Maserati Owner Reacts To Doug DeMuro | Maserati Ghibli Review

[@enigmazero37564]

IDC what he says, imma buy it as my first car

[@CarsLifeYT]

Definitely an over exaggeration. Mine’s been great so far. My favorite daily to date.

[@Tomoyo0827]

Because it depreciates like a stone so you can pick one up for 23k?

[@Maldito_Murilito]

@@Tomoyo0827 probably

[@billmartin4093]

You really wanna buy it as your first car? It' a Maserati. I think even this guy will agree with me here, you don't wanna own a luxury car as your first car. Most new drivers have at least a single accident with their first cars and Maserati is not a car that is cheap to fix to say the least. They are also TERRIBLE in reliability.

[@billmartin4093]

@@Tomoyo0827 Most people overlook this. Can you get a Maserati for about 30k? Yes you can, but many of them often have issues that come out of nowhere quick and cost you 10-15k to fix them. Something like that happened to a friend of mine.

[@SynJov]

I purchased a 2021 Ghibli SQ4 with interior and driver assistance upgrades, couldn’t be more in love with this vehicle - it is just FUN and for me worth every penny.

[@SynJov]

And for those bashing it for reliability, while this is my first - I purchased mine on the recommendation of a friend that’s had 3 Maserati’s and not an issue with any of them. I had a BMW (purchased new) that gave me trouble from month one and never stopped - their “explanation” to me, you’re getting cutting edge tech, expect problems….yeah right. Not saying Maserati’s don’t have problems, but the others aren’t exempt either.

[@CarsLifeYT]

Agreed with everything you said. Every car is going to have its problems. Drive what you like to drive. These cars are incredibly fun and that exhaust note is perfect. Mine’s been in the shop a few days now and I miss it a ton!

[@philipciantar4824]

Buddy, I know that you have an awesome car. Enjoy it!

[@Tomoyo0827]

Yes, worth every penny to you until you go and resell it and it’s worth 1/3 penny to everybody LoL

[@Natethegreat200c]

@@Tomoyo0827 who cares ?

[@TurboSeth]

Yep don’t care what he says. Maserati has always been my favorite. I don’t care about blind spot monitoring, backup camera, etc I just want to get out on the road and drive, and for 30 grand it’s a pretty sweet deal if you get a good one

[@CarsLifeYT]

Yup, and the nice part is everything you mentioned has since been addressed by Maserati and you can get one of those models in the 30k range. Definitely a sweet deal. Love the car.

[@voided76]

as a guy who bought a 2017 Ghibli S with 40k miles for 25 grand? Thanks Doug. Couldn't be happier.

[@midwestyle]

To be fair, Doug did say for 25-40k it is a damn good car. He said it wasn't for all its problem at 80k.

[@jaquevius]

‘17 SQ4 is the best car I’ve ever owned, and I’ve historically been a bmw fan. Omg that exhaust note. Such a fun car! Modern Maseratis seem to be as reliable as any other luxury brand.

[@CarsLifeYT]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, that exhaust note is worth every penny! Haha

[@pontiacGXPfan]

@@CarsLifeYT unlike the REST of the car

[@CarsLifeYT]

@@pontiacGXPfan Hahaha I like the aesthetic too! Handling is better than most cars I’ve driven too. There’s a lot to like about it, but it has its downsides too like any car.

[@billmartin4093]

I won't say they are as reliable as any other luxury brand. Certainly worse than its German counterparts in my experience.

[@jaquevius]

@@billmartin4093 Have you had issues with your Maserati? I've owned BMW, Mercedes and been pleased each time, but I've never truly enjoyed the driving experience as much as the Italian. Granted. it's only 5 years old, but from my personal experience, it's been a fantastic car. Was your Maserati old, or are you just perpetuating myths?

[@aayf699]

I am a '19 owner gransport, I completely agree with everything you said, We all bought this car for the sound and looks, and maybe the nice red color seats if you optioned for that with the most weaved carbon in any car.

[@philipciantar4824]

If Maserati vehicles try to copy a German, Asian or domestic brands then they are no more than imitators. They are beautifully crafted with an awesome Ferrari hand assembled engine and a perfectly balanced chassis. I drive them everyday. I am very happy to preach what Maserati states, "Maserati, the absolute opposite of ordinary". And that is what Maserati owners want. Until you have lived with one, you will never know the true feeling of a Maserati. Magnifico!

[@805NAVE]

I think Maserati copied the Koreans actually. The ghibli and Cadenza are uncannily identical! Not bad looking cars either one of them, but not all that special either. I’d rather have a Genesis or a Lexus GS.

[@maxe9220]

Maserati, the absolute opposite of adequat

[@CarsLifeYT]

Just a quick clarification, if needed: this video isn’t intended to be negative in any way towards Doug! I really like Doug and his content. I just thought this would be a fun video idea as I own the car and share some differences of opinion.

[@1life857]

I BELIEVE DOUG'S GHIBLI WAS A 2015 & YOURS IS A 2017, SO LET'S JUST THANK DOUG FOR HIS CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM THAT LED MASERATI TO IMPROVE YOUR YEAR MODEL 2017, RIGHT?

[@CarsLifeYT]

@@1life857 Right, they’re different generations of Ghibli. I make note of that in the video as well, no hate at all towards Doug! I just wanted to go over the things Maserati addressed in future models. However, I’d like to believe Maserati would’ve addressed many of these issues without Doug being vocal about them. A lot of them are pretty common sense design for luxury vehicles.

[@VanquishMediaDE]

I like Doug but he does not even wear pants in his videos, the last thing I want to see is a man with dirty knees getting into Ferraris, that just sounds awful as I type it.

[@CarsLifeYT]

@@VanquishMediaDE Lol he never wears pants! Good call out.

[@VanquishMediaDE]

@@CarsLifeYT If a man does not wear pants that tells me there is something off balance upstairs.

[@vincevileborne]

AS AN OWNER OF 2 MASERATIS… I SERIOUSLY APPRECIATE THIS.

[@4doormas758]

First Doug Demuro should not comment on a car unless he knows what he is talking about. DOUG kept harping on the Chrysler switch. The window switch 2518200110 was a part of Daimler/Chrysler from (1998-2007) $65- $144 dollars. The switch is in the Mercedes ML350, ML450, ML550 for example and also in the Mercedes-Benz ML320, ML63, AMG and also again, still used in today’s Chrysler/fiat cars. So, the Maserati Window Switch is the same as the Mercedes Benz part that was passed on to Chrysler/Fiat cars. So do you call Mercedes a Chrysler..... Doug?

[@pogamassing9586]

Bought a 2019 Ghibli S recently (2022). I’ve owned vehicles from BMW, Mercedes, Land Rover, Porsche, Infiniti and others. Always buy them CPO from dealer. My worst experience by far has been with BMW, the best (to date) has been Porsche. I haven’t lived with the car yet, but my very short term experience has been very positive.

[@CarsLifeYT]

Great to hear! I haven’t yet owned a Porsche but I do hear a lot of good things about ownership. No interest in owning BMW, personally. But I’d imagine there were a lot of repairs? I’ve heard a few bad experiences. I’ve now had my Ghibli for about a year and a half and the experience has been great. Very little to complain about. Reliability has been excellent. Hope you also continue to have a positive experience!

[@shawnliu4541]

this is a great car! I own a 2015 ghibli sq4, and still driving today

[@CarsLifeYT]

Awesome! How long have you had it?

[@shawnliu4541]

@@CarsLifeYT 6 and half years until now,

[@CarsLifeYT]

@@shawnliu4541 Great to hear! Hoping mine will be just as reliable. I’ve had it for a year now and have loved it.

[@shawnliu4541]

@@CarsLifeYT it is a reliable car. Doing maintenance regularly, and you will be fine!

[@TheSaint2k]

so if i got a 2015 ghibli i couldn’t put my subwoofers in there ?

[@JradsEdits]

Doug reviewed a 2015 model which didn’t have those features and you have a 2017 model…not the same

[@CarsLifeYT]

Right, I mentioned that in the video. Even comparing what carried over from the 2015 model year.

[@nikospppp]

I bought a 2017 model SQ4 Ghibli 9 months ago with 35000 miles for $35K as a daily driver and I love it.i never had much much attention as I have with this car.I never have any probles yet but if you buy this car you better by engine insurance for a piece of mind bc this cars are very expensive with mechanical problems.also insurance cost over $200 per month.

[@CarsLifeYT]

@@nikospppp I’ve got the same model/year! Thankfully I haven’t had any serious issues with it yet. Only had to have an oil change in 11 months.

[@live4yourself_]

He should definitely mention the year in his video

[@RogueCowTurd]

@@live4yourself_ he did, go to 2:44 and he says maserati added some of the features for the 2016 model

[@brandonluckman1816]

Considering getting a 2020 Q S4 with 24K miles for 39K as a fun car. I can insure with Hagerty for 1200 per yr for 5K miles per yr. I have another vehicle for daily driver.

[@CarsLifeYT]

Sounds reasonable to me.

[@cyf1434568100]

it is abvious that Doug hates maserati for some reason, plus he has a sarcastic review style which makes the car sound terrible. I love every bit of my ghibli, its amazing

[@CarsLifeYT]

Agreed. Don’t think he’s fully hating on the car, more just nitpicking things that don’t matter a ton for the reasons you buy a Maserati.

[@TotiSF]

I have and GranLusso Levante with Zegna package, it’s the high-end quality in Levante’s. However, the build quality, switch quality, the cheap plastic that you can see… They are bad mate.. Really bad. F-Pace’s material and build quality is really better than Levante. You can see the leather quality, the stitches, soft touch buttons with extremely luxurious sound. However end of the day, Maserati is Maserati. They have soul! You can only compare with Jag and Porsche…

[@williamwallaceii5101]

Come on guys, there's a reason the value of these cars drops like a rock. It isn't just Doug who can see the lack of quality, especially when the car uses parts from a Dodge Dart? LMAFO My neighbor bought a Dart and never drove it, dam thing fell apart just sitting there.

[@Joeschmoe8930]

Here’s the thing. New, they are not worth $80-90k. But used they are absolute steals especially 2018 or later. They are beautiful, and the engine is a masterpiece. Interior is a where the penny pinching happened. You can upgrade the look with some carbon fiber if if really matters to you.

[@Aero-OW2]

If you love your car like this fine gentleman does, don’t get discouraged when a reviewer says it’s flawed. The only opinion that matters is yours

[@stefanamini8949]

He reviewed a 2015. Your car has multiple upgrades since then and is a 2017 or later. I have a 2016 - love it.

[@CarsLifeYT]

Yeah, really just wanted to go over what’s been done since that review was posted by Doug. I absolutely love mine as well, been very reliable for almost 2 years now!

[@persiianprideeghaeli1007]

2015 and 2016 are almost no differences

[@stefy71]

@@persiianprideeghaeli1007 For starters, power truck, blind spot detection.....

[@persiianprideeghaeli1007]

@@stefy71 what do you mean “for starters”?

[@alternativ7171]

Look, I hated the inside of the Maserati (which is most what Doug hates) but honestly... You have to drive this car knowing you either want to buy it or have bought it. There's something about it that makes you feel amazing. I've driven Mercedes and BMW, they don't even come close. Also, can we acknowledge that the Ghibli was an early adopter for many things people now have in their cars and find "normal"? 1. Infotainment built into the dashboard and not an iPad sticking out from the top 2. Managing the car almost completely through the infotainment, which is what almost every luxury car does nowadays. 3. Panoramic roof - hype of all hypes The car gets such a bad rep, but it honestly doesn't deserve it. Maybe from a maintenance standpoint. But then again, the engines are completely different from what BMW, Audi and Mercedes deliver as a "standard". Hell, even the Ghibli Diesel is a V6...

[@alternativ7171]

Cannot stress enough by the way how Audi, BMW and Mercedes still make cars to this day where the infotainment system is not built in. Which, honestly, has been dated since the Tesla S model first hit...

[@MrDallman]

When the car looks like Monica Bellucci and sounds like that ….who gives a shit….viva Maserati.

[@CarsLifeYT]

Agreed!

[@theartistphiljc7682]

Are both cars the same year???

[@cmlf1]

The door panel "gaps" that are not gaps but the design that is shared with many BMW's where you can see the door color with the door closed. If this was a dark colored car he would never notice it.

[@xaominheotar616]

It's so obvious Maserati watched Doug.

[@CarsLifeYT]

😂😂😂

[@Shaner9er]

His review sells me on a Ghibli I'm thinking of all these reliable parts from a dodge dart and jeep Cherokee and why would i want anyone to sit in the back seat?

[@kaltek1703]

Accurate. The things people gripe about I couldn't care less about. You get a Masi for the Sound, the Look, the Mystique of that Trident. That 🔱hits different. My SQ4 gets more looks than any Benz BMW or Porsche Panamera I've driven.. Is what it is! 💪🏾✌🏾💯🔱 #SQ4Gang

[@CarsLifeYT]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@starfleet7773]

You get it, the sexy design, the throaty sounds, the tight suspension and the mystique of the Trident. Those who know know.

[@giovannidipaolo7232]

Had my ghilbli for over 2 years now : no problems whatsoever & a beautiful car to boot

[@CarsLifeYT]

Wishing you continued luck with it, they’re a beauty alright!

[@donlott7072]

That is as far as I roll my windows down. Back and front. I like that.

[@XLPerformance666]

quick question, if you pull both paddle shifters in the same time, will the car shift into neutral? just like some super cars

[@CarsLifeYT]

Nope, need to shift to neutral using the gear lever.

[@GrimR3aper5]

hi! im in all seriousness considering buying a maserati ghibli SQ4 2015 as my first car by financing. any things I should look out for? are they expencive? can they last a long drive? +300 miles?? I plan on using it as a daily driver to get me to work and back.

[@CarsLifeYT]

Depends. Insurance is more expensive than other cars (I’m probably paying about ~$3.6k/year for that, that’s only about $2k less than my McLaren). Gas is more expensive because you should always use at least 93 octane or better. So that could be an additional $15-20 for a full tank. Maintenance isn’t bad, mine’s been very reliable for over 2 years. I generally pay about $600 for the yearly service/oil change. The biggest expense has been the 40k mile service which was about $4k (got all my tires changed, spark plugs, filters, etc). They can definitely last 300ish miles on a full tank. They’re very good on highway with mileage so long as you’re riding in like 6-8th gear (can get up to 24mpg, even in sport). Make sure you look into the service history and things like that, try to get something that’s at the shop in pretty normal intervals. Make sure the brake life is good, don’t have to be changed soon, all that. Get a 3rd party PPI if you want to for some peace of mind (don’t go through the dealerships PPI).

[@MostlyPeacfulRiots]

I'm strongly considering a 2017 Q4s with 40k miles my neighbor has . He said he would sell for a very good price. What should I look for in common issues that you would recommend mechanically? Any insight would be very helpful. TY for your content.

[@CarsLifeYT]

40k miles is honestly a pretty good history. I'd recommend asking them how often it's been serviced, any issues it may have had over their ownership, did they ever have to get the brakes done, and how recently it's been serviced. Brakes are one of the more expensive things you'll have to do with these cars, but I've still yet to need it. In 2017 models, I'd also want to check on the upkeep of the interior and especially certain trim pieces that tend to peel (around the wheel & around the gear lever). I've thankfully had no real issues with mine thus far and it's been quite reliable. Hope you have the same luck, these are really fun cars!

[@MostlyPeacfulRiots]

@@CarsLifeYT ty for speedy response your content and reply were insightful.

[@CarsLifeYT]

@@MostlyPeacfulRiots No problem, glad I could be of help!

[@philipciantar4824]

You do not know what the "F" you are talking about. I work for a dealership group. From Subaru to Rolls Royce. Side by side are our BMW/Ferrari /Maserati dealerships. From 2017 forward to 2022, we've been comparing the paint finish, interior quality fit and materials vs BMW 5 & 7 series cars and SUVs . Maserati is hands down the superior quality. Plus the new Panasonic infotainment system powered by Alexa blows away anything German made. I say get off your ass and open your eyes and wallet. You'll learn something.

[@WHU448]

Doug was spot on with his review…

[@sid-ahmedourabia6018]

But the shift paddles staying in position while you turn the wheel I can’t comprehend that one 😅

[@davidperry4013]

My parents had cars that had rear door windows that went down part of the way specifically the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 2002 Isuzu Trooper, and 2008 Infiniti M35X which was mine as a handy down for a limited time and got rear-ended and totaled. The Infiniti M35X is pretty reliable, the V6 engine sounds rather muscular, it's a firmer and sportier ride than a Lexus, and overall a ride just as comfortable if not more comfortable than the 2004 Lexus RX330 I had before. My 2015 Toyota Camry is my third Japanese car but, I'd like to switch it up from Suishi to Spaghetti with a Maserati Ghibli SQ4 on my next ride.

[@Father-klovkoski]

Did your paddle shifters come on the car? I test drove an 18’ sq4 and it didn’t have those. Really killed the experience compared to competitors I test drove

[@CarsLifeYT]

Really? I’ve actually never seen a somewhat recent Maserati without the column-mounted shifters. They should be included in the sport package.

[@Father-klovkoski]

@@CarsLifeYT interesting. Ya I was very confused, it only had the buttons on the back of the steering wheel but no paddle shifters.

[@CarsLifeYT]

@@Father-klovkoski Have never seen that before! That being said, you can manually install the shifters if that’s the case. However, I’d recommend just buying one w/ them already installed.

[@Father-klovkoski]

@@CarsLifeYT ended up with a baby amg e43, but thanks for heads up

[@bonbonjovi4836]

Also if you watch the video, Doug does say those features were added to the 2016 model of Ghibli making this video pointless.

[@CarsLifeYT]

If you watched my video, I also mention that Doug mentioned that.

[@Huskybull]

I’m thinking about picking up a used 2019 with only 16k miles. I’m nervous about reliability concerns down the line. I don’t have the money to constantly have to take it to the shop. Can other owners confirm if that concern is real?

[@CarsLifeYT]

I haven’t had to do much to mine. It’s been pretty reliable for the most part these past 2 years. That being said, work on it isn’t the cheapest. Oil changes are about $600, 40k mile service is about $4k, brakes are also in that price range, etc. Insurance is pretty expensive too. They’re certainly not cheap like others to maintain, but reliability for me has been pretty good.

[@daytona2786]

Became a happy owner of new Maserati Ghibli Hybrid in november 2022 ( blue color with red leather interior. Oh, my God, that smell inside!), I can say the biggest minus while in the car is that for some reason the interior creaks and crackles on uneven roads. perhaps it's still a matter of a small run-in of a new car, only 4200 km. sounds appear and disappear. so far, something is cracking in the area of the front passenger seat and the driver's seat is creaking. maybe someone also had such a problem ?

[@CarsLifeYT]

Funny you mention that, I’ve actually experienced something like that myself. The sound for me was up in the sunroof area, though. Congrats on the car too!

[@daytona2786]

@@CarsLifeYT thank you mister and thank you for info! so seems like its a common problem. anyway at 10.000 km i need go for first service checking so will ask them if noise will still appears somewhere.

[@ConstantineTitan]

I just bought a 14 after watching your video... Demuro is just a baby man. Mine has a few problems in which Maserati wants to charge you crazy money... or you can do it yourself like any other normal car. There really isn't anything the dealer HAS to do. Only negative is the stereo being so integrated it cant be changed or upgraded... that does blow. Otherwise, for 20k I got one with 45k miles so I guess I can thank Doug for trashing it so bad the price is low lol.

[@CarsLifeYT]

Exactly. Even things like changing the key fob battery, I believe Maserati would just have it replaced for like $600 but you can use tools yourself to change out the battery. I actually just did two of them today and it cost me maybe $11 for the batteries. Other things, depending on what it is I just take it to an exotics repair place as my family is friendly with the guy that owns it so I usually get a good deal on any work there. 20k is a great deal, though and 45k miles is plenty broken in for a decent history. Have fun with it, this car has been my favorite so far!

[@ConstantineTitan]

@@CarsLifeYT yea same! I love exotics now. I'll be getting a gran tourismo next and looking for one with a few issues so I can get it cheap. Parts costs are a bit crazy, but honestly you have to pay to play anywhere you go. Caught a few people taking pics of it yesterday and it's so funny that it's cheaper than a Honda Accord right now 😂

[@CarsLifeYT]

@@ConstantineTitan Haha love it! I’ve never owned exotics prior to this and it caught me by surprise when people were taking pics and staring. Not to mention the sound and the way it drove just made me love these kinds of cars. You can get GTs surprisingly cheap. Great looking/sounding car. Definitely my favorite from Maserati. I’m fully paying off this car in about a week and then I’ll be in the market next year for a Huracan as my first supercar (hoping the prices will drop a little bit more). Been doing tons of research and really, really excited for that one.

[@travr6]

Is it DEPENDABLE? Is the regular maintenance stuff reasonable if you do your own work for the basics? That's all I care about after the looks.

[@CarsLifeYT]

Yes, I definitely think so. Have had the car for about 2.5 years now and really haven’t had any problems. The biggest issue I’ve had was recently the front-left brake line ruptured. Even that was a pretty simple/cheap fix though (~$500).

[@603adventures9]

​@@CarsLifeYT buy a diagnostic scan tool save bunch money program keys turn off oil light ecr only 400 saves me 1000s love my maseratis have 2

[@CarsLifeYT]

@@603adventures9 Definitely a wise investment. Likely looking to trade it in this year though.

[@thegpapi7726]

Absolutely amazing video! A lot of car reviewers review Maserati’s as normal cars like bmw’s and Mercedes Benz, but they don’t have the personality that a Maserati has, and they don’t give you the feeling like you in love. You buy a Maserati because of the feeling it gives you not because it needs to be the most practical car in its class!

[@CarsLifeYT]

100%! I didn't buy this car ever thinking it would perform better than a BMW, etc. I bought it because it was always one of those "out of reach" cars for me even 5 years ago and now I can very comfortably afford it. It's indeed a great feeling and makes me want to continue on this path.

[@samalbuquerque1765]

This s it ! U said all !

[@zsb707]

@@CarsLifeYT That's an awesome path to continue on 👍.

[@CarsLifeYT]

@@zsb707 Thank you, much appreciated! I’m hoping I can bring a Lamborghini to the channel in the coming year as well, been working hard on making that happen.

[@philipciantar4824]

You definitely understand Maserati vehicles. If they copy what the German brands due then they will lose their niche identity. "Maserati, the absolute opposite of ordinary"

[@cr0uchingtiger]

I've had a Ghibli for a year now. People do occasionally like it, sure, but after watching the Doug video, when I pulled away from the showroom I was ultra paranoid that every human in a quarter mile radius was staring at me. A year on and I realise that barely anyone even notices or cares.

[@Father-klovkoski]

Ya I have an mb e300 that I travel a lot for work with. Not saying it’s a cool car, but when I’m in the city it’s like a taxi, when I’m in middle of no where people love to stare at the shiny white Benz

[@AttentiontoDetailMobileD-cf5kw]

Looking forward this Saturday of receiving my 2019 grand lusso has 28k miles on it 1 owner lease clean CARFAX and all proper maintenance I paid 35k for the car plus tax tags and interest at 6 percent right now and even bought the 4k 24month bumper to bumper warranty I wouldn’t expect it to cost too much more than my last car which was a Mercedes

[@CarsLifeYT]

Congrats, enjoy it! This has been my favorite daily for the past 3 years. They’re not too expensive to own in my experience, maybe slightly more than Mercedes, but overall not bad at all.

[@per-hakansvahn8044]

That Italian exhaust note gives me a h.. on. Gorgeous car. It is certainly a contender to my Alfa Giulia.

[@CarsLifeYT]

I love the Alfa Romeos too! I got to drive a Giulia when my car was in the shop, really enjoyable. I was almost considering getting a 4C too before landing on the Ghibli as there just wasn't any inventory near me. Perhaps in the future!

[@tokyohands]

I really like the body styling of the Giulia and Lexus IS but ended up going for a Ghibli S as driving it just felt more special and exciting. The Giulia was close but it felt like the Ghiblis younger, less experienced sister haha

[@codytucker7560]

How many miles is too many for this car

[@CarsLifeYT]

I wouldn’t buy used with 40k+. Not to say they’re bad around that range because they’re not, but if you can I’d look in the 15-20k range.

[@maxe9220]

I leased this car in 2014 after coming from a 2010 W221 S63 Mercedes and it was truly shocking how cheap it is compared to a mercedes released in 2005

[@javiten1]

so, you confirmed everything Doug said XD

[@VanquishMediaDE]

I have a 2016 Gran Turismo, when I take it in for its annual service the dealership gives me a Ghibli as a loaner. It is not as bad as people make them out to sound. I really do not care if the interior shares some Chrysler parts, it's not like the sticky buttons FIAT and VW supplied Ferrari are so great. The Ghibli drives well. The one issue I have is the big panel gap, that is unacceptable of what is suppose to be a luxury sedan. Most of the people complaining about the Ghibli are one of two stereotypes (1) Some auto reviewer on the internet who only drives the car for maybe half an hour at the most and knows nothing about the brand or (2) Some jealous poor that could not afford even a sub 25,000 dollar 2014 base model Ghibli.

[@timothyburnside3229]

The looks and sound make up for a lot and I think if you lease and only keep 3 years and stay under 50,000 miles you probably will really like this car!

[@stevefares7846]

Just bought a 2014 Maserati Ghibli and its everything I dreamed and hope for! No regrets!

[@CarsLifeYT]

Congrats! Enjoy it.

[@stevenhaas9622]

You're missing the point. The ghibli got these features TEARS after other cars in the class did. That they eventually got off their butts and added them doesn't invalidate his critique.

[@professorofficer9609]

You don't have to apologize because you chose a certain car. Enjoy it. It is unique. Prof' car reviewers are biased and tend to compare apples to potatoes. Most of them forget the price of each car and they judge it harshly. You might even see them comparing corollas to porsches and ferrari's. No joke. A fat brit I watched him comparing a 5.000-6.000 $ (today's money, used car) 1980s Opel-GM kadett-astra to a 30 year younger ferrari. He daily drives 2 ferrari's by the way. He owns them. People watch him. Who cares about his opinion? Noone will the moment they have to pay the bill.

[@chrisdonnelly7401]

he is reviewing a pre 2017 model as the MTC Screen and other features are missing on pre 2017, i have had a 2017 ghibli 3.0 v6d luxury pack with a great spec the car is the most reliable car i have had

[@TheMerdy1]

arent the 2016 models the first upgraded ones?

[@chrisdonnelly7401]

@@TheMerdy1 yes the first euro 6 and dash upgrade came in 2017 on 66 reg plate

[@cedarcreekvlogs6247]

Glad u made this video my man love this car just got a 2016 👌 new sub.

[@CarsLifeYT]

Thanks, I appreciate the support! How’ve you been liking it so far? They’re really fun and sound even better.

[@cedarcreekvlogs6247]

@@CarsLifeYT coming from a Mercedes C320 I love it. The speed the sound everything. I know it's not much but me and my wife went to a nice restaurant and they offer to valet park my Maserati

[@CarsLifeYT]

@@cedarcreekvlogs6247 That's what it's all about, my friend! They sound amazing and definitely have a presence that people notice. Worth every penny (especially used)!

[@bonbonjovi4836]

Hopefully you bought it used for like 30k

[@bonbonjovi4836]

@@CarsLifeYT Buying a car to get notice? You got some confidence issues.

[@joedeberry794]

Is yours a 2015?

[@CarsLifeYT]

It’s a 2017 S Q4. I think I mention it’s a 2017 in the video as I’m going over what’s changed and what’s the same from that generation.

[@joedeberry794]

@@CarsLifeYT Gotcha

[@stig120212]

thanks for your honestly and transperancy on the car

[@CarsLifeYT]

You’re welcome! Always completely transparent about my cars.

[@SC1089]

A lot of his major complaints are being confirmed, by the reviewer here, they just don't seem to bother the owner so much. Well, when you are consistanly reviewing all manners of cars, vs being an owner and learning to deal with it, there's a difference. Doug's major point was that the car's price tag simply does not equate. You're paying a large amount of money, for the name alone, and it has nothing like what should be taken for granted in a super premium brand. That's the problem Doug has

[@CarsLifeYT]

I’m actually in agreement with the price not being worth it either. Assuming you’re buying new, of course. At that price point, if I wanted something more on the side of luxury I’d probably opt for a used Bentley, Aston Martin, or something from Mercedes. I think the real selling point for these cars is the exhaust note & the fun factor. While that’s nowhere near worth $80-100k, it’s definitely a great value around the $35-40k mark.

[@SC1089]

@@CarsLifeYT wanted to add, about the turn signal stalk, you're definitely not resting your hands the way "you are supposed to". Looks like the Maserati has more forgiving shift paddles, and thus it's OK to rest your fingers on them where you can easily move to hit the stalk. So you have no problem. Other cars may not be so forgiving, and resting your fingers the way you are is a bad idea... That's why Doug is gripping his fingers around the wheel, and then opening them to move to the stalk. When done with that move, the paddles get in the way and it'll get really annoying. Basically what I'm saying, you are able to safely rest your fingers on the paddles while steering the car. But if your Driver's Ed. teacher saw you doing that, he would have a real problem. Doug shouldn't have just rented the car for review, rentals are usually not kept in great condition. The backup camera in the rental was likely just faulty, and Doug didn't have an owner showing him various features and quirks like he usually does. Probably because he did research and knew this was going to be a harsh review. Naturally Doug didn't want a real owner standing there. It would have been very awkward

[@13strza47]

SQ4 to najlepszy samochód, jaki kiedykolwiek posiadałem, a od zawsze byłem fanem marki Saab. Auto jest wyśmienite, bardzo trwałe, bardzo wysokiej jakości a to o czym mówi ten film to nieporozumienie i czepianie się na siłę

[@pvc4908]

having the dodge/chrysler interior buttons, switches, etc. probably makes repairing or fixing the interior of the car way more affordable than another luxury car like bmw or benz

[@CarsLifeYT]

Honestly, a lot of the stuff isn’t super expensive in general. Yearly service/maintenance is around $600. The only expensive things are brakes, and certain milestone maintenance like 40k miles.

[@sokhomnhon1685]

My back up not working

[@CarsLifeYT]

Your backup camera stopped working altogether? That’s definitely a bummer. Sometimes my screen will shut off for a while, but haven’t had issues with that too often.

[@HolyCow07]

Isnt this a new ghibili? the 1 he reviewed wasnt

[@CarsLifeYT]

It’s a 2017 S Q4. So, the very next gen of Ghibli after the one Doug reviewed.

[@colorr-1238]

Please come across my c7 z06 to race. I'm tired of having hellcat,scats,5.0, bmws, mercedes gapplebees stripes on my z06 please 🙏.

[@CarsLifeYT]

Lol well a few things, I don’t race and that wouldn’t be a fair match. The Ghibli isn’t a performance focused car nor does it even match the performance of a Z06. The closest match we could potentially have is your Z06 against my McLaren 570. I think those have relatively similar times on a quarter mile. That’s completely stock, of course.

[@colorr-1238]

@@CarsLifeYT ummmm.... stock whats stock? I was raised by full send pops. Nothing should be stock. Lol a foot raise then 300 meter dash. Fastest runner wins 🏃‍♂️ 🏆

[@CarsLifeYT]

@@colorr-1238 Sadly I like my warranty too much to mod the McLaren 🙁 However, I’ll absolutely be adding to the Aventador that’s next up on my list.

[@colorr-1238]

@@CarsLifeYT dam son what you do for a living lol! And I feel it. Bought a civic si and wanted to mod but warranty and gas ⛽️. California be Wilding with gas prices 😒 😆.

[@CarsLifeYT]

@@colorr-1238 Very nice! I’m pretty inexperienced when it comes to modding so the first thing I’d probably do is just the exhaust. I’m an experienced Software Engineer w/ relatively low cost of living and not much debt. Work fully remote too. The very experienced positions in this industry can be quite lucrative in the US specifically. It’s definitely not easy to reach this level, but it’s rewarding.

[@lifeclips3329]

I want one but I’m afraid of the maintenance bills lol

[@CarsLifeYT]

Honestly they’re not bad at all. Then again, it depends on what you have done. Oil / filter changes are about $350-600 depending on parts at the time. I paid $600 when there was a shortage. That’s really your biggest annual expense if everything else is smooth. If you need brakes done, that’s where it gets pricey. I’ve heard around $4k for that. I’m making a video soon that will go over the entire cost breakdown of owning the car for a year.

[@RLT124]

@@CarsLifeYT I agree with you. I don’t own a Maserati, but my family and I own a lot of cars catalogued as unreliable. 2018 Chevy Suburban, 2015 and 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2019 MINI JCW (my daily driver), 2012 Chevy Cheyenne (it would be the most equipped Silverado, but in Mexico where I live is called Cheyenne), 2015 Charger Hellcat, 2015 and 1966 Mustang and a 2014 (it’s like the 2013 generation, not the next one) Mercedes Benz C Class. All our cars don’t have any problem and haven’t had any, only the Charger but only because the road’s quality in the country is terrible.

[@CarsLifeYT]

@@RLT124 Yup, if they're well kept and you don't happen to have a lemon, a lot of "unreliable" cars actually won't have many problems at all. Nice collection, btw!

[@RLT124]

@@CarsLifeYT Thanks so much bro! I forgot my dad's 2017 Ford Lobo (F150 actually, but here in Mexico is called Lobo), the only problem it had was the rear door lock, it stopped working, but now it's fine. I think reliability is so related with the maintenance of the car, also how you take care of it, for example: I try to take care of my MINI, because it's my first car and I love it and I'm planning to own it for a long time. Also, all luxury cars need expensive maintenance, so if you buy a Mercedes-Benz. a BMW. an Audi or a Maserati, it won't be that cheap haha.

[@tokyohands]

I think that is the problem with a lot of people who buy a used Mas. They think they got a ‘bargain’ as they paid new Ford prices for it but then are faced with Mas maintenance prices and balk at it. You have to buy one with your eyes open but I friggin love driving my 2019 Gransport S more than any car I’ve had.

[@EOtekk]

Maserati became irrelevant when Alfa Romeo decided to re-launch in North America. 1. Maserati was supposed to be the flagship FCA brand, but they used the cheap Chrysler switch gear and a re-skinned version of Uconnect. Alfa Romeo developed all of their own buttons and switches. Nothing inside of an Alfa Romeo is found in other FCA vehicles, and Alfa Romeo undercuts Maserati's price by half. 2. Alfa Romeo interiors use better materials and all around look more "Italian" than Maserati. The Ghibli interior honestly isn't that far off from a Dodge Charger. 3. The Ghibli V6 is based on the Chrysler Pentastar. Even the engine is ripped from the parts bin. Alfa Romeo launched with 2 brand new engines developed exclusively for themselves. The 4 cylinder is a full ground-up new creation, and the V6 is derived from the Ferrari F154 V8. (Yes I know Maserati uses the same V8 in the trofeo trims. Nobody buys those). 4. Maseratis are slow relative to what the horsepower figures suggest. A Ghibli Trofeo has 580 hp and would lose a race to a BMW M340i despite having 200hp less. A Stelvio Quadrifoglio would beat both cars, despite being a much heavier SUV. 5. Maserati has been around for a very long time and everybody knows what they are. People still look at them because it is a familiar vehicle that they associate with the upper class. But a $20,000 Alfa Romeo Giulia will catch 10 times as many eyes because nobody knows what it is. 6. Maserati just launched the MC20 as a $250,000 super car. They were able to allocate enough resources to develop their own engine for that car, but they still couldn't make their own switches and buttons. The stalks, window switches, Volume knob, mirror control, trunk release buttton, and the entire steering wheel are all ripped from Alfa Romeo.

[@CarsLifeYT]

Great comment, very in depth. I love Alfa Romeo and was actually considering a Giulia or a 4C (there weren’t any local, though). Just a quick note on #5, though: that might depend on where you live. I see probably 30-40 Alfas a day here. They’re very common where I live.

[@TMKuro]

Doug's reviews are useless. A comedian who should stay with stand-up comedy and not review cars.

[@nycupperes]

Correct, he bought some Lamborghini and is too tall and hits his head against the roof, complete fool.

[@damonleeman6010]

Only thing that bothers me is the shift system. Everything else is fine to cool. 9 out of 10 for a used car.

[@nticed]

Who wouldn’t want to race he just convinced me that’s not a negative

[@Curtis-C]

i bought a 2015 the other day for 23k. Engine sound alone is worth 50k. And these cars are so rare they always turn heads. Its a nice whip. Bro just loves BMW too much. I live in seattle and i rarely see a Maserati. They really are just rare cars. Crazy thing is everyone has respect for Maserati no matter what kind of car you drive. When you hear that engine and how finally tuned it is you really forget and dont care about any flaws it may have. I bet if he drove a black on black one with the black leather with red stitching the review would have went different. lol

[@CarsLifeYT]

Congrats on the car! I actually like the exhaust note of my Maserati more than my McLaren lol. Not quite as loud but just has a ton of emotion for a turbo, love it - never gets old. Lol he definitely picked a terrible spec to review 😅

[@Curtis-C]

@@CarsLifeYT once he hit the gas and you seen his smile. That's what owning a Maserati is about lol

[@CarsLifeYT]

@@Curtis-C Worth every penny 👌

[@威-l6u]

My Ghibli is 2020 year model. Already lots of🤫 change and improvement. Doug's car is 2015 first edition model. A lot of difference. And my suggestion for Mr. Doug , already 7-8 years old, you could change a new year2022 model🤭.And surely you would be happy about a 🆕 2022 car.

[@markvelasco5824]

As much as I disagree with some of Doug’s points, I am thankful of his video. I can enjoy a 17 CPO at the price of a Sti or a Civic Type R! Thanks Doug!

[@CarsLifeYT]

Absolutely. I'm a big fan of Doug.

[@jorgechiubomberos]

The FIAT group has had a lot of misses in their line up. This is a brand that was almost dead, and the rebirth of it came with a very strong reputation and expectations, that why when buyers got then NEW, not used, the expectations were set so high, that obviously couldn't hit right away. The depreciation is very high, and second hand can be bought for pennies, compared to MSRP

[@pontiacGXPfan]

It is a nice interior but someone who has a Ghibli told me about spending $2,800 just having it serviced....ONCE. that's all I need to hear about this car

[@CarsLifeYT]

So far haven’t had that problem about a year in. Oil change + filter was about $600 but that’s it. Not a large expense to me, but that’s subjective of course.

[@shijitnair1404]

The whole point of a Maserati is that you know it has it faults, but once you hear it, you forgive it all ! ❤

[@CarsLifeYT]

You know it! 👏

[@zimcoder]

To summarise this video, "I don't care about its shortcomings"

[@pilotjpbiv7600]

I am quite tired of Doug's reviews. And then he adds a "Doug score" to the end of all of his reviews which are completely useless! I don't even bother watching anymore!

[@CarsLifeYT]

They are definitely repetitive and formulaic, but he found something that worked particularly well for him and stuck with it.

[@leopapio683]

You are missing the point doug is talking about 😂 Its $80k at the time of the video. Which was a 2015 model i think. I recently rented one for 2 weeks, its a great car, its a pentestar V6 with better heads, turbo, making decent power. I think it was a 2023 the one i drove? The standard features are all there, uconnect 5, the turn signal is still an issue, the shift lever has been fixed, exhaust sounds good, gets worse mileage than my hellcat, though 😂 The point is NOW adays its $100k+ car...... for what is essentially an upbadged chrysler 300 which is an upbadged dodge charger, for under the $100k price range you literally get the exact same luxury and same drive from a chrysler 300 C and you get the 6.4 Hemi. Now the good news is these tank in value, im talking ive seen 50% depreciation within 3 years with low miles. Meaning you can buy this mid $50's all day, shoot there is evern a handful in the $30s with under 20k miles lol

[@leopapio683]

TLDR; The point doug was making is its $100k price tag for a $50k car

[@CanisoGaming]

I always take pics of this car when I pass by it xD. It's really good looking D:

[@CarsLifeYT]

They’re very good looking cars!

[@T0m0zuki]

BMW`s are so common from where I come from, that it is irrelevant if it`s the lowest price range or the highest. Most of them look very much alike, not to mention everybody has them. From regular lowlifes to CEOs. So if you want to stand out of the crowd, don`t get one. Same goes for Porsche, Mercedes or Audi.

[@alessandrodicastri988]

Yes but, that was a 2015 model, your is more recent

[@CarsLifeYT]

I believe I mention that throughout the video. That’s actually the purpose of it. It’s an analysis of what’s changed and what remains of that generation. These are 2 different gen Ghibli.

[@155andRising]

ha most super cars have parts borrowed from mundane basic cars , whats Dougs point ?

[@CarsLifeYT]

Looking at you Lamborghini 👀 Think it depends on the company though. Makes sense for Lamborghini to borrow some things from their parent company for efficiency and cost savings. While on the other hand, my McLaren has a lot of unique parts but they’re also not owned by anyone. Doug is just looking for something to criticize and with a base MSRP close to 100k, I get it 🤷‍♂️

[@sdwilso46]

Bmw had the same lever

[@alanhiatt7019]

"I promise you, your not going to care..." DUDE!! $80K!!! I would care! with an $80k car, these little things make all the differance... I have to agree with doug on 99% of these... The little things MATTER, thats what makes it not a Toyota Camry or in this case a Dodge Dart...

[@CarsLifeYT]

Buying new which I’d never recommend you do. There’s other cars at that price point I’d rather have. However, for $30-40k? They’re not bad at all.

[@travr6]

I was looking to buy this car BECAUSE it didn't have crash collision and because it had cheap replaceable parts from Chryler. Most of the stuff he complains about are a PLUS for me. I HAAAAAATE all the new nanny tech in cars.

[@syxxwilliams]

Not at night the cam is horrible at night

[@joshb9351]

The back up camera sucks in the ghibli bro.

[@CarsLifeYT]

What year? The camera on my 2017 is better than the one I had on my Cadillac.

[@starfleet7773]

Because this car is about the backup camera doing the work of being an excellent sporting driver for you? Not your car, I would agree.

[@parksungsoo3481]

So to sum up, its a crappy car for its real price(80k), but if you can get a used car for its half price PLUS if you can ignore all those tons of crappy features for its engine sound and brand value, its fine (which means its a crappy car )

[@LurchLures]

Looks and sounds like a dream. Maserati have a great heritage of making both race cars and true Grand Turismo cars. That's all I care about. If I am ever lucky enough to buy one I won't be checking first if the heated seats control or the blindspot warning works.

[@CarsLifeYT]

Work towards that goal, you’ll definitely own one!

[@nocolo123]

He just trynna make a big meme so he can get views

[@ezj4523]

Not really, Maserati aka fiat has been known for poor quality and unreliability

[@ronbrooks6547]

He's comparing to all other vehicles. Wide lens camera is in most Luxury sedans. In Ghibli it's straight and point down to the ground. No wide lens. Maserati is a Chrysler inside with a nice engine that might still be a Ferrari engine. You're buying a Ghibli only for the way the exterior looks and the engine. That's it

[@CarsLifeYT]

That’s the only reason I really buy any car 🤷‍♂️

[@ronbrooks6547]

@@CarsLifeYT The Only Reason I buy a Car is to have a great Engine, drive well, but I also need a nice Infotainment screen and Heads up Display, and Luxury Seats. Interior and Exterior has to look great. If not it's overpaying for the engine compared to the Competition

[@CarsLifeYT]

@@ronbrooks6547 The sound & style of the Maserati is great, I found it pretty easy to sacrifice some of the comforts of a brand focused more on luxury (like Mercedes) for that experience alone. Now that I’ve got 2 cars that for me get that same job done, I’m looking to swap the daily for something more strictly luxury focused so very likely going with Mercedes there depending on if I’m able to get what I’m looking for or not.

[@rogermartinez2779]

I agree, Doug's kinda a hater. Like, go engineer your own car. I regret sharing his video before he blew up.

[@ronbrooks6547]

The Only Maserati worth buying is the MC20 or maybe the Levante. Best to buy a Porsche, BMW, Audi, or Lexus. I would even recommend Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger and Few others over a Maserati. Love my BMW but it doesn't look like it's as fast as it is. With my next one I want it to not only be fast but look fast like a Porsche 911 GT or Mercedes AMG GT with fixed rear Spoiler. Ghibli also has lower Horsepower compared to EVERY German brand. Let the test drive be your deciding factor wait then you will Love the Ghibli lol 🤣 okay make sure your next vehicle checks off all the boxes it's supposed to check off in 2024!

[@CarsLifeYT]

After 3 years with this car I’m finally looking to trade it in, I’m trying to go for an S-Class Maybach. Don’t really need the daily to be as fun anymore, got a Supercar for that.

[@yovanni813]

I don’t care what anyone says I’m getting one 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@CarsLifeYT]

Go for it! Mine’s been both reliable & incredibly fun to drive.

[@carsonpliapol7630]

Doug is annoying lol. Maseratis are for people who see them for who they are. Intense, rare, stylish, and performing. He’s gonna hate, but I’m still gonna buy one✌️😗

[@badjuju6458]

i like your review bruh thx .. i think u r on the money

[@starfleet7773]

Fark him. When I open the garage door and see my beauty I feel awesome. This is an Italian-design sports car with the sweetest throaty sounds and sexy lines, not your Realtor's floaty, boaty Q50. Luxury comfort & convenient buttons are not why people buy this car.

[@accountname1651]

so basically Doug was right about almost everything

[@Peace4globe851]

Price has gone up. A q4 Morano with couple of options ( 21 inch tires , leather ) Is now … MSRP at 98k !! and good luck negotiating with all the chip shortages. I rather lease then to buy. they are pricy. I would not buy a used Masarati as they are super expensive to both maintain and repair.

[@CarsLifeYT]

Maintenance is honestly okay, not very pricey. Certain repairs depending on what it is, could potentially run a few thousand (brakes). Overall, the most you'll pay yearly for a reliable one will be the $600 for an oil change and the cost of insurance, which is decently expensive. Apparently Maserati Ghibli's are one of the most expensive cars to insure. Mine has been very reliable for almost 2 years and 14k miles so far. Bought it at around 22k miles and it's now sitting a bit over 36k. The key is finding one that will be as reliable to you. There's certainly lemons out there, but one with decent mileage and a service history should tell a pretty good story.

[@sergeygolovin2760]

Perhaps a first generation was not a complete variant. And things that are still there like a gap between door panels, it shows a lot.. This car has to be about quality, looks and power.. And all details that Doug mentioned are truly unacceptable. Yes you can live with that but there is as way of respect of the manufacturer and you feel fooled for your money in this case.

[@chompzOC]

I love the car I had the blue 17s but I got to say a lot of stuff broke it was sad and SOME of the parts are cheapy. But the bang for your buck if you buy used is insane… cmon it’s like 30k or less

[@CarsLifeYT]

Agreed. Used they’re an excellent value, especially if you can buy at the bottoms of deprecation.

[@Solid_Snack]

Why waste time to reiterate how terrible your purchase decision was? LoL

[@CarsLifeYT]

I didn’t do that? The Ghibli has been one of my favorite cars I’ve ever owned/driven. Would easily buy it again. Reliable, fun, and sounds amazing.

[@carmcarm8230]

Cool video. Good idea 👍