As an Italian who owned several of these, i can definitely say, they are great, just buy the ZF transmission models that came after the small facelift, the ones that break are the F1 "Ferrari" transmission ones, here in Europe the F1 equipped cars are worth half what the ZF cars are. It is a great sedan, maybe the best sedan ever made, The engines are bulletproof with the right care and maintenance, comfortable, sounds amazing, check if the transmission had a service, ZF and Maserati say that is lifetime, but all the specialists suggest a flush and filter every 70k miles. As for the suspension going on and off, check the shock connectors, they can get weathered and malfunction, also the accelerometer can go bad. Those cars also like to sort itself sometimes when you leave the battery unplugged overnight, we call it an Italian reset. the Buttons behind the steering wheel are for the radio, the top and bottom ones change the radio station and or changes the CD on the CD changer, the middle one usually makes the navigation come up on the screen.
@TheRealCatof a month? sorry buddy, I probably have cars in my collection longer than you are alive. here I thought I was talking to someone with a brain. P.S. I've been a mechanic for 21 years now, spent two years restoring a Lancia Delta HF that just sold for 200k, sure. I know nothing about cars. Pretty sure the kid with a cat for a profile photo knows a lot more.
I have a friend in Switzerland and he bought one of these there. He actually bought the 4.7 gts awards edition even, although I’m not sure what the mileage on it was. Long story short, he has a lot of money but he said that keeping it maintained was horrible and extremely expensive, even for him, that the car was always at the shop. He sold it shortly after, bought an M5 Competition. The sound was amazing, that’s all I can say.
@TheRealCatof Sure buddy, i live in a small Italian village with 3 thousand inhabitants, over 40, wife and kids. let me whip up some videos to prove to a cat in the internet what I do or not. go back to your videogames kid. stop being an asshole.
You are probably the only car TH-cam personality from the United States who drives in the rightmost lane when not overtaking on the highways. Thumbs up.
I know! Instead of us seeing his crazy good fab skills, he's just gonna be another Tavarish-type "I BOUGHT THIS NOW" channel. Like, dude, buying things is boring AF. Scratch building a frickin gooseneck? That's faaar beyond what most people would ever tackle. I greatly miss that content.
Come on... if you watch carefully, every video has at least one interesting thing to learn about car maintenance/mechanical tips. I'm not here for the project completion but for that type of content.
@chriswithrow3107 99% of his viewers will never or don't have the skill to build a gooseneck trailer. If you want to circle jerk to a build video that you will never duplicate, more power to you. Some of us enjoy the myriad of projects he takes on.
This car has steering, suspension and transmission problems. Let's prioritise the work. First off, we need to fix the exhaust note. 😅 Man after my own heart, lol.
the shocks are $1000 each plus labor; the transmission is $4,000 (sensor is cheap, but labor is a ****ch); suspension cost $1800/side for the front, i ended up doing that repair 3x over 90,000 miles of driving over 7yr
any exotic or expensive German luxury car bought used is going to be a lesson in what a money pit is. I bought a used Mercedes Benz S600 with the 494 horse bi-turbo V12 when it had 23,000 miles on it. It now has 42,000 miles and so far I have but about $14,000 in it for repairs. I told a Benz customer service guy that I'm afraid to drive it because something else could go wrong. He said "that car will break sitting in your driveway" He was right. The rear back up sensor and the soft close drivers door mechanism took a dump while its been parked.
@alexidornigie4599 It ain't that, for the longest time additional technology meant far better reliability, most of the even experimental 'flops' of the eighties were dramatically more reliable than cars from 70's, survivor bias colors it as well. What changed is the financialization of industry, stock markets and publicly traded corporations in todays cultural environment are the very antithesis of sound business practices and quality products. You could make absolute marvels that would last half a century today if that was the goal. That isn't the goal today however, far from it.
Yes it’s true. It’s maybe the only good thing about the American cars. The reliability of a V8 machine.I don’t discuss the technology: The automobile is a german invention and they’re the best. But in the meantime they got a bit arrogant and thought the market goes in their direction. Now the opposite has happened: The customers tell what they want.
A buddy of mine bought a flooded 2021 Porsche 911 for $20k. He brought ot home, changed a batter y and a fuse and it worked great for one month. For the last 9 months, he has been working on it every weekend and realized there is sand and mold everywhere and now the whole electronics is rusted and destroyed. The cost to repair is $45k. It's not worth it.
@Bread996 Auction houses clean up the cars so good and you have to have lots of time and expertise to know what you are getting into. He did spend 9 months tearing everything down but he kept discovering more issues. My point is all the time spent is money and by the time you add it up, he could have bought a new Porsche.
@@meenam300zx again your buddy is ignorant or stupid, before showing out unit should have been placed in painters baking spray booth, where upon heat is Volume, totally fluids and electrical dismantling and sprayed using alcohol electronics Drayer... ALL before permission the total electrical assembly to breath moisture via battery voltage. And $45K FURTHER signals ZERO brains $3,500 less any ASE tech foreign too readiness this unit with over nite low baking ..concluding $42,500 and ZERO grease equal gang bang WOW, a dehumidifier and total flood unit dehydration job of such level of objectives too STOP further damage, a min.72hrs tear down task, before the horn is BLOWN, no fan dry and off racing up streets showing off👍
This has nothing to do with the car, but I like how you organize and narrate your presentations. You are concise, clear and to the point without a lot of attempts at humor or silliness. That's a breath of fresh air. Also, no background music....which is really distracting to a point. You just earned another subscriber. I look forward to more of your videos.
The lines on the Maserati are an absolute masterpiece. It will never get outdated. Simply, no other four door sedan looks this good. I can't stop looking at it.
You have brass balls buying most of these vehicles. My friend bought one years ago, also in Phoenix, from the previous owner. Fantastic car and the absolute most comfortable front passenger seat I've ever sat in. About 4-5 months after he got it, he was going to his office on the freeway and the engine stopped, somewhat noisily. Broken valves, camshaft and assorted other parts and a $27,000 bill from the dealer for the 7 week fix, were enough to persuade him to sell it soon after. Best of luck to the bravest risk taker in buying high end luxury cars for dirt cheap on TH-cam.
This was satisfying to watch. Picking the car up, driving it back, getting it fixed and ending on a high note...one of the better car mechanic channels on TH-cam in my opinion.
Little tip for draining oil: loosen the nut with your tool until you can take it off by hand, then you can get it out of the way quick enough to not get oil everywhere
This is the first video I've seen by you and really loved it! No big sensational silliness, just a really wild car purchase, some great mechanical knowledge and an interesting story to follow. Great work!
I have a Maserati Dealership 2 Miles from my Home in Atlanta, GA. Right next to the Audi Dealership. I have looked at the Maserati and really Love it, but never drove one. You have opened my mind to this automobile! Thanks for a Very Extensive Overview and Tutorial on this Car! Good Driving and I hope you don't have to replace the Transmission! I bought an Audi 2022 S5 next Door.Keep Driving and Stay Safe!!
Waldo, hopefully a solenoid fixes your trans issue, but the ZF 6 speeds are notorious for worn rear stator bushings which cause an E clutch circuit leak that results in 3-4 slipping. My LR4 had it and I had to rebuild the trans, but not before trying all the easy stuff (seals, solenoids, fluid change, etc). Good luck! I look forward to your part 2 of the Maserati series
"I don't think it deserves the reputation for unreliability". As it won't shift out of 3rd on day three, and then overheats in the first two weeks. Not to mention that a radiator hose costs $150. And 9 liters of synthetic engine oil... Yeah... you can keep your Maserati. I'm glad you're such an optimist, and I wish you luck.
@strykerls3740 What would I be mad about? The guy at the beginning of the video bought the car at auction and the guy that I'm replying knows this. So I called him out. What's there to be mad about though? People are just lost today man. They say just dumb random stuff.
He is paid by maserati. "Oh, look! There's a problem here. Ahh, nevermind. We don't get it fixed. This is a great career with no issues." Judging by the comments nobody is falling for it.
@@dylanstevenson291 Fix It Again Tony (FIAT) is a joke that exists for a reason, you know. same as Found On Roadside Dead (FORD), some brands are just bad. I dont even think ive ever seen a Maserati being driven in the US, at least in California or new york. FIATs are also very rare.
My favourite motor channel by far. Brilliant analytical skills combined with a systematic approach to problem solving. No dramatics, just a great presentation style and no sponsorships to endure. Well done Waldo, you have found your calling! 🇦🇺🏳️🌈
In Germany the transmission gets Flushed to repair minor faults, just connent the transmission to a pump, flush with about 15 Liters of clean oil, replace the transmission oil, all done for about 400 Euros/ Dollars! Great car and channel!
@@rainbowsquash673 I"m conflicted about flushing vs. drain and fill. Scotty Kilmer says flushing may dislodge something that causes problems. IIRC, with drain and fill, you're only draining half the fluid, so when you refill you're mixing the new fluid with the old fluid.
Three years ago, I moved from New Hampshire to Arizona. The heat here must be experienced to be believed. As I write this comment, it's 9:00pm and the temperature in my garage is 108 degrees. Today, the cold water from the tap in my kitchen was 112 degrees. Yesterday afternoon, I took a shower and had cold water only on and it was still uncomfortably warm. My point is the extreme heat, dryness and intense sun can do strange things to cars. The brittle condition of your radiator hose may be the result of these environmental factors. The heat is also very hard on car batteries. I still love it here. I describe Arizona as "New Hampshire in reverse" - in New Hampshire in the wintertime, everybody stays inside to keep warm. In Arizona in the summertime, people either leave Phoenix or stay inside where it's air conditioned.
@@SM-Flyers Isn't there a way to maintain those hoses with some kind of protectant? Silicon (not sure)? I don't know whether it is a good idea to put anything on the belts.
I lowkey wish I became a mechanic when I was younger. I feel like buying cheap broken cars and fixing them up is a real nice hustle that you can fill your time with and make decent money if you are good at it.
My friend had a Maserati that he bought brand new as his dream car. He sold it two years later, no real serious problems, but even minor things on a luxury car cost luxury money as he put it. He sold it and bought a Mazda sedan.
My favorite modern Maserati. I still think it’s the most beautifully styled saloon of all time. And with a Ferrari 4.7L V8 to boot 😁👍 your light hearted stereotypical view of Italians is amusing too.
Yes! The X pipe change made a huge difference in the engine sound. I even putted a smile when I heard start-up, after you changed the cooling liquid. Congrats for the idea and thanks for sharing.
Thanks for taking a chance on one of the prettiest, best sounding, and possibly most unappreciated vehicles ever made. I nearly pulled the trigger on a similar one a few years back, but got cold feet and bought another BMW last second instead. Thankfully, it has been rock solid.
Loved this video! I'm in awe, not just of your abilities as a mechanic, but also of your raw physical courage in undertaking a near-3,000 mile drive in a 15-year-old Italian exotic! Just as an aside: there's a black Quattroporte that shows up semi-regularly on the Jamaicaway in Boston -- I encounter it often en route to the Back Bay -- and it's a treat to get to follow it for the mile or two our paths coincide.
radiator hoses just get old and most often soft which is where the bursts come from. when i acquire a car with mystery in its history i always want to change out parts that will put you on the side of the road- upper and lower radiator hoses specifically
I’ve never watched a car mechanic video before but that you approach this project with both curiosity and knowledge made it fun and interesting to watch. Thanks!
I literally always wanted one of these growing up. That exhaust made me fall in love. But now I dont know if I can afford having a money pit in my driveway.
I stumbled across this channel a few days ago and I am really enjoying the content! Next time you drive through Little Rock, AR let me know... I will buy dinner and we can chat about these projects! Keep this videos coming Waldo!
Great car, and even better vid.🙂 Thank you once again for taking the trouble to include your non-US viewers in your data updates e.g. MPG/distances etc. I've driven many tens of thousands of miles in the US and have bought about a $1,000,000-worth of gas, plus I happen to know the size of a US gallon etc. But honestly, doing the miles/km/gals etc conversions is really considerate, and it's another good reason why I subscribed a long time ago.🙂 Love the car too. Cheers. 🇬🇧🏴
Pity others don't do that conversion. Especially since the US is the only country in the world still clinging to the outdated Imperial system of weights and measures.(Not that they do that correctly either.)
I have a 2008 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT in the color "Bianco fuji". Mother-of-pearl white with the same type of gearbox and V8 405hp and a sunroof. The engine in the car is of type F136, which is the same type of engine that is in several different Maserati and, among other things, in the Ferrari f430, California and 458. A quality engine with a lovely V8 sound and good operational reliability. You have made a good choice and with normal inspection and maintenance you will have a good car for many years.
It was great watching this video for 2 reasons. I was born and raised in Big Spring Texas (next to Midland/Odessa), and I now live in the Manchester NH area. And I always wondered what Maserati experience would be. Thanks for sharing
That's the best looking version of that car. The front and rear end look awesome. It's going to look even better with a bit of detailing and cosmetic mods.
A friend has a similar car. Newer model, white with red interior. Pictures and videos don't do it justice. It's truly a beautiful machine, and looks much more expensive than what he paid for it. The interior is incredibly stylish and opulent looking. And the exterior has just the right amount of flash and bling.
7:42 Steering rack: Some steering rack manufacturers have their racks somewhat loose when you have the engine off but when the engine runs it will be stiff again :)
Waldo, always love your videos and explanations. I appreciate this video very much because it's done from a Users or Consumers point of view, rather than an extremely detailed video that shows unnecessary detail, although obviously you know your stuff. Unfortunately, for me, I lean towards the higher reliability level of cars like Toyota and Honda, but would gladly own I e these fine autos if I knew a guy like yourself was close by. Appreciate your hard work and keep posting!
I have zero interest in Maserati or this particular car, but this was a fascinating exercise watching you buy the car, drive it all the way back home and then fix all the issues. Bravo!
What a fun and interesting video to watch. I drove a Quattro Porte back in 2007 and it was such a fun car to drive though I do remember some recurring issues with is water pump. Thanks again for posting your adventure
Welcome back!! I was literally just wondering what happened to you considering i hadn't seen a new video and thought maybe I didn't turn on notifications. And then a few hours later, this video dropped!! I was like Waldo heard me!!!!
Nice job on the video. I've owned (and still own) an '06 Quattroporte with DuoSelect gearbox. It is such a treat to drive, but it is distressing when you have a surprise issue. I am finding it increasingly pricey to maintain. Two points: 1) I would not get one of these unless you are near to a good mechanic that is reasonable - I happen to be near Roselli Foreign Car in San Jose, CA and they have been great (example - I got quoted $12k from the dealer for new catalytic converter and shocks, and Roselli installed a used cat, and said I didn't need any new shocks, and threw in a free annual service for free - all for $3k). They can drive great for a year with zero issues and then you get a big surprise (e.g. I had a variators job on the engine that set me back over $10k and had to replace two actuators - two jobs - each cost me about $5k) 2) The DuoSelect transmission is a joy to drive, unlike what you said, and my experience with clutches is my clutches last about 35k miles (not 15k like you said) - it makes the car that bit more visceral to drive as you can really feel the gear change unlike the ZF automatic. A clutch job is about 4 to 5k though.
Waldo, you are smart for avoiding I40, it's in disrepair, crumbling and so many miles of potholes. I believe one pothole was so bad that it destroyed a womans front end, causing her to lose control, flip her car and she passed away. I do know that her family is suing the state of Arizona.
The buttons behind the steering wheel control the radio (up and down for volume, left and right for next/previous track). Some ideas for this project: buy many many gloves, a funnel, a head light and move closer to a Maserati dealership (you'll be visiting it quite frequently). I admire your optimism/masochism (buying money pits such as Land Rover, Jaguar, Range Rover, late Mercedes and now a Maserati). Fortunately you own a tow truck as a second car.
Im sure he thought they were for the radio but i bet they didnt control it so he assumes they are not for it. Maybe they are but they are broken or maybe they are for something else.
It's been a minute since your last video. No hating here...I'm just extremely happy to see you posting a video! That aftermarket x-pipe sure makes a difference in the exhaust note. I like it!
It has fairly high miles so it was probably was a daily driver that was maintained. Its fairly good mechanical condition is most likely due to being driven frequently instead of being a "GARAGE QUEEN".
one if the very few that remembers there is world outside the US and includes liters and normal measurements into the video....thank you! just earned yourself a sub 👍🏻
Given the DTC disclosure, perhaps you should have gone straight to a Maserati technician to have a look at the DTC history before hitting the road on a cross country?
I've owned many cars in my life, and I had a Maserati for 6 years before selling it 3 years ago. It's a really reliable car if you take care of it. The problem is that most people buy models that are already in bad condition, and then complain about the expensive parts. However, any classic luxury or sports car will be costly to maintain in that condition, regardless of whether it's a Bentley, Aston Martin, or Lamborghini.
If a Chevy is maintained as regularly as the typical Rolls-Royce, it will last as long. A year ago, I owned a 1999 Chevy Cavalier w/120K miles in excellent condition. Now I own a 2007 Ford 500 w/180K mi. Good except the CVT transmission occasionally lurches and body rot in front of both rear tires. The owners manual is thicker than some books used in universities. In a year the only big replacements were a throttle bearing and 2 pwr steering parts.
@@TeaParty1776 Wrong. They are disposable transportation. My $10,000 02 C300 was about $1000/yr to maintain up to 220k miles for 12 years and outlasted all my friends Chevy, Ford, Kia, Nissans. Each one of them lambasted my merc but I calculated and they lost a total of $300,000 in the same time period buying, maintaining, and trading in those "cheap" CPO cars that they claim "saved" them so much money. But that's the price of wanting the latest gadgets I guess.
Maserati are fun cars and love them their essentially detuned f430, the only gripe i had was its navigation and clutch / fywheel are pricey but not sure these days.Maintenance is key and u'll be fine
@@phunk8607 All cars are going to be crap if u dont maintain them, some needs keen attention than others and Maserati falls on that category due to not too many people are familiar with the car which equals to less data for people to compare and one of if not the most important part that not too many discuss is their being switched from an owner to the next which i believe Maserati and other amazing cars suffer miserably from youtubers misleading the public (not this youtuber, he clearly cares a lot about cars in general) who buys cars for content and have zero idea on how to even properly drive and maintain these cars.I Short the quattroporte is a timeless car and good to have imho Maintain it well and it will reward you for years to come.
Now this video was worth the wait, because it's just awesome. See, I'm from the South of France, and traveling "with you" across the country gave me a sense of what it's like to... well... drive across the USA. Also, I just happen to love what you do and to follow up on your projects. I assume this one's gonna be fairly easy because this Maserati seems in a pretty good condition. But if you ask me, I will take the S-Class over the Quattroporte, anytime. And I agree with you, the W221 generation of S-Class (or V221 for the long wheelbase versions) is by far the best looking of all S-Classes.
I helped pull one of these out of a ditch after a accident. The guy said it was the second time skidding off the road that day. Poor guy was driving on icy roads with bald summer tires. I suggested he park for the season else his luck may run out.
And his quest to own a luxury sedan from every car producing nation continues! Welcome back Waldo, I so hope you wish and will manage to upload more frequently 🙏🏻
Granted, I'm paused at only 5:31 into the video to type this comment... From what I've seen so far, this Maserati looks freaking amazing for only $9,000.00! I hear many of these Maserati's are very unreliable, and all are expensive to maintain, but if you can do most of the work yourself, I think this would be an awesome car for under $10k! Again, I'm only about 5.5 minutes into the video. I'm looking forward to watching the rest 👍
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I got an $8,900 repair bill just from watching this video.
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Fckn ha-larious
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@@AnitaHanjaaab You're f'n screen name lmao
He HAD NO CLUE how much this will cost him lol
As an Italian who owned several of these, i can definitely say, they are great, just buy the ZF transmission models that came after the small facelift, the ones that break are the F1 "Ferrari" transmission ones, here in Europe the F1 equipped cars are worth half what the ZF cars are. It is a great sedan, maybe the best sedan ever made, The engines are bulletproof with the right care and maintenance, comfortable, sounds amazing, check if the transmission had a service, ZF and Maserati say that is lifetime, but all the specialists suggest a flush and filter every 70k miles. As for the suspension going on and off, check the shock connectors, they can get weathered and malfunction, also the accelerometer can go bad. Those cars also like to sort itself sometimes when you leave the battery unplugged overnight, we call it an Italian reset. the Buttons behind the steering wheel are for the radio, the top and bottom ones change the radio station and or changes the CD on the CD changer, the middle one usually makes the navigation come up on the screen.
@TheRealCatof i'm a freakin 40 year old. Had about 70 cars in total. still own 13 and just as many motorcycles.
@TheRealCatof a month? sorry buddy, I probably have cars in my collection longer than you are alive. here I thought I was talking to someone with a brain. P.S. I've been a mechanic for 21 years now, spent two years restoring a Lancia Delta HF that just sold for 200k, sure. I know nothing about cars. Pretty sure the kid with a cat for a profile photo knows a lot more.
I have a friend in Switzerland and he bought one of these there. He actually bought the 4.7 gts awards edition even, although I’m not sure what the mileage on it was. Long story short, he has a lot of money but he said that keeping it maintained was horrible and extremely expensive, even for him, that the car was always at the shop. He sold it shortly after, bought an M5 Competition. The sound was amazing, that’s all I can say.
@TheRealCatofYou are not very bright, are you?
@TheRealCatof Sure buddy, i live in a small Italian village with 3 thousand inhabitants, over 40, wife and kids. let me whip up some videos to prove to a cat in the internet what I do or not. go back to your videogames kid. stop being an asshole.
You are probably the only car TH-cam personality from the United States who drives in the rightmost lane when not overtaking on the highways.
Thumbs up.
Yeah its sad that keep right law is rarely forced in US, They even have it in most stats, no one is forcing it tho so.
You live in your mother's basement???
I always stay in the fast lane even if I’m going 60
@@Duckcalculator where u born retarded????🤔🤔🤔🤔😏
@@Duckcalculator it's free to be dumb
Waldo I beg you… please finish a project 😭
You know damn well that ain’t happening 😂😂😂
I know! Instead of us seeing his crazy good fab skills, he's just gonna be another Tavarish-type "I BOUGHT THIS NOW" channel.
Like, dude, buying things is boring AF. Scratch building a frickin gooseneck? That's faaar beyond what most people would ever tackle. I greatly miss that content.
@@chriswithrow3107yeah, basically Samcrac
Come on... if you watch carefully, every video has at least one interesting thing to learn about car maintenance/mechanical tips. I'm not here for the project completion but for that type of content.
@chriswithrow3107 99% of his viewers will never or don't have the skill to build a gooseneck trailer. If you want to circle jerk to a build video that you will never duplicate, more power to you. Some of us enjoy the myriad of projects he takes on.
This car has steering, suspension and transmission problems. Let's prioritise the work. First off, we need to fix the exhaust note. 😅 Man after my own heart, lol.
Great point! That's the way to take car of an Italian sports car!
I was thinking: "did I miss when he fixed the transmission?"
Mirrors, we don't need to see where we already been!
Maserati charged me $6k and took 3 months to replace a battery. Smh
the shocks are $1000 each plus labor; the transmission is $4,000 (sensor is cheap, but labor is a ****ch); suspension cost $1800/side for the front, i ended up doing that repair 3x over 90,000 miles of driving over 7yr
any exotic or expensive German luxury car bought used is going to be a lesson in what a money pit is. I bought a used Mercedes Benz S600 with the 494 horse bi-turbo V12 when it had 23,000 miles on it. It now has 42,000 miles and so far I have but about $14,000 in it for repairs. I told a Benz customer service guy that I'm afraid to drive it because something else could go wrong. He said "that car will break sitting in your driveway" He was right. The rear back up sensor and the soft close drivers door mechanism took a dump while its been parked.
Too much technological features on modern cars makes them unreliable.
@alexidornigie4599 It ain't that, for the longest time additional technology meant far better reliability, most of the even experimental 'flops' of the eighties were dramatically more reliable than cars from 70's, survivor bias colors it as well.
What changed is the financialization of industry, stock markets and publicly traded corporations in todays cultural environment are the very antithesis of sound business practices and quality products.
You could make absolute marvels that would last half a century today if that was the goal. That isn't the goal today however, far from it.
Yes it’s true. It’s maybe the only good thing about the American cars. The reliability of a V8 machine.I don’t discuss the technology: The automobile is a german invention and they’re the best. But in the meantime they got a bit arrogant and thought the market goes in their direction. Now the opposite has happened: The customers tell what they want.
What year on the Benz
@@DJNICKNastyI think it’s a 2016 since that’s the same one I had it was also a v12 biturbo
A buddy of mine bought a flooded 2021 Porsche 911 for $20k. He brought ot home, changed a batter y and a fuse and it worked great for one month. For the last 9 months, he has been working on it every weekend and realized there is sand and mold everywhere and now the whole electronics is rusted and destroyed. The cost to repair is $45k. It's not worth it.
Never buy a flooded car unless you are a very wealthy car TH-camr with good connections!
He should have stripped it down and cleaned it inside and out.
Never buy a flooded super car unless you are Freddie "Tavarish" Hernandez.
@Bread996 Auction houses clean up the cars so good and you have to have lots of time and expertise to know what you are getting into. He did spend 9 months tearing everything down but he kept discovering more issues. My point is all the time spent is money and by the time you add it up, he could have bought a new Porsche.
@@meenam300zx again your buddy is ignorant or stupid, before showing out unit should have been placed in painters baking spray booth, where upon heat is Volume, totally fluids and electrical dismantling and sprayed using alcohol electronics Drayer... ALL before permission the total electrical assembly to breath moisture via battery voltage. And $45K FURTHER signals ZERO brains $3,500 less any ASE tech foreign too readiness this unit with over nite low baking ..concluding $42,500 and ZERO grease equal gang bang WOW, a dehumidifier and total flood unit dehydration job of such level of objectives too STOP further damage, a min.72hrs tear down task, before the horn is BLOWN, no fan dry and off racing up streets showing off👍
This has nothing to do with the car, but I like how you organize and narrate your presentations. You are concise, clear and to the point without a lot of attempts at humor or silliness. That's a breath of fresh air. Also, no background music....which is really distracting to a point. You just earned another subscriber. I look forward to more of your videos.
The lines on the Maserati are an absolute masterpiece. It will never get outdated. Simply, no other four door sedan looks this good. I can't stop looking at it.
You have brass balls buying most of these vehicles. My friend bought one years ago, also in Phoenix, from the previous owner. Fantastic car and the absolute most comfortable front passenger seat I've ever sat in. About 4-5 months after he got it, he was going to his office on the freeway and the engine stopped, somewhat noisily. Broken valves, camshaft and assorted other parts and a $27,000 bill from the dealer for the 7 week fix, were enough to persuade him to sell it soon after. Best of luck to the bravest risk taker in buying high end luxury cars for dirt cheap on TH-cam.
the guy that bought from him is lucky. the thing breaks once ever decade, and your friend sold it right after it's fixed
HE DOESN'T HAVE BALLS... HE DOES IT ONLY FOR YOU TUBE LIKES & FOLLOWS !
@@goddesseddog😂 BS. You repair one part, then the next one breaks. When these cars get old you need to replace EVERYTHING.
@shazam6274 Wild guess, he bought one of the first models with the 4.2?
@@jgripen969 I don't know.
This was satisfying to watch. Picking the car up, driving it back, getting it fixed and ending on a high note...one of the better car mechanic channels on TH-cam in my opinion.
This guy knows about cars wow… he’s definitely that one friend u really need… first time watching definitely subscribing
I have a grudge against the lack of content.
Criminally underrated and criminally under contented channel.
I had the pleasure of driving a new GTS version for a while and still have great memories of it.
I second. One of my favorite channels and I have to wait 4 months for a video! ;) Guess life can mess that up..
Nice $9k POS.
Quality over quantity
Little tip for draining oil: loosen the nut with your tool until you can take it off by hand, then you can get it out of the way quick enough to not get oil everywhere
This is the first video I've seen by you and really loved it! No big sensational silliness, just a really wild car purchase, some great mechanical knowledge and an interesting story to follow. Great work!
Ikr, i felt similarly when I came across a video of his sometime ago
I have a Maserati Dealership 2 Miles from my Home in Atlanta, GA. Right next to the Audi Dealership. I have looked at the Maserati and really Love it, but never drove one. You have opened my mind to this automobile! Thanks for a Very Extensive Overview and Tutorial on this Car! Good Driving and I hope you don't have to replace the Transmission! I bought an Audi 2022 S5 next Door.Keep Driving and Stay Safe!!
Waldo, hopefully a solenoid fixes your trans issue, but the ZF 6 speeds are notorious for worn rear stator bushings which cause an E clutch circuit leak that results in 3-4 slipping. My LR4 had it and I had to rebuild the trans, but not before trying all the easy stuff (seals, solenoids, fluid change, etc). Good luck! I look forward to your part 2 of the Maserati series
And the zf is the more reliable model :@)
"I don't think it deserves the reputation for unreliability". As it won't shift out of 3rd on day three, and then overheats in the first two weeks. Not to mention that a radiator hose costs $150. And 9 liters of synthetic engine oil... Yeah... you can keep your Maserati. I'm glad you're such an optimist, and I wish you luck.
He bought this from an auction for 9000 dollars. So obviously the car wasnt in a good condition.
It was an auction car and needed work but you know that. You just wanted to say what you said for some reason. Probably for likes if I had to guess.
@@Frank-pc2rsyou big mad
@strykerls3740 What would I be mad about? The guy at the beginning of the video bought the car at auction and the guy that I'm replying knows this. So I called him out. What's there to be mad about though? People are just lost today man. They say just dumb random stuff.
He is paid by maserati.
"Oh, look! There's a problem here. Ahh, nevermind. We don't get it fixed. This is a great career with no issues."
Judging by the comments nobody is falling for it.
If they ask "are you a US citizen" and you say "Sí" then they pull you over. 🤣
😂
Or shout orders in German to establish dominance.
😂😂😂😂
They didn’t even ask for his drivers license to verify
My dad always had me answer the border patrol since I don’t have an accent lol
"It says made in Italy on it which means it's just going to break again"
I died. Too real.
Let’s not pretend Italy doesn’t have some of the best car brands in the world, not a country problem
🤣 best comment ever - and very true ! greetings to all fans of Italian vehicles… FORZA 🇮🇹 !!
A fiend had a Fiat. He called it his "Fix it again Tony"
gne gne porco di0 we say in italy
@@dylanstevenson291 Fix It Again Tony (FIAT) is a joke that exists for a reason, you know.
same as Found On Roadside Dead (FORD), some brands are just bad. I dont even think ive ever seen a Maserati being driven in the US, at least in California or new york.
FIATs are also very rare.
My favourite motor channel by far. Brilliant analytical skills combined with a systematic approach to problem solving. No dramatics, just a great presentation style and no sponsorships to endure. Well done Waldo, you have found your calling! 🇦🇺🏳️🌈
In Germany the transmission gets Flushed to repair minor faults, just connent the transmission to a pump, flush with about 15 Liters of clean oil, replace the transmission oil, all done for about 400 Euros/ Dollars!
Great car and channel!
Flushing is dumb, also in germany cars are disposable so any money pit is reliable cause they replace cars so often lol
@@rainbowsquash673maybe in America but not here in Germany.
@Northwindbreeze
Rainbow does not speak for the US, my friend. Here in America, we take our car maintenance seriously.
Take care! 🇩🇪 🇺🇸
@@rainbowsquash673they maintain their cars much better in Germany and I saw many high mileage cars, 200k+ miles, even with high speed autobahn abuse.
@@rainbowsquash673 I"m conflicted about flushing vs. drain and fill. Scotty Kilmer says flushing may dislodge something that causes problems. IIRC, with drain and fill, you're only draining half the fluid, so when you refill you're mixing the new fluid with the old fluid.
Three years ago, I moved from New Hampshire to Arizona. The heat here must be experienced to be believed. As I write this comment, it's 9:00pm and the temperature in my garage is 108 degrees. Today, the cold water from the tap in my kitchen was 112 degrees. Yesterday afternoon, I took a shower and had cold water only on and it was still uncomfortably warm. My point is the extreme heat, dryness and intense sun can do strange things to cars. The brittle condition of your radiator hose may be the result of these environmental factors. The heat is also very hard on car batteries. I still love it here. I describe Arizona as "New Hampshire in reverse" - in New Hampshire in the wintertime, everybody stays inside to keep warm. In Arizona in the summertime, people either leave Phoenix or stay inside where it's air conditioned.
I wonder what crack addict decided to build a city in the middle of a desert
I spent 23 years in phoenix and agree completely! It’s like living in a hair dryer most of the time, even shade is miserable.
Either move or have your house built right next time.
I lived in New Mexico and the first thing I thought when his radiator hose burst is welcome to desert cars! Brittle belts and hoses is the norm.
@@SM-Flyers Isn't there a way to maintain those hoses with some kind of protectant? Silicon (not sure)? I don't know whether it is a good idea to put anything on the belts.
I lowkey wish I became a mechanic when I was younger. I feel like buying cheap broken cars and fixing them up is a real nice hustle that you can fill your time with and make decent money if you are good at it.
😂😂😂😂☝️
Every time I see one of these videos I think the same exact thing Lol
I know someone who makes 500K a year doing that
@@josef771 bs
its not too late to do that, if you start now
Radiator hoses, belts, and rubber gaskets do not like Arizona heat. What a great sound after ditching that muffler! Well chosen.
Add spark plug wires as well. I remember lifting the hood as night when the engine was running and the plug wires were glowing.
@@pokeysplace
Isn't there a way to maintain those things? Silicon protectant?
My friend had a Maserati that he bought brand new as his dream car. He sold it two years later, no real serious problems, but even minor things on a luxury car cost luxury money as he put it. He sold it and bought a Mazda sedan.
Sure, _if_ bought new, but a $9K supercar is _easily_ worth a few bucks spent on getting it into shape.
I deeply admire your cruising lane / passing lane discipline. The US needs more drivers like you.
I have owned one for 3 years with no issues . Best sports sedan I have ever owned.
First video I've ever watched it was good and genuine. Plus the honest explanation is spot on. I subscribed!
This is one of the most balanced, narrated and shot video I have seen, great work.
My favorite modern Maserati. I still think it’s the most beautifully styled saloon of all time. And with a Ferrari 4.7L V8 to boot 😁👍 your light hearted stereotypical view of Italians is amusing too.
After 13 they weren't as pretty or sounded as good.
Short, sweet and to-the- point answer: "THEY'RE ENDLESS MONEY PITS, ONCE THE WARRANTY IS OVER!!!"---Scotty Kilmer
Yes! The X pipe change made a huge difference in the engine sound. I even putted a smile when I heard start-up, after you changed the cooling liquid. Congrats for the idea and thanks for sharing.
Waldo, this is what I come here to watch and appreciate such content. I wish there would be more follow up on incomplete projects.
80mph through the desert in a Maserati feels like walking with handcuffs around your ankles 😂
😂😂
Thanks for taking a chance on one of the prettiest, best sounding, and possibly most unappreciated vehicles ever made. I nearly pulled the trigger on a similar one a few years back, but got cold feet and bought another BMW last second instead. Thankfully, it has been rock solid.
2 of my friends have Maserati’s. They love them. They bought them used and have had no problems
For now. Best of luck to them.
Man I have been checking your channel everyday for videos and, when I finally stop checking, you post. We need more Waldo in this world!!
Loved this video! I'm in awe, not just of your abilities as a mechanic, but also of your raw physical courage in undertaking a near-3,000 mile drive in a 15-year-old Italian exotic! Just as an aside: there's a black Quattroporte that shows up semi-regularly on the Jamaicaway in Boston -- I encounter it often en route to the Back Bay -- and it's a treat to get to follow it for the mile or two our paths coincide.
Bro, I miss your videos.🎉🎉
radiator hoses just get old and most often soft which is where the bursts come from. when i acquire a car with mystery in its history i always want to change out parts that will put you on the side of the road- upper and lower radiator hoses specifically
I’ve never watched a car mechanic video before but that you approach this project with both curiosity and knowledge made it fun and interesting to watch. Thanks!
Waldo! We missed you. Hope everything is well. Good to see you back.
Is Good to see you are back !!
He will probably hide again...next video in november 😥
@@zippo1009see ya on Thanksgiving 🥹
Excellent video. No extraneous silliness and great narration. Top tier. The exhaust sound was awesome.
The radiator hose, I guessed, ahh, $75 dollars... Wow, $150! Yet $8,000 & drove it home. Really, for a Maserati/ Ferrari, it's as mint, as it can get!
Good idea to replace the other coolant hoses when one fails. At least check that they're not brittle like the burst one was.
I literally always wanted one of these growing up. That exhaust made me fall in love. But now I dont know if I can afford having a money pit in my driveway.
What happened to the generator build?
I've never been so anxious about the releasing of a TH-cam video. Keep up the wonderful work!!
I stumbled across this channel a few days ago and I am really enjoying the content! Next time you drive through Little Rock, AR let me know... I will buy dinner and we can chat about these projects! Keep this videos coming Waldo!
Great car, and even better vid.🙂 Thank you once again for taking the trouble to include your non-US viewers in your data updates e.g. MPG/distances etc. I've driven many tens of thousands of miles in the US and have bought about a $1,000,000-worth of gas, plus I happen to know the size of a US gallon etc. But honestly, doing the miles/km/gals etc conversions is really considerate, and it's another good reason why I subscribed a long time ago.🙂 Love the car too. Cheers. 🇬🇧🏴
Pity others don't do that conversion. Especially since the US is the only country in the world still clinging to the outdated Imperial system of weights and measures.(Not that they do that correctly either.)
Second this
I have a 2008 Maserati Quattroporte
Sport GT in the color "Bianco fuji". Mother-of-pearl white with the same type of gearbox and V8 405hp and a sunroof.
The engine in the car is of type F136, which is the same type of engine that is in several different Maserati and, among other things, in the Ferrari f430, California and 458.
A quality engine with a lovely V8 sound and good operational reliability.
You have made a good choice and with normal inspection and maintenance you will have a good car for many years.
It was great watching this video for 2 reasons. I was born and raised in Big Spring Texas (next to Midland/Odessa), and I now live in the Manchester NH area.
And I always wondered what Maserati experience would be.
Thanks for sharing
Love the time lapses of interstate driving. The fact that you were passed by multiple semis on the way is wild!
Trucking is the lifeblood of America.
Did it for 3 years.
Great way to see the country and get paid.
That's the best looking version of that car. The front and rear end look awesome. It's going to look even better with a bit of detailing and cosmetic mods.
WOW!! My hero!! Very articulate and detailed video!
A friend has a similar car. Newer model, white with red interior. Pictures and videos don't do it justice. It's truly a beautiful machine, and looks much more expensive than what he paid for it. The interior is incredibly stylish and opulent looking. And the exterior has just the right amount of flash and bling.
It’s been a while glad you are uploading again 😊
7:42 Steering rack: Some steering rack manufacturers have their racks somewhat loose when you have the engine off but when the engine runs it will be stiff again :)
Nice to see a new video. Id love to see a update on the gooseneck trailer project
Waldo, always love your videos and explanations. I appreciate this video very much because it's done from a Users or Consumers point of view, rather than an extremely detailed video that shows unnecessary detail, although obviously you know your stuff. Unfortunately, for me, I lean towards the higher reliability level of cars like Toyota and Honda, but would gladly own I e these fine autos if I knew a guy like yourself was close by. Appreciate your hard work and keep posting!
I love this type of content. The trial by fire I guess type of stuff shared experiences driving across the states. Great stuff! Thank you.
Waldo has been found 😅😅😅
For a little while at least, 😁
I have zero interest in Maserati or this particular car, but this was a fascinating exercise watching you buy the car, drive it all the way back home and then fix all the issues. Bravo!
What a fun and interesting video to watch. I drove a Quattro Porte back in 2007 and it was such a fun car to drive though I do remember some recurring issues with is water pump. Thanks again for posting your adventure
Welcome back!! I was literally just wondering what happened to you considering i hadn't seen a new video and thought maybe I didn't turn on notifications. And then a few hours later, this video dropped!! I was like Waldo heard me!!!!
22:40 "It says made in Italy which probably means it's just going to break again" that caught me off guard LOL
You're right. The exhaust note would make me grin ear-to-ear every time. It kinda sounds like an older mustang GT when it's romped on. I love it!
This channel is one of the only ones where I'll stop whatever im doing to immediately watch a new video
Great video! I’m definitely more into the welding, building, truck, and equipment stuff. However this is awesome too. Really need more content!!
Nice job on the video. I've owned (and still own) an '06 Quattroporte with DuoSelect gearbox. It is such a treat to drive, but it is distressing when you have a surprise issue. I am finding it increasingly pricey to maintain.
Two points:
1) I would not get one of these unless you are near to a good mechanic that is reasonable - I happen to be near Roselli Foreign Car in San Jose, CA and they have been great (example - I got quoted $12k from the dealer for new catalytic converter and shocks, and Roselli installed a used cat, and said I didn't need any new shocks, and threw in a free annual service for free - all for $3k). They can drive great for a year with zero issues and then you get a big surprise (e.g. I had a variators job on the engine that set me back over $10k and had to replace two actuators - two jobs - each cost me about $5k)
2) The DuoSelect transmission is a joy to drive, unlike what you said, and my experience with clutches is my clutches last about 35k miles (not 15k like you said) - it makes the car that bit more visceral to drive as you can really feel the gear change unlike the ZF automatic. A clutch job is about 4 to 5k though.
Waldo, you are smart for avoiding I40, it's in disrepair, crumbling and so many miles of potholes. I believe one pothole was so bad that it destroyed a womans front end, causing her to lose control, flip her car and she passed away. I do know that her family is suing the state of Arizona.
Jesus, how does a desert get potholes?!!! There no winter and salt to ruin the road!!
@@titaniumoverdrive259Winter seasons hit the desert as well. Ice, snow...etc.
Waldo is back!!!! We've been waiting forever. Glad you're back my friend.
The buttons behind the steering wheel control the radio (up and down for volume, left and right for next/previous track).
Some ideas for this project: buy many many gloves, a funnel, a head light and move closer to a Maserati dealership (you'll be visiting it quite frequently).
I admire your optimism/masochism (buying money pits such as Land Rover, Jaguar, Range Rover, late Mercedes and now a Maserati).
Fortunately you own a tow truck as a second car.
Im sure he thought they were for the radio but i bet they didnt control it so he assumes they are not for it. Maybe they are but they are broken or maybe they are for something else.
So relaxing to watch. I want to visit US as a tourist someday to do road trips like this.
Love the exhaust fix, definitely not into exotic vehicles but find you videos entertaining. Please finish the gooseneck.
It's been a minute since your last video. No hating here...I'm just extremely happy to see you posting a video! That aftermarket x-pipe sure makes a difference in the exhaust note. I like it!
Waldo you're back!!! Soo happy to have another video!!! I love your content!!!
Brittle radiator hoses are a common problem in most used cars from the Phoenix area! Great video, thanks.
It has fairly high miles so it was probably was a daily driver that was maintained.
Its fairly good mechanical condition is most likely due to being driven frequently instead of being a "GARAGE QUEEN".
chapter 11 is part of maserati ownership experience
Have you ever driven or owned a Maserati To have an opinion? I own 2 and they more reliable than most German and British cars.
@@rafibalouzian9951 lol.. That's a low bar
@@calholli 👌
@@rafibalouzian9951 I don’t have to own one to know they are pieces of garbage. You are literally lying about them being more reliable than anything
@@rafibalouzian9951Have you ever driven or owned German or British cars?😂
one if the very few that remembers there is world outside the US and includes liters and normal measurements into the video....thank you! just earned yourself a sub 👍🏻
I'm glad your back!
Given the DTC disclosure, perhaps you should have gone straight to a Maserati technician to have a look at the DTC history before hitting the road on a cross country?
I've owned many cars in my life, and I had a Maserati for 6 years before selling it 3 years ago. It's a really reliable car if you take care of it. The problem is that most people buy models that are already in bad condition, and then complain about the expensive parts. However, any classic luxury or sports car will be costly to maintain in that condition, regardless of whether it's a Bentley, Aston Martin, or Lamborghini.
If a Chevy is maintained as regularly as the typical Rolls-Royce, it will last as long. A year ago, I owned a 1999 Chevy Cavalier w/120K miles in excellent condition. Now I own a 2007 Ford 500 w/180K mi. Good except the CVT transmission occasionally lurches and body rot in front of both rear tires. The owners manual is thicker than some books used in universities. In a year the only big replacements were a throttle bearing and 2 pwr steering parts.
@@TeaParty1776 Wrong. They are disposable transportation.
My $10,000 02 C300 was about $1000/yr to maintain up to 220k miles for 12 years and outlasted all my friends Chevy, Ford, Kia, Nissans. Each one of them lambasted my merc but I calculated and they lost a total of $300,000 in the same time period buying, maintaining, and trading in those "cheap" CPO cars that they claim "saved" them so much money. But that's the price of wanting the latest gadgets I guess.
@@PatrickHenry-t1s I read that in a sports car magazine.
@@TeaParty1776 Maybe it was true in 1995 when cars were simple but especially not in turbo-consumerism 2024 where everything is plastic and chips.
@@PatrickHenry-t1s Do you mean the mystical ideal of conservatism or the concrete reality in which cars last 200Kmi+ ??
Its cheap because its a money pit.
Model ?
@@riaskolamulathilabdulla552 consider watching the first 10 seconds of the video
Maserati are fun cars and love them their essentially detuned f430, the only gripe i had was its navigation and clutch / fywheel are pricey but not sure these days.Maintenance is key and u'll be fine
soooo you are agreeing the its crap and fragile and needs shitload of work to run. ok
@@phunk8607 All cars are going to be crap if u dont maintain them, some needs keen attention than others and Maserati falls on that category due to not too many people are familiar with the car which equals to less data for people to compare and one of if not the most important part that not too many discuss is their being switched from an owner to the next which i believe Maserati and other amazing cars suffer miserably from youtubers misleading the public (not this youtuber, he clearly cares a lot about cars in general) who buys cars for content and have zero idea on how to even properly drive and maintain these cars.I Short the quattroporte is a timeless car and good to have imho Maintain it well and it will reward you for years to come.
Now this video was worth the wait, because it's just awesome. See, I'm from the South of France, and traveling "with you" across the country gave me a sense of what it's like to... well... drive across the USA.
Also, I just happen to love what you do and to follow up on your projects. I assume this one's gonna be fairly easy because this Maserati seems in a pretty good condition. But if you ask me, I will take the S-Class over the Quattroporte, anytime. And I agree with you, the W221 generation of S-Class (or V221 for the long wheelbase versions) is by far the best looking of all S-Classes.
I helped pull one of these out of a ditch after a accident. The guy said it was the second time skidding off the road that day. Poor guy was driving on icy roads with bald summer tires. I suggested he park for the season else his luck may run out.
I love watching these videos
Love the way you stay out of the fast lane unless overtaking - Here in Australia, no one gives a crap. Drives me crazy! Good vid. too by the way :)
And his quest to own a luxury sedan from every car producing nation continues! Welcome back Waldo, I so hope you wish and will manage to upload more frequently 🙏🏻
You have a confidence that only comes when you can fix or repair whatever comes your way. Congrats! He is beautiful!
Excellent, I enjoyed every moment... Maserati's are like race horses, you never know when they are going to go ballistic.
Granted, I'm paused at only 5:31 into the video to type this comment... From what I've seen so far, this Maserati looks freaking amazing for only $9,000.00! I hear many of these Maserati's are very unreliable, and all are expensive to maintain, but if you can do most of the work yourself, I think this would be an awesome car for under $10k! Again, I'm only about 5.5 minutes into the video. I'm looking forward to watching the rest 👍
Around min 28:20 there are fireflies in the forest behind you... really cool
Good eye! It was getting pretty dark when I filmed that
Great ! one of the first US youtubers who puts on Kmh on the screen! well done!
Once again top quality Video always a great watch, in my humble opinion the best on TH-cam.
Thank you!
Thanks for the road trip. Been to a few of those places.