Testing the World’s Most Depreciated Car

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Five years ago, this Maserati Quattroporte costs over $100,000. Now, you can pick one up for around $30,000. Is this the deal of the century?
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[@Donut]

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[@shawnstrong733]

I need a job at donut I need mo power baby

[@JamesonCox.]

What if I don't want my data to be sold

[@chefdon21]

Betterhelp sells your data, and the therapists they hire aren’t always checked properly.

[@H.E.R.e]

Rather vent to a wall, thanks tho

[@Jake_Flylo]

Don’t use better help

[@HildegardActual]

I kinda can't believe Donut is still working with Better Help when Better Help sells user data. If there was ever a business that shouldn't be selling user data, it's your therapist.

[@MrPrajitura]

You serious? They regularly plug draft kings. They gotta advertise whatever their corporate overlords dictate

[@DannyDevitoOffical-TrustMeBro]

Worse yet, they got in a huge scandal because they weren’t vetting the “therapists” on their site. People with no certification or training could sign up to be therapists on there. So not only was a site nominally meant for therapy and helping those who need help selling user data, but they didn’t even ensure that the people hired to help the users even knew what they were doing. It’s like a su1cide hotline putting a caller on hold.

[@larrybethune3909]

Monetization of customer data and meta data is one of the worst legacies of Google.....other than X-KeyScore I guess.

[@Berm_Blaster]

Never knew until now. That's wild

[@lukejudge6008]

imagine getting targeted ads for rope and a chair

[@andrewmcclellan3856]

As a Maserati certified tech at a Maserati dealer. I will say I see way too many people buy these for cheap like this and get shell shocked when it needs work and realize they can't afford to keep the car running. And they definitely need work... alot.

[@avinii]

What kind of work do they need? I have friends working as technicians at Maserati and they approve the current gens line-up reliability equipped with ZF-8HP, especially engine wise. The previous gens were a disaster.

[@LordSStorm]

Can you give more details?

[@The_GreatBambino]

Ballpark…how many Years and Miles before they need a bunch of work?

[@wieldylattice3015]

Thanks man, you’re a real one

[@CheekyMenace]

That's basically anyone getting work done at any dealership that isn't under warranty.

[@thetinysideoftiny7625]

One of my best friends is a Maserati technician. He’s shared volumes of horror stories about reliability. The cars would routinely come in off-lease and there was SO MUCH wrong with them the dealer would send them straight to auction. Some unsuspecting dealer would buy them and send them back to the Maserati dealer for a repair quote. The quote was eye-watering, so back to the auction they would go to be resold. My friend would see the exact same car come in two, three, four times from the same auction. He would just save the original quote and reprint it numerous times. You can quote me on this: “The Italians have a knack for building beautiful machinery that doesn’t work very well.”😂

[@spaniardsrmoors6817]

BS...Italian craftsmanship in everything from autos, bikes, super yachts, weaponry, luxury goods, jewelry on and on is world renown and prized. How good are those German brands? Money pits with gadgets and 99% of the world's countries only dream of having Italy's brands.

[@syundown6005]

​@@spaniardsrmoors6817Then why are there so many more German cars than Italian cars in the U.S., given the country's strict safety and import regulations? Not saying I love German cars or that they're better than all other cars in terms of machinery, personally I like Japanese cars, but German cars do generally have a lot less issues than Italian cars. There's many more Italian brands in the UK, yet due to their bad rep it's not worthwhile to import cheaper-end models vs. cheap German cars are everywhere in the U.S. I'm sure if Italian engineering really was as good as you claim, Italian cars would be imported just as much as German cars, yet only people who have the money for the expensive luxury and super cars (not built to last a long time btw) deem it worthwhile because they have f-you money to throw away and they have god knows how many other cars if something happens to it.

[@spaniardsrmoors6817]

@@syundown6005Main reason? Italians still haven't learned the art of organization and advertising their brands. Plus the Italian lifestyle for the most part doesn't always lend itself to having to sell, sell, sell and more, more, more money. They're more family oriented and into enjoying life more than the Germans and Japanese as that takes a toll on one's life. All you need to do is see the stress takes on the lives of Germans and Japanese, I've seen the videos, many of them are unhappy and have high rates of self-immolation. Italians don't and have been ranked as high as #1 healthiest country and usually stay in the top 10. They know how to balance business with pleasure, that's why they may not be the best in certain fields but are still able to be in the top 10 in economy, military, trading nation, wealthiest citizens in the world. Plus if you look at Italy's auto and bike brands, NO country has a more impressive line up, and as many brands and in bikes 5 of the top 10 fastest are Italian.

[@ilyarepin7750]

ok thats nice that you love Italy so much but facts are facts and the fact is that Maserati's are overpriced junk. Im sure Italy is a wonderful country but the impression outsiders like me have is based on our experience with their products, and when i see a 100k+ car that literally begins to disintegrate after 30k miles and costs a fortune to fix, I immediately assume the people who built it are incompetent (or dont care and want to exploit their customers) which isnt a good look.

[@spaniardsrmoors6817]

@@ilyarepin7750Uh, that's the past, look at Maserati's latest sales figures and profits, steadily up every year. And instead of believing all the clickbait titles go to multiple videos and see what owners say about their OWN experiences. and about the newer models. And if they're so "incompetent" Ferrari is the most powerful car brand in the world, most racing titles by far says what? And why would sales continue for all their brands if they "fall apart after 30K miles????" And why is Italy a top 10 economy, trading nation, wealthiest citizens in the world #2 industrial power in the EU,? Because people enjoy spending money on junk over and over for decades?? What experiences have you had with Italian products, some used vehicle not properly maintained then blaming the manufacturer? I imported Italian furniture and home accessories for decades and the customers returned over and over because of the exclusive quality, style, I could count on one hand the number of complaints and there was never anything major. Take a look at the comments on German car brand videos, the complaints are endless, only Porsche was reliable and lately has sunk in the ratings, BMW only lately becoming better. My "perfect" Accord bought new, always dealer maintained had engine problems at 80K and blew up on the interstate at 120K, constant costly repairs out of warranty. British, American, Korean brands have a terrible reputation. And who is exploiting, is Maserati forcing/mandating anyone to buy and people don't know what's in this video before buying? Try again, son.

[@LevelMotorsports]

Correction on the engine - That engine is based on a Ferrari F154, not the Pentastar V6 from the minivans. The F154 was in the California T, GTC4Lusso T, Portofino, Roma, 488 GTB, 488 Spider, 488 Pista, etc. The Maserati version that's in the Quattroporte GTS and Trofeo, the Ghibli Trofeo, and the Levante GTS and Trofeo are actually cast and assembled by Ferrari in Italy. The same engine can also be found in the Alfa Quadrifolgio products - that engine is cast by Ferrari but shipped up the road to Alfa for assembly. In the base and S Maseratis, the engine is cast in the US at a Chrysler facility and then shipped to Italy for assembly. All of those engines are F154-based, not based on the Pentastar.

[@qween66]

the fact that Justin sent the Miata in circles on a public road kills me LOL

[@PointlessDrummer]

WHILE SHE WAS BLIND DUDE

[@LarsonChase01]

It was most definitely in Mexico.

[@SweatyPalms666]

I was replaying that part just to be sure it wasn't a 90° or even a U turn 😂😂

[@shakeelali20]

Showing her all the luxury the Miata has to offer!

[@rhamsus1]

I said put loud, Sandro?

[@shakeemshaw8219]

0:48 did he just say “like drake’s big ole thang?”😭😭😭..nah im in tears rn😭

[@Drewwwsiv]

Was looking for this comment💀💀

[@ChanceSampson91]

He really just slid that in there and kept going like it was nothing

[@jacksavage2612]

Eyyy yo 🤣

[@LossBH]

holy shit i thought i was just hearing things 💀💀

[@colebf150]

😂😂😂 best donut quote to date

[@switcher0022]

I feel like them laughing in the Miata represents it pretty well lol

[@raychauvette1467]

Shoutout to Sandro for always keeping it as real as possible

[@Swampfox12345]

"Well, luckily, we know a pretty good mechanic" - it could ONLY mean ONE MAN... Sandro the legend!

[@DuvJones]

Thing is... they know several but it can still only be ONE man.

[@matemorchadze]

bro , Is Sandro from country Georgia?

[@spacy9571]

@@matemorchadze au mec mainteresebs ragac aqcentit mgoni shesadzlebelia mara arvici

[@matemorchadze]

@@spacy9571 xo tan mirandas shop io da mgoni qartvelebis gaxsnilia

[@carbonbomb4774]

Only certain mechanics have the skills to work on them.

[@bowenhunsaker6878]

It was nice of yall to bring us on Justin's date with the producer.

[@tman5293]

That's what I was thinking. Justin really digs that girl lol.

[@RyanCorner2001]

😂 At least I'm not the only one who thought Justin was all in on that producer

[@Jdeez2005]

Dude can I take the producer for a blindfolded test drive???

[@nateavery2875]

😂

[@jacobchandler1260]

I think we can all see the chemistry there😂😂

[@ThatDudeinBlue]

I went to Germany in 2017 and intended on renting a BMW M series or Audi RS series. Once I got there the rental car company said "oh we are sorry, we just ran out of those...but we do have a brand new Maserati Ghibli to make up for it!" Thinking to myself "oh man...I've never driven one..how bad can it be?" After 9 days in the car....what a POS for the money. It was so bad that I didn't even film with it because I had literally nothing good to say about it at the time. Cheap materials, terrible steering wheel, Christmas tree dashboard, not great handling, and just boring. You can get so much more car for the money and cost to maintain. The Ghibli is the dream car of somebody who knows nothing about cars and just wants a badge. Okay rant over. Seriously don't buy one.

[@thereisa6inthename]

I know next to nothing about maseratis, but got to drive one a few years ago. Holy shit they are actually a scam imo. Everything was kinda shit or just boring. When i tried to use the entertainment system i thought it's a prank. Actually shit and almost impossible to use.

[@gain98smith123]

That was a ghibli

[@newb529]

Grog House

[@TwoHawksHunting]

Man, you had a lot of problems with that car. Thanks for keeping it real. 18:45

[@TheCriminalViolin]

Welcome to Chrysler, baby!

[@michelle692day]

I loved the 2007 Quattroporte since I first learned what they were. I got one in 2017 , installed ACCUAIR airride and still love it today! No complaints!!!

[@EdwardInTX]

I own a Ghibli bought 4 years ago around $19k, still driving it today and love it. This was a great video and touches on good points. I wouldn't buy it at $85k, but all day at $19k.

[@mattm7798]

Makes you wonder, for someone who can afford 85k for a car...why they chose a Maserati

[@Elmamaguebo16]

@@mattm7798because they dont know anything about cars and think they’re getting a bentley/porsche quality vehicle just cause of the badge

[@shauros92]

I don't know, but it's like there are some luxury / sporty brands that feel like niche, but usually have a lot of "personality" for lack of a better word. Like, people with money will most likely buy ferraris, lambos, porsches... But very few will buy astons, maseratis or lotus to say some. I really like these niche brands, both maseratis and astons always sound superb and look like pieces of art, combining sportiness and luxury. And lotus has always been focused in the same formula of really low weight and small size, with a "regular" engine tunned and a very sporty chassis, that no other brand does (maybe except old TVR and even more niche brands). I think these brands deliver a unique and very specific experience that other more mainstream brand don't. I can't know for sure tho, never driven any, and I drive an E92 so... 😂 Btw, to the original comment, how's maintenance been? Genuinely interested, i would love a maserati (edited 2 fckin times this comment 🤣)

[@oOTevtronOo]

@@mattm7798I think the only people that buy a Maserati already have a lambo and ferrari and just get bored and don't know what else to buy

[@jovanies9751]

For 19k. Thats a steal.

[@danieljuan7333]

Donut single-handedly raised the value of this cars

[@txcforever]

Nah man. Most people know that the problem here isn't how good the car is, but how costly it can get after the first few years. Same reason why you can get a 10-15 year old Mercedes or BMW for like under $10K (at least in Europe). The car might look and drive great, but you then go to the mechanic for a regular check up and he charges you like $1000 because of the badge and the price of original parts.

[@danieljuan7333]

Im from spain, I think really with German cars the problem more than the actual price of the pieces is if you go to the official service of the dealership is the hour rate of the dealership and their margin to the pieces, you can go to good mechanics and source the pieces and it’s cheaper. Also in Europe till now most German cars at least in Spain were diesel engines, there’s a fuck ton of 1.9-2.0TDI C220D and 318-320D so makes them abundant. Problem with a Maserati is that their pieces are less common, the engines are complex and not abundant and the pieces must be fucking expensive to get.

[@budadi]

@@txcforever Thats why you have to know ppl. Damn BMW workshop wanted almost 2k for a job that my guy did for 150 bucks lol.

[@BarrowsTank]

"My guy can do it cheaper" Does not fill me with confidence, especially with performance cars.

[@gubodaniel9523]

Market manipulation?🧐😅

[@cline4288]

I feel like Justin is the guy at work that people trust 100% within 30 seconds of meeting him. Dude is just really likable

[@fernandostudebaker5861]

How does his meat taste?

[@azizmalik9500]

my exact thoughts when I first saw him on the channel lol.

[@bluematic5322]

But isn’t he black?

[@gcb345]

@@bluematic5322 SO?

[@GiftedDee]

@@bluematic5322Yup BBC

[@DanF101]

I had a Lyft driver who was driving a Maserati Quattroporte (2023 in New Orleans). It surprised me at the time, but with this video it now makes sense!

[@henlo1910]

It does not make sense at all. You don't want to drive a high end luxury car as a rideshare driver, for a plethora of reasons.

[@shattamaster]

​@@henlo1910 Benz and Lexus only

[@Jeff-ib7wc]

Jefe, what is a plethora?

[@puckstopper25]

Was it silver? There's a guy who lives down the street from me in the 9th Ward who's been trying to sell his Quattroporte for years; he currently has it listed at $10k, down from $110k seven/eight years ago. I think he Ubers literally just to pay for the insurance.

[@DadOfDoinks]

I’m loving the Sandro inclusion for a non-realmechanicstuff episode! Got so excited when Miranda’s shop was on frame, knew exactly what it meant. A true G! Go donut!

[@squid_fish]

$75 for a screenprinted hoody is WILD

[@SiriasisOFFICIAL]

Some "exotic" brand selling it for 2 grand 💀

[@adephx4441]

It's worse, because it's not even screenprinted, it's heat glued vinyl. Screenprinted designs last as long as the shirt itself does.

[@SlapperGlutesTwice]

Donut is quickly becoming more and more detached from reality and their roots with their success.

[@mrtheitalian2538]

@@adephx4441 Fr, I bought a shirt, and it lasted maybe a year? until the stitching started to rip and the designs started to fade. I wanted the shirts to be good so bad. The quality is horrible. Go buy DLS merch instead lol

[@jolane3591]

@@SlapperGlutesTwice well they are owned by some big business, so its not surprising at all.

[@diggabledork]

That producer was such a good sport. Really enjoyed her portion of this video. Thanks Donut!

[@JonoConstantini]

Justin putting on the full suave Italian outfit while James is just chilling as usual - Donut gold. 😅

[@Dsarah86]

Sandro's shop looks straight up like you're pulling into a GTA V shop

[@MrSeanman30]

Exactly what I thought lmao

[@damnkris]

I'm always bemused by comments like this. Rockstar went around CA and photographed a ton of places to get the real CA feel in GTA5, it's not the other way around. It's sortof like saying that the stadiums on FIFA looks straight up like stadiums IRL, it shouldn't be a surprise.

[@SocietyIsSoFucked]

@@damnkris Well not everyone lives in CA or even the US believe it or not. In my country garages don't look even close to his shop.

[@MrSeanman30]

@@damnkris those game companies are licensed to recreate the stadiums. Rockstar just makes parodies of places and uses likenesses. Doesn't mean that's exactly how it'll look in real life.

[@MoonFlux]

Fun fact, GTA was based off him.

[@MickMcN]

"We know a good mechanic. Let's take it to him and see what he thinks". Please be Sandro. Please be Sandro. Please be Sandro. A wild Sandro appears. F YEAH

[@eptdy]

He had a point until he started saying the car had coilovers and 22 inch wheels. He never knows wtf he's talking about.

[@ferrarifast1429]

Millenial ahh comment 😭😭😭

[@hilalhussein7062]

@@ferrarifast1429😭😭😭

[@AyeSupQT]

Seeing them have fun in the miata was great vibes man I love it. Justin's awesome

[@newadventurescollins4084]

Finally, we see Miranda's shop! That's a cool touch! Great video. Sandro is awesome. I love his personality. Keep up the good work!

[@ultrablue2]

The only reasonable thing to do now is to do a long-term test. Let’s see how much routine maintenance costs, let’s see if anything major breaks. Let’s see if your opinions change.

[@eptdy]

Routine maintenance isn't what makes this car more expensive to own. It's in-between routine maintenance.

[@nonyabusiness3953]

If you like to turn a wrench, and can afford the downtime on the car really not a bad deal. timing, and turbo maintenance, wouldn't be that bad. Standard maintenance is expensive as you make it if you turn your own wrench. This could be a fun one to turn a wrench on and joy ride in the city. Long-term test results of major breakdowns are definitely needed.

[@zelgie3013]

I lease a Maserati for 3 years everytime since 11 years ago. Trust me when I tell you this. Starting the 3rd year you can tell lots of things need replacement soon. Because it is a high performance car, it runs the parts to the ground quickly just like a Ferrari or Lamborghini.

[@TrendyTryhard]

@@nonyabusiness3953parts are ridiculous. Doing your own labor barely helps. These things are nightmares to diagnose on top of it. There are zero redeeming qualities on these beyond a badge.

[@ethanacton408]

Sandro shops was an unexpected sight. It was cool to finally see a bit of his shop on the channel Edit: I'm using this comment because it has so many likes and people will see this. I want to start by saying they could have made this video before All this controversy came out so I will not attack them that harshly. But I looked into your sponsor of this video. And it does not look very good from all the news. Headlines about its shady business practices. I'm hoping you were ignorant to the fact. And this video was made long before these allegations came out. Better help has been known to sell your private medical information to companies. Even though they specifically say they won't breaking their agreement and supporting a company like this is just something I cannot get behind, especially as a member, giving you money every month. So I'm hoping you issue some sort of apology or take away this sponsored segment. Even though yes, I know you need money to fund videos. I'm sure there are other sponsors that do not involve these business practices that are frowned upon. Plus i've seen many talk about how their comments were deleted when they criticized your sponsor but you never seem to touch members' comments so i'm hoping mine sticks out because i've never seen you delete member comments before Second edit: I have researched further into it. And the FTC did rule that they did sell personal info two companies breaking their confidentiality agreement. They settled to pay out 8 million. But I cannot find where they paid this out too. but this confirms there alleged crimes. But to give them credit. They have sense made a better privacy policy and better security and a lot more transparent ways of working. But that still does not forgive past failures, but they do seem to be in the right track and direction to become a better company

[@the_one_titan3381]

I saw “Miranda’s Shop” and my life improved.

[@zachbartman6463]

Absolutely! WAs definitely the highlight of the video to see Sandro at his shop. Very cool!!

[@MrMCDiggles]

It was like randomly seeing your old buddy at the grocery store in the nuggie isle.

[@FritzHitz]

Both in Cali too, must be similar shop looks

[@matemorchadze]

bro , Is Sandro from country Georgia?

[@wisconsineaglesfan7925]

"Please be Sandro's shop, please be Sandro's shop." It was Sandro's shop. YES!

[@jaydin92]

30k for a maserati???? THANK YOU FOR SHOWING ME MY NEW DREAM CAR

[@sterling5052]

Her genuine laugh there when y'all are in the miata is lowkey adorable. I love how blissfully giddy people get when they're in a fast car it's always hilarious

[@jesseflores9087]

Small quick cars feel fast and fun even though they are relatively slow. Something that 800 hp cars cannot give you.

[@PureRythm]

​@@jesseflores9087tbh I'd rather have an 800hp supercar rather than a small and "fun" Miata...ngl. No hate to Miata tho...👍

[@defyyourlogic487]

@@PureRythmYeah anything sub 3500 lb with 500+ hp will always feel funner than a Miata, the acceleration is its own thrill ride.

[@PureRythm]

@@defyyourlogic487 that's what I am talking about!!

[@xodiaq]

Justin dressed like he’s in an action movie, ends up being a Butt Dyno. Sandro cameo!! A+, boys!

[@bawintermage8351]

That shirt and shades combo is EPIC, thought this was a cop buddy movie instead of a review! Someone greenlight Michigan Vice with these two

[@TofuRabbit]

2:05 Justin straight up has a superpower lmao, the butt dyno is infallible.

[@MEAREMLG]

I simply cannot believe he didn't see the number at some point.

[@FetusK1cker]

@@MEAREMLG he 100% did lol

[@kettujabamiesukkeliukko]

Everyone immediatly knew it was Sandro when James said "we know a mechanic"

[@ligametis]

Nah, I need some sleep. When i read your comment first things I heard were James May and Dacia Sandero

[@harrysanchez7656]

I wonder if anyone is going to call him just to say hi to Sandro haha

[@matemorchadze]

bro , Is Sandro from country Georgia?

[@stupidvideos1449]

​@@ligametissame

[@gaminghooman8029]

you guys are the best at demonstration and explanations. A great video idea would be how to do a big 3 electrical upgrade for a car. Its something a lot of ppl would be able to do.

[@michaeldittmer5065]

It's a good thing they're pushing a therapy service in the video. Anyone who owns a Maserati outside of warranty is definitely gonna need one.

[@chompzOC]

Depreciated for a reason. I had an s and it broke down a lot. Random Bubbles in the side windows, floor mats, touch screen, drive shaft on and on. 60k miles in two years. I did love driving it though and it’s one of the best communities of people. Its a great entry level car and people that buy them used tend to really appreciate it.

[@asatrv]

„Entry level car“ you ‘muricans are living on another planet. Over here in Germany we consider a 20 year old VW Gold an entry level car.

[@Watchdog99]

So sick going to Miranda’s shop!!! Awesome seeing sandros in his natural habitat!

[@Sereik]

I cannot tell you how hyped I was to see Sandro. I was really hoping it was him when you said "we know a really good mechanic"

[@KennethHarrison-ou2ok]

I purchased 2007 Quattraporte Executive GT ... the sticky button issue has been addressed... needs an antenna amp, 6CD works great Nav (uses 10 CDs no updates) system and graphic interface are very dated so it will need $1800 sound system to add car play usable nav USB bluetoothe and backup camera.... 4.2 v8 with 65k miles .... very clean paided under 13k... well worth it... but you must get the Wet sump engine (blue Valve covers) with the ZF trani as the F1 eats clutches if you use it in automatic mode... so get a 2007 or newer stay away from the Duo Select models in my opinion.- your mileage may vary..... drove 1800 miles home

[@Mr.Hopper1]

Justin and the lady have such good chemistry! They were great!

[@CatskillOne]

They definitely doing physics experiments too

[@HARRYAZZHOLE]

Dawg, Justin literally says her name at 8:00, Christina.

[@peniscaughtinzipper]

Well I mean historically their backgrounds do like eachother....

[@Mr.Hopper1]

@@HARRYAZZHOLEyea, I was on my phone, and I wasn't hunting for it. Thanks for that though. Ahem: IF ANYONE WONDERED, HER NAME IS CHRISTINA. Thanks Harry. :)

[@paulcarmi8130]

@@Mr.Hopper1we weren’t wondering. You know you can edit comments right?

[@deejaythedj313]

“We’re gonna take it to a really good mechanic we know” I swear it’ll be hilarious if it’s Sandro *next shot is Miranda’s* I died laughing

[@sublicenseable]

RIP

[@Alan-fx9xb]

Why? I dont understand

[@JosephHalder]

@@Alan-fx9xb It's not that he's not necessarily "good", he probably is a very competent mechanic. I think he's just not super serious on the "Real Mechanics". He's seems like a pretty cool guy.

[@Hecto_]

stellantis came to my college the other day to talk about apprenticeships, so cool to see there cars depreciating

[@azactor]

Awesome to see this video. I've seen the Quadraporte's online the past couple of years and couldn't figure out why they were so cheap. I just figured the maintenance prices were too high.

[@MrStimpanzee]

More James and Justin content please!

[@PolochAngriff]

Love the relationship with the producer. Donut seems like a great place to work.

[@stlbum]

thats $107k pre pandemic... Thats more like $130 to 140k today... I cant believe anybody bought that thing

[@PerpetuallyTiredMillennial]

Weird comment, but Kristina seems like a blast to work with and just gives off happy vibes. More blindfolded interior reviews!

[@goosebox9064]

“Just like Drake’s big ol’ thang” is crazy

[@JesusGarcia-bv9jo]

Fr 😂😂

[@sjdett4923]

Wild

[@JDub3799]

but accurate

[@StonedSpagooter]

Hope I never see that photo 😂😂

[@ordinary_deepfake]

Idgi

[@peycakes7226]

I love that the pull into Sandros looked like GTA

[@hunterstroup3261]

*former maserati/alfa romeo techmician* the ghibli/quattroporte/levante are great value for money now, until they need work. levamtes air suspension is constantly breaking. the v6 oil chamge for the 3 was 700 dollars. breaks were 2400. the maintenance light requires a specialty tool with maseratis diagnossi. or the leonardo aftermarket tool. but if you can score the gts model for under 40k that is a stupidly fun car.

[@josiahsapp860]

So glad to finally see Sandro's shop!

[@respectedprophet6247]

James is looking healthy I love seeing his progress after the heart attack you look great I hope you’re feelin great man!

[@dancingburr]

"Pretty much a Chrysler."* There. Fixed it for you.

[@sonikblox]

Does anyone else appreciate how much more they’re smiling in the Miata? Like isn’t that what a car is about? Love it

[@alexruska2701]

Bought a 2014 Ghibli SQ4 5 years ago. Found a great deal with only 30,000kms on it. I daily drive it and put 120,000kms on it since. Just had to do brake job and regular maintenance. I love mine. Great in the Canadian winters too with the AWD.

[@dreday1062000]

Any issues with it? I'm looking at a 2015

[@alexruska2701]

Nothing. Only advice I have is to find one that was well cared for.

[@MujinTouge]

Love seeing Sandro on the main channel always a treat

[@iam3DPrinted]

I love how this branched out to Sandro and Miranda's Shop. More of this please! Support those who support you!

[@johnphaceas7434]

The Quattroporte (V8 Series 1 especially) is a fantastic looking and sounding thing - I have always liked 'em. But being an Alfa guy, in late 2021 I bought the Quattroporte's smaller & more egalitarian cousin - a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 GTA with the ultimate "big Busso" 3.2L 24V quad-cam V6 (the final iteration of Alfa's iconic Busso V6 and which supposedly had some Maserati engineering input). When new, it was the most expensive "mainstream" Alfa ever sold in Australia at the time with a list price of about A$100,000. It is also super rare - only about 2,600 sedans were ever built and only just over 100 were exported to Australia. I paid A$8,500. It's now done over 268,000km (including 45,000km by me in mostly peak hour commuting). It's been brilliant - and actually cheaper to maintain than the two Alfa 156 V6s I owned prior to that. Just did the first major unscheduled repair - clutch replacement which cost $3500 - but as far as I can ascertain its the only time the clutch has been changed, which is pretty bloody good after so many clicks. I know you folks never got the 156 in 'Merica, but I think it is possibly the best looking sedan of the last 30 years, the best handling FWD I've ever driven, and in GTA form still goes like stink (for a 22yo car anyway). Then there is the noise - the big Busso is the best sounding engine of anything with less than 12 cylinders... In summary, its the best car of +20 I've owned in 35 years of driving. So my advice is - yeah, if you see a "cheap" used Quattroporte with a full service history that has been loved and you know an independent mechanic who specialises in Italian cars (luckily I do - been taking my Alfas the same old Italian fella and his boys for the last 12 years), then buy it...

[@jwilariousda1st]

My entire spirit was lifted the minute I saw Sandro 🙌🏽🙌🏽 hell yea, luv that guy

[@InspectorGofret]

Can we talk about james’s transformation? James looks so much better now compared to some years ago!👏

[@rynesamuel5544]

He’s become so much more confident as a host too, we LOVE to see it 🎉👏

[@robreeto]

I think that because of his weight loss his heart problems have subsided, im sure he is still on medications, but I remember all the times where he was in and out of the hospital and couldn't make content, and its been a while since that's happened

[@HeroofSomething]

Yo when James said "luckily we know a good mechanic" i was like theres no way they put Sandro in, then i looked over at my phone and see "Mirandas" and im like yooooooooooo idk why i was surprised but that was dope tbh nice little cameo, if only theyd brought in Angelina?(sorry if i got the name wrong) it would be like top 10 anime crossovers of all time vibe lmfao

[@PyrozPlayground]

Maaan, we got everything in this video. Including Sandro, and a George Clooney side eye at 8:03! 😆

[@agordon333]

First time watching your channel. I love the positive energy. Great job 👏🏽

[@floodtheinbox]

5:28 the sound of that door closing... blyeugh

[@not_a_samsquamsh6777]

God, I didn't realize how bad that was. That's a kill shot

[@jeremyleblanc2923]

i think the snake eating its own tail metaphor is pretty accurate. with my 2010 535i bmw, it was depreciated down to 10k, and i paid more for insurance than i paid for the monthly on the car! insurance doesnt care if its cheap to you, its expensive to the mechanics so its expensive to them.

[@jonanderson4474]

Ouroboros.

[@thelostcause7983]

Justin with the jamie foxx vibes, kinda killin it.

[@Distinction_custom_watches]

I have a Ghibli SQ4 and have road tripped it from NY to FL 4 times in the last year…. With no issues and loved every minute of it.

[@cenciende9401]

You got very lucky. There are always exceptions to the rule

[@HamzaFaruqui]

0:50 That goddamn drake joke is becoming my nightmare fuel

[@Ota_ku69]

Right. I was like "DRAKE'S WHAT!!??"

[@k4nyc492]

Bro lost me there lol

[@PlutoTheSynth]

i dont get it

[@Uncle_Spooky]

Between the color, portholes and popularity with Floridians, I cant help but draw parallels to Buick.

[@ferrarifast1429]

Except a Buick is actually a good car

[@iluvcamaros1912]

As a millennial used LaCrosse owner I felt a bit attacked when he said our generation doesn't like this kind of car because it is exactly my kind of car. GM usually had a mix of faux Jaguar/Lexus in mind with Buick styling over the years but a lot of the last LaCrosse sweepspear + porthole styling overlaps with this car.

[@OneDougUnderPar]

Loved how freaking genuine Christina (Krystiina?) was.

[@SpeedShadow54]

I worked at a Maserati dealer for about a year. 6 months as a Driver and 6 months in Parts and holy crap you're not joking about the maintenance costs. I saw the ROs, even basic stuff would put the average guy out of house. Brakes and rotors all around was about 1,500. Control arms had to be replaced all the time, 650 or so. Even an oil change was 150. Body panels cost a fortune. People would get them at auction, call us for maintenance, and then try to find a way to do the work themselves.

[@flurpoid]

What procedures necessitated such insanely high oil change rates? Is there genuinely more work involved than an average car or is it just the dealer wringing out the yuppies?

[@mrporsche4236]

In australia thats how much a regular ford costs

[@RefrigeratedTP]

how hard is regular maintenance? Is it a pain in the ass, take longer, and require proprietary tools? Or does it just cost a lot because it's a Maserati?

[@xabraxasx]

that sounds similar to maintenance costs for my bmw

[@heroonmasur3539]

Do you really think that $1500 for brakes and rotors and 150 for an oil change is “expensive”? Not a single European car is any less than that. Brakes and rotors for a c63s amg at Benz is like 5500…i swear the people that talk about these cars and them being expensive to maintain and upkeep have never been in the market for or have never been able to afford anything luxury or high performance anyways. Just a way for them to excuse their lack of ability to afford a nicer car.

[@jessecastro895]

10:21 might not be luxurious but those smiles per miles win. 😂

[@PostTraumaticChessDisorder]

Smiler per gallon

[@brunoferretti9609]

The previous generation Quattroporte literally had the same ferrari V8 in the 458 italia. This new one uses a variant which isnt the same. Shame donut didnt do enough homework to mention it.

[@actionfaction2558]

The first generation V8 cars did have a Ferrari sourced engine, but also a problem riddled clutch and transmission, I’ve heard. But in manual mode, with TC off, and the paddles; it was one of my favorite cars to drive. It’s ashame the maintenance is troublesome…

[@AlexJohnston-mu8ri]

I like how donut isn’t a wannabe top gear like every other car KZbinr

[@ATStone]

Yeah, much better to be BuzzFeed in KZbin form.

[@eeeehuu2130]

JP Performance comes in clutch

[@yungdraco6075]

@@ATStonewhat are you even talking about little guy 😂😂

[@mattparkin7224]

Top Gear worked, though. As a Brit, I much prefer these trio-based youtube channels

[@sanzserif]

You must be 12

[@belltolls1984]

Christina seems super cool! Love to see her on more.

[@foxxifi6521]

im actually so hyped to see sandro cameo in a donut vid

[@grizzle273463]

I love these guys, especially Justin----boy he loves goofing with folk

[@malhartembey]

More of Sandro is always appreciated ❤

[@flux928]

Maserati needs to be sold to either the VAG or BMW group for a clean sheet redesign. Stellantis and quality are not two words uttered together for anything they make.

[@curtiss744]

If they were sold to Toyota and be manufactured under Toyota standards it would be better .

[@EhM-xt7pl]

Vag has too many luxury brands, BMW is like the next worst on the list when it comes to quality. Stellantis should just apply Ferrari standards for all the other cars they make.

[@Shaner9er]

This is a pretty fair video. I remember the original quattroporte when it came out. You could always bank on 60,000 miles. You're swapping out that transmission. They had terrible transmission problems. I personally own a Maserati. It's a 2017 Ghibli and I have never had a single issue out of it and it has 50k miles. Definitely not fuel efficient but it's been a great car. But yeah, if you need to go to a Maserati technician you can expect they're going to charge you a premium on some parts. You can get those generally inexpensive online yourself and they're going to charge you a premium on labor. Just is what it is but if you know how to do the common stuff yourself you're not going to have a problem.

[@K3YBL3SS3D]

You guys need to do a Alfa Romeo that’s used for under 25,000

[@EdgyPlayer42069]

My dad bought an ‘03 Coupé GT a few years ago. He had a small exhaust mod put on it which made the car sound like a FREAKIN’ MONSTER with its 4.2 Liter V8 Engine. I love that thing so much! I don’t care what people say, I have an italian muscle car!

[@thekernel69]

Crazily enough those are also the most reliable Maseratis to own especially if you find one with a manual because the engine is shared with the Ferrari 360

[@lShadwSlceXl]

how has maintenance/parts been?

[@xmaniac99]

Sounds like best dad ever

[@medicropper]

I have an ‘02 with paddle shifters. God I wish I could have found a GT. These cars bottomed out in price a few years back and are already starting to increase in value. In some countries they are already back up over $100k. These are investments at this point, and will be worth a lot in the not too distant future.

[@ericfan1223]

donut just settling into the space that hoonigan left.

[@sayg1621]

Cool to see Sandro’s shop!!

[@tvwizard369]

PLEASE make more videos with the BMW 850csi you guys have, would love to see it more

[@wheelerlight8541]

10:54 justin's perfect seth rogen laugh

[@nicholasramdeen4842]

8:37 me tryna figure out which episode of Mr and Mrs smith is this

[@dheerajchidambaranathan]

I love how the Miata always puts a smile on everyone's face that sits in it. :)

[@adsyoffinch]

Nice to see Christina on the channel after hearing her laughing in the background of podcasts for years 🙂

[@eiv-gaming]

As soon as you said "we know a good mechanic". In my head I'm like "please be Sandro, please be Sandro!"

[@efward09]

Drake comment was mad sus

[@keeneneverette7178]

Mfs be cucks lol

[@BeOG2023]

I was thinking the same thing. Like did I hear that correctly

[@FixtIt]

Somewhere around here there's a video of this car being built. The engines are kept outdoors in a carport. You can see that the exhaust ports aren't even taped off.

[@jimbryandelacruz4523]

I really admire adrien broner for shifting from boxing to being a car reviewer, he even talks in a very smart way now, my mind is totally blown 😊😊😊

[@Lampman_Autowerks]

@Donut I raise you one: The 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio! Way better on the deal-to-performance luxury-exotic! The options mine has sat at about 90K$ USD when new. They go for around 30-40K$ in todays market, or less. Has a Ferrari Derived (from the California) twin turbo 90-degree V-6. Take a California V-8, lop-off two cylinders and slap two boostie-boi's on it and get about 510-505HP! Has a perfect weight distribution and only weighs about 3800lbs! My Specific Alfa Quad has the Brembo Carbon-ceramic brakes and Sparco Carbon-fiber race seats. Which definitely makes this car shine. Handles beautifully. My only gripe is the lack of a manual and the need for a bigger exhaust. But, BOY, it sure checks every other box!!

[@davidhoffman6304]

Both the QV and the 2.0 are some of the best bang-for-buck used cars out there. Nothing like them. I have a 2.0 Ti Q4 and it’s just phenomenal.

[@xmaniac99]

You should ship and resell it to Europe for a profit, a used QV is scarce and expensive. AR announced they will stop making them so premiums are escalating.

[@rhadiem]

@@davidhoffman6304 I have a 2018 2.0 Ti Q4 and love it as well. Good fuel economy and very quick, and I don't even have a tune. Love the AWD. I feel if I had the QV model I'd lose my license and make everyone hate me. Red leather interior is way better than this Maserati.

[@Lampman_Autowerks]

@@rhadiem Can confirm: having a Quad makes losing your liscense VERY tempting. 😂😂

[@rhadiem]

@@Lampman_Autowerks I'm having enough trouble with my TI. :)

[@LearningFast]

The most depreciated car by percentage is the Toyota Mirai Limited. They have a sticker price of $68,635 but they often resell for $10k or less after 1-2 years. Hydrogen costs $36 a Kg now so a full tank in a Mirai costs over $180 for about 300 real world miles. The free $15k fuel card they give you lasts less than 2 years for the average driver.

[@bestman7776]

That’s about as much mpg as my TRX 😂

[@davidchen5066]

This is a good example. Since EV's have won, the refilling infrastructure for hydrogen is going away and these hydrogen-powered cars will be worth near 0 when they can't be refilled.

[@CarlosFlores-wx9qm]

i have resold one of these 3 x on Copart for $1900, each time non pays. LOLOL

[@belowaveragegamer5993]

I was hoping Sandro was the guest! I was so happy to see him!

[@randombanter7553]

"You should work in a circus" wouldve been crazy just a few days ago ngl🤣🤣🤣

[@bwebs.05webster7]

drake line hit me like a freight train😂