The BEST and WORST things about owning a MASERATI QUATTROPORTE | 3 Time Owners Experience

[@MarcFritzer]

Thanks for this. Came here to see how many people commented on the check engine light on the dash. LOL

[@Driff97]

Best thing about owning A Maserati Quattroporte: You own a Maserati Quattroporte Worst thing about owning A Maserati Quattroporte: You own a Maserati Quattroporte

[@megacharzard10gameing79]

Basicly

[@aceski223]

Looking to get one as my first car I purchase myself after I graduate looking to be my dream first car

[@sun_of_a_gun]

All what you have said most likely is true. My trouble with the ZF transmission is that you lose the transaxle and the dry sump. To a petrolhead that means a lot. Is there any other vehicle in the world that is a 4-door limo with a transaxle and a dry sump? I cannot name it. All the competitors are just nice, big cars with big engines... and there is truly nothing special about them, if you know what I mean. Going for a ZF box seems to me like taking a shortcut. But that is great because the cars with the DuoSelect box are even more 'affordable'. Cheers!

[@HSGAutomotive]

I'd recommend checking out the Panamera. I've driven a couple of them now and eyeing one as my next motor. It's not as ''pretty'' but does everything I want a car to do.

[@sun_of_a_gun]

@@HSGAutomotive Yeah, not too bad of a recommendation. But does the Panamera have that something? I am sure it is a brilliant car.. but it seems not exotic at all. And after all, it comes from a manufacturer which is, at least to me, famous for different vehicles (like 911) and Panamera (+Cayenne) seem to be the revenue boosters.

[@HSGAutomotive]

It does for me yeah. By far my favourite Porsche's I've driven, out of Boxster, 911's, Cayenne etc

[@satsumagt5284]

The Automatica models have awful gearing, too. CambioCorsa is much closer ratio

[@rafibalouzian9951]

The best 4 door for a true petrol head is the duo select Quattroporte. They should be treated as modern classics that are NOT DAILY DRIVER CARS. It is a brilliant well engineered sports sedan to be driven manual sport setting and the clutch will last 60,000 miles+. I own 2005 with 60,100 miles and original clutch and had only serviced 3 times with no issues. This is only for true drivers that enjoy driving manual sports sedan. My previous car was 2001 E39 M5. All the hate chatter daily driver Quattroporte is total none sense

[@stifflerantique9005l]

I bought mine new, a 2009 QP Executive GT. Now going into its 12year n 45k miles…it’s perfectly maintained n other than normal maintenance n oil changes it’s quite trouble free. I just changed out the squeaky suspensions n looking to change out the engine mounts soon. I lov my Maser-Fokker. Ferrari V8 n Ferrari tuned exhaust note. I updated the stereo with German, French, Japanese components in an Italian car so now i think i got the Axis Powers all covered. It drives like a smaller car being front mid-engined. Seats 5 in case some dumbass friends get drunk. Trade in value is abt $5…i guess i’m keeping it forever.

[@HSGAutomotive]

Despite my drawbacks, I’ve ended up buying another one myself, but a facelift 2009 model as well with the ZF box update. A thousand times better than the 2005 one I had.

[@stifflerantique259]

A little update n heads-up for fellow owners. The sealant O-ring in radiator fluid reservoir finally gave out n all coolant fluid all leaked. My QP is at the dealer getting a new coolant reservoir; $1,800. Please be mindful to replace coolant reservoir about 11years &/or 40k miles. At least duct tape all coolant reservoir connecting spots. I also replaced all 4 power window mechanisms. When my QP was waiting for tow truck, i had an hour to think about what i may want in replacement to my 2009 Maserati QP 4.7...it was a crucial 50minutes because i realize that nothing compares to a Ferrari built, front-mid-engined, natural non-turbo V8, Pininfarina designed. There is nothing else out there can replace this car. Heck, in that 50min i actually found a 2014 Maserati GranTurismo i wanna buy; it's a Ferrari Roma & i already know how to maintain it!

[@jefferyyounce5372]

That should be as cheap as a oil change?..LOL

[@caliwator]

i have owned both the ZF and the duo select. ZF is nice to cruise with but duo select is so much fun to drive. ZF is a bit sluggish when pushed hard. Duo select is also much cheaper to buy. Also i don't think you should be afraid of many miles/km as long as the car is well maintaned. My Duo select had 170000 km and worked perfectly, not a single fault on that car. Saying that i own the ZF facelift now and it feels good to know that i won't need any expensive clutch changes.

[@simonthompson474]

HI MAN YOU CRACK ME UP GREAT VIDEO

[@MrTottanham]

i am tired hearing how bad is the duo select because of the clutch and transmission, than how come mine has 102k miles on it what is like 160k km and never had any issue with the clutch or transmission? so far just oil change, transmission gear oil, spark plug, break pads and tires. You treat this car right and is bulletproof.

[@HSGAutomotive]

Glad yours is running well. Plenty of owner stories including my own indicate those are the exception rather than the rule

[@kristofferothman9873]

Same here- zero issues, Sport GT 2007 and so happy i did NOT choose the zf

[@Santoshlv426]

You know you've made the right decision, when you love it irrespective of "badge cred". I"ll stick to my F Type ! Oh, but good review and keeping us informed. After paying bills for an exotic, you soon forget about the badge.

[@HSGAutomotive]

Indeed, lol. The one thing I wish my XKR had which the F-Type benefits from is the AWD. I choose it every time if it's an option

[@jefferyyoder9785]

My biggest worry is the cam shaft variators? I'm told by a Masi technician is to turn the car over before it starts. That gets the oil in the top end. This made sense from a logical point of view. A starter doesn't turn as many RPM as a engine does. Get it

[@timothybowen3170]

keeping the rpms higher will save ur variators as well 👍 in other words, don't grandma these cars, f136 isn't made for consistently low rpms. Theyre made to be driven like a 🏎 not a 🚗 lol

[@timothybowen3170]

That may defeat the purpose of a 4-door, but this is the way the engines are made 🤷‍♂️

[@themartino100]

I’m hanging in there... even after 14 months, tyres, single figure mpg sometimes AND an F1 gearbox repair! Why? Because it’s Marmite!

[@HSGAutomotive]

Fair play haha, the only thing which might tempt me back is a nice GranTurismo with that ZF box. Not without risks, but I absolutely loved the one I reviewed here on the channel, and it felt worlds better in every way

[@designplanbuildltd]

Great video...

[@TheG60528XiJinPing]

Refreshing

[@romainc268]

Regarding reliability, it’s hard to explain how reliable it is given the engine light on while you are filming your car 😅

[@HSGAutomotive]

Exactly, that was my first one (a DuoSelect/F1 model) the two ZF's I've had since (including one currently) are infinitely better. More reliable than my Jag or Bentley over time in fact

[@romainc268]

Thanks for the clarification. I am really thinking about having the zf version. You mentioned that it’s way more reliable mainly with the zf transmission. What are the other things that are still not so reliable ? The skyhook is one of them I guess. Anything else from your experience ? Thanks 😊

[@theoknowscars5418]

The quttaporte is great and I like the rapide and the taycan

[@HSGAutomotive]

I absolutely love the Rapide. My favourite Aston in fact. I’m hoping to get a Panamera Turbo in future 👌

[@carrington8999]

I wish Maserati made this car with a V6 3.0 I know I’m missing the point with not having the Ferrari engine but I’d buy one just for the looks

[@Ermwhstthesig178]

Ok so if i buy this "(zf)2008 for my first car i would not be left on the side of the road

[@HSGAutomotive]

Well, any car can leave you at the side of the road. They all break eventually. But you do need a good budget to keep a Maserati taken care of and serviced

[@Ermwhstthesig178]

@HSGAutomotive well ig to be more specific evey day but like what are the normal things that break or at least havr for you

[@georginikolov1141]

Get lexus for first car. Maseratti is exotic car good for weekends

[@spagbowlsparmacheese629]

The maintenance costs deter me.. what is the best model/year to own?

[@HSGAutomotive]

I've ended up getting a second one, which I currently own. Compared to the first one it's worlds apart, so from my experience I would say avoid Cambiocorsa gearbox models at all costs (often called DuoSelect or F1) and get a ZF gearbox model which is what I have now, a 2009 facelift. That and I would avoid anything around 100k miles or more. My current one had 58k on the clock, so if you plan on getting one, get the lowest miles you can afford, with good evidence of work done/receipts/servicing. Any evidence of the car being taken good care of.

[@aceski223]

@@HSGAutomotive looking to get one as my first car I purchase myself after I graduate hopefully they price the same

[@HSGAutomotive]

@@aceski223 Just don’t buy a DupoSelect ‘F1’ transmission version, lol

[@D15HRR]

You advise driving in manual but have it in auto???

[@HSGAutomotive]

Precisely why I recommended it. I drove it in auto because I wasn’t made aware of the Cambio issue, and consequently the gearbox stopped working completely after 2 months of ownership.

[@marcust510]

I’m from the US. What exactly does “MOT history” mean?

[@HSGAutomotive]

In the UK every vehicle more than 3 years old and under about 30 years or so has to have a yearly garage checkup for all major parts, emissions etc to be legally driven on the street. It costs about $70

[@marcust510]

@@HSGAutomotive aaaaaaaaaah I understand. Thanks for the info!

[@efremouw]

Hey how tall are you?

[@HSGAutomotive]

6’3 (190cm)

[@seandoyle8892]

Hell what's 10-15 grand. I'll buy it and maybe a truck with a viper engine ;)

[@kyranov-]

If you can’t afford the maintenance of a Maserati you can’t afford a Maserati.

[@FunYl]

What's beeping?

[@HSGAutomotive]

Warning lights on the dash, lol

[@FunYl]

@@HSGAutomotive Do you have to lift the foot to change gears for better durability?

[@martincarbosin3431]

Maserati at that time was a part of Ferrari and those bastards using Maserati as a testing platform for their new toys such as one you mentioned which is super CRAP Cambiocorsa gearbox and Sky Dive CRAP suspension, Ferrari did it in purpose, because they always didn't like each other (Maserati and Ferrari).

[@HSGAutomotive]

Its a shame because these early Cambio cars are lovely aside from that. I even ended up getting a ZF model later, and am picking up my third QP tomorrow, also a ZF