I Bought The HIGHEST Mileage Maserati Quattroporte GTS 530hp V8 - Project Mantua: PT1

Time for something totally different. I pulled the trigger on this high-mileage 2013 Maserati Quattroporte GTS with the Twin-Turbo 3.8L Ferrari-derived V8 engine. This Maserati has accumulated a whopping 187k miles /301k kilometers and it's quite badly broken.
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[@MatejDvorak98]

I will translate the Czech delivery driver: "Fuck it, what a piece of shit!"

[@M539Restorations]

Excellent. That's exactly what I thought he said. 🤣

[@kejefelcz]

Hahaha, mi malem zaskocilo, kdyz jsem slysel cestinu 😀😀. I almost choked with food when I heard a Czech language 😀😀.

[@radovanrakovicky2655]

​@@kejefelcz Ja tiez! 😅 Me too 😅

[@ExhaustCZ]

Aspoň že to nevytočil do plnejch jako tu Alpinu 😀😀 At least that delivery guy didn't rev it like the Alpina 😃😃

[@nicolasholda981]

An Italian piece of crap may I add 😭😂😂

[@apennatie1499]

I used to work on Maserati's and I wish you best of luck with finding a problem within a problem which is caused by a problem and then there's these 3 other problems which are causing another problem. When they do work however, they're an absolute treat to drive and listen to. I always called them an upgraded Alfa Romeo. In both problems and quality.

[@whitehornet90]

I felt painful in the ass by reading this comment 😂

[@thomass.586]

He certainly is not somebody to shy away from challenges.

[@71ala]

You could be describing any modern BMW repair experience. I wish people didn't always talk trash of Maserati, especially after seeing how bad BMWs really are. Ask you a question: would an E60 M5 have ever reached even half of the mileage of this Maserati, without rebuilding the engine twice over?

[@digitalrailroader]

And there’s a lot of switchgear that is shared by Chrysler/Dodge products so that will definitely keep some costs down!

[@seashackf1]

@@71alaexactly, look everything the Alpina B7 needed at 110k miles. A new engine was only the beginning.

[@localheroEd]

I started watching this channel as I love old BMW’s. I kept watching as Sreten is an absolute legend. And now… I’m delighted to see a Maserati! I’m expecting at least 20 episodes to clear that check engine light 😂

[@kok0s600]

I feel similar like you… nothing will be the same like in the past 😢 cheers bro!🎉

[@dennisalexanderreilly8624]

You mean to clear the first of 1000 check engine lights I think

[@user-sf7kl9uh7k]

He's a sweet guy.

[@bahnwarterhs8433]

this is officialy the highest quality entertainment on youtube

[@TheStigsAestheticCousin]

This is like Sam sulek’s videos but instead of the gym it’s the garage

[@hawedehre]

I noticed he sounds like the guy from Robot Cantina. Next he puts a lawn mower engine into a BMW😇

[@joshuabrown3525]

I can't wait to see him fix a real civilian BMW M3 GTR or a BMW Z8.

[@skipijs5316]

This is how it starts. , first masserati , than porsche, than ferrari, and no way back once u are on that dark path

[@pistonburner6448]

Place your bets: how many years until he's working on a Gordon Murray?

[@Stian2001]

Yeah would love to see ferrari enzo and lamborginhi aventador on the channel😋

[@therustteam]

No no no . Next in line should be old Volvos, to keep everything in balance

[@CarsMeetsBikes]

Masochist seeks out more and more painful kinks, more at 11

[@Random-nf7qb]

thEn 2 fking times you fked up

[@joedessauer]

"Good news is, Maserati is broken, and it's serious!" Never change, Sreten ❤️

[@perswartz4393]

Someone enjoyed 300 000km in a v8, respect

[@TheRobphobos]

Not a BMW owner (yet) but I religiously watch your channel, everyone into cars loves it. Now that you've picked up an Italian mistress, oh yessss siiirr ! 😅 🍻

[@matheus991.2]

That moment when you receive a M539 Restorations' video upload notification, do feel excited about it and instantly think: not now. This needs an appropriate environment: comfortable room, large screen, headphones or a good sound system and a healthy meal. This is KZbin prime-time. Can't wait to see a BMW technician save this italian beauty.

[@owleeva]

I thought I was the only one! 😊

[@seanschuler1700]

That is literally exactly what I do too!

[@MrMikkelsby]

😊

[@NemesisEG]

+1

[@tynys17]

completamente VERDAD. (TRUE)

[@elnachooo]

I love you man, thought you were playing it safe by buying a Merc, but instead scored an entire swimming pool of Italian eccentricity. You are a brave man!

[@mattdedasc]

I can only bow to the brave person who put 300k on one. Chances are he paid 3x the sell price in keeping it running. The service history says "Modena". Chances are, this was a company car which a company owner/director used daily to go to appointments and so on, for a decade. I can almost picture it. Excellent work!

[@rajivpaladugu8445]

It cost 100k new, you think it cost 300k to keep running? The annual service is about 600 and every four years 2000.

[@arbiya4346]

@@rajivpaladugu8445 no i think it was expensive because they rebuilt the engine

[@rajivpaladugu8445]

@@arbiya4346 According to the video that happened at 172k miles.

[@chrisel2286]

@@rajivpaladugu8445I've seen a one owner, 1990 Bentley Turbo R with a full dealer service history and over $100,000 in service and repair bills to get to 120,000 miles. The first owner of my Cayenne GTS spent over $50,000 at the dealership to get it to 150,000 miles.

[@jimlee7317]

​@@rajivpaladugu8445 he did say the selling price not the new sticker price. Although I'm betting you're closer to the truth.

[@Samcrac]

I don't know if this has anything to do with it, but on the Ferrari's they have 2 Engine ECUs; where each one is located, they control the opposite side bank! I would imagine this being a V8 it has 2 ECUs and probably follows the same non-logic

[@Bmw_Z3R]

I don't think FCA would've used that type of engine control. This probably has one of their stellantis architectures which is actually pretty advanced.

[@M539Restorations]

Thanks, Sam! This one only has one ECU, it's the newer generation V8 and they thankfully ditched the 2 ECU setup.

[@hugovale6360]

I was a fan of the channel before. Now I'm a stalker. 300k on a Ferrari engine is amazing. Great find.

[@JStryker7]

Ya people will trash Maserati, but it’s pretty damn impressive the car is still alive. People are significantly less likely to maintain these properly than Ferraris with the same engine

[@tonymontana897]

It was rebuilt at 270K, so really, the engine has around 30K on it. But it is impressive it lasted 270K for sure.

[@esdar66g95]

@@JStryker7maserati deserves to be trashed, i had a quattroporte with 78k kilometers on the dash and the engine sounded terrible, camshafts were trashed and metal shavings on the oil, it happens very commonly on these cars, window regulators broken, buttons on dash had a tacky film that was melting and got on your fingers, knob to move mirrors was broken many many bad quality pieces the car was taken care of, not a single scratch or dent, inmaculate seats and steering wheel, so it wasnt mistreated just bad quality on parts

[@JStryker7]

@@esdar66g95 and what year was that one? I haven’t seen that with the newer ones. They use many of the same parts as fiat, Chrysler, Alfa, etc. I’ve driven a modern Alfa for years and it’s been perfectly fine

[@esdar66g95]

@@JStryker7it was a 2006

[@apostolis2939]

I really hope that this project goes nice and easy and doesn't scare you away from maseratis, in the future you have to do a series on a 4.7 gts quattroporte, a truly phenomenal car that has been in my dream garage ever since I saw and most importantly i heard it. I don't comment very often so i want to say that your channel is one of the greatest and literally my heart beat races every time i see a notification, thank you for the years of well made, well edited, humorous and really thorough repairs and restorations!!

[@M539Restorations]

That's the one I was looking for, but they are also rare and difficult to find. One day hopefully!

[@apostolis2939]

@@M539Restorations I really hope you do!! The problem with the gts is that not only it is the best fifth gen quattroporte to drive and look but also to own, the facelitfed models had much better electronics, the zf 6 speed was much better than the duoselect, the wet sump engines were more reliable than the early dry sump 4.2 also the gts had, as standard at least, fixed rate bilstein dampers so no skyhook to worry about either. As a result they require a premium when they go on sale and their owners are less willing to part ways with them. Still I hope we hear it's roar in your dojo one day!!

[@lessayers8653]

Nearly 539 thousand subscribers, that will be a landmark. Keep these videos coming, great stuff. Thanks.

[@alexp893]

Ha, I was thinking exactly that too. Guy deserves to hit 1 million - hopefully expanding into new car manufacturers will help achieve that.

[@MatiKosa]

You can love BMWs, but you cannot deny Masaratis are one of the best sounding cars ever. That elegance is also something new, I love it. Can't wait for the next episode!

[@therealmudafuka7200]

"Blasphemy, this is madness!" "No, THIS IS STRETTEN!!"

[@basko88]

Hahahahahaha

[@dakotawarden9271]

Apongebob

[@therealmudafuka7200]

@@dakotawarden9271 300

[@TiesTorN]

sreten

[@matmul4850]

How come literally EVERYONE says Stretan?

[@boriss187]

So now you're also M156 restorations. Nice 😂

[@thekoreanescapist1331]

Confuses me every time makes me think AMG

[@therealmudafuka7200]

that's the Amg 6.2 engine code right?

[@patteyh]

@@therealmudafuka7200 Sure is

[@matthewromano8801]

Yep M156 is engine code from Benz lol

[@bleachyunknown2000]

@@therealmudafuka7200When it comes to Maserati it's an platform code which Quattroporte is based on

[@JohnTsiligiannis-pe9vx]

I found your channel 3 years back when you commented on Jason Cammisa's video about quattroporte that you wanted one to restore and you actually got one! Just awesome!! You never disappoint my friend! :) Greetings from Greece.

[@dalar2]

I love how you explain what and why you are doing it (eg. inteferrence engine and compression test engine) - helps educate us all. Also I love this new restoration, soo refreshing.

[@EpicbrineLP]

Even tho I enjoy BMW’s like you, I really like the idea of a different brand. It feels refreshing. It’s like moving out from your parents. While we love our BMW‘s, it’s exiting to see what other companies can do. I am looking forward to learn about this car with you together and hope you enjoy working on it as much as I enjoy watching you working on it.

[@motorpsychohead]

Well said buddy !

[@Nind-yu4sz]

Just when I thought the channel can't get better he goes and buys a Maserati. Simply one of the best KZbin channels to subscribe to. ❤

[@LondonHasFallin]

I think he bought it primarily for that Ferrari engine. That's the best part 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@marscarz]

Sreten, as a LOOOOONG time subscriber of the channel and a QP5 M139 owner, I can't express the joy in mere words. THANK YOU for giving the dark side a chance :)

[@otterpossum9128]

As a former owner, you can never really "fix" a Maserati.

[@konstantintomilin1826]

Mmm, a Chrysler on the channel! Edit: paused the video to type this comment and the very first thing Sreten says after I unpaused it is literally "Mmm, Chrysler" 🤣🤣🤣

[@LenfordLennyLeon]

Mmmmh, an Alfa on the channel!

[@liaanjoone930]

Whyyy😢😢BMW only🧐

[@monsterkillsports3499]

But DRIVING A R8 CALLED HURACAN OR "Q"URUS IS WORST..

[@pkt1213]

I love all the buttons being the same as our mini-vans.

[@titaniclp1851]

@@liaanjoone930 There is more then BMW in the world

[@Tapir18]

You can say whatever you want but the sound of this car is just fabulous.

[@everyhandletaken]

The algorithm did well suggesting this one, this is great ! Overlooking the obvious problems, this thing sounds brilliant... looking forward to the next instalment

[@glennmartin2403]

Love the narrative that goes with it, the humour and change in voice throughout - just positive reinforcement to keep hamming it up and saying what you are thinking! Not sure about deviating from BMW but I sense fun times ahead!

[@PedroM125]

Nothing like a broken piece of Italian goodness to change airs in our life. One project like this per year would be a treat! Keep going Streten!

[@porschefan931]

Not a fan of BMW's but watch all your video's. No nothing about Maserati, but I'm hooked, great stuff Dood!

[@antonzh8409]

As a previous generation Maserati owner (yeah, with glorious n.a. V8) and fan of your channel, i am super excited

[@tojozinho5463]

I couldn’t believe it when I saw the intro on Sreten‘s BMW channel, but it’s true, Maserati Quattroporte one of my dream cars because of the engine sound. First time I recognised this V8 was while walking as a tourist in Roma, the QP (M139) was coming slowly from behind and I got goosebumps and needed to turn around……20 years ago…..BRAVO

[@glenbetton3146]

If it has done 300,000+ kms in 10 years it must be a miracle Maserati not to have been broken for too long !!

[@chaoszombie9995]

This is one of my “I need to buy this car” cars.. it’s absolutely wild to see that a car like this with over 300 thousand kilometres 😅 here’s to a new chapter of M539 🙏

[@discovolante2585]

Unbelievably gorgeus car! What a machine❤....This being said from an owner of a Quattroporte IV and a BiTurbo 222SE....This is the best automotive channel in KZbin and it just went up by a 100%!!!! Can not wait the coming episodes. You have an ecxuisite taste for cars!

[@obobenamne6021]

The start button and infotainment is exactly the same as a Ram 1500. It really is a Chrysler

[@MeDicen_Rocha]

Worse yet, it's exactly the same one out of the Dodge Journey 😅😂

[@darenciano8658]

Lights on the dash, things are falling apart but „looks good and sounds great” - spoken like true Italian petrolhead 👌

[@jamesdingle3486]

You are a true professional with high quality standards and you don't take yourself seriously. This is a rare blend and an example for others. Your positivity and your appetite for challenges are contagious. It gives me motivation to start bigger things and finish them. It's truly therapeutic and inspirational. It's great to be passionate with one brand (Porsche for me) and I bet a little variety in brand will be good thing for the channel long term, so it was a smart move to diversify. Whether it will be good for the mechanic mental health and purse, the jury is still out. 🙂 Long live your channel.

[@jeffreybackes4664]

How very fun! Thanks for picking a Maserati to work on. I owned one back in the '80s that was fun to drive WHEN it worked. Cheers from California!

[@722garage9]

Superb. A Calabrian mafia-spec Quattroporte that's been 'off road'. Brave man.

[@Turder]

Haha

[@71ala]

It lived between Reggio Emilia and Verona, more likely a rental / weddings car or a corporate exec company car. The high mileage is insane! :)

[@722garage9]

@@71ala I’ve visited Italy a few times and am amazed at how cars like this ‘live’. I salute Maserati as they built something almost indestructible as the Kms are equal to two return trips to the moon!

[@sakif_tahmid.6]

From old BMWs straight to modern Maserati, bold move. You got some balls man!! RESPECT🖖

[@NoiserToo]

Wow, you’re a brave man taking on this beast, enjoyed every minute of the struggle.

[@danh2622]

Balls of steel and deep pockets, Streten you are a brave man. I am BMW through and through but can’t wait to see how this project goes. Great content as always.

[@TRONICSfer]

Well, that's fresh 😀 It's unbelievable how much confidence (and experience) you gathered with broken BMWs that you are brave enough to take this adventure!

[@AleAlen89]

That's how Mat Amstrong and Tavarish started, look at them now. Keep going mi amigo i love your passsion and sense of humor. One year later: Project Bugatti

[@ChillyHippo41]

I recently went from BMWs to a Giulia and your reaction to the stupid connectors (23:26) brought flashbacks to my first encounter 🤣

[@daved4915]

I cant Watch your Videos for Hours or days. Its so interesting. Props for your brave, that you always stay positive and keep learning for yourself and us.

[@bogdanraduca8821]

The absolute best youtube channel ever, just got 100 times better. I don't care that it is not a BMW as long as it is fixed by Sreten. Really looking forward for this project!

[@brunocarmona4958]

The Maserati sends this channel into another level of interest!

[@jp3630]

Nah. BMW 4 Life.

[@dot7107]

No matter if he is fixing lawn mover, i will watch that🤭

[@palmeiroleandro]

@dot7107 same here

[@ciepularys]

Into lower level of interest you mean

[@seanschuler1700]

I was NOT expecting a Maserati! When he said in a previous episode he bought a new car and it wasn’t a BMW, I thought no way! I think it’s actually a Mercedes this time! I am much more excited for this one I absolutely love Maserati’s, fully aware of all their flaws but I accept them for all they are and aren’t. There are basically no videos diving into the insides of this engine and I am very excited to see it! There’s nobody I would rather see tear into and rebuild an engine. I can’t wait for all the satisfying things you do to rejuvenate this Italian stallion! Next up after this one, please get the older Quattroporte I want to see that more than anything! That is my dream car and has been for a long time. I can not get enough of watching videos on those👍👍

[@Robert-rm3vn]

You are VERY brave mister... Love to see how this adventure unfolds, and the Maserati will probably provide many many hours of video...

[@Namesi]

10k likes in 2 hours is some SERIOUS engagement - you will have a million subs in no time and I'm here for it!

[@ZeneZene-xy5yi]

When you said twin turbo V8 and not a BMW, I was expecting a neglected AMG but this is even better! I feel this series will be my new favourite ❤

[@PK-xd9hr]

congrats to your purchase! Excited to follow the repair process!

[@indisinghbig]

I've watched every single video you have made, and Im so excited to see you work on something different. The content you make is fun, educational and you have a laugh in the process. I hope this project doesn't slow you down because I can't wait to see the next video. Keep doing what you're doing because you're doing amazing 👏 👍 😁

[@legioner9]

The design of this sedan is very nice. And that indigo blue makes it look truly gorgeous.

[@prisoner__no.007]

I'm so invested in this project now, i need episode as fast as possible 😂

[@Sami-lx7mf]

amazing. the vibe of getting into a new project, a Maserati no less, the vibe is contagious thank a lot.

[@TuffGongZilla]

Sreten, your channel is amazing. Its not only entertaining but very educating as well even though you might not believe it. Thank you so much, i have learnt so much about cars and especially about my old bmw from you. Veliki pozdrav od Bulgaria, brate!

[@durdom3308]

Maserati Quattroporte is my "second" love after BMW. Thought I was alone on this planet before I saw this COOOMING UP! Thank you so much for this opportunity to see my second dreamcar from inside! Good luck!

[@574104]

Love the italian pause on the channel. I am here for it.

[@gkue6004]

So Happy you branched out and took a chance!! Gorgeous car!

[@sagaliv8864]

Great new project, who does not love the sound of a Maserati.... This will be exciting to watch, best of luck to you.

[@pickering746]

The Italian Project Chicago 😎 Looking forward to this series

[@l00b0k4]

Sreten, you're crazy. Keep going, the whole community is with you!

[@SkyAmsel]

"Rum plocice" candy bar. OG! 😉

[@kuberpadia3833]

That was amazing. I thought I wouldn’t enjoy watching Sreten work on other brands as much, but I thoroughly did. And he doesn’t pretend to know everything! Can’t wait for the next episodes.

[@McMaster1500]

Looking forward for this different project. I can understand why you bought this, it sounds glorious.

[@jojocague]

I never leavev the comments and never was a bmw fan. Despite of that i watch this channel and always dreamed about Italian cars here (alfa Maserati etc) .🎉🎉🎉 Congratulations with new project!

[@ciprianfarcas1646]

Can't wait to see the full process. You are absolutely amazing.

[@71ala]

If we didn't have KZbin, beautiful cars like this would simply get scrapped because the costs of repairing unknown faults could be higher than the car's entire value. Keep on the great work! And a suggestion: if you do end up rebuilding the V8, how about giving it the ultimate Ferrari F8-level tune (720 horsepower)?

[@3214342]

immediate like within 10 seconds of watching. that's how it's done.

[@Wolff36]

Ferrari next 😛, after the E92, there is nothing in BMW welt left. This thing is going to be gorgeous. A gorgeous Fiat-Chrysler-Ferrari.

[@ZiemoPL]

What about E30 M3, E36 M3, E28 M5, E34 M5? There are lots of uncovered classics from BMW which are yet to be resurrected.

[@henriksrensen2322]

And the m1

[@LaurensVanWiele]

@@ZiemoPL Those are gorgeous classics for sure, but the man has now done multiple full engine rebuilds of the most complex NA engines BMW ever made. An E34 M5 would be 3 steps back in terms of skill required to repair it.

[@sradical8136]

I had a sq4 version on this car in the same color. it had 82k miles when i sold it and was running great. Under appreciated car for sure!

[@davidgore3292]

Absolutely Love This Channel.... Excited to see you Rip into this new project car!!

[@sorekuk]

20:30 mouse in the garage? Every good garage have a cat! Cat reveal confirmed! (you can't fix them though..)

[@obijuan42]

You are mental for taking on a project like this. And I can't wait to watch the results!

[@AztkSmooth]

Once this is fully fixed and you upload a clip going down the autobahn it’s gonna sound so good. Excited!

[@psychic_records]

That was awesome. Another perfect automotive content video. Can't wait to see the PT2!

[@glennfrancisheald4008]

I love the quatroporte, I have watched several youtubers fix them and I am sure that you will end up with the best in the country Sreten, I look forward to the build.

[@Bavarian_M]

I honestly enjoyed this. Always nice to explore new things. This engine tear down looks complex good look.

[@benjames6929]

Looking forward to this. Glad to see sreten back to his crazy antics

[@quant2565]

This series will be so satisfying to watch, I love Maserati. Thanks for bringing such high quality content on youtube

[@JStryker7]

I LOVE these things. They look super classy, drive well, sound great, and are significantly more interesting than any others in class. I’d def consider buying a 2yr old low mileage one after it’s depreciated 50%. I just have zero need for a large sedan

[@visaasikainen6698]

SOO GREAT you're tackling the Quattroporte! Been thinking of getting one myself, but scared of upkeeping and fixing it. Gonna be a great education, Gudos to you!

[@Goc67]

Yes, yes, yessss! This channel badly needed a refresh. And what an exciting wild car! Sa srecom zemljace!🤩

[@MrRichcop426]

Bravo. This is a great candidate for your thorough methodology. Can’t wait for more!

[@TomeeThe9]

Oooooh man I got a feeling its gonna be a deep rabbit hole.😵‍💫 Good luck. Cant wait to watch its freshing up.

[@manualgarage]

What this isn't a BMW, Is this the right channel? Congratulations✌️

[@micheleettore5870]

the engine light its there for ur BMW confort zone 🤣

[@ArKritz84]

Welcome to Hoovie's Garage, the d... Wait, what?

[@BlueXonar]

I am shocked, I was absolutely 100% convinced by the hints you and Misha dropped, that this was going to be a C5 Audi RS6. I was NOT expecting this at all!

[@gertsouverijns7865]

Really fun to see new brands on your channel, can't wait for the next video! Thanks for the content!

[@BkSMedia]

Not long now until Sreten starts pulling apart old Alfa's with the Busso! Shame you couldn't find a 4.7 GTS, but my god Maserati know how to make a V8 sound good.

[@kuseetha.]

I have a transversearly mounted Busso V6, but still it is a lot simpler than this.

[@seashackf1]

As great an engine as the Busso is it’s ancient compared to this, the Alpina B7 and M cars he’s worked on. Wouldn’t be much challenge for him.

[@G3oX360]

My man! You are always ahead of the game, just as I was getting saturated by BMW content you keep it fresh with a Maserati. Just a few days ago I was looking at the Quattroporte and Ghilbli for performance bargains but you beat me to it! I can not wait to enjoy this series. Good luck with the repairs!

[@Sinr0ne]

When that V10 M5 is the least of your problems, I think you have achieved something.

[@madfrosty5228]

with those miles a rebuild is a must my man , it will be worth it .

[@superlite2000]

This is going to be so good, the clash of the titans!! The future is so bright!! We're all behind you on this one!

[@TheLuisg92]

Yes! A jaw dropping Quattroporte in the channel. I always thought you’d get an Alfa Romeo project, but this is even nicer.

[@wjeurs]

I learn so much watching these videos. Makes me want to rebuild/restore a car as well if I ever have the budget. Preferably an e46

[@bikert]

Great vlog and nice presentation, I like it a lot and great to see you switching to Maserati and even Ferrari (engine). Can't wait to see the next vlog diagnosing the engine

[@bobkeul7682]

Maserati FTW, especially the previous model GTS. I drove one! Awesome sound..!!