Declassified: Maserati Quattroporte V (2003 - 2012) - How Expensive Is It To Own?

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In today's video, I look at the fifth generation Maserati Quattroporte. Commonly regarded as one of the greatest Maseratis of all time, the QP V has a Ferrari V8 engine, drop dead gorgeous looks and real practicality. But - will is bankrupt you?
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[@JayEmmOnCars]

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[@pistonburner6448]

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[@pistonburner6448]

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[@apzynch7730]

May I ask where you got the aftermarket nav unit? I have owned my 2012 Sport GTS since 2014, have not had much problems, aside from the window regulators breaking one by one lol, and then of course there's the sticky interior.

[@mariangelatirelli2889]

My late stepfather had a wickedly beautiful 2008 quattroporte gts with the improved gear box. It was sublime to drive and, to this day, the most beautiful sedan I’ve ever laid eyes on. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for its Chrysler derived successor. In due time, this generation of the quattroporte, which benefited from Ferrari’s influence, will go down as one of the best.

[@VanquishMediaDE]

My condolences to you and your family for your loss

[@htimsid]

Could you qualify 'Chrysler-derived'?

[@arjandeboer651]

I agree the 2008 Quattroporte GTS was an amazing machine! I personally however think the next (6th) generation that started in 2013 (still in production) looks even better, and most importantly, it’s much more reliable. Admittedly the 5th generation sounds better though.

[@jamesrobert4106]

​@@htimsidThe Ghibli.

[@MD-uu5nt]

​@@jamesrobert4106Ghibli isn't it's successor

[@Cavallino69]

I've been daily driving a 458 for the past two years, and bought a 2010 QP Sport GT S (in grey just like this one) back in December. I'm shocked at how much I love driving that car. The looks, the sound, the steering, the handling...way closer to the 458 than it should be. Thanks Jay for another great vid.

[@BionicRusty]

I’m gonna play the first 36 seconds of this, at full blast, in my diesel car and feel happy 😊 Absolute perfect music. ❤️

[@cafe405]

Before I watch, I'm going to say I love that car. I love the sound it makes, I love the fact its essentially designed to hurtle your whole family around at slightly silly speeds. I love the haphazard Italian interior of buttons scattered around, but most of all I love thats it's not quite as pretty as it should be, almost slightly dopey, like a puppy you feel a bit sorry for. It's an almost perfect balance of brilliance and imperfections.

[@noelmannion4433]

The noise is fantastic!

[@jamesrobert4106]

I remember one passing me as I was walking. The sound rearranged my internal organs whilst barely ticking over. What a brilliant car .

[@callytheblueparakeet]

You’ve totally nailed it in this video. Had ours for almost 4 years… ruinously expensive, but it really is the first and last word in V8 super saloons without forced induction. Only thing I’d add is that the seats are deceptively unsupportive, and in auto the ZF loves to change up to 5th which helps expose the torque deficiency… solution is to drive in manual and rev the engine of course :)

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Yeah the seats are tragic

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

Get to here it start up every morning is a good start to the day !

[@ryanrobinson2401]

What sort of things went wrong with yours?

[@callytheblueparakeet]

@@ryanrobinson2401All our unplanned spends can largely be traced back to electrical issues… not the Italians strong point! Damaged air flow sensor triggered a transmission fault… dashboard lit up like an Xmas tree. TPMS issues… new sensors x4 (shared with Ferrari) and replacement TPMS ECU. Drivers door window regulator. Exhaust valves… old ones cut out and new ones welded in (instead of buying a whole new backbox!). Bose amp died, fairly inexpensive to refurb. Be prepared to charge the battery with a CTEK or similar… these cars are very, very sensitive to low voltages.

[@ryanrobinson2401]

@@callytheblueparakeet The Italians certainly aren’t known for there electronics. Thanks for the info.

[@barneyrubble9309]

Clarkson nailed the best description of these. They're like a 2 year old child...annoying and irritating but if someone tried to take it from you, you'd kill them. Oh and wasn't there a survey of women that had this voted as the sexiest sounding car.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Correct on both counts

[@PatMagee86]

Jay, you inserted an E90 M3 for the E60 M5. Small nitpick, but as a M3 owner, I just had to say something. Great video, I'm very tempted to replace the E90 with a QP5.

[@davinajodhasingh]

I knew nothing about the quattroporte before this video and my takeaway is that it was an underappreciated car. I think the exterior styling has aged well

[@saleemcarless3292]

Love your channel James! It's lovely to see familiar villages and towns as you go on your adventures!

[@lewismitchell2871]

I treated myself to 2007 M139 at the end of last year. Thought it was a mad idea, being 21 at the time I was shocked I could even afford to insure it. I was looking at S classes and 7 series, but once I realised I could have an exotic, the petrol head in me really took over. It's not cost me much, YET and that's a big yet. I have a feeling that over the next couple of months, it's going to raid my bank account if the £500 fuel bill a month wasn't already. I'll must admit, it is a very special car, and I'm not sure I'd have it any other way. Even if I do have to declare bankruptcy!

[@robertfreestone929]

On my third, love them. Latest is in v dark emerald: gorgeous in the sunshine. Daily drive, don’t expect them to be cheap to keep but keep them maintained and they reward you. Tuck the inside front wheel onto the inside of a long sweeper and push…

[@thomasfineis1678]

Tom from the US...I own this exact car...MY 2012. I bought it pre-loved almost 5 years ago with 46k miles. Now, almost 73k miles. Other than normally scheduled maintenance and a brake job, the only "failure" repair I've had is an O2 sensor that went bad. Daily driver in Chicago area with snows. I love the car; it drives much smaller than it is. Yes, I have a case of the stickies (not real bad but clearly noticeable). I'm an OCD car guy, but for some reason, the stickies just don't raise my blood pressure. These cars do better when driven routinely. Dealer wanted to buy the car when I had the O2 sensor repaired and offered me $18 USD. NFW. I'll take my chances with repairs. Good job, Jay; You are top-notch IMO.

[@BeBarnee]

JayEmm, are you deliberately releasing 2 videos in a row about cars (XK & Quattroporte V) that I desperately want to buy, but really shouldn't? My wife doesn't approve, my budget doesn't approve, but I really do! 😆 Much love, keep up the great work!

[@dadcars]

Another brilliant declassified feature. I always dismissed these as too unreliable and expensive to maintain… then I drove one… I now think I’ll own one at some point ☺️

[@oliveco3915]

Love that you keep bringing back these QPV’s! I’ve had my 09 Ex GT going on six or seven years now, and I’m racking up somewhere near 103,000 miles. Every time I drive him I just can’t get over how gorgeous the interior (though dated) and exterior is. The face lifted M139 is aging very well, and though others may be quicker I haven’t driven anything new that’s given me this level of seduction 👍🏽 Go back to building cars like these, Mazer!

[@ryanrobinson2401]

Has it been generally reliable?

[@ti5543]

One of the best (and most comprehensive) car reviews I’ve seen. Well done Jay!! 👌

[@universalcitizen7544]

Awesome video mate! 👏👏👏👏👏👏In fact THE best video ever of yours that I've watched, although I like your other videos too. I just wanna say, that although I'm not a Maserati fan specifically, I always thought (and after 20 years of its launch, even more) that this generation of the QP is the prettiest, most gorgeous sedan ever produced regardless of anything else. Period.

[@eddieobrien6960]

27:28 Funny looking E60 😉

[@JonWhitworth]

I took my QPV to Glencoe (from Wiltshire) last autumn and it was the perfect car to do the whole journey. Good to see the love again on the channel, I know Ben at DadCars is a big fan too. I find 3.5k-4K revs is the sweet spot for the exhaust note

[@RealGuidoFawkes]

Brilliant job on this Italian masterpiece, Jay!

[@bestanimalshort]

Thank you for another great accurate review. Many youtubers without knowledge write off this car as horrendously expensive to own and run. Your video provides plenty of honest facts and truths they should learn from, instead of just trying to make a call to attract attention. All your videos are excellent.

[@misterbridger]

Another common issue you didn't mention was worn engine mountings. I bought my 2009 facelift QPV early last year, and to my mind the 'standard' model represented the best value. For around half the price of a Sport GTS you get 90% of the performance, and with the optional handling pack that mine has, most of the driving fun as well. Even without a valved exhaust, the bog standard system still makes a wonderful noise. Also, it is possible to fix some problems quite easily and very cheaply, such as window regulator repair kits (about £35) and the boot release microswitch (under a tenner) if you're handy with the spanners.

[@peterlattimore6013]

I have a 2010 GTS... On this one occasion, climbing my favorite mountain pass, I forgot to push the sport button and was quite happy forgetting the added exhaust note...The worst experience I had was the fuel spilling out of the tank on tight righthand bends. Now I only top it up to 3/4 tank, to avoid the fumes of spirited driving.

[@jamesrobert4106]

​@@peterlattimore6013 😂😂😂 Brilliant.

[@jayjohnson3732]

Damn you James! Just when I have successfully purged all thoughts of one of these things in my driveway, you have to go and do THIS! My heart started beating faster with the first drive by.

[@markevans4088]

Thanks, very interesting and entertaining, I also think your comparisons at the end are really useful and interesting, no one does that better!

[@ryanrobinson2401]

The timing of this video is insane. Today I just put a deposit down on a 09 Quattroporte S with the 4.7L engine. It has an unbelievable 5000 miles for $32k. That is insane a Ferrari powered sedan with an original sticker of 150k for that price. Hell a base Camry starts at $26k. I have been researching these cars for the last few months and your video is spot on with the common maintenance issues and quirks. I have been checking on owner reviews and the overwhelming majority say they have been reliable and have enjoyed their experience. I also own an e39 M5 and I have put a lot of money into it since I originally purchased it in 2013. So I do know about rod bearings, timing chain guides and valve cover gaskets. You just don’t hear about major issues with the QP power plant. Yes you should be able to do your own oil changes and wrenching from time to time. They will all cost money to run. As they say you have three choices to pick from fast,cheap, or reliable and you can only have two. I much prefer the QP exhaust to my m5 with a muffler delete this engine sounds like nothing else and the video doesn’t do it justice. In person it’s stupendous. I think this is one of the most under appreciated cars out there. If they just put a prancing horse on it they would be 80k all day. Yes the duo select car is crap and should be avoided at all cost but the updated car with the zf is generally reliable. I think because it’s not a manual gearbox car it gets overlooked right now but when enthusiasts start to mis the roar of an Italian V8 they will give this another look. I absolutely love this series of videos your doing. I know it’s a lot of work to do the in-depth research on each car. Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed.

[@brianiswrong]

An m5 and massa in the garage is a sweet duo👍

[@dinhuang5955]

Thx

[@dinhuang5955]

So sounds like anything after 2009 is a safe choice?

[@miskatonic6210]

A base Camry won't multiply it's price in running and repair costs in one or two years 😂 So funny how people are still that dumb to look at the sale price not thinking about WHY the sellers are so desperate to sell the car for that price. With 5000 miles the car most certainly never ran properly.

[@ryanrobinson2401]

@@dinhuang5955 ​ the zf trans is the best option because it eliminates the majority of the maintenance costs which were caused by the transmission on the early cars. The zf was introduced in 2007. You can tell it has the zf if it has the more traditional shift lever in the center console.

[@DavidDatura]

This has always been my favorite generation of Quattroporte. I still think it’s one of the most beautiful saloons ever designed.

[@Gorbyrev]

One of the joys of Graypaul Edinburgh is that Lamborghini, Bentley, Maserati and Ferrari all live beside eachother and opposite Porsche. My head has been turned on many occasions while shopping for more humble purchases at Fort Kinnaird but the quickest neck snap I have ever experience was a Quattroporte. What a wonderful sound, PC speakers can do it little justice but it is spine tingling in all the right ways.

[@wojciechgoebiowski6647]

I've owned a 2011 Quattroporte 4,2 for over half a year now, over 14000 kms I've done as it is my daily driver, also through the snowy polish winter and I absolutely adore it. I will probably never sell it.

[@armangill9615]

you can drive it in the snow? it doesn't slip or get stuck?

[@MrDallman]

It’s “Monica Bellucci “ on four wheels …..The Germans would kill for this amount of style …..enough said .

[@fs12000]

And soul

[@MrDallman]

@@fs12000 for sure

[@jamesrobert4106]

You have just sold me with that comparison. Monica Bellucci. 🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@dwakim1]

Amazing video! Amazing amazing amazing. Thank you. I’ve had my QP Sport GTS (Grigio Granito with black interior and all the CF fixings) for 8 and a bit years now. It will never see another owner.

[@eze8970]

Thanks J, handy info for everyone! We are blessed on the South Coast, as well as Sports Italia, we also have 'The Maserati Shed', between both these well regarded garages, they should be able to keep your Masser on the road a lot cheaper! 🙏🙏

[@futurecat]

The Three Lads made it sound very good back in the episode with the wedding chauffeur challenge.

[@Barbarapape]

Having ran two of them, the first one was a money pit that had all the known weakspots to put right, my second one was one of the last made, but i still had an expert fully inspect it. Avoid the early ones like the plague, they will cost far more to repair than they are worth. If you asked me to recommemd one, it would be with great caution, they are a great long range cruiser, but that nagging doubt over reliablity is always there. If you want reliability, these are a big gamble, you need to live within a sensible distance of one of the few good experts that know these cars backwards, if the service light is not reset correctly, you can brick the instument pack. Like most italian cars, when they are running right, they give you a level of satisfaction that few others can, but when not if they go wrong but when, your wallet will cry.

[@leedstown]

What goes wrong with them

[@Barbarapape]

@@leedstown A lot, and parts are expensive, if you watch the end of this video James reads out a list of the common parts that you will need at some point. The one item he missed is the throttle body and pedal sensors on early cars that wear out, you are looking at least £2000 for geniune parts. Rust is the major problem, the chassis can rot badly, and subframes are now out of stock. Don't buy one without an expert inspection or you will regret it.

[@peterlattimore6013]

@@leedstown Tyres have been my biggest issue... Learn how to coast up to stop signs and the like to preserve brake rotors. baby/makeup wipes to clean the sticky button issue and avoid driving in the rain. Electric sensors seem to hate moister and will show dash light warning signs. If the car is to be stored longer than 3 weeks, don't lock it n alarm the thing, without a battery tender... Low Battery charge will play havoc with dash lights too! Good Luck... Buy the GTS if you can, or at least the QP5 with later Bilstein suspension.

[@alfredomunozgil8756]

Thanks for all information, great channel 👍

[@ianmason3040]

Just watching this again James before I make a decision, I love this video - all the reasons not to buy one, followed by exactly the reasons why you should. Your help is invaluable - I was considering a XJR but now you've swung me towards the XFR. Keep up the good work - both channels are brilliant 👍👍

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thanks for watching and glad to be of help :)

[@rupertvega-rice4724]

Great video - so well researched and helpful: car is on point 😊

[@rogermoscrop4523]

There’s a ‘Latin[a] lover’, ‘Abandon Hope’ aspect with this car, cosmetics, accent and chasis to die for! As a broken husband once replied on the marriage to a glamour actress, ‘Lucky? (There were obviously very enjoyable times)The reality doesn’t always match the dream.’ It’s a demanding, though giving mistress…hopefully the pleasure of the ride is always more enjoyable than a dawning or abrupt realisation, your pockets are not it’s financial equal. Greatly enjoyable and informative presentation James, thank you.

[@kbk9535]

Yes, you can get individual bushings for the suspension.

[@Prayers_and_Porsches]

One of my uncles had this car way back when. It was the first Maserati I'd seen up close and I've loved Maserati's ever since. Definitely going to add a QP to my garage one day

[@sproggitsdadsgarage8525]

Big smile on my face watching this and knowing how much love you have for them has rekindled my love for mine. I have had a 2007 Sport GT Automatica for 1.5 years and apart from a cardan shaft bearing rebuild by a specialist (which the selling dealer covered under warranty) I have only had to replace a couple of lower suspension bushes and the anti roll bar rubbers to cure a rattle over bumps. Maybe I'm lucky but I have spent more money fixing problems on newer everyday cars with similar distances driven. I agree an inspection is a must so you know what's wrong and what needs replacing soon so you can budget for it. Also a full service history preferably with receipts so you can see any bigger jobs that may have been carried out already. I treat my Maserati as my pride and joy and like to spend a bit of money on it to fix the slight imperfections. There may be hidden problems that rear there ugly head on things that appear ok until you open them up but that's the same for all cars and as the man himself said can cost an arm and a leg to replace on a Maserati. You don't need to be rich to buy and run one you just need the right mindset that you don't mind or even enjoy spending money on it to make the best value Italian GT car that little bit better.

[@ryanrobinson2401]

Well said. I completely agree.

[@bunnybrain]

Fantastic video, as always.... but ... eh.... the pictures of the E60 M5 are showing an E90 M3 😬

[@martymcpeak4748]

I've been in love with the Quattroporte ever since I saw Jeremy Clarkson driving one on Top Gear. personally, I would rather have one of those over a Ferrari.

[@Buuster1999]

I absolutely adore this channel

[@adastraperaspera1716]

Finally QP S GTS Content again!!! My future car :D Thx! One Question: Anybody knows about the colours you were able to pick? I cant find any sheets covering that topic.

[@NigelDeForrest-Pearce-cv6ek]

Love IT !!! Great Review!!!

[@mptrindade]

I had 3 QP, the 4.2 Duoselect, the 4.2 Automatic and the 4.7s Gtexecutive Automatic with Larini exhaust and it was incredible!!! I regret selling it and looking for a good 4.7s GTS But the sticky buttons issue was a nightmare!!! Super expensive to solve and very few real experts that would give a guarantee of a good job

[@shogun884]

What a brilliant review, maserati have always been my dream go to car should the numbers come up, i suppose the way to go is buy the absolute best you can afford and have a large contingency fund set aside, if we worried too much about these things we'd all be driving ultra reliable soulless boxes on wheels.

[@ez33kiel6]

Great vid! I've been considering getting one of these for years now, probably gonna buy a maserati sooner or later...

[@insydesdg4974]

In two days you did cover two dream cars of mine. Thank you

[@stifflerantique9005l]

Had mine since new in 2009, Maser QP 4.7 executive GT. Loving every second of its 52k miles. Replaced full cooling system, 4 suspension bushings, 2 front control arm bushings, 3 engine mounts, TEM Tec variator, 3 front speakers with 30pin-to-bluetooth converter...not cheap to do but what an amazing car built under so many improbable factors coming together; wil never happen again. Now it drives amazing with that Ferrari engine/exhaust n i can safely drive home that 1 dumbass friend who drinks 1 too many beer...but i will abandon the 2-too-many-beer guy bcoz of puke risk.

[@rafibalouzian9951]

How did you manage to destroy so many components at 52k miles? I own a 2005 Quattroporte 61k miles with non of your issues and 4 full service and 5000 mile oil changes, still on the original clutch driven on manual sport mode only. These are much more reliable cars than My previous BMW E39 M5.

[@stifflerantique9005l]

Nothing was broken but i talked to an old Ferrari mechanic who loves the M139 series of the Maserati QP 4.7 engine/chassis. I asked him what are the long term problems and that turned into a long conversation. Everything i did on my Maserati is preventive bcoz he said when the replacements/updates are done he will drive "his" M139 anywhere, any distance. So i did everything he advised bcoz i intend to keep it for a long time.

[@alphabetaxenonzzzcat]

I loved the look of it - it was so unique for a 4 door saloon. I wouldn't call it beautiful - but it was striking. The automatic version really made it a useable car. It was also an interesting choice for a fast saloon.

[@Albro359]

I have a 2007 Sport GT with the ZF Automatica gearbox...and yes I've replaced engine mounts, front suspension bushings, A/C compressor., cam cover gaskets, knock sensors..had issues with the front struts, suspension sensors, rear door locks....even rats eating the wiring! I fixed most of the issues myself.....BUT what a gorgeous car, and as he says, the grin is there everytime I start it up. One thing he didn't mention is the handling, with that great weight distribution, the QP actually handles better than the GT...put it in Sport mode and DRIVE it...fantastic...and the looks and comments from the public...they wonder what it is...and when they see the badge on the boot ....says it all. I love it!

[@nickarcher4775]

Great video as always

[@benjaminmoncrieff3499]

Loves these and this is a great video, Jay. C70 volvo time. Thanks Jay

[@adrianrobertson1478]

Very Good presentation!

[@lawkmask1able]

Hey, can you upload a video of this only with car sound and drive by, would be amazing, want to listen to it all day 😍😍😍

[@CT-oe1ug]

I keep waiting for you to do the dance to the funky music again. I enjoyed it muchly. 😂

[@conner.9262]

Timeless great looking car for sure but after that list I do not think so ? Great content !

[@Yyyiiiweennnvvvscccst]

My dream car. Thanks for info!

[@felixneri8608]

Great review! Best saloon out there.

[@tmservices]

Great video - we loved ours (we got it as our main car when we had children - apparently everyone gets a “four door” right?) - personally I thought our 4.2 sounded better than the later ones but that’s subjective. And yes it is past tense because it ate its variators…

[@heros2110]

My buddy took me to a dealer, because he is the position to afford these. I have always been a sedan guy. The dealer is originally a mechanic, and bone honest about these cars. He also had one of these Quattroporte to offer. I am not going to lie, i have never seen a more fabulous interior in that class, next to the sound (of course). I know about the risks of maintenance costs, which is why i stay away from them. But... good lord, they can put a smile on your face.

[@imeprezime9280]

Maserati is like a alfa romeo mom, beautiful but very complex and hard to handle. Best sound ever and style 11/10. So beatiful design, not too cocky but have something which nobody have. True style and design.

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

Totally love this car !

[@WhiteMouse77]

We already experienced wit Jay that Robotized manal gearbox can be rebuilt back to regular manual one with 3 pedals....and it might open new chapter for secondhand Quattroporte....

[@carpediem8512]

It’s the ultimate man maths car. I have one, a 4.7 GTS like this one. Just allow 2-300/month for running it, no depreciation to speak of and you’re good. 99% of population are scared of running one so spend 400/month on a new bore box instead! Why do that when you could have the best looking, best sounding exotic saloon of all time!

[@olatunjionakoya4459]

I will own one of these in Lagos Nigeria very soon! This is the best car ever made!

[@marmaladebrah]

Fantastic jay, thank you

[@pistonburner6448]

Looks like the soon-to-be-introduced new Quattroporte is returning to these same roots: it's expected to look a lot like this, and it also shares its platform with the GranCoupe again.

[@kubek555]

this is just a classic, and the sound!!!

[@carlgeorgtsigakis498]

Thanks for a Great review. it is truly a special car. PS the Silver BMW you are showing is a E90 M3... Just saying :)

[@m.p.509]

Love this car….it draws you in…..and the list of potential costs read like the end of a pharmaceutical commercial…..’may cause you to become bankrupt’. But you will be smiling….and still talking about that amazing sound.

[@pereldh5741]

If there ever was a more JayEmm car..!

[@ryu411]

I love your videos man, new subscriber, binged a good 20+ videos so far, and I can’t wait to tackle your back catalogue of videos! I have to be honest though, nobody with an M5 is envious of this car, or any Quattroporte for that matter… those cars are objectively better in almost every conceivable way that isn’t exhaust note. Edit; during the alternatives sections, when you mention the BMW E60 M5, what is actually being showcased is the E90 M3.

[@zhnkbr]

I absolutely knew you were watching all of cammisas stuff of this car haha!!

[@PradedaCech]

Thanks for the video! As a Quattroporte fan, this was much easier to watch than the video of the Doug DeWhatever guy from the US. I've thought about buying this ever since it came on the market 20 years ago. Fortunately, as I got older I earned more money (any money actually, I was 16 at the time) while the car got cheaper, so now they are quite in reach.

[@jamesrobert4106]

Doug DeMoron!!!

[@michaelmcphee7577]

Good info think ill leave buying one of these

[@italianduded1161]

Amazing video and of course… gorgeous car! Absolutely prefere this to any Mercedes, BMWs, Bentley, Jag etc.

[@Tinker2006]

Love those - however did you do it on purpose not to mention the E63 AMG as a competitor or the Alpina B10 V8 or B5?

[@faceevil]

I have loved it since the first day I have seen it. I want one. But where I live, there is no one to service it.

[@30guibou]

I've got one 4.2 Sport GT. (Color Bordeaux). It's a very pleasant and confortable car. People are usually interested and respect it, pleased to see the motor, hear the exhaust sound, etc. It doesn't have much Kilometrage (83000) and i have no problems with it except park sensor random fail. It is confortable, silent inside, exotic and beautiful. Driving it in a cool way will not burn too much gazoline (10,5l/10 on motorway). But my other Sedan, car, an Jag X308 Daimler V8, has a better charism, people are always smiling and often thumbs up, it is also more confortable and enjoying inside, but may encounter several issues with ball joints, rubber, bearings, tires and many things due to its weight. Both are two major pieces of car historical patrimonio, and that's why i can not imagine to get rid of them.

[@jplslo8213]

I have a interesting story about it, my grandma and grandpa went to vacation in Italy with it and when they arrived at hotel, hoteliers thought they were some really important people and made them walk on the red carpet and all that

[@PiotrTester]

sounds awesome

[@doncorleon9]

Someone added some hip in the channel's jingle. A lak it, a lak it alat!!

[@armangill9615]

Fortunate to have just picked up a 2010 Quattroporte S for only $16,250.00 Canadian Dollars. Excited to enjoy this beautiful beast!

[@thomasince1987]

Bloody fantastic video j

[@jotham4200]

Who editied the M5 V10 with the 4-door M3? lol Great vid regardless Im in between Q5 and Q6 ughhhh

[@rampyx1]

James, time you got to the door lock replacement my tears were like glaciers😢. Always fancied one, suited to my lardy bottom. Maybe I should just diet 😒

[@dquattro9634]

great show

[@135Patriots]

I have a QP GTS closing in on 60k miles. It's never been and won't be a daily driver and one would be foolish to call it reliable - it's not. That said, it has never left me stranded or stuck me with an insane repair bill (I do the basic fluids, plugs, etc myself). Post 2010 models fixed the cam variator, which leaves the motor quite solid. It devours tires and control arms and has quite a bit of parasitic battery drain. In terms of utility it's pointless. In terms of beauty and intangible "passion", it is a masterpiece. I adore it.

[@albertorodriguezfernandez5956]

It´s a great alternative to a 612 or an FF. That´s how i see it at least.

[@135Patriots]

@Alberto Rodriguez Fernandez Yep. What made me "comfortable" with long-term (albeit low yearly mileage) ownership is that the post 2010 wet sump motor and transmission are both reliable and fairly well sorted. Its a car with a lot of smaller issues and those aren't cheap...but, it's not one that leaves you stranded or presents you with catastrophic bills if cared for.

[@albertorodriguezfernandez5956]

@@135Patriots What happens in the 2008 to 2010 models? Or is it just the 4.7 liter engine? Is it better than the 4.2?

[@135Patriots]

@Alberto Rodriguez Fernandez my understanding is the 4.7 wet sump had the issue addressed in 2010. The 4.2 I don't believe ever had the issue but please verify that as I don't own a 4.2 dry sump. Theyre both great motors. The 4.7 is superior.

[@albertorodriguezfernandez5956]

@@135Patriots So basically the best choice is a 2011 model, S or GTS. Cam Variators were an issue in earlier 2007 and 2008 versions, that i know of.

[@4pevans]

Thanks!

[@longtailgt]

Probably the naughtiest sounding 4 door saloon car in existence! On a side note - I'm surprised why, on the topic of rivals, the Rapide or Panamera turbo weren't mentioned as direct rivals, or the CLS 63 or XJR for those under the budget. Also, the photos for the E60 M5 are of the E90 M3, but I suppose it's too late now to fix that.

[@pistonburner6448]

Very good points, the CLS 55 and 63 as well as Rapide are the best rivals in spirit, each at the opposite ends of the price spectrum (though I suppose now the Merc is not necessarily much different in overall costs?). And oops about those E90 M3 pics! I didn't even see it as I was doing other stuff while mostly just listening to the video. Sh happens.

[@tiredoworking9350]

Brilliant!

[@Snarge22]

All the charm and quirks Italian machinery are so famous for.

[@StreetPreacherr]

I LOVE how Italian just makes everything COOLER! Like, this car would NOT work if it was American, and called the Maserati 'Four Door'! 'Quattroporte' just sounds FAR more classy. ;)

[@london651]

I have the granturismo and it is weird to me how many folks would come up to me wanting to talk about the car, the thumbs up I get at a stop light and kids wanting me to rev the car. I have friends with far more expensive cars and i still garner the “what is thatttt??” People think it’s far more expensive. It’s been 5 years now and looking around I think the only thing I could get that would give me the same feeling is an Aston

[@mark1542]

Drove a granturismo today and looking to get one, any tips?

[@Lee_Pitcher]

@@mark1542 cold start rattle is quite common on earlier cars so having the cam cap mod and variator upgrade is desirable as it’s quite an expensive resolve

[@london651]

Jay Emm did a fairly good summary. I did a pre-purchase inspection to start with, after this time the rusting thing still plagues the car. It’s heavy so definitely check the suspension for wear after this many years mine is starting to creek a bit. For the longest while I had electrical issues that came down to a bad fan relay, that fixed a bunch of stuff. I’m just now starting to get the cold start rattle it’s for maybe 2-3 seconds then the car runs fine. All in all I was told the car would kill my bank but I have a good independent shop that hasn’t ran into anything that was too horrible yet just a bunch of little annoyances

[@Lee_Pitcher]

We were out in our 2008 Granturismo driving through villages and came to a crossroads when a young girl about 10 years old and with her grandmother literally shouted out ‘WOW. Look at that!’ Get lots of really nice comments but mostly from guys but this made our day. It has been known to turn the heads of little old ladies walking their dogs too !

[@-ZIO]

The car is nice, but that jacket is awesome :)

[@kyleholloway3470]

I was sat behind one at the Fishbourne ferry terminal on Thursday and I just still can't get into the looks of it. Sounds amazing, but I don't find it good looking in the least.

[@jongib6096]

The M139 4.7 V8 Sport GTS with the ZF would be the only 1 to get..