I Once Nearly Bought a Maserati GranCabrio | REVIEW

[@Shmee150]

Once upon a time I considered buying a Maserati GranCabrio as the successor to my Audi S5 Cabriolet; for the four-seat open-top grand tourer configuration with a truly beautiful V8 sound. Fast forward and the model has now been updated and brought back as the GranCabrio Sport, and it's still every bit as beautiful and it still sounds phenomenal!

[@danielz8186]

Shmee150 considered ? You should 😁

[@tedtheturbot]

Tim, you've just spent half this video saying how good the engine note is but you didn't show the engine, and this isn't the first time it's happened. Hate to say it but drivers are logical - a driver would have gone straight to what's under the bonnet... Thanks for sharing.

[@Shmee150]

Modern cars don't really let you see much, just a pretty engine cover and that's about it. The problem is we're in this mentality of old where you go to look because there's something that you can actually view, but nowadays it doesn't really reveal much. To be honest I normally do look at the engine as you know but in this case time was brutally short and I didn't think about it at the time.

[@Rockport1911]

Replacing a refinde Audi S5 with a beutiful interieur with a good looking and sound but awfull and dated interieur doesnt sound right. Maseratis never had the quality to match their price, and there are alot of nicer cars that sound great out there...

[@tedtheturbot]

k thanks for the honest reply. Thumbs up :)

[@bobwilliam6242]

This is literally my dream car

[@wizzardcd9803]

Same

[@BurritoSenor]

@@wizzardcd9803 me too I can put money on driving one on a summer eve like this is a amazing experience

[@TOMO.90]

I Once Nearly Bought a Bugatti Chiron...just needed the money...sad

[@Shmee150]

Hehe, I know the feeling xD

[@MrSudanPresident]

😂😂😂😂

[@BeyondtheTherapyDoor]

Me too, I was almost about to buy an Audi R8 v10 plus, but needed up with polo gti

[@SLSMe]

Got tripped up at the same step

[@adot7867]

I actually think a Maserati would suit you, Tim. Not many people drive them

[@Shmee150]

Good options for daily drivers for sure

[@lucadino66]

A M K x here in Switzerland there are more Maseratis than there is sand on the beach

[@jasonandrsen]

A M K x All Maserati Models Available Now Are Total Crap. *Thanks FCA*

[@sarudedandorm1452]

Bad the depreciation is bad...

[@sarudedandorm1452]

sagat4 I said its depreciation is "bad". So meaning I know every car depreciates. Of course you wanna get the car that depreciates less. The only cars that dont depreciate are hypercars or collector cars

[@stevenjalopnik1342]

In a time where stats and numbers sell cars, it’s so refreshing to see a car that focuses on the experience. Props to Maserati for not caring about lap times and drag races because at they end of the day, there is nothing like cruising down to the beach in the middle of summer with a lovely soundtrack.

[@blissmd]

I once nearly bought a La Ferrari ... ended up waking up

[@kalpeshshelat]

SirMagicalzoom. For me, it was an Audi R8 LMX, but then my mum pulled my blanket down.

[@andretakacs4904]

I bought one of these in Bordeaux Ponteveccio Burgandy with Caramello Cuoio interior.

[@bendosdel1385]

What a beautiful car and video. The Maserati history and attention to detail in this is amazing. No matters how old the Grandturismo is it will always be in the top 3 best looking.

[@SqBlast]

All these outdated comments, i mean i jump every week in a Maserati QP GTS 2008 (Larini exhaust) from a member of my family, it is outdated for sure, but god the experience you got from driving it and enjoying the road is just to awesome to care about everything else, it's the same for Abarth which is my daily, my point is : As long as you enjoy to drive it, who cares about the tech'... Great car Shmee!

[@AutomotiveMike]

Great sound but outdated hardware!

[@taylorjordan1234]

That's excatly why I love it so much. The new cars with all the tech where you need a pilot license (for example turbo) are just not that appealing. This is a real design icon...and that sound!!!!

[@Vontharau47]

Who dfq cares - this is a car that has caracter and sound - no more is needed.

[@marshallbelcher9161]

3:13 they've updated the infotainment system.

[@marshallbelcher9161]

True lol

[@CarsFilmingFriends]

The sound of that engine is genius! I really love it:)

[@heinedenmark]

Why are the Italians so good at making their engines sound amazing.. compared to most other?

[@Brett7777]

Heine Pedersen they make love to their cars like their woman. If she not moaning. She no good.

[@user-li1mj1jx2j]

Because Italians are all about style over substance.

[@rogerwilkins9701]

Because Ferrari makes the V6 for Maserati

[@cavaleermountaineer3839]

Because they want to EXPERIENCE the drive, not be lulled to sleep like Mercedes for example.

@@rogerwilkins9701 it is a v8, same has the 458

[@karlomaric6245]

Best sound ever

[@Michel912Michel]

I wish they could invest a little bit more in the GT and the GC to adjust all those little ignored details! Still one of the most iconic Italian sports car out there! Great video Shmee!

[@Michel912Michel]

BB-8 yes indeed!

[@ABCDEF-mf1jl]

You could buy a maserati just for the amazing sound!

[@andrejkostovski5172]

that god a car that sounds good and doesnt crackle all the time

[@andrecaio01]

amazing brand, amazing car, amazing sound.

[@anmol3457]

Not so amazing now.

[@EmilByriel76]

How come? :d

[@franktroost7721]

Mine is a 2010. bought it new. Has been a great car. Love the style.

[@marchlancer6608]

Has he once stopped smiling?

[@MemeLord-vn4st]

The Mc Stradale is my absolute favourite car and it's the sound and driving experience. I test drove it and it was absolutely amazing, if I ever have the money im buying it hands down. I would rather have that than any other car!

[@johnwilliams2850]

Absolutely adore this car, especially in this color combo! Little bit of Miami vice. Suits you perfectly - should have bought it :)

[@froomerce]

Just wanted to tell you I bought mine in dec 2018 after watching your review :)

[@tasosloukos909]

a lot of people don''t like this car or any maserati just because of 2-3 plastic buttons and because it's not the fastest in its category with 0-60 around 4-5 depending on the model but frankly speaking 5 seconds is more than enough for any driver and the looks and sound make up for the "3" plastic buttons you come across in the interior!!

[@denisspratt926]

One of the most beautiful cars you can buy at the moment. And it will be missed when it´s gone. But i can´t wait to see what they replace it with.

[@SenszR]

Denis Spratt I’m scared they will put a V6 in the successor.

[@denisspratt926]

SenszR They probably will. I think it will come with the 3.0 V6 and the 3.8 V8.

[@siralanturing9103]

there's the all new maserati mc20

[@TheNKO173]

my favorite car since longtime ! beautiful in this configuration _ THANKX A LOT

[@super117knight]

NDA yeah i would get it in yellow and interior red i love this car

[@user-ln8rr3dl1p]

The back lights of Maserati really needs an update. BMW and Merc are already using OLED and Maserati is just decades behind.

[@renegadezen7841]

So fuckin dope. W that exhaust note this is one of the few cars id get in topless form

[@edsaint8524]

The classic rumble from one of the best cars money can buy

[@Danny-gn4bm]

i thinking about buying that car looks sick af

[@jonathannavarro1040]

Definitely an amazing car, especially in that color combo

[@S0UNDWAVE]

Gorgeous car. My aunt is lucky to have the GranTurismo but she got it many years ago and it's starting to show its age. Ever since I sat inside that car I fell in love with it and promised myself one day I will purchase one. So glad to see they have refreshed the original design and updated the interior - that was long overdue. I think however the rear lights needed a bigger change. Now, if they can keep manufacturing these for the next 5 years or so, I will hopefully be able to get one. Just gotta finish this **** degree lol.

[@Shmee150]

Good luck! You never know

[@SenszR]

They will stop making it any minute now it’s 10 years old.

[@S0UNDWAVE]

SenszR no, I disagree. It definitely has at least a few years left in it. This is the 2018 redesign. They wouldn't invest the money in redesigning it and changing manufacturing methods for it to only use the design for a year. Does not make business sense.

[@S0UNDWAVE]

Shmee150 thank you! :)

[@jasonandrsen]

David This Thing Is Outdated, Uses Cheap FCA Parts, But Most Of All, It Has Chrysler's UConnect, Which Controls The Whole Car.. It's Also Proven To Be Vulnerable Against Hackers :/.. Just Get Yourself A Ferrari Portofino

[@RonsRides]

Yes, yes and YES! Cant wait to get my hands on one!

[@renegadezen7841]

You are in the market for one of these!??! Yes! Ill be in the market for an older one next year like a 2012

[@luccardi.]

I have a Quattroporte 4.2 ZF. Maserati is such a great brand for so many reasons and I am really happy that I got the opportunity to buy a Maserati at my age. Hope you will enjoy your cars as much as i do!

[@renegadezen7841]

Lala Loepsie what year is it??

[@luccardi.]

2008. I couldn't afford a GTS yet but i'm 19 so I have time to save up for a couple more months

[@satanic.potato4644]

HI Shmee, im guys

[@BARATTI99]

I absolutely love this car💯❤️

[@apollosbrownies]

Truth be told, I prefer the original iteration of this body style, back when they’d first launched in the late 2000’s, early 2010’s. But this is the epitome of the GT and GC when it comes to technology and driving experience; the updates and refinements made to the chassis, infotainment, materials, fitment, and more really make these a phenomenal drive. They’re relatively reliable (for the class) too, since all the issues are well known and easily addressable by now! They may be dated, and they may not be the best value, but they genuinely have one of the most rewarding drives of any car out there, right now. It’s not something I say lightly - I recommend everyone experience one of these, or their older Tipo M139 Quattroporte counterparts at some point in their driving career. They really are a treat to own and drive.

[@blancopl8794]

Maserati GranCabrio😍

[@AJF4Me]

I've owned an 08' and a14' Coupe and absolutely loved them! It's one of the few if any exotics that can seat 4 adults It is a heavy car so not super fast but the sound is so amazing that you feel like your flying lol My kids moved out so I no longer needed the 4 seats so I went for an F-Type which also sounds epic but handles much better; more of a sports car whereas the Maserati is a Grand Touring car They depreciate like a rock, so if you really want a Gran Turismo, find a used one but a CPO would be best because if something goes wrong, it costs 3-4 times more to repair than a Honda Also, maintenance isn't cheap: oil changes are $700!

[@miklu26]

Ferrari sourced NA V8 😍

[@EldePHX]

What an awesome exhaust sound.

[@chabbysrides]

Thanks for the video Tim. I am a Maserati owner and I love these cars.

[@chronodiver300]

One of the most attractive cars in the last 10 years. Aston has nothing on Maserati.

[@alistairbell6728]

Dream Car..Dream Spec & Dream Colour. :)

[@matthewgrant5207]

Absolutely! Maserati is just something else and this is a true automotive masterpiece!

[@halhansen778]

If you own a Mazzer, then you also OWN other cars. You drive THIS car because of what it's like to DRIVE it! Maserati is fun, quick, great looking and handles amazing for a HEAVY car. It has the SAME wheel base as a Range Rover - its BIG. It's as reliable as any low production car. It has a Ferrari engine. Other top reviewers, all agree that as a comfortable daily and a cruising Grand Touring car (thats why its called GranTurismo) it seduces you into loving it. And when you want to spank that baby, she likes it! And they say, when it seduces you as a driver's car, you ignore that it doesn't have massage seats and some tech that the giant corporation mass volume cars have.

[@Deathstaroya]

i have a granturismo and i don't own any other cars, its my daily, so not sure what your on about haha

[@Kxji]

I love so much this car but the only thing I hate is the infotainment system, I drove one & with the top down this thing is amazing.

[@factsaroundtheworld123]

the new infotainment is so much tho to the old one

[@jenniferweller1373]

Great review with some very interesting facts. Did not know about the Pininfarina designer and that it is made in the same factory that produced cars in 1957 from your previous video. Wonderful Maserati history lesson with a wonderful convertible.

[@spyrospets5813]

Veey beautiful car! The "traditional" taillights still look awesome.

[@marychristmas459]

This is my absolute dream car! I just hope that when I grow up I'm able to afford it HAHA ❤️❤️

[@TAEbot]

A lot of outdated interior components.

[@mmorzan]

The whole car is outdated, but I still find it very desirable

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Do you mean it’s not plastered in mountains of carbon fibre? That’s a good thing, lovely interior, big touchscreen infotainment with physical controls for the important stuff, as it should be. Not really sure what’s outdated, stunning design.

[@vika0194]

Jabber 1974 no he means it uses very old features.

[@EA40]

They updated a lot of it for the new model year.

[@fractalnature9412]

The steeringwheel is the same as an 06 lol

[@1fadil1]

always a soft spot for maserati

[@chocolateteaspoon]

or is it a not-so-soft spot...

[@DanielSadjadian]

Sounds so good!

[@joshuamaggott3789]

BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@MKwan82]

Quality design does not need to be updated that often. The reason why japanese cars are so reliable with their engine versus some junk American cars is because they kept their old design and keep on perfecting their flaws before thinking about new features. Same thing happens here. F136 engine is the first reliable engines that was found on 430 458, gt, m139 quattroporte, 4200 gt, gran sport, ever since the F129 engine in F355 which was prone to have expensive timing chain maintenance. I can tell you my maserati is much much more reliable than the stupid trash Cadillac that was my first car. This car only need regular oil change, tires. For more proof thats the quality over quantity route they're going for, they ditched the F1 transmission for the 6 speed automatic transmission, the skyhook suspension that was added. When you charge people more than 100k for the car, credibility tends to be very important. More so than cars that are designed for the iphone toting, mortgage paying, still paying car loan crowd that value bluetooth, hologram HUD more than the actual function of what a car should be. Also tells you the reason why the entrepreneurs are buying these cars and the Aston Martin because these successful people are value freaks that pay attention to the tiniest of details and the majority of the population are more interested in cheap fun. The differences in between a Rolex and a vacheron Constantine and the differences in between a Hermes and the MK are much deeper than the price tags

[@ErikWP]

Tim can you please go back to this presenter style instead of the coke infused rattling off of your own possessions? Stradman is bad enough but you changed from this serious reviewer into a professional flexer.

[@IEATU95]

Ancient! I remember my GranCabrio in 2014, it was a wonderful car and had no issues, albeit I got rid of it at 24,000 miles. The A/C button would sometimes get jammed but thats about it. Honestly I would sometimes turn off the sport mode, and floor it beside a curb or wall and you could hear the induction noise versus the exhaust!

[@KarelBeelaertsvanBlokland]

Beautiful car

[@itaholic902]

This car is epic. I owned the same car in MC-version for 3 years (2015 - 2018) and it was every time a thrill to make a journey, especially in the northern lake area of Italy where I live. It's not about acceleration figures, although the car is not slow at all as long as you rev it, which is a delight. But it impresses the most when you cruise and play with the engine and transmission. I had to sell the car with great regret (in Italy you pay each year € 4.200,00 of taxes in the first five years, also if you would keep it but take it out of circulation !!) because we needed a car to transport our newly acquired dog. But every time I sea/hear a Granturismo/cabrio (especially on youtube) I regret my decision. Maybe one day I would buy this car again, but then in this beautiful colour combination : blue assoluto with light grey interior and a lot of carbon fibre !

[@Zubayer_Islam_Rezoan]

Sorry! (Hi for my bad English)

[@COLOURFULLENGLISH]

hahaha

[@andrewkostelnyk272]

Gorgeous car Tim - love the dark blue colour- do you think you ll buy one for your collection

[@simplecarblog5663]

It's like a car journalist once said. What sounds coolest to have a? A Maserati GranCabrio or a BMW 4 series cab. German cars are good, but Italian are more rare and sounds luxiare. The cool factor is larger.

[@QuentinBargate]

A tad 2005. Nice seats, reasonable exterior, and a dated dash that cannot be compensated for by the use of carbon fiber.

[@Matt_from_Florida]

11:41 I think it looks even better with the top up... so long & lean & muscular. Not bloated like so many cars.

[@motorpd]

Thank you for the beautiful sound track!

[@mikelee7951]

2018 exterior with 1999interior.

[@mercedesgarcia-dw7fo]

Maserati sounds it’s the best..I have one myself and is an amazing car

[@leoehgartner]

Thank you Shmee for a great review! It is my fav car ever. Once came out in 2008 I was in love. I hope they redesign the panel and gadgets of the interior. For the sound is something unmissable to experience in life! One day I will be lucky to test drive one!

[@Goshi89]

Nice car, but starting to look dated

[@Shmee150]

For sure, that's why it's been updated to this new Sport model

[@giorgostzavaras5686]

I dont like the design of the steering wheel!

[@jasonandrsen]

Goshi89 It's Already Outdated

[@danielz8186]

Looks really nice , I like the lights , would really suit a red paint job

[@Shmee150]

Dark red on it looks stunning

[@danielz8186]

Shmee150 I could imagine

[@ttvvideos2050]

The tail lights look like its from 2009/2010

[@thatbaconwholovesm6s36]

TTV Videos maybe because the car is from 2008?

[@ttvvideos2050]

Its not.

[@thatbaconwholovesm6s36]

TTV Videos 2008 was he first model year of the granturismo. The taillights were never changed.

[@madelenepeterson8202]

What a beautiful car especially in this dark blue! I've always loved Maserati and this car is simply stunning. One day...Great review, thanks for sharing. :)

[@annacascone2332]

If you like the car u don't care about the teck

[@Francoberry]

Could buy a 10 year old one of these and no one would know it wasn’t a 2018 model

[@mirfanali1937]

The exhaust sound of the GranCabrio is intoxicating

[@heikofa12]

The taillights are such a no go, ruin the whole optics

[@ashishbrao8496]

heikofa12 Agreed

[@charliemurphy5507]

Sundose No i like it

[@bobwilliam6242]

I think they are stunning. This is such a beautiful car

[@duffydon1741]

This Maser is stunning..and almost nothing sounds like it ..

[@CarsFilmingFriends]

Love the car, but let's be honest! The tail lights still look like Ford Mondeo 😑 gotta say thank you for inspire me - you are the reason I started my KZbin channel 👍🏻

[@BalkanBoyBiH]

i bet you say that every single time you see 1 you are that type of guy

[@Strongholdex]

But the Ford looks like a Maserati!! 😎😎😎

[@CarsFilmingFriends]

Strongholdex haha true

[@andrejkostovski5172]

Buy it,Buy it

[@TraolieJunior]

I've never clicked a video so fast!

[@Shmee150]

Wow thank you! First comment too

[@matt-jr3vd]

I never disliked on a stolen comment so fast!

[@MrJkastan]

Where can we find the specs of the car? It's totally amazing.. Good work Shmee.

[@RefinedDegenerate]

I am surprised at myself to say that but, one of the best looking car.

[@jethrobanzouzi1884]

Hi Tim I really like your videos. I think you should do a review on the Range Rover Evoque Convertible it would be a dream come true to see my favourite KZbinr review it (:(;

[@d0718]

When the GranTurismo and GranCabrio were released they were one of the best cars on the market for the money. Then they gradually became outdated and felt like so for the last several years. However, now the appeal is back. Throughout its time naturally-aspirated V8s almost completely died out and now it's more relevant that it ever has been. Plus its not only beautiful but also timeless design.

[@gregmortimer]

Dream car - perfect spec too. Wouldn't change a thing.

[@BARATTI99]

Sweet Jesus....

[@andydercandy]

AMG is shit against this sound !!!!

[@firstnamesecondname5341]

Absolutely stunning car, people say the depreciation is shocking, why would I care, I’d never sell it 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@LordTwaddle]

A Maserati GranSport/Cabrio is one of the few cars I’d upgrade my Crossfire for.

[@stinkintoad]

Are these available in the US?

[@chris809carhunters]

Why can’t Maserati make any other good cars? All of their other cars are crap Chrysler products

[@booring2]

This is the real Grand Turismo car, very likely the most beautiful

[@andretakacs4904]

I once nearly bought one. And then I took the next step and did.

[@phil_zupra_b5880]

Beautiful Car. It would be nice if you could show the Back Seats next time. :)

[@chrishewson40]

Nice to see you doing a maserati video, there's not enough on these cars, they're a different class of super car, beautifully designed, fantastic beastly sound and just the name itself is enough to turn heads.

[@segocarib]

You should sell toothpaste

[@_dan_here_]

From the side, the back 2/3rds of the car reminds me of the S2000. Something about the proportions

[@mooiboyace]

I wish it was a two seater .. that would make it almost perfectly beautiful Those rear headrests really look terrible

[@tom4626]

Oh no...... you've created a whole new genre of videos for STG, SOL, AHR to produce.... If videos of could this be my next car wasn't annoying and protracted enough we'll now have this is what I nearly bought........

[@vicente1428]

The best sound in the world........but I like the coupe.......wonderful car!!!!!!!

[@evobsm2328]

I was secretly hoping for you to buy one??? New gt kinda car. What do you think?

[@pietrobosco1216]

Old Old steering wheel

[@stevenfarrington2361]

I love the Gran Turismo / Gran Cabrio. I want one! The old switch gear has a charm to it and I even like the robotised manual in this car too.

[@stevenwalshe5606]

Forget about the infotainment...the constant smile says it all...😎🙏🏎

[@Anthony-sd2fn]

She doesn't look like a 2018 car but she is gorgeous

[@jasonandrsen]

JetBoyz We're All Living In 2017.. *Meanwhile You're Living In 2007*

[@Anthony-sd2fn]

Jason Andersen why did you say that