Maserati Modifications! The CAR WIZARD adds some really awesome performance mods to this 2005 Coupe!

[@josedealbuquerquejr.941]

Despite what some people say, this is a pretty reliable car, I owned one for 4 years, daily use, 50 k miles without issues and amazing to drive

[@grantmills4184]

Not bad at all, I can definitely understand these cars for their performance/luxury for such a low used price. Most of the issues I’ve heard people have had are with the f1 transmissions

[@willw7523]

I have one now. Awesome car and reliable

[@donaldthayer9183]

I had an '06 silver and it was awesome!

[@drjohn5801]

I have the same car but a Spyder. I did the same mid X-Pipe Larini mod and ALSO changed the front factory ""squashed" cats to the Larini free flow ones - BIG difference in not only sound but increased torque - those squash factory cats are very exhaust gas flow limiting. These cars are hidden gems and with the F1 gearbox correctly sorted are great to drive at a low $$ investment.. plus they attract far more attention than the common Ferrari.. IMHO these cars are the "intelligent mans" Ferrari.

[@bi55829]

I am the proud owner of a 2007 Maserati Gransport . Right now I think that Maseratis like that one has the best performance/style/ beauty /money ratio that you can find These are great cars if kept well maintained. Congratulations from Spain!👍👍👏👏👏

[@ckmacboy]

Maserati designer: "we designed this car with the most elegant and dignified styling possible." Car Wizard: "These rear seats look a bit like toilets don't they?"

[@thevampirecielphantomhive2342]

Lol

[@jeffseagal2347]

😆😅🤣😂🙂🙃🤪

[@Tom--Ace]

The interior was one of the main reasons I chose this car. The interior looks much nicer than the Maserati granturismo, Ferrari 360 or lambo Gallardo. You'd really have to go f430, 550/575 Maranello or later to get nicer interior It's difficult to appreciate on video but the interior has so much leather around you, it's a real nice place to be. The rear seats look strange but when you sit in them, you sink in and it feels cozy and usable even for an adult (obviously not as nice as s Quattroporte or other 4 door, but far better than most other 2+2 cars) The wizard here says the rear seats are very small, but you need to sit in them to appreciate that they are actually very comfortable and much more spacious than you'd expect for a 2+2. Without sitting in them they look small and uncomfortable for sure Having said that, rear seats on a granturismo are probably more comfortable, but the rest of the interior (from test driving a few) is just uglier and doesn't feel near as special

[@mikechurch1407]

I love your calm, relaxed, presentation style. The Bob Ross of the automotive world.

[@toriola9]

10:28 Wizard saying "Yes" when the car revs is like the phantom saying "Sing (aah)" in the Phantom of the Opera.

[@BobPegram]

I hadn't seen this Maserati before. It is a simple mechanical design and pretty. The changes seem to have been worth it.

[@brianpeterson9348]

I like the ceiling liner as well. My first thought was weathertech floor liners had entered the ceiling liner business. Awesome video of a beautiful car!

[@pax.ultimas5537]

Love Maserati Content

[@GTSam]

I always love a Maserati themed video.

[@sandops1026]

I loved the "get on that throttle, Mrs. Wizard!" gesture. That was my good laugh for the day :)

[@619guy202]

10:30 Lol I loved how the car wasn’t even loud and Mrs hot ass Wizard couldn’t even rev up the car and then Wizards face of disappointment at the end of the rev

[@obsoleteprofessor2034]

2 position paddle shifter. Go and Go-Go!

[@cl7510]

Maserati offers some really beautiful shades of blue paint. Really like this car’s exterior color and I recently saw a new Levante in a slightly darker blue. It was a real head turner.

[@2500BC]

Blue is their heritage color and they do a great job with options. (neptune’s trident and the blue ocean)

[@sradical8136]

Great video. Thanks for showing a nice example of the brand. It's good to see a maserati on KZbin that is entact. Instead of all the "cheapest in the country" that are falling apart due to years of neglect and abuse. Hopefully this may help with some of the false perceptions around reliability and quality...

[@lesterparker1594]

False perceptions? Most of these are junk after 10 years. Not because of bad maintenance, because they’re junky. There’s a reason they’re super expensive new and super cheap after 7 years. Everyone knows they fall apart. It’s not a false perception

[@smoovelawyer4795]

@@lesterparker1594 you have no idea what you're talking about. There are plenty of high mileage examples that are still running great. Mine has been far more reliable than any BMW M car I've owned and I've put 50,000kms on it in the past two years of ownership.

[@BR-ur2gk]

Got to change the clutch in my Spyder so will definitely look into updating the exhaust system since it has to come out - now that I know, also thanks for the formula dynamics upgrade info, really feel its an area that needs some attention on the car and hopefully will reduce the insane clutch wear - thanks Wiz you're the Merlin

[@tripleo4255]

I really enjoy reading the insightful arguments from automotive experts intelligible on specific models of cars without using Google to enhance their humble rebuttals

[@topflightmechanic8692]

You know before I wasn't too interested in the walk-around but to be honest with you it's growing on me and I can appreciate it

[@Panzer67]

10:38 Car Wizard wanted more revving!

[@PeteCourtier]

His face was hilarious. “Is that it?”😂😂😂

[@daszieher]

hahaha! really great

[@hamstirrer6882]

Yeah I saw it, but at least he won't have people in the comments crying and saying he is abusing a customers car

[@dafalzonAUS]

His such a rebel without a cause

[@Henchman1977]

That mesh plate under the engine is probably just to keep the cats from lighting grass on fire....

[@pjbth]

More likely to protect the grass from when the car catches on fire

[@taterkaze9428]

@@pjbth LOL

[@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261]

Aerodynamic management, but without heat problems.

[@donaldvoogd4564]

‘...isn’t it cute that little shifter’... the silence of Mrs Wizard says enough 🤣

[@seano51]

Wow, that engine bay looks like a new car.

[@BSGSV]

Elliot is eyeing that headliner....

[@ElliottAlvis]

I’m super jealous of the headliner lol

[@ElliottAlvis]

Omg this is like the clean version of what mine could be. I didn’t know there was another one in town!

[@reptarshane]

I bet it wasn’t as free as yours, Elliott. However, I won’t ask how free the maintenance has been!

[@ElliottAlvis]

@@reptarshane mine wasn’t free, just... cheap lol.

[@nigel.w]

That exhaust sounded awesome. Lovely car.

[@dingjs1969]

Always loved these, also very reasonably priced here in the UK. Always fancied one but always put off by how much they are to look after. Weekend car, perfect, if its a good one and you keep the miles down.

[@Gordochava]

More Magic Mike...I see him scampering back there like a spring squirrel

[@619guy202]

10:33 I see Wizard getting hyped over his wife who can’t rev a car Lol he looks so disappointed in the end

[@MercedesPuzzle]

Wathing these viedos sitting in front of my computer in Austria, I always enjoy the Wizards point of view on European cars!

[@kevinbarry71]

I believe his view is, bring these expensive broken piles of junk to me, and pay me to fix them. Repeat

[@thomasmuller9243]

..and imagine: an Italian car without oil leaks!

[@ERICtheLATE]

That throttle responce will bite like a scorpion if it does not go to stock proportion or worse in reverse, that has a safety setup that uses the clutch life sensor to initiate continuous slip in reverse, it should move at idle, but tap that throttle for aesbestos scent.

[@paulnielsen8528]

Doesn't need 14 control arms. I hope Audi doesn't hear you say that.

[@MrKillswitch88]

Mercedes and BMW say hold my beer.

[@gaveintothedarkness]

They might add a couple more out of spite. And to change them is an engine out process.

[@MowerModdin]

Or having to take the strut out to do a wheel bearing

[@ernstspitaler4523]

@@MrKillswitch88 halt mein bier

[@alphakky]

Is that another Bentley? 😅

[@GreenJeepMacLSswappedJeeplife]

I love the new intro, wizard!

[@100PercentJake]

Elliott's car looks a bit funny these days!

[@mr.mcevilface6402]

I think he removed the wrap or something

[@JJAutoWrecking]

way too clean to be his car lol

[@cpscps2679]

These days ??

[@johneli495]

Elliot Rodgers?

[@ElliottAlvis]

I freaking *wish* my car looked this good 😂

[@HussamO]

we love you wizard

[@eddiepatterson5025]

I like Borla xs pro mufflers myself. I have a 3 inch single exhaust with a Borla xs pro muffler. I just watched you and Tyler on motortrend “car issues” neat show. I’m so forward to seeing the Malibu Muscle car with the V 12 Jag. Wishing you a Blessed one sir.

[@oldrrocr]

Put a Borla exhaust on a 2000 Miata and it sounded just like this... in my imagination 🤣

[@East17A]

Very interesting!!! The Tail light looks like the Honda prelude from the back!! 👌🏾

[@darrellsimpson6966]

Pity that.

[@antipodeanwizard1632]

What a really nice example of this model. Kudos to the owner for looking after it so well. You could eat your lunch off that engine. All that appears left to do is fix the kerb rash on the wheels, but that shouldn't be too difficult.

[@darylnicklen3685]

Wizard It's so great to Maserati in excellent condition on You tube. Most of the ones we see are glorified Junkers. Thanks for bringing it to us.

[@lesterparker1594]

That’s because most of them are glorified junkets

[@ChicagoItalian]

Don’t be a jag-off…you know nothing about these cars.

[@RadostinVelchev]

Love the fact that it hs cross plane crank because this gives it the lovely low rev rumble

[@timhancock6626]

That really is one of my favourite cars. I had to make do with an Alfa 164 V6 24Valve, but I used to pretend it was a Maserati Coupe in my dreams.

[@anomamos9095]

For the Zonda sound keep the two sets of three cylinders on each bank separate for as far as possible like there are four 3 cylinder engines. The closer to the engine the banks are joined the less of a F1 or Zonda sound it will make.

[@christopherkraft1327]

Hey Wizard & Mrs Wizard!! Thanks for the fun Maserati video!!! 🙂 I think that you should make the "little toilet" back seats functional 🤪

[@lewymartain8267]

ideot!

[@tima6549]

Always thought those look like a mid 90s Honda Prelude, especially from the back.

[@Malc180s]

Was it not the bloody American regulations that ruined the back end of these cars? The 3200s had the lovely boomerang tail lights...

[@smokesgtp]

Prelude mixed w jaguar XJ

[@starovejo]

@@Malc180s yes indeed, nice tail ligths

[@MatrixDiscovery]

Rear end is a copy of the 1995 Honda Prelude

[@MatrixDiscovery]

@Echte Brabander Moron..the Prelude was created decades before.

[@Washman-jw3hl]

The intake runners on that Maserati remind me of the old GM tune port injection engines. Long small intake runners for loads of torque if I remember correctly.

[@mattbudesa3038]

Looks nothing like the tpi. Looks more like ls1 manifold.

[@ewardbach8955]

I liked how gentle he closed the Hood!!!

[@spencermagalhaes8530]

I love the little pump it up dance wizard did when they fired up the exhaust!😂

[@onlyresearch2367]

Never seen a wizard video as soon as it’s posted. Let’s get started!

[@davidborch213]

last July I bought a 2007 Quatroporte, very low mileage and a great price. Knowing the cost of having them worked on I am glad I am still capable to do my own work at 65 yrs and on Veterans Disability, I manage, slowly but manage. like that one in the video, it has the Ferrari Engine, but has the ZF transmission, which is all-around better than the F1 transmission. shifts quicker and smoother, it's a double clutch, were as the F1 is a single clutch I believe and needs changed at about every 5000 miles and not an easy job

[@tycinis]

The f1 clutch last between 10000 and 30000 miles , but yeah at some point you have to change it and it's more a less 4k$.

[@jakeprewitt3009]

Wait wait wait wait. Hold up. When’s a video coming on that Toyota Century? They’ve been my weird car crush for a while now.

[@christophermutsvangwa2475]

My man💥💥💥 I've always loved those

[@j.d.8593]

What Toyota century? That big grey boat is a Rolls Royce, i don't see any Century there...

[@BeingMe23]

If you like the Toyota Century... Look up a NISSAN President

[@desertwindauh]

Favorite Exhaust System? For me its the standard OEM exhaust on the 4.7L Maserati V8 MC. By far. The best sounding. By far.

[@matt33876]

I think this is my favorite modern Maserati model. I have the 09 QP V S executive GT 4.7L, but this one in manual is awesome.

[@6rimR3ap3r]

My Toyota mechanic has one of these, 4200GT they're named here. Beautiful car.

[@AlessandroGenTLe]

Strange I didn't see a Gulia QV in your shop yet. That would really be interesting! :) Salutes from Italy!

[@davidm.1934]

Love that Alfa!

[@AlessandroGenTLe]

@@davidm.1934 it's a fantastic car :) I've the 2L as in Italy only the ownership tax for a QV would be around 6000$/year, still the frame is the same and the handling is fuc**ng amazing :)

[@vibingwithvinyl]

My ex '62 Rambler Ambassador had a torque tube setup. It was a PIA when the transmission had to come out for a rebuild.

[@sainta2667]

Last true Maserati made, and that's a real Ferrari engine (430) with dry sump unlike the newer Ghibli / QP - Love the 4200 Coupe

[@2500BC]

Ironically the Ferrari v8 adopted the prior Maser v8 foundationally - this Ferrari era for Maserati was a good era. If only dual clutches came sooner - my F1 is better than the journalists describe them but it is a stepping stone and not the evolved design.

[@MilesDeluxe]

Look at this beautiful 456 in the backround! Prettiest Ferrari ever! I really hope we get an in depth look at this one too.

[@AnythingGasoline]

Ferrari built the engine so it basically is a ferrari engine :D love the sound of those and the looks, beautiful!

[@jarhead3121usmc]

A positive Maserati video!? How dare you!!! LOL.. This was nice to watch. Have Larini sport cats and a Urutu X-Pipe on my GranTurismo MC.. LOVE IT!!!

[@irvings159]

@1:17 Genuinely sounded Scottish saying 'Maserati' 🤣

[@sparky4878]

A bit of drunk Glaswegian perhaps?

[@cheryldavison9759]

You can buy these in the UK for good prices,i love the inside of these cars,many cows gave their lives for these cars,there is leather every where,some jobs on these are pricey but for the price of the cars it's ok.

[@victorpuiatti]

I wish you would include driving some of the cool cars like that!

[@ryingling89]

Nice work, Car Wizard! Can’t wait for the next video!

[@christopherkelly577]

Dark blue and cream always works well. Belissimo!

[@SulikTrucker95]

rear lights are similar to Daewoo Nubira's rear lights, thanks to Giorgetto Giugiaro

[@jacek3438]

Fly by wire mod on this maserati :O Such a freakin cool update.

[@BiologicalEngineer]

So excited for your Jag build. Who cares about the technicality of a muscle car. 4 door is still badass and more rare. Hope you get a nice paint job to go along with it.

[@braxtonnelson7422]

I owned a Fiat 124 Spider back in the late 70s... I found out pretty quickly that "Marelli" was Italian for "Lucas"!

[@carstenweiland7896]

Great car and a musical instrument that is played with the right foot, some call it a motor!

[@Derek-eg9ig]

A 6 speed Maserati Coupe will be my 2022 project car for sure!

[@redamaleki]

Nice! Love to see the progress in the video content and presentation. Would love to see Buy This, Not That 4x4/AWD, please!

[@drewp.weiner2473]

There are some sick body kits for this from Europe, adds front splitter and rear defuser

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Most body kits look douchey.

[@drewp.weiner2473]

@@OMGWTFLOLSMH search g&s 4200 body kit and get back to me

[@Rgh71fish]

Bodykits were the thing of dreams when I was in highschool. Looking back, most haven't aged well. But then again, neither have a lot of us 😂

[@tatialo37]

That motor in the Malibu!!!

[@chefjefe68]

Thanks for showing us that sweet Maserati, Wizard. As for a favorite exhaust, for my 328i I like the sound of the AWE Tuning exhaust. Otherwise, Magnaflow sound good on domestic cars.

[@JJAutoWrecking]

The F136 sounds amazing with an exhaust...

[@CarWizard]

Amen to that

[@ajw828]

For favorite exhaust system, I love my Nameless setup with muffler deletes!

[@lanceripplinger8352]

My favorite exhaust system is one that is quiet, not loud and drones.

[@domaneektapo3864]

I'm looking for a truck as a daily driver, not for towing or hauling anything. Which brand and engine would you recommend? I'm just looking for longevity and decent gas mileage. Love your videos.

[@smithraymond09029]

2:50 I thought that was the back of a 1995 Honda accord....

[@garydahl7543]

Agree...tailights and shape like old accord or prelude

[@vickimcintosh3004]

Hi Bud, love watching you, just to see you. Sometimes I even catch a glimpse of Mrs. Wizard. Yall are looking good.

[@js7617]

Stalker?

[@estpst]

See one in Illonois for just under $19K, amazed at the mileage 10 city/ 15 highway, must just suck that gas down when you press the pedal.

[@Rgh71fish]

Hats off to the brave man who bought this with a flappy paddle gearbox. Goodbye money, my old friend🎶

[@Sora-o]

Meh I've been driving one for like a year and so far 0 problems, I don't mind taking a risk for a car this nice and cheap.

[@Rgh71fish]

@@Sora-o always worth it if it makes you happy. Enjoy it

[@2500BC]

F1 pump issues are caused by relay issues causing the pump to run often and wear out. Not replacing relays in pre 2005 cars causes issues. The 2005+ had uprated relays. Clutches can last many miles. So overall, higher cost than a ZF but the rest of the GS is pretty reliable and clutch needs to be budgeted for

[@thatmanina240brick4]

the tail lights on the roti look kinda like late 90's early 2000's volvo s80 ones

[@davidg4026]

'92-'96 Prelude!

[@armandopatane5343]

Sounds AWSOME

[@tomtheplummer7322]

Annoying

[@Funlu]

I love their model names. The coupe. And the four door.

[@James-sir]

The skid plate is mesh because of leaks so u can see it leaking instead of waiting for the leak to drip over the sides of the plate

[@2H80vids]

Good idea; I've wondered about that before. How are you meant to see a leak through a skid-plate? Even seen Wizard struggle with inspecting them. This seems like a great idea. Common sense - it'll never catch on.

[@gryfandjane]

My, what a gem.

[@buzduganrazvan1681]

So nice, so clean, a very good GT

[@SImpleeSTARstruCK]

What’s that lovely Merc W124 doing in the shop? Video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@marcelcovaci9922]

I always wanted one. I know they are not reliable but Italian cars sure are sexy.... like Clarkson said” you’re not a true petrol head until you owned an Alfa Romeo”😀 Wizard your comment gives me hope that I could maintain something like this... I have decent skills , I work on semi trucks 😁 Thank you for a great video!

[@MatrixDiscovery]

Rear end is a copy of the 1995 Honda Prelude

[@janstaes2172]

breat cars ! In europe we had this coupe also as a 3200 gt,(twin turbo) it had boomerrang lights. They where only produced a very short time and are pretty rare to find. i believe the usa did not get this model, only the 4200 gt

[@marcodalli5045]

First of all, I enjoy your videos, but I really want people to know The stock car has fantastic throttle response, I really believe that what you have done apart from the exhaust is unnecessary, if you want faster gear changes , you just have to push the sport mode and most owners of this car have it on all the time, I have on mine , it's better for the clutch as well, it's an Italian muscle car, you are spot on.

[@unstablebobgable]

If I could work on the Maserati Coupe with The Car Wizards I would pack up the Hash Pipe with Rocky and get all schmoked up.

[@reptarshane]

Every video I check through the comments for your comment. It’s always worth the effort!

[@martinda7446]

'Its a muscle car' - Nobody gonna argue with The Wizard. Not me anyhow.

[@ZerotheWanderer]

I'd classify it as one, small coupe with a throaty V8, ability to roast tires on command (I would assume). Probably handles fairly well.

[@diablocls55]

@@ZerotheWanderer Indeed. I hate it when people say that muscle cars can only be American and/or a coupe. If you have a powerful V8 in a midsize or compact sedan, (think e55 or c63 AMG or Dodge Charger) it’s a muscle car.

[@cambridgemart2075]

@@diablocls55 Whilst I agree with you, I have always associated muscle cars with low revving torquey engines, neither of which are attributes of the Maserati's engine.

[@diablocls55]

@@cambridgemart2075 true, I wouldn’t consider cars like maseratis and e90 m3s to be muscle cars

[@tommyguns14able]

He was referring to the Chevelle. Pay attention.

[@houseofno]

Someone should share this video with Eliott Alvis as a reference. This is what a Maserati looks like, not the decal covered joke he's working on.

[@ElliottAlvis]

Hey now, mine is becoming less of a joke every day!

[@StreetersGarage]

Is he adding a Unlimited Triple A towing plan?

[@shimonsieskel4482]

For everyone except Hoovie!😄😁

[@brunoge26]

I’m surprised this thing is in the condition it’s in

[@vuklozo]

Not everyone is Tavarish buying a turd for CarTrek 😂 Still, a very nice example, properly maintained.

[@mattmayo3539]

That’s cause it came from the Bay Area. Little rain and bright sunny days.

[@ComicalSatania]

@Echte Brabander because it's a Maserati

[@kevinbarry71]

I figure it's worth about 5K. He keeps talking about what great condition it is in, never mind those wheels.

[@matt33876]

@@kevinbarry71 $5k 😆. These go for $15k to $30k+ depending on condition and area.

[@tripprogers4814]

-->10:38

[@Queso305]

Very nice. You should put that maserati engine in a old car like the malibu

[@lenny108]

10:51 it is surely a very nice car but at the same time it is also a compact car that doesn't need much space

[@kidoctane]

I seriously looked at getting one these - but the manual. But after 2 years that turned into searching for an unicorn. Gave up in the end and purchased something different . But there are times (like watching this vid) that I suffer some regret

[@miketeeveedub5779]

Favorite exhaust? The one Hoovie put in his Ferrari 355, before it went 🔥🚗🔥.