Returning MY17 Ghibli end of this month, so excited to get rid of this car and not have to worry about 4th-year service. This car drained my bank account and is the most unreliable car I've ever owned. Cheap parts and terrible quality on an 80k+ car unacceptable. Car looks nice and sounds nice that's all it has to offer.
Lol you bought a chrysler what did you expect. Unfortunately these cars are not for common folk. No after market support nothing. Most shops can't even work on them.
@David Chavez go for the s7 maserati is a fashion statement. Audis are cheaper (not cheap) to maintain and there are more dealers and independent audi shops that do good work on them. Not to mention maserati dealers are few and far between. I live in nor cal and the closest one is a few hundred miles away. And at the end of the day when you spend 80k plus on a car and it has the same infotainment and shifter as well as most components on the vehicle that are Mopar parts might as well just by a hell cat or some other Mopar product
These companies convincing ppl to change belts at 4 yrs are positively insane. Change them at ten yrs or 100k. Fluids, filters, and plugs are all these modern cars need.
I had my 4 year service at a dealership 3 weeks ago. At the dealership they said 4 year is the most important and it included SPARK PLUGS, belts, flushes, etc. It was $2100. 3 weeks later my check engine light is on and it feels like the spark plugs are misfiring. I called and they said they DIDN'T do SPARK PLUGS. It's "not included" all of a sudden. And quoted me another $720 just for spark plugs. GAG!
Hi Christine kirby hi ya you see this sort of thing gives me the hump because if it needs doing the service company should let you know..at least you you would have known I'm thinking of getting a maserati I love the cars...thank you Christine kirby.
Purchased a 2013 gt sport. Within four months replaced rear tires. Pirelli p zeros. Denver Maserati McLaren dealer sourced and installed. $740. Hit a pothole. Live in the mtns outside Denver. Blistered front tire. Dealer wanted to replace both tires. Bought a new pirelli from tire rack. Had shipped to Firestone near me. They installed it for $25. Unfortunately the tech wanted to see what all the fuss was about with Maserati and the Ferrari motor so he opened my new carbon hood. When closing hood he didn't line up the latch pin then proceeded to force it, bending u ring connecter on hood. Received hood open notification on dash on 5 mile trip home. Called Firestone and they deny the while thing. Here's the lesson: Spend your money wisely. Don't trip over a dollar to get to a nickel. What may seem like a viable go around May come back to drag your ass in the dirt.
The best thing about being a lawyer is companies don't play bs like that against me (even thou I know it's not worth my time to fight it). You should have raised a fuss they would have bent
I've come close to buying a Ghibli, still might (never should have driven one). Thank you for this information, I will certainly insist that the maintenance is up to date without fail before purchase.
Hi Ron, that's a good insight and actually at circa $1500 i don't think that's too bad. I wonder how it stacks up in the UK as our service schedules are 12500 miles or every 24 months that means in my case it could be 8 years before I get to the fourth service as I only do around 6k miles per year...
That's not much! I thought it'd be a lot more. For my Bmw which isn't the same level of a Maserati I pay around 1000~ €, maybe converted 1100 $. I do that every 2 years though.
Ron, atleast you're not paying the $1500 this time, I keep forgetting how much maintenance is charged at the dealerships. Im so glad I do all my own maintenance lol. People pay the high $$ for the overhead costs as well as the training, labor and obviously parts used/replaced.
How are your prices so low!?!?!?!? Ron I’m gonna need you to look at my 3rd year service invoice and tell me I’m crazy for paying just under $2,000!! They’re gouging us up here in NY
Hey Ron GM! $350 bucks for a simple oil change? Got to ask, probably a fixed cost for so many quarts (or liters) of standard oil & filter at a Maserati dealership (ie overhead) Are these consumables exclusively made for Maserati or can I purchase the same(equivalent) at Advance Auto too? Is the service quality any different than an oil change & filter at Jiffy Lub? Perhaps the more important question what's your posted mechanic's rate? As a student I use to work-part at a gas station. I can't imagine doing anything different than your service tech in a simple oil change? As a point of interest LINCOLN's Black Label vehicles have routine maintenance build-in upfront! Comments?
Morning and yest pretty much. Its between 7.2 and 8.2 liters depending on the year and engine type. You can get the oil a few placed. Its penzoil 40wt or at least it was. Not sure if they've changed or upgraded in the last year. The filters you have to order from Maserati if you want to stay under warranty. They have to be authentic parts. I dont think the process is much different. Full synthetic oil will cost you, Maserati parts will cost you and labor. Forgot what the labor rate it but you get the gist lol.
You can get the filter for 30 bucks. The oil is Ferrari Pennzoil, I pay 40 for that. So $70 bucks in parts. The filter is on the top, so it is very easy. I suck the oil out and fill. No need to even jack up the car.
Step 1: DO NOT buy a Maserati from a Maserati dealer, buy used. Step 2: Get a powertrain warranty Step 3: Buy your own oil/filter, air filters, and spark plugs off Amazon and do it yourself OR take it to a shop that does customer provided parts. Step 4: Save money by completing steps 1-3 and DONT be this clown
Lol thats how you tank you resale value, steps 1 and 2 are correct, definitely buy used, even with a aftermarket warranty is better than none, and step 3 is partially correct, yes do your oil change your self if you can, but the other things, just go to the dealer, and buy the parts there. Remember this is a maserati, not a Honda. Its not that bad, my mercedes costed just as much if not more.
@@checuevas93 thats a personal preference. From Someone who has dealt with german, there is a consistent theme between all of them. Buy luxury you pay luxury prices.
Unfortunately no. Im not even sure of the prices for the refreshed Giulia and Stelvio models coming out next month. I'll post as soon as I know though!
Hey Ron, I’m interested in getting a ghibli. In your opinion which model year is good to go and which year should I stay away from. Thanks. And as always great content
If you're debating on which pre-owned model year to get, the best year to start at in my opinion is the 2017 model. Thats when a few interior updates were done. A little more refined as well and more options added as opposed to the previous 2014-16 models. Good price used plus these models will still have a decent warranty on them.
Definitely stay away from 2016 and older. 2017 would be the one to start looking at as Ron said because they made noticeable changes inside. I have a 2017 Ghibli SQ4. Love it.
Ron how many quarts of oil does this take that oil service is high!!! I use ams oil 14 bucks a quart!! And filter run me 100 bucks for parts.. i think the spark plugs can wait its a little much especially at 40k miles if the car is running good leave em alone and im sure they will fine until next time’n other than that the belts to can hold off they are made of good quality these days it not the 60s lol the days of gramps doing the belts and hoses on the wagon!!!
Depends! It runs from 7.2 liters to 8.2 liters depending on the year and model of the Ghibli. I could have and probably should have waited on my plugs. Especially since I sold it shortly after lol.
The way I see it, the people that have drive these cars, that $350 is nothing to them. They'd rather pay for the peace of mind that the job is being done by a certified technician.
Rons Rides under the law, they cannot force you to use their services. But most people may not know too much about cars. Also, some people like to brag about excessive costs. My hobby is working on these myself. Now to reset the oil light you need a service tool. I have a bidirectional scan tool that does it. The cheapest is $300 bucks.
@@zapalskic as an owner that plans to potentially sell, it's all about provinance. Having that detailed service record at a Maserati dealer provides as Tommy boy says that little pillow and blanket that lets you sleep at night. Warranty or not. Mostly not
Scott Wilson if it were a classic perhaps. But for a sub 10k car after 10 years, it is worth the risk. I bought a 6 YO GT which had a sicker of 120’s for 32k.
Don’t know how u people are talking so bad about this car.. our BMW costs almost the same.. and the Maserati drives better and is more comfortable. Bought ours new warrant was awesome the loaner car they gave us was top of the line.. BMW sucked. Have 68k and not one problem still drives like the day we picked her up.. car is fast for a big car. I just think your all a bunch of cry babies and want the world for free.. and believe me we buy nice cars.. our M4 is faster but had way more problems with that .. picking up the new gran Turismo next week.. guess you’ll all be picking on that next.. oh and keeping the Ghibli trading the BMW that has a problem monthly. Friend bought a 2018 used 30k miles and loves it.. You people lost your minds… he he paid 32k for the car with a 2 factory warranty..
Returning MY17 Ghibli end of this month, so excited to get rid of this car and not have to worry about 4th-year service. This car drained my bank account and is the most unreliable car I've ever owned. Cheap parts and terrible quality on an 80k+ car unacceptable. Car looks nice and sounds nice that's all it has to offer.
Agreed 100%
How much did it cost to own? Im thinking about it or a Audi s7
Lol you bought a chrysler what did you expect. Unfortunately these cars are not for common folk. No after market support nothing. Most shops can't even work on them.
@David Chavez go for the s7 maserati is a fashion statement. Audis are cheaper (not cheap) to maintain and there are more dealers and independent audi shops that do good work on them. Not to mention maserati dealers are few and far between. I live in nor cal and the closest one is a few hundred miles away. And at the end of the day when you spend 80k plus on a car and it has the same infotainment and shifter as well as most components on the vehicle that are Mopar parts might as well just by a hell cat or some other Mopar product
These companies convincing ppl to change belts at 4 yrs are positively insane. Change them at ten yrs or 100k. Fluids, filters, and plugs are all these modern cars need.
Is this the price you should expecting owning a Maserati for 4 years?!
No.
You should expect to spend much, much more
I had my 4 year service at a dealership 3 weeks ago. At the dealership they said 4 year is the most important and it included SPARK PLUGS, belts, flushes, etc. It was $2100. 3 weeks later my check engine light is on and it feels like the spark plugs are misfiring. I called and they said they DIDN'T do SPARK PLUGS. It's "not included" all of a sudden. And quoted me another $720 just for spark plugs. GAG!
Hi Christine kirby hi ya you see this sort of thing gives me the hump because if it needs doing the service company should let you know..at least you you would have known I'm thinking of getting a maserati I love the cars...thank you Christine kirby.
There is no way spark plugs should be misfiring at 4 years.
Purchased a 2013 gt sport. Within four months replaced rear tires. Pirelli p zeros. Denver Maserati McLaren dealer sourced and installed. $740. Hit a pothole. Live in the mtns outside Denver. Blistered front tire. Dealer wanted to replace both tires. Bought a new pirelli from tire rack. Had shipped to Firestone near me. They installed it for $25. Unfortunately the tech wanted to see what all the fuss was about with Maserati and the Ferrari motor so he opened my new carbon hood. When closing hood he didn't line up the latch pin then proceeded to force it, bending u ring connecter on hood. Received hood open notification on dash on 5 mile trip home. Called Firestone and they deny the while thing.
Here's the lesson:
Spend your money wisely. Don't trip over a dollar to get to a nickel. What may seem like a viable go around May come back to drag your ass in the dirt.
The best thing about being a lawyer is companies don't play bs like that against me (even thou I know it's not worth my time to fight it). You should have raised a fuss they would have bent
@@davidchavez4464small claims min is 2600 plus you’d need to prove that the shop did it.. sucks but you write a bad review and move on
Still cheaper than the 300hr service on a boat 😂
Lower than I though , not really that bad. I'm. looking to buy one next year THANKS for the info.
That's what I'm here for! Good luck on getting your new Ghibli.
Thanks for another informative video 👍🏻 Just subscribed
Great video. I don’t think a BMW 550 4th year service is any way cheaper than this
I've come close to buying a Ghibli, still might (never should have driven one). Thank you for this information, I will certainly insist that the maintenance is up to date without fail before purchase.
Get the Alfa Giulia instead.
Hi Ron, that's a good insight and actually at circa $1500 i don't think that's too bad. I wonder how it stacks up in the UK as our service schedules are 12500 miles or every 24 months that means in my case it could be 8 years before I get to the fourth service as I only do around 6k miles per year...
I remember you telling me about the Ghibli service intervals in the UK. Now Im wondering is that only for the diesel models?
@@RonsRides it is actually for petrol, not sure about diesel...
That's not much! I thought it'd be a lot more. For my Bmw which isn't the same level of a Maserati I pay around 1000~ €, maybe converted 1100 $. I do that every 2 years though.
@@RonsRides Bizarrely, I've just checked.... UK= 24 months or 12500 miles for petrol Ghibli's....... 12500 or every 12 months for diesel....
I love the XMen ending music.
$158 labor and parts for the belts?? Maserati/Alpha dealer here charges $189/hour. Something doesn't sound right.
LJ Neve Seriously!! Because I’m paying double their prices for my seasonal services
He gets an employee discount
$70 bucks for an oil change in my driveway. All else there is unnecessary.
You better open up shop like a lemonade stand lol.
The Ghibli is really easy to change the oil. The filter is on top. Suck the oil out, and refill.
Ron, atleast you're not paying the $1500 this time, I keep forgetting how much maintenance is charged at the dealerships. Im so glad I do all my own maintenance lol. People pay the high $$ for the overhead costs as well as the training, labor and obviously parts used/replaced.
Well this was part of the reason why it was time to part ways with it. Just had to invest my money other places.
@@RonsRidesbroke loser
The same service in Virginia/ DC area is 2,800. This are Maserati Alfa Romeo dealer but they charge a lot more why ??
Should I extend my warranty on my ghibli
How are your prices so low!?!?!?!? Ron I’m gonna need you to look at my 3rd year service invoice and tell me I’m crazy for paying just under $2,000!! They’re gouging us up here in NY
Yes indeed
Hey Ron GM! $350 bucks for a simple oil change? Got to ask, probably a fixed cost for so many quarts (or liters) of standard oil & filter at a Maserati dealership (ie overhead) Are these consumables exclusively made for Maserati or can I purchase the same(equivalent) at Advance Auto too? Is the service quality any different than an oil change & filter at Jiffy Lub? Perhaps the more important question what's your posted mechanic's rate? As a student I use to work-part at a gas station. I can't imagine doing anything different than your service tech in a simple oil change? As a point of interest LINCOLN's Black Label vehicles have routine maintenance build-in upfront! Comments?
Morning and yest pretty much. Its between 7.2 and 8.2 liters depending on the year and engine type. You can get the oil a few placed. Its penzoil 40wt or at least it was. Not sure if they've changed or upgraded in the last year. The filters you have to order from Maserati if you want to stay under warranty. They have to be authentic parts. I dont think the process is much different. Full synthetic oil will cost you, Maserati parts will cost you and labor. Forgot what the labor rate it but you get the gist lol.
You can get the filter for 30 bucks. The oil is Ferrari Pennzoil, I pay 40 for that. So $70 bucks in parts. The filter is on the top, so it is very easy. I suck the oil out and fill. No need to even jack up the car.
My Jag has free maintenance fo 5 years.
Wow...that is some serious dollars spent. Everything you mentioned of worked performed done myself for far less.... a lot less
Step 1: DO NOT buy a Maserati from a Maserati dealer, buy used.
Step 2: Get a powertrain warranty
Step 3: Buy your own oil/filter, air filters, and spark plugs off Amazon and do it yourself OR take it to a shop that does customer provided parts.
Step 4: Save money by completing steps 1-3 and DONT be this clown
Lol thats how you tank you resale value, steps 1 and 2 are correct, definitely buy used, even with a aftermarket warranty is better than none, and step 3 is partially correct, yes do your oil change your self if you can, but the other things, just go to the dealer, and buy the parts there. Remember this is a maserati, not a Honda. Its not that bad, my mercedes costed just as much if not more.
You skipped a step, step 1.5 never buy a Maserati.
@@checuevas93 thats a personal preference. From Someone who has dealt with german, there is a consistent theme between all of them. Buy luxury you pay luxury prices.
Or you can work on it yourself not hard no need for tjoes greedy dealets
My range cost more. I should get a Maserati ghibli.
Spark plugs at 4th year already???
Hey Ron is alfa definitely bringing the GTV ? And do you know pricing yet ?
Unfortunately no. Im not even sure of the prices for the refreshed Giulia and Stelvio models coming out next month. I'll post as soon as I know though!
Sounds like something anybody can do on their own for a few hundred dollars
By the way Ron sorry but fantastic video thank you...
my uncle as i say before he got the levante 2 years and half now and no one problem yet!
Hey Ron, I’m interested in getting a ghibli. In your opinion which model year is good to go and which year should I stay away from. Thanks. And as always great content
If you're debating on which pre-owned model year to get, the best year to start at in my opinion is the 2017 model. Thats when a few interior updates were done. A little more refined as well and more options added as opposed to the previous 2014-16 models. Good price used plus these models will still have a decent warranty on them.
Rons Rides awesome Ron. Thanks for the advice!
Lease it.
Jason Jackson I have a cousin who is a mechanic at Ferrari/Maserati. Any maintenance I need he can do on the side. Cheaper for me to buy preowned
Definitely stay away from 2016 and older. 2017 would be the one to start looking at as Ron said because they made noticeable changes inside. I have a 2017 Ghibli SQ4. Love it.
It was fine, but how much is the bigger car. The Q?
Ron how many quarts of oil does this take that oil service is high!!! I use ams oil 14 bucks a quart!! And filter run me 100 bucks for parts.. i think the spark plugs can wait its a little much especially at 40k miles if the car is running good leave em alone and im sure they will fine until next time’n other than that the belts to can hold off they are made of good quality these days it not the 60s lol the days of gramps doing the belts and hoses on the wagon!!!
Depends! It runs from 7.2 liters to 8.2 liters depending on the year and model of the Ghibli. I could have and probably should have waited on my plugs. Especially since I sold it shortly after lol.
What kinda goofball takes his car to a dealership for a service 😂 just do it yourself like a real man
what about If I bought the extended warranty ( 85K) ?
Then I would continue to get your annual services done at certified Maserati dealers to avoid voiding the extended warranty.
The prices are nice. I had and old bummer that cost me no less than 600nbucks everytime
What the service for Quattroporte?
Its pretty much the same exact thing. Same engine and components.
What year?
For my 2014 maserati quattroporte gts the 4 year maintenance is $1722 in San Diego California
Do people really pay $350 for an oil change?
The way I see it, the people that have drive these cars, that $350 is nothing to them. They'd rather pay for the peace of mind that the job is being done by a certified technician.
If you want to stay under warranty most times thats the best thing to do.
Rons Rides under the law, they cannot force you to use their services. But most people may not know too much about cars. Also, some people like to brag about excessive costs. My hobby is working on these myself.
Now to reset the oil light you need a service tool. I have a bidirectional scan tool that does it. The cheapest is $300 bucks.
@@zapalskic as an owner that plans to potentially sell, it's all about provinance. Having that detailed service record at a Maserati dealer provides as Tommy boy says that little pillow and blanket that lets you sleep at night. Warranty or not. Mostly not
Scott Wilson if it were a classic perhaps. But for a sub 10k car after 10 years, it is worth the risk. I bought a 6 YO GT which had a sicker of 120’s for 32k.
Don’t know how u people are talking so bad about this car.. our BMW costs almost the same.. and the Maserati
drives better and is more comfortable. Bought ours new warrant was awesome the loaner car they gave us was top of the line.. BMW sucked. Have 68k and not one problem still drives like the day we picked her up.. car is fast for a big car. I just think your all a bunch of cry babies and want the world for free.. and believe me we buy nice cars.. our M4 is faster but had way more problems with that .. picking up the new gran Turismo next week.. guess you’ll all be picking on that next.. oh and keeping the Ghibli trading the BMW that has a problem monthly. Friend bought a 2018 used 30k miles and loves it.. You people lost your minds… he he paid 32k for the car with a 2 factory warranty..
Are they using the new 60wt the old 40wt?
Last time I check it was 40wt but that was back in Feb. Not sure if they've changed.
Rons Rides Penzoil changed for the new cars. I am not sure of it is backwards compatiable.