Why you should pick this Maserati over a Ferrari

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Maserati has been making cars for over a century, yet you don't see that many about. With myriad choices, Italian or otherwise, why would you go for a Maser over anything else? With the aid of the delightfully noisy GranTurismo MC Stradale, XCAR found out.

[@petermathewvanaardt74]

Maserati hands down. More comfortable, beautiful, best sound, best consumption at its performance levels. No question about it.

[@nassimsaab1354]

Watched this video a long time ago when I first bought my car. Happy to watch it again today. Great video and a great car. The Granturismo has become even more special after all these years, particularly with the styling, sexy sound, and naturally aspirated V8 engine - a standout, especially when compared to other manufacturers. Combining forces of Maserati, Ferrari, and Pininfarina in one car makes it truly something exceptional. Yes, it is a modern classic!

[@tasnam]

I have a 2016 GT and LOVE IT EVERY TIME I turn the key and hear the ROAR. It is fine for daily driving!

[@kencayetano9094]

tasnam its a good daily drive car?? Is gas alright?

[@lvbadboy]

I’m seriously thinking of buying one how’s reliability?

[@p4rvussy101]

@@lvbadboy hey man i’m 15 ..... i now drive an amg gtr but once took my dad’s maserati gt when i was 14 . Drop dead gorgeous car .. although it gets a not-so-exited public reaction . Leaving the performance aside , it’s got reliability issues .... due to maserati continuing the same car over a span of 7+ years it’s specs and tech is outdated , and difficult to fix . Car breaks down a lot . Old technology and a little boring interior .... the money you save by buying this car over a ferrari will just get used up in the replacement parts.

[@p4rvussy101]

@@lvbadboy pls don’t buy this car if you’re not rich or something , as its discontinued ... you’re obviously buying a used one . (these are around 30,000$) instead go for a used 2014 porsche boxster convertible or a porsche panamera for the same price ( don’t ask how i know this i just keep my eye on the car market) 😭😭😭😭

[@p4rvussy101]

@@kencayetano9094 no ... being a 2010 car it is of no comparison to modern day sports/supercars

[@targaflorio3239]

Exclusivity. Storied Racing History. Gorgeous styling. And a glorious Ferrari sourced engine. Rest assured, this car in the years to come will be considered a modern classic.

[@raman9532]

I see ur channel logo

[@omegaseamaster1550]

You mean a Maserati designed engine farmed out dont you?

[@ricardocebreros7142]

This video deserves more views. Great review.

[@pbxiaopengyou]

Performance will always be out dated by the new models very soon, but the Italian V8 naturally aspirated sound is forever.

[@TheJoaomoreira]

people in the comments obviosly never drove a maserati.....drive one and THEN leave your opinion

[@dmgemini1622]

Don' t know what you mean. But, owning a second hand Maserati Gransport Contemporary Classic since 2009, I can assure everyone that the car has very distinct pros and cons. Count the sound, the quick downshifts and the superb turn-in in the former; count the greasy (after a few years of ownership) interior plastics, the mediocre, even in sport mode, upshifts and the brake feel in the latter. As regards the looks, this is evidently a subjective thing.

[@dmgemini1622]

And, btw, there is no old Maserati flair in the Maserati models after the Granturismo anymore. Maserati has become something like Jaguar or Porsche nowadays.

[@pamotorsports763]

dmgemini162 other way around. They took their styling from maserati

[@dmgemini1622]

J VL I don't refer to styling. I mean that Maserati tends to become, if not a mass-production car maker, at least a medium size-production one. With an SUV and the new Ghibli (I hate this car!) in their current range, they aim to appeal to a broader consumer target-market; too bad for the mark's heritage.

[@pamotorsports763]

dmgemini162 thank merc and bmw for that. Since making 29000 cars and now u see them every 10 ft.

[@ariam0357]

I own this car and this is the best race car ever I have ever own ..... great looking car, it turn head every where you go , and the sound ..... amazing!!!!

[@MrJdubbya36]

Put it in sport mode mash the throttle and change gears above 5,500rpm and there is no lurch or lag at all. It performs the gear change in milliseconds!!

[@warakanda7356]

this is the seventh times I viewed this video, a very clear, frank and precise review indeed, moreover I just like to see this sexy car. had decided to own one of this, along with the am vanquish anyway. really appreciate it. tq bro...

[@autotrimmers6353]

Maserati will never ever go out of style u hear me !!!!!

[@pechetav2]

i'm so glad i saw this before i won the lottery! now i'm more informed on my future potential purchase.

[@tigerbalm666]

If you buy a sports car for it's design, it's personal. Some buy for performance. Others buy for features like comfort. There is a point where paying more doesn't get you anything more tangible.

[@nischalshrestha395]

Amazing video upload more of these CNET

[@kanoandlupo3707]

Thats the best looking can I ever seen!! Well I know what I want before I die and if you think about it for what it is its not that expensive

[@andybroer651]

Bought a convertible GTS my second and 4th Maser lifetime... great review! Thanks!

[@abaldopayardu2660]

I saw one of these on streets of Hyderabad, Man it sounds awesome.

[@santhanamsekar6854]

Wt ur dream

[@brucemunro9555]

Good review, great sound, good brakes, good handling. Highlight for me in many trips in my mates GT is the interior space, we are both 6’3” and around 100kg, and our wives are happy in the back and they’re 5’10” and 5’11”. Can’t do that in many of the peers...

[@Forgemno]

This 6"4 man just smiled

[@andybroer651]

Looking at a used GranTurismo Sport for my 3rd Maserati... lovely car, usable rear seats and amazing sound and comfort.... thanks for this video.

[@andybroer651]

I bought one and love it! 2011 GranTurismo S with 12,291 miles on it for $100,000USD off new... great car! Thanks for the video

[@jrgb9945]

Great looking car.

[@Blassie.P]

The noise is fantastic for real

[@BarongoCalvine]

I just love the presenter, saw him presenting a rolls royce in Carfection!

[@rhodybimmers8094]

i love me a Maserati with ferrari engine

[@jayaybe1]

who?

[@twilit4995]

Well considering they're both owned by Fiat 🤷

[@Isalei84]

@@twilit4995 Like Bentley, Bugatti and Porsche are owned by VW? It's 2020, every sports and luxury brand in the market is owned by a big holding, get over it.

[@aboodymr.lamborghiniq8637]

Its really amazing car the Granturismo and Stradale are the best ever the shape the sound the prestige and its very attractive in the streets i own a lamborghini but iam really thinking of a Maserati these days nice video

[@kalpeshshelat]

ABOODY Mr. Lamborghini Q8. The GranCabrio is the best Maserati. Go on Maserati’s official website, and check the GranCabrio out.

[@hocineted7594]

How much does it cost ? staradale is more expensive than normal grant iris money and maserati ghibli sq4 ?

[@JG-bx2xg]

As an owner. BINGO! PURE JOY TO DRIVE. The ultimate GT.

[@duffydon1741]

Lower the ride and get spacers and there you have it, the perfect look to match the soundtrack..

[@thesocialnetlurk5347]

There is no denying this is a beautiful car! It has the speed, the looks and the sound. However the interior kills this car. This car is quite literally 7 years old. What have Maserati been doing for 7 years. Typically luxurious automotive companies, such as Ferrari, will release annual updates to already existing models. Not here however!? Why? Do they not care. Unless you absolutely must have this car I see no compelling reason to avoid looking elsewhere. Perhaps a nice Ferrari California!

[@user-tz8pf4pd4q]

My God Brian Cooley you really have lost weight over Christmas.Liking the new glasses too :) Brian Cooley

[@chiptmcc8656]

Love to see it in red with red interior.

[@GRIEF3RUK]

LoL, this is the New Forest, I recognise the landscape and geography, I only live one or two miles away from their.

[@488ferc4]

Gorgeous car. Stirs the soul even if it’s not the fastest

[@martinap1961]

I am older today. had many cars. In 2022 am driving an S class. My Maserati quatroporte 2007 will be the best ever car in my life !! I miss it !!

[@GRIEF3RUK]

That looks like the New Forest in Hampshire?

[@brandonlyon1820]

What year is it and whats the full name of this exact model also price Thank You

[@sameer4526]

Actually the engine in this car produces almost similar Torque as the 4.5L V8 in the standard 458 & 5.2L V10 Huracan No wonder Maserati detuned or in other words did not want.

[@deanfirnatine7814]

Only question, can I get this in a proper manual? OK two questions, with a Ferrari motor do you have to yank the engine just to do basic maintenance?

[@fokjohnpainkiller]

This guy’s awesome! Get him to do more of these reviews! The new gt3 maybe? He’s driven the 997 gt3 so he has what it takes

[@tvanb]

he's not part of CNET. He's from a channel called XCAR

[@fokjohnpainkiller]

Torrey B Oh yeah, you’re right I forgot

[@seendoongles1812]

THATS why i love my gran turismo

[@garyrossington2143]

I saved 45k and bought a Mazderati!

[@NightFlyer]

gary rossington2 same!

[@barishbayraktar9617]

😂😂😂

[@aris1956]

gary rossington2 Sorry .... but at least write the name “Maserati” well !

[@fookhengman2414]

@@aris1956 He didnt mean maserati.. he means mazda

[@ThePistonPit]

Most beautiful car ever seen

[@harmankhinda5743]

I own 2 recent Maserati’s and I’ve driven multiple Ferrari’s. Maserati’s are much more fun to drive. When you buy high end cars like that, money usually isn’t the deciding factor.

[@KevinSmith-qi5yn]

The problem with Maserati is quite simple. It's a higher volume brand Ferrari with all the Ferrari maintenance costs. FCA has a bit of a challenge here. Where do they position Alfa Romeo, Maserati and Ferrari? They really need to build the brand to be distinct from Ferrari and all their other brands. Right now Maserati is a bit lost along with Lancia and Chrysler.

[@MrIFARI]

Wrong....the GT maintenance costs and scheduling are nothing like Ferrari.

[@mixwaffles2127]

I just drove a Maserati Gran Turismo C, possibly the best thing I ever drove, incredibly fun to drive

[@christopheralexandrou2628]

The front end reminds me of a Ferrari 575M Superamerica

[@halhansen778]

Exotics, are not ALWAYS about what 'other' people (and YOU) think. Its not always about what a ton of STRANGERS that I will never meet, think. As I'm an inventor and product designer for my own projects, I'm obsessed with mechanics, user experience and the 'look' I 'LOVE' great design, and I DO spend over an hour a day minimum inside the interior. The fit and finish matters to me. And I love the FEEL l of a great handling, but smooth, driving car. And I love when I get on the on-ramp to the highway or pass a car, for the car to GO! My car isn't for 'other' people, but for me. Its not balls out, death race 2000 in-between lights, and lose my license - but just for me - so 3/10ths of a second 0-60 faster/slower, or what ANYONE thinks... doesn't MATTER. Negative comments ARE annoying, like any angry comments from old grannys and their gossiping friends. I didn't pay for other people's thumbs up or down - only mine. If you do like my car, by all means take a look - then go on about living YOUR life. I'll live mine.

[@MrIFARI]

Exactly!!!

[@duydinhnguyen6225]

Maserati if you know it.? You love it BTW Dear Santa.

[@fredsmith601]

One of the most balanced, intelligent and interesting reviews I have ever seen regarding any of the Maserati range. I totally agree with the "why" - it is truly beautiful and I believe has the position of being quite unique in the automotive world. The presenter is right... It isn't a Ferrari, or Lambo or even a Porsche......... It is uniquely a Maserati. Luv it! Great video.

[@user-ub6tm1bt3z]

How can ye Ave nap in rear seat

[@memphisbelle6077]

You look like GasKings, you could totally take over his channel now!

[@user-jl9vx6zz3z]

They don't upgrade Granturisumo interior. It still looks good but not for 2017😡. However i love exterior.😂

[@Forgemno]

Right. My 08 looks like a 2016

[@dasa5023]

It all changed in 2018 that’s what I’m eyeing a 2018 sport convertible gt baby!

[@yahweh7777able]

I LOVE my Maserati.

[@rowauthority]

I like this presenter. What is his name, and where is he now?

[@quentonmillstid850]

Big power is slightly more that a 28,000 gt mustang?

[@aboodymr.lamborghiniq8637]

Mustang ?? Piece of shit seriously

[@josealbuquerquejr5192]

Is the best looking world GT IMHO, it deserves a stronger engine. It must be said that it’s a 10 years old design, still looks incredible fresh and beautiful

[@mfst100]

This car deserves a driver with better looking shoes and trousers 0:20.

[@yohan-electwordofguardthem9173]

unique design attractive will get one to My island and have some More fun with it fulljoying Life in all area's thank's for sharing.

[@shpresimmuja467]

It is cool because is a Italian supercar and it is not a Ferrari. Why do I think that Pagani is a better choice than both of them though.

[@MrChris1293]

Pagani is better but completely different incomparison one being a Pagani cost double

[@456CJM]

There's quite a HUGE price gap...

[@shpresimmuja467]

Is still Alfa Romeo left and I like it very much.

[@mahballzrhari]

Paganis are hypercars and though have superb interiors, don't have the comfort of a Maseratis Gran Turismo or especially the Quattroporte. You don't compare most Ferraris or Pagani to a Maserati just like you don't compare a McLaren to an Aston Martin. You compare the Maserati to the Aston Martin. (Ferrari does make some GT cars that can be compared to Maserati Gran Turismo but the 458 and LaFerrari are ultimate sports cars).

[@proberaum7015]

Good car, but the maintenance costs will kill you for sure.

[@MrPl0xygen]

but a Q60 has the same 0-60, but i guess it doesnt have the same drama

[@1985cactus]

Cause it looks like a car and not a children's toy, like Ferrari and Lamborghini

[@jctai100]

I get his rationale, but like others who've previously commented, there are better choices for "novelty" exotic cars. Personally would take the Alfa Romeo 8C in roadster form. It's got that timeless look that this one doesn't.

[@EspressoPapi]

that car

[@just.for.the.downshifts]

RIP Chester Bennington.

[@abhithakral1604]

Am I in love or Am i in love??

[@kevinkemble3718]

It's on my dream board ....until I pay cash for one I'll reserve comment. Father of GT package for all cars.

[@TNMUSlC]

This car need a major HP update, more carbon fiber and add a GT Wing. Viper ACR is in the same range as this car and it blow it always by miles in term of HP, carbon fiber and aerodynamic

[@cameronriccio6050]

Official T.N The viper is a completely different car, one’s a beautifully crafted italian stallion and the other’s built for speed only

[@giovannishirit8960]

It’s amazing car but unfortunately the value drop like crazy I lost 50k on my GT in 3 years

[@MrICESTAR1]

BMW 750i Induvidual from 2017 with 19'000 km New: 192'000 CHF. 13.06.2020: 59'000 CHF. 🤷🏻‍♂️ 133'000 in 3 years..

[@tenzinsmith7991]

That’s why you buy ‘em used.

[@chrisdrummond8893]

He sounds like Jimmy Page.

[@ibrahimhakimi4097]

Chris Drummond HAHA

[@andrewspence3171]

I saved whatever, kept my old Golf GTI, and spent the change racing historic single seater, much more fun and faster.

[@thenoob308]

Don't know if should get this or a Jag f type R

[@rhodybimmers8094]

CHAVI this

[@konstantinosathanasiou8900]

Yeap, you changed my mind over the Ferrari. Now give me the money to pick the Maserati.

[@thewwedj]

Maserati thooo

[@hariyonovero1533]

Aku suka super car dan ingin memilikinya

[@mauricemaurice123]

You can get this car 3 or 4 years old for 50-60k

[@renegadezen7841]

Theres a gt on autotrader now for 32k

[@GeoffCapes73]

Not a Stradale though. Haven't seen one for less than 60k

[@crystallised88]

So the reason to buy one is because no one else buys it?

[@bdubz8484]

Why this maserati will lose its value 5x faster than a ferrari Not saying the maserati is a bad car maserati is my fav brand after ferrari but for value and driving experience ferrari is more worth it, classic design that ages well way less depreciation possible inflation, maserati's are great cars but they are wayyyyy too expensive for what the are. especially the granturismo its not luxurious at all the interior is horrendous, the exterior is beautiful but starting at 135k i don't think so maserati, you can get a used 2016 mc convertible for 80k

[@johannesr9166]

I'd rather get something british (Aston, RR, Bentley) than anything from Italy

[@divorex4285]

I thought I was watching unboxtherapy

[@akashdeshpande2077]

I though I was on pornhub

[@divorex4285]

+Akash Deshpande touché

[@duautobots55]

just stick up with Ferrari,McLaren and Porsche etc. etc. to stay up to date with new age technology.

[@sway1351]

Oh i Will take that over a ferrie

[@zoemeow7677]

Aww am pretty much Masarati hmm how is idk just is hmm oh well

[@cibagiovanazzi8186]

Maserati 👍❤❤❤❤❤

[@timcheou5649]

Maserati is like a boxster of ferrari get it? Lol

[@tvanb]

Maserati, like Aston Martin, need to get there shit together and update their cars.

[@thesocialnetlurk5347]

Aston Martin do a much better job than Maserati

[@Karlsson600]

TheSocialNetLurk you are right sir

[@factsaroundtheworld123]

they have updated all their cars apart from the gt

[@Geopolitica1946]

It's beautiful as it is and no one is complaining about the exterior, the interior you have a point

[@neilcoleman4126]

Learn the difference between there and their! You got it right the second time so why not both times?

[@manakhudoum6963]

I used to dream to have it but when I bought it i realize that it’s a nightmare and was my worst dream ever

[@davidduxbury4919]

What was the nightmare?

[@cakirsaban]

Why was this, because I want to buy one very soon

[@SAVAGE8]

​@@cakirsaban I owned lot of exotics and still do as of now, if your scared of nightmares, you buy brand new exotic or very low miles if it's used, problem solved no more nightmares 🤣🤣🤣

[@niptodstan]

A new one comes this year. So you can get an 18 reg for half price now. Bargain.

[@forcedusername]

the outside looks very nice, but overall nothing spectacular or unique. It does feel very powerful while driving, but the steering is very very stiff. The inside looks terrible, very outdated as mentioned by almost everyone. A nice car but just not worth the money. Wait for the alfieri.

[@BobJones-hf7bt]

I would love to own this car, I would drive the hell out of it. If you ain't speeding your impeding.

[@LangFitness]

I own a QP and soon a Convertible GT but you better believe I’m going for a Lambo Gallardo in the next few years. Not sure if his reasoning was accurate. Speak for yourself buddy.

[@igeekone]

I don't know about rare. I've seen more Maserati's than Ferrari's, Aston Martin's, Lamborghini's, etc. Considering the massively lower price of a Maserati, it's not so special anymore. Maserati is more of an Italian Porsche, now with an SUV in the pipeline.

[@Infiniti-Benz]

Yeah but Maserati is better looking than all of them :P

[@neilcoleman4126]

Here's a tip for future reference; the plural does not require an apostrophe, e.g. Maseratis, Ferraris, Aston Martins, etc.

[@lukas6610]

Porsche is alot better in performance

[@tigerarmyrule]

Price point is not the only thing that goes into specialness. Yes the Maserati is a lot cheaper than the Lambo or Ferrari but it sounds great, looks good in fact in the opinion of many looks better than the more expensive rivals, drives well and is great value for money if we want to be honest. Does the Huracan really deliver an extra 60K of value compared to he Gran Turismo? Maybe. maybe not.

[@domenathor5.0]

No thanks. I stay with my coyote.

[@xxthehuskycaboosexx]

Domenathor The machinery gross

[@maybach6536]

You'd have to compare this to the GT350 because that's also a flare plane crank V8 just like this. I think this sounds better AND it's more comfortable. Yes I know it's slower, but I honestly don't care.

[@giandarc]

I love GT. Yet if I could I would buy an old Maserati GranSport... pure porn for petrolheads 😎

[@KelsS1k]

thing is that granturismo is affordable but you still shouldnt buy it, Wanna know why ??, It comes with carbon ceramic Brake Rotors and their not cheap at all, maybe 3-4 thousand for all 4

[@Videokers1234]

Kels Monti ひ wtf you mean it's cheap. A 2018 one is for $160,000 dumbass

[@Cheerupfukface77]

Iv always wanted one and they are way cheaper then a Ferrari

[@eolovento]

What a waste of money and pollution this beauty in a country where limit is 40 mph with cameras everywhere. Buy to show, not to be

[@CT_88]

should take a California T much prettier car...

[@andybroer651]

MC20

[@quentonmillstid850]

If any car needs a facelift it is this one

[@europlebr3216]

Quenton Millstid Who the hell would mess with the look of this?

[@aaronclapper7580]

No.

[@warakanda7356]

very clear presentation, you are awesome, the car is sexy with bigger backside and seats behind, firm grip, the car of my choice.

[@butt5810]

I am sexy