"Owning this car is like owning a two-year-old child. It's really annoying for a lot of the time, but if someone tried to take it away from you..." "You'd kill them."
The 4.7 sport GTS version of this car is one of my dream cars. Especially in black with multi spoke silver wheels. They have such a badass mafioso look about it.
The facelift version of this with the 4.7 engine is one of my favorite cars of all time. The exhaust noise is unmatched on that 2nd to 1st gear downshift. Pure Italian magic.
These things cost about 5 grand now in Britain and used to cost about 90 grand. Holy depreciation today! Edit: these 5 grand ones might not be great quality…
I found one abandoned in my home city, the exterrior was a bit deteriorated with leafs on it but the interrior looked brand new, i was so sorry i wasn't old enough to drive so i could buy it.
The 5 grand one was 100 once. None of them were ever a great value lol. I know two people who bought them new and constantly had them towed out of the neighborhood because they'd break down after about 200m of driving.
On the ninth day of Christmas, my Tedward gave to me 9 Quattroportes 8 4Runners 7 GLS’s 6 Equinoxes 5 GX’s 4 Grenadiers 3 M5’s 2 Karmann Ghias And a 250 in a pear tree
This is my all-time favorite italian saloon. Black, those stock chrome wheels(you heard me), and a silly exhaust, would make this part of my dream garage. I just love the design. In person they have a very sinister presence
In 5+ years and 20k+ miles beyond servicing I’ve had a window regulator go and I’ve had to get the coolant pump rebuilt. Seems pretty reasonable to me. Parts are expensive but a good independent specialist is your friend.
@@christopherwalker6056I’ve owned my Maserati since 2007 - just maintain it, find an independent mechanic and they are VERY reliable and easy to maintain….my car is heavily modified..and it’s glorious….
The Quattroporte is one of the most beautiful cars ever. A performance car that you can share with your kids. Full leather and comfort. The Quattroporte can GO!!
Thank you for finally doing one of these. The ZF cars are such a great value, and they sound so so good and are so wonderful to drive. You can hear them coming from a mile away, and they’re beautiful to look at. Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year, Tom! :)
The last 10 years of Maserati is so upsetting. This brand deserves so much more and these Ferrari era cars have a lot to love. Now it’s the butt of low effort jokes
Loved the razor blades story 😂…I loved the 4.7 engine so much in my leased 2018 Granturismo MC. Not the fastest thing around (was coming from a F-Type R and moved to a Shelby GT500) but so smooth and an engine note to die for. Funny your Rapide reference, I’m Looking for a ‘17 Rapide S rn 😉
Your professor sounded like a cool dude and a true car enthusiast. Rare. To give context about depreciation. When new in 2008, this Maserati and a Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG had the same MSRP. Now, both of these cars trade for around the same value on the used market. Depreciation hits every exotic luxury car brand. It doesn't matter if the car is German, Italian or British. Depreciation is not exclusive to Maserati. Poor people think rich people drive them because the rich buy them new and pay for certified maintenance. It is very rare for exotic cars to be taken care of after their original owner.
I lovee these, had a 2009 in grigio granito - 4.7 facelift car with the 6 speed ZF box. Soo nice to drive, but even at the 50,000 mile well maintained mark, oh my goodness it sure did "ask" for so many parts every other drive. They also seem to be as battery sensitive as like an early VW Bentley, even with a battery maintainer the damn thing would want the door handles to be "reactivated" almost every other week, up until the physical handle broke apologies if not any of that made sense, currently at 5% brain activity due to flu/fever
It's actually a very underrated car. Yes, Maserati had problems on the first models Quattroporte and not because of the engine but because of the box, the clutch on which had to be changed almost every 9,000 kilometres, and the price was anormous.The gearbox was actualy pretty similar if not the same as in 599 GTB (not GTO). But when they replaced it with ZF all the problems went away. By the way, this engine is very reliable and can compete even with Toyota's UZ. Besides, UZ is heavier and produces almost 1.5 times less horses. And about the sound I am not saying at all, the way Quattroporte sounds, no V8 on a market sounds As for the differences from the 430 engine, yes there are, but not really that many, it's the same F136 Maserati/Ferrari engine. The Ferrari has a different displacement, 4.3 vs 4.2(4.7) in the Maserati, the displacement is different because of the piston stroke, the pistons are both 92mm. The Ferrari has a different intake, exhaust, more efficient injectors, and flat plane crank (Maserati has a normal one). That's about it, of course, with a slightly different fuel system. But if anything, the Ferrari engine has slightly more horses, 480 versus 405 in the Maserati. The engine is actually unkillable, and most importantly, it's hand-built by one man. The cost of a second hand engine is now a penny too, to get a lightweight v8 with 405 horses, with the reliability of a UZ I believe its a good deal.
Fun fact the later 4.7L GTS versions are in fact not a pain to maintain. They are actually robust and relatively mechanically simple with no big "gotcha" drivetrain issues that are expensive. Valve cover gaskets go but cost 300 bucks and can be done yourself. ZF is a mercedes unit and is robust and reliable. The alternator can go out but again about 600 bucks for a new one and you can swap it in yourself if you were able to handle the valve cover gasket as it's basically the same labor. Nothing else really goes bad beyond normal wearables. Same applies to a 2013+ Granturismo Sports. I recently got a Granturismo MC and refreshed every fluid, brakes, belts, valve cover gaskets, and engine/trans mounts for 3k in parts to get it to a fully mechanically sorted example. Highly recommend. These are special cars that provide special experiences!
Very similar to the one my neighbour had when I was a teenager. Last time I saw it, it was being taken away on a flatbed and then he got an Aston Martin lol. - he drives a Urus now and it’s beautiful.
The one flaw with Maserati's from this era are how long the gear ratios are. The second you enter the powerband, you leave it. But, the sound is so glorious in every gear to the point where I can't complain.
Ok - to ALL the people that have never owned a Maserati, or, are too cheap to properly maintain these, yes, you can buy them very inexpensively…but, can you afford the maintenance? It’s the people who are cheap and lazy who don’t want to maintain these and correctly. If you properly maintain these….they’re phenomenal cars…you can do 175+ all day on the autobahn all day. Also, Maseratis are for people who don’t want normalcy….normalcy…like German cars are so boring…..
If you want boring, perfection, normalcy…like a family with kids and a dog…buy German….I am telling you…buy a well maintained one…..and you’ll never buy another car.
As an owner of a 2011 4.7GTS, I think it’s a shame that this car is driven in the winter. This 2008 GTS is very special indeed. Although I love mine (you would have to pry it from my cold dead hands), I believe the pre-facelift model is even more unique looking. Keep it away from the f’ing salt!!!
I was really surprised to see it's from 2008. The styling genuinely looks ten to fifteen years older than it is in my eyes. Makes me think of a slightly sleeker Crown Vic. Know I'll get assassinated for this but I hate Ferrari related things so I'm used to it :)
They made 667 of these sport GTS for 2007 - 2008 model years. Sport GT would not have body color matched door handles (they would be chrome) among other details. I also believe the Sport GT would have retained Skyhook. This GTS does not have adaptive dampers.
"Manual? Semi Automatic? Oh, these are the weapons!"
"Owning this car is like owning a two-year-old child. It's really annoying for a lot of the time, but if someone tried to take it away from you..."
"You'd kill them."
They are but those transmissions are possibly one of the most unreliable ones out there buy a newer one with the zf transmissions way better
The 4.7 sport GTS version of this car is one of my dream cars. Especially in black with multi spoke silver wheels. They have such a badass mafioso look about it.
It was my dream also, and now i own it, what a car really.
The facelift version of this with the 4.7 engine is one of my favorite cars of all time. The exhaust noise is unmatched on that 2nd to 1st gear downshift. Pure Italian magic.
These things cost about 5 grand now in Britain and used to cost about 90 grand. Holy depreciation today!
Edit: these 5 grand ones might not be great quality…
Probably the 1 car less reliable than a cheap Rolls Royce
I found one abandoned in my home city, the exterrior was a bit deteriorated with leafs on it but the interrior looked brand new, i was so sorry i wasn't old enough to drive so i could buy it.
The cheapest GTS in U.K. is mine…… £18,000
You’re referring to the 4.2 executive GT and QP S Model ….
@@weebteckickedin6734all these people who have never owned one commenting from RUclips….you pal have no clue….
The 5 grand one was 100 once. None of them were ever a great value lol. I know two people who bought them new and constantly had them towed out of the neighborhood because they'd break down after about 200m of driving.
"It was always a dream of mine to own a fine Italian sports car" - Johnny Sac
How ginny likes the car?
Ahhh, nostalgia! My dad used to drive this car, well, the facelifted version, "back in the day". 😅 Such a beautiful machine... And that sound! 🤤
Next Tedward upload: Oh shoot I bought one
I think some snow tires and chopped exhaust would suit it really well as the winter beater!
On the ninth day of Christmas, my Tedward gave to me
9 Quattroportes
8 4Runners
7 GLS’s
6 Equinoxes
5 GX’s
4 Grenadiers
3 M5’s
2 Karmann Ghias
And a 250 in a pear tree
I'm sorry there won't be 12...I took a much needed breather at the end of the year
@@TedwardDrives YOU’VE RUINED MY CHRISTMAS! 😢😢 Jk jk, glad you took some time for you. And 9’s my lucky number anyway 😊
This is my all-time favorite italian saloon. Black, those stock chrome wheels(you heard me), and a silly exhaust, would make this part of my dream garage. I just love the design. In person they have a very sinister presence
I have one. They’re great. Surprisingly reliable. Cant think what I would replace it with, maybe a 612
Really!?? You've had no real problems with it?
Im curious as well
In 5+ years and 20k+ miles beyond servicing I’ve had a window regulator go and I’ve had to get the coolant pump rebuilt. Seems pretty reasonable to me. Parts are expensive but a good independent specialist is your friend.
@@christopherwalker6056I’ve owned my Maserati since 2007 - just maintain it, find an independent mechanic and they are VERY reliable and easy to maintain….my car is heavily modified..and it’s glorious….
pre or post facelift?
The Quattroporte is one of the most beautiful cars ever. A performance car that you can share with your kids. Full leather and comfort. The Quattroporte can GO!!
The MC stardale is what I want to own one day so bad. I remember seeing and hearing one on the road one time. Absolutely beautiful all around
Thanks a lot for these videos. If you listen with good headphones, it’s (almost) like driving it !
Great vid... I had a 1
2012 gran turismo for over 5 yrs.. ...one of the best and unbelievably, most reliable cars i ever had
Thank you for finally doing one of these. The ZF cars are such a great value, and they sound so so good and are so wonderful to drive. You can hear them coming from a mile away, and they’re beautiful to look at. Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year, Tom! :)
The last 10 years of Maserati is so upsetting. This brand deserves so much more and these Ferrari era cars have a lot to love. Now it’s the butt of low effort jokes
Loved the razor blades story 😂…I loved the 4.7 engine so much in my leased 2018 Granturismo MC. Not the fastest thing around (was coming from a F-Type R and moved to a Shelby GT500) but so smooth and an engine note to die for. Funny your Rapide reference, I’m Looking for a ‘17 Rapide S rn 😉
I've been waiting for you to do a video on an N/A Quattroporte for so long
Your professor sounded like a cool dude and a true car enthusiast. Rare.
To give context about depreciation. When new in 2008, this Maserati and a Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG had the same MSRP. Now, both of these cars trade for around the same value on the used market. Depreciation hits every exotic luxury car brand. It doesn't matter if the car is German, Italian or British. Depreciation is not exclusive to Maserati.
Poor people think rich people drive them because the rich buy them new and pay for certified maintenance. It is very rare for exotic cars to be taken care of after their original owner.
I lovee these, had a 2009 in grigio granito - 4.7 facelift car with the 6 speed ZF box. Soo nice to drive, but even at the 50,000 mile well maintained mark, oh my goodness it sure did "ask" for so many parts every other drive. They also seem to be as battery sensitive as like an early VW Bentley, even with a battery maintainer the damn thing would want the door handles to be "reactivated" almost every other week, up until the physical handle broke
apologies if not any of that made sense, currently at 5% brain activity due to flu/fever
It's actually a very underrated car. Yes, Maserati had problems on the first models Quattroporte and not because of the engine but because of the box, the clutch on which had to be changed almost every 9,000 kilometres, and the price was anormous.The gearbox was actualy pretty similar if not the same as in 599 GTB (not GTO). But when they replaced it with ZF all the problems went away. By the way, this engine is very reliable and can compete even with Toyota's UZ. Besides, UZ is heavier and produces almost 1.5 times less horses. And about the sound I am not saying at all, the way Quattroporte sounds, no V8 on a market sounds
As for the differences from the 430 engine, yes there are, but not really that many, it's the same F136 Maserati/Ferrari engine. The Ferrari has a different displacement, 4.3 vs 4.2(4.7) in the Maserati, the displacement is different because of the piston stroke, the pistons are both 92mm. The Ferrari has a different intake, exhaust, more efficient injectors, and flat plane crank (Maserati has a normal one). That's about it, of course, with a slightly different fuel system. But if anything, the Ferrari engine has slightly more horses, 480 versus 405 in the Maserati. The engine is actually unkillable, and most importantly, it's hand-built by one man. The cost of a second hand engine is now a penny too, to get a lightweight v8 with 405 horses, with the reliability of a UZ I believe its a good deal.
483 hp in the 430. None of this matters anyway - in reality the 430 drives like a totally different beast.
@seezyc158 yes, my mistake...of course it drives differently, but for daily driving car, more than enough, this Maserati is not made for the track
One of the few videos titled "The _____ You need to drive" where i actually have a realistic chance of affording the car in question
Love this car, the sound of that V8 …
Fun fact the later 4.7L GTS versions are in fact not a pain to maintain. They are actually robust and relatively mechanically simple with no big "gotcha" drivetrain issues that are expensive. Valve cover gaskets go but cost 300 bucks and can be done yourself. ZF is a mercedes unit and is robust and reliable. The alternator can go out but again about 600 bucks for a new one and you can swap it in yourself if you were able to handle the valve cover gasket as it's basically the same labor. Nothing else really goes bad beyond normal wearables. Same applies to a 2013+ Granturismo Sports. I recently got a Granturismo MC and refreshed every fluid, brakes, belts, valve cover gaskets, and engine/trans mounts for 3k in parts to get it to a fully mechanically sorted example. Highly recommend. These are special cars that provide special experiences!
Maserati is the perfect car it's fast but smooth and comfortable at the same time
Very similar to the one my neighbour had when I was a teenager. Last time I saw it, it was being taken away on a flatbed and then he got an Aston Martin lol. - he drives a Urus now and it’s beautiful.
Such an elegant car. Happy New Year 🎉
They were always the best sounding cars. Italian Soul and especially Italian built quality
Finally I attended this video by 1 year thank you
As a child, seeing a drug dealer in my town drove a brand new one passing by, silver exterior and red interior, oh my, the sound was astonishing.
That's also an F430 steering wheel.
Happy new year hope you had a good Christmas 🙂
Thank you! You too
I was just telling my friends from NY about the proper way to take the Concord rotary.
I should have one of these
hilariously affordable
Owning one of these would undoubtedly cost a ridiculous amount of cash, but man how I'd love to own one.. especially one of the 4.7's
God have I been waiting for this day.. Tedward.. get your hands on a Grandsport PLEASE
bring these gauge clusters back man, this is the stuff
Tedward I love your vids
For me, the second gen GranTurismo coupe is amazing.
Lol you went right by my house after you pulled out of the parking lot. I thought I heard some exotic exhaust blaring by!
The model to get is the facelift 4.7L with the ZF auto.
The best car of depreciation market
I love this sound ❤
If you can find one, I seriously recommend the Honda Integra type r db8. It’s a sedan version of the dc2 type r.
Hey tedward I'm curious how you get a career driving cars seems like a fun and interesting job
The diplomats also had Lancia thesis 🙂
Thanks
Would you be able to get a nice low mileage example of 944 S2? Most of the videos show crappy ones.
Re-upload?
Went live this morning. Found a phone number on screen. Removed and reuploaded about an hour later
Still better looking than the whole bmw sedan lineup(since the 8 series is dead)
Cool but give me an MC Stradale
This is much cooler
Cool story .. your collage professor Norton.
birthday video 🎉
Happy Birthday!!
Sounds like an American V8, like driving the Chevy SS sedan or something. It's not a bad thing, at all, but just doesn't scream "Ferrari" to me.
ahhh yeahhh
I am so tempted to buy one of these but I also want to retire and not have to eat cat food for the rest of my life
If it’s a GTS it has the 4.7L V8
Prefacelift is 4.2L. There were not many of these early GTS made. Only about 670 produced
@@TedwardDrivesoh ok, didn’t even know they made a prefacelift GTS 👍🏻
lol don't worry. the variations of this car have scrambled my brain. It's really annoying between transmissions, engine sizes, oiling systems.
@@TedwardDrives Yup, currently in the market for a GranTurismo and i can’t figure out if it has the F1 or ZF Gearbox
I think the gear lever (if the same as QP) will tell you which gearbox it has if you have an interior photo
the previous Qp was more stylish. the gandini one. this one is pleasant, at least they tried.
My 2010 GTS changes gear significantly faster than this 2008 GTS …… very interesting
The depreciation on a Maserati is crazy thought!
Gucci bag on wheels.
The one flaw with Maserati's from this era are how long the gear ratios are. The second you enter the powerband, you leave it. But, the sound is so glorious in every gear to the point where I can't complain.
I rather the convertible
Ok - to ALL the people that have never owned a Maserati, or, are too cheap to properly maintain these, yes, you can buy them very inexpensively…but, can you afford the maintenance? It’s the people who are cheap and lazy who don’t want to maintain these and correctly. If you properly maintain these….they’re phenomenal cars…you can do 175+ all day on the autobahn all day. Also, Maseratis are for people who don’t want normalcy….normalcy…like German cars are so boring…..
Hmmm that tyre pressure light 😅
But I explained it in the video when we started driving
@ yes you did.
@@TedwardDrivesthat would bug the heck out of me. Hehe. But man that engine makes up for it ❤
@@daineseboy78 either a bad sensor needs to be recalibrated lol. they do get very annoying when they aren't working properly!
tpms flash on all older cars; theyre utterly useless
Thanks to Sreten from M539, my interest in owning one of these has vanished
Sreten's was the next generation with the twin turbo V8 though right?
If you want boring, perfection, normalcy…like a family with kids and a dog…buy German….I am telling you…buy a well maintained one…..and you’ll never buy another car.
The Ferrari sedan 😂😂
Sticky buttons. What more proof you need lol. But honestly it’s just fun watching the comments 😉
The flagship of depreciation (especially if it were to have cambiocorsa 💀)
As an owner of a 2011 4.7GTS, I think it’s a shame that this car is driven in the winter. This 2008 GTS is very special indeed. Although I love mine (you would have to pry it from my cold dead hands), I believe the pre-facelift model is even more unique looking. Keep it away from the f’ing salt!!!
😂 it’s getting washed immediately and put back into storage
I was really surprised to see it's from 2008. The styling genuinely looks ten to fifteen years older than it is in my eyes. Makes me think of a slightly sleeker Crown Vic. Know I'll get assassinated for this but I hate Ferrari related things so I'm used to it :)
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Nissan interior
Lower the car, change exhaust and give it a tune…and you won’t want another car.
I don’t understand Maseratis. They’re about as reliable as a lawn mower off Temu and they don’t look special.
This car is a sport gt not gts !!!
The sport gts is 4.7 and start from 2009 !!!
They made 667 of these sport GTS for 2007 - 2008 model years. Sport GT would not have body color matched door handles (they would be chrome) among other details. I also believe the Sport GT would have retained Skyhook. This GTS does not have adaptive dampers.