 Vantage is much sportier. I've got a lot of friends with them, I've had 2 Jaguar XKRs and a Ferrari, and I've got friends with these Maserati GTs, which I've extensively test driven as we've rotated cars on drives. The Maserati GT and the Jaguar are pretty similar in weight and traditional GT feel, with the later 5L getting better suspension, and of course the XKR-S ones having the best. And the Jags feel much more powerful thanks to their superchargers and higher horsepower and torque output. But the Vantage is much stiffer and sportier, more akin to the F-Type. With only 385hp the Vantage isn't super fast but it's more than capable, and it feels good launching forward.
Definitely agree that the Porsche is the best all around option, which is probably why they're so common. But you buy these cars specifically to have something different from the default option, and accept that it will excel in some areas, but fall behind in others.
I bought an SL55 AMG just an absolute monster
If I had that kind of budget I’d look at a DB9 I think
For £20k I would get a BMW F10 M5...for that price it would be a slightly higher mileage 2011/2012 example but a bit of fun at the weekends and you could probably use it as a daily driver too.
This guy is probably the only car TH-camr in the uk I can watch without cringing! So sick of Matt Watson trying (and failing miserably) to be funny; or Alex at car throttle’s awful Mike Brewer impersonation which makes me vomit!! This guy has his own factual style and it works really well!!
Harry Metcalfe of EVO magazine fame and ‘Harry’s Garage’ is the best without question, extremely knowledgeable and likeable, and actually behaves like an adult (Unlike Alex from AutoAlex who is just intolerable)
I have the 4.7 and there is a huge difference from the 4.2. The 4.7 is is faster and sounds WAY better.
Issue is the 4.2.. 4.7 totally different engine/ exhaust setup it’s epic
I like if the headlights were updated the front end would look very modern
I would love too see you test an American sports car, like a corvette.
There is one of the nicest spec'd 4.2's near me. Grigio on extended red leather. It's priced really well but the 4.2 just doesn't deliver hence why Maserati scrapped it and for the money I'd take the e63 m6
The 4.7 with Cambiocorsa (F1) gearbox is the one to get!
Where you found them for 20 grants? I was looking for them in Autoscout ; searching in all Europe, and they started in just the double, 40 grants and from them to the sky. For 20 k, I will purchase one tomorrow!!!
I'm buying one at 63000 miles, full history for £17000. Seems good to me👌😍
Prefer the GranCabrio, as the very generous back seats mean you could take three friends out comfortably all day. Tiny boot takes away the GT element though.
Best of all modern cars.
997 or a V8 Vantage for me Mazzer looks great and sounds impressive but it’s a big heavy car with rock hard seats and a cheap feeling interior equally shared with the F360
Keep away from the 997 and borescore issues, poorly designed engines.
Joel, do you miss your E85 Z4?
You’ve done a review on the dynamics of the car without pressing the sport button! Maybe I missed it but thing you’d find quite a difference. Your reviewing one car not both if you haven’t pressed it!
What does the sport button do apart from usual throttle sharpness, what does it change on the 4.2? Does it stiffen the suspension or change steering?
Joel, thank you for the video, I have also always fantasied about having a Maserati. Also heard about the unreliability and tacky interior. I think it’s going to be the BMW M6 instead.
You may want to test drive the 4.7L MC Stradale version. It's a world of difference.
Sounds amazing but very temperamental. I had the older 4.2 for around 3 years - plagued with electrical gremlins. Apparently the later 4.7 was much better.
I’m seriously considering purchasing a GT. I’m torn between a 360 Modena, and the beauty and versatility ie. four seats in the Maserati. Any thoughts?
What did you get?I'd go for the ferrari
I'm in love with this car ❤❤❤
Just for that noise……no other reason, other than it runs a close second to an Aston Martin vantage, as the most beautiful car to look at…..👍🇮🇲🔥💪
Not for me either. The biggest visual problem is the small front wheels that could do with spacers. As for interior it’s of poor quality hence the overall cheap price of the car.
I dnot know what they go for in the UK but a M156 powerd C63 of CL63 are proper cool cars as well.
It is beautiful, but no not a chance. The sticky buttons problem is heartbreaking.
Not that hard to fix.
“It is a big car” - I wish you were right!