The Tempting Maserati GranTurismo S Auto | Should You Buy One?

[@AJF4Me]

I had a 2007 4.2L and 2014 4.7L, it's an amazing car that you never get tired of driving or looking at.. The 4.7L is quick enough, the 4.2L isn't. Yes you can actually carry 4 adults, not for more than an hour though. Both were as reliable as a regular car BUT if you have any problems, it'll cost around 3 times more to fix. Plus the parts can take more than a month to arrive from Italy. Also upkeep isn't cheap,where I live at a Maserati dealership it's $700 for an oil change . You may find an independent that can do it for less or attempt it yourself. Also they depreciate like a rock; bad if you buy one new, great if you're buying one used. I'm driving a Jaguar F-Type v6 S now that I really love, but who knows, maybe I'll go back to Maserati at some point down the road,

[@RossReviewsau]

All Valid points! Definitely don’t want to buy new 😅 n you need to be financially prepared for maintenance

[@shinobizuken]

You think $700 is bad,in England Maserati want £4000 for oil and pollen filter, if its mc shift they want another £500 on top...Now I know why they are all low milage here

[@stevenlee7992]

Changed the oils and filters myself for £300

[@zaamuro8408]

Still a stunner after 15 years. The 4.7 and the ZF made this the best iteration

[@RossReviewsau]

Really great pairing

[@karimtemri1664]

Jeremy clarkson said it handles like jelly

[@ChrisNF]

@@karimtemri1664 I don’t think he did, and the only Granturismo he drove was the MC Stradale with the F1 gearbox.

[@karimtemri1664]

@@ChrisNF I'm talking about the S automatic. There was a review on a British newspaper where he drove it and he said the auto version is much less taught

[@andybroer651]

Thanks for the positive review. I own a GranTurismo S and GranCabrio S both 2011s and they have been reliable, beautiful and fast enough at 4.6-4.9s 0-60 MPH. And amazingly on long trips I got 26 MPG! Plus they fit actual adults in the rear seats! Some day I hope their values reflect their Ferrari built and based V8s that SOUND amazing! Until then, i'll just enjoy what I have and the world be damned!

[@patrickmarcello5103]

These things sound so good when you hear it go by. They absolutely nailed the exhaust note!

[@RossReviewsau]

They really did 🤤

[@raffertyshotton-oza6978]

What an amazing car, honestly the top of my dream car list… also, your content - visuals, sounds, enthusiasm etc - is outstanding, the quality of your videos exceeds that of a lot of KZbinrs with hundreds of thousands of subscribers. You are going places my friend.

[@RossReviewsau]

Thank you friend 🙏 really appreciate the kind words

[@hardipusa]

Pininfarina nailed it when they designed the QP, GT, and Ferrari 360, 430, and California's. Post pininfarina cars look weird. Yes you should buy one. I have a ZF QP that I daily drive, no problems knock on wood. The biggest problem I personally have is the sticky buttons which I plan to have professionally refinished at some point.

[@RossReviewsau]

They are beautiful eh… really timeless design

[@njerhtby76]

Use neutragena make up remover works like a champ…thank me later

[@ChrisNF]

Hi Jon, I’ve watch this review a few times now. Your video editing and visuals are outstanding, you clearly take a lot of time making the most out of the footage you get. So much hard work goes into your reviews. This car is fantastic, looks great and sounds awesome, you made it look even better, keep this kind of content coming. 👍

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks Chris really tried to make it look good! This car is easy to do that tho 🤣👌

[@whyyes6428]

It's a Maserati for the sake of it though.

[@peterbest5938]

Owned a 4.7 S for 3 years. 100% reliable never any issues. Sure dealer servicing is more than my 911 but you know that prior to buying one. Engine is fantastic and it’s a perfect GT car we cruised across Europe in ours a few times.

[@petermanuel7128]

Great review of the Maserati. Great sounding car and plenty of power. A lot of money when new but seems a bit more affordable now. Thanks for another great review.

[@RossReviewsau]

340k to 80k 😅 bit of a difference eh.. actually a really nice car for 80k I think tho

[@MartinJones123]

@@RossReviewsau Definitely not worth 340k new...

[@tonytouchz757]

Found one with 30k miles for 28k, wondering if I should do it or not, got the $ to maintenance I think if its fairly resonable, just scared they are crazy ass money pits

[@MartinJones123]

@@tonytouchz757 They probably will be money pits due to the high parts costs... Join a Maserati forum to get more information about these cars...

[@petermanuel7128]

@@tonytouchz757 Get a good mechanic to have a look at it first. But yes that is low miles but be careful. Could be very expensive to maintain.

[@user-1500HP]

F1 transmission is even more awesome. The downshifts on that one are def an experience to behold as they are super aggressive!

[@RossReviewsau]

I’d love to try one with that setup

[@Greygoose3130]

That’s what I just got. 2009 with 26k miles on it. And boy does it feel like a lot of car for what I paid.

[@deadlybladesmith3093]

One of my good friends had an 09 with the F1. Made it an even better experience, except for when it comes time to pay for a new clutch. 😅

[@user-us9qf9fq1x]

5:58 ‘you can’t complain about the shift speed..’ 5:59 *flicks flappy paddle under full noise* 6:30 *gear changes* ;-)

[@RossReviewsau]

No gear changed at 6:01 was a split second pretty decent for non dual clutch

[@kaspar_1982]

Maserati should bring this back with an aluminum body. the dark red interior on the white or silver is incredible.

[@RossReviewsau]

Beautiful car

[@eerhtelpirT]

If buying parts for an f6 is too much for you I don’t think an old Maserati is the best choice

[@RossReviewsau]

Some one buying this wouldn’t be strapped for cash

[@tima.478]

@@RossReviewsau No, we won't! 🤣 My 2014 is a dream to own and drive. As a DIY'er, my BMW has cost me more money to maintain!

[@B00stedbarra12]

Facts.

[@eerhtelpirT]

@@RossReviewsau it’s an old Maserati, someone with money wouldn’t buy one of these, people who buys these finance them thinking they’re sick

[@dspada67]

OMG , one of the most beautiful looking cars ever and what a sound. On my bucket list for sure.

[@RossReviewsau]

Would suit you well man! Brilliant car

[@alexn6215]

Great video Ross. You've captured the sound beautifully; still one of the best sounding cars on the road..

[@RossReviewsau]

Cheers Alex! Really does sound great

[@mr.cannon8231]

I love my GT sport, its a 16, grey, caramel guts…yellow shoes..love it

[@RossReviewsau]

Awesome spec brother

[@zigadiboom982]

Although a completely different car the 4.6L V8 Majesta you have reviewed previously is not that far off this in the 0 to 100 stakes. That off course is a cruiser where this is a proper drivers car with a decent exhaust note to boot.

[@RossReviewsau]

Those crowns are pretty peppy this was also a full car remember had 4 people in it on the 0-100

[@mrporsche4236]

These cars are a bargain considering modern ford and holden v8s are in some cases more expensive and its night and day in comparison.Its kmart trackie dacks vs armani suite

[@telemaster]

Your production values are seriously impressive. Awesome, mate

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks Sam! Trying to keep up that quality

[@harveym5716]

I reckon that the Quattroporte deserves some love too. They are even better value on the used car market than a used GranTurismo and the ones from 2007 got the much more reliable ZF transmission

[@RossReviewsau]

This is the ZF transmission.. not the F1 style But i would love to try one of them someday

[@harveym5716]

@@RossReviewsau - that's my point. The 2007 Quattroporte's got the ZF transmission from 2007 onwards and I've seen them for sub 40k. It does have the 4.2, not the 4.7. But it's around half the price of a GT with a Ferrari engine. I'd hate to think what parts prices are like though.

[@GerbsInDaBuilding]

@@harveym5716 there’s abunch of gt’s I’ve seen with 30k miles for $30k

[@Maseratitine]

No, I shouldn't... I did ! I'm the new happy new owner of a 2012 MC Sport Line (see it on the channel if you want, don't be mad at me, it's the beginning). , 26000 miles, white eldorado, very good shape for its age and for the moment (several weeks and 1000 miles), no issue. No regrets !

[@abdosimon]

This is such a nice car to do the school run in. I have a GTS and I can attest it’s better than a minivan

[@RossReviewsau]

Bloody oath eh Man! Do it if you can

[@pete508]

The mighty Maserati Beast with the famous ZF box Johnny,that's a perfect combo right there hey,she looks beautiful & goes bloody well,very nice thanks mate.

[@RossReviewsau]

Really is a great pairing eh!

[@73rscamaro]

Love the car and you are doing a great job! Video is informative and very clear. Nice camera I’m guessing! Will be watching for sure!

[@RossReviewsau]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@charlieryan1736]

Thanks for reviewing this beautiful beautiful Maserati 👌

[@RossReviewsau]

Glad you enjoyed it! Wicked car

[@muddymudlicker7649]

Looking forward to the EL GT review, thoroughly enjoyed the EB GT. These models were not really respected as much as they should’ve been back in the day. I owned an EL GT and it was a pleasure to drive. Please also do an EL XR8/6 review. Owned a series 2 EL XR8 and it was just sex to look at. Keep up the reviews bro, I really enjoy watching your content. Liked and subscribed 😬

[@RossReviewsau]

Appreciate it mate☑️

[@coley13two]

Some cars have a timeless look. Fdrx7 comes to mind

[@RossReviewsau]

Spot on man! Very similar in timelessness

[@kazunori8565]

I have a 09 sport with the 4.7, I love it. However I want a Mc as well lol

[@AHMED-gy8hg]

is this one not a 4.2 regarding the exhaust ? because for sure it is not an exhaust of 4.7 granturismo

[@jefferyyounce5372]

I have a 08 GT with only 25k on it. I just paid 4k for the 25k Maintenance service. It still has a year Axiom extended warranty on it and I'm willing to sell it.

[@RossReviewsau]

Once the warranty is run out yeh it would scare me a bit

[@12345rpm]

Why didn't you ditch the passengers and manually shifted the gears for the zero-to-hundred?

[@RossReviewsau]

Hard to tell the owner and his son to get out there Maserati 😅 I was thankful to have it on the channel.. I try to hint that to be just me on the 0-100 but still gotta respect them

[@12345rpm]

@@RossReviewsau LOL! Thanks for the enjoyable video.

[@HereIsMyOffer]

4:12 its-a-me Mario!

[@MartinJones123]

🤣🤣🤣

[@RossReviewsau]

🤣🤣👌 spot on

[@djvali9577]

😂

[@AustangR]

Good work Ross, always enjoy your vids. And plans to drive any 10Spd mustang GTs soon. If you like come to Adelaide and drive mine. Mine is modded on E85, headers cold air intake, tuned from Lund Racing in the states.

[@RossReviewsau]

Damn that must go well mate! Good boxes them 10spds

[@AustangR]

@@RossReviewsau not too bad for NA. If your keen my brother has a 1200hp BF XR6 Turbo, you can find vids on it on my you tube channel. That would be a sweet review.

[@bigpoppapump430]

@@RossReviewsau do both of his cars mate! Both sound wicked

[@datwistyman]

I love the Quattroporte the most out of any car's ever made! These people designing these have hit the nail on the head every time for year's now. So this thing is sexy and sound's f..cking great, Love it. The Volvo S90 front end reminds me of these in a way, and that's not a negative. The next cruiser car I buy will most like be the S90 because it does remind me of the look of these. if Volvo changed the ars end of would be fantastic. God I'm got cop some hate lol 😁👍 Great review as always man 🙂

[@RossReviewsau]

I do like the Quattroporte also! Definitely a fan of the design here and that engine sound 👌🤤

[@datwistyman]

@@RossReviewsau do you see what I was saying about the Volvo S90 in a weird way having a similar style in the front to basically the rear door. A guy used bring his Quattroporte to meetings, I always stopped and admired it lol. He reckons it has a bimodal exhaust system so you could make it quiet or crank up the sound. Fucking epic sound. They really know how to make beautiful car's! 😁👍

[@harveym5716]

Those downshifts sound magical

[@RossReviewsau]

Great sound eh

[@acecarver3688]

Have always loved this car

[@RossReviewsau]

They are beautiful eh

[@petermurgatroyd2002]

Great review

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks Peter

[@488ferc4]

Beautiful car. Glorious engine and note

[@RossReviewsau]

Really is timeless

[@111Aardvark]

Now your just teasing us JR, love a Maserati ...

[@RossReviewsau]

One day eh mate 😅

[@jackvalinetine4963]

How much is cost service annually, like oil change keep maintenance

[@snapple6024]

I’m looking to buy a 2013 GranTurismo and I plan on daily driving it... is it a reliable car?

[@RossReviewsau]

Well I’d say no 😂 but if you can swing a warranty I’d definitely try one!

[@BorisBidjanSaberi11]

Saving up for one of these... $30-40K can find you an old one in the states

[@RossReviewsau]

Bargain I reckon.. just get a warranty if you can

[@scrapmetalgarage]

is that really the factory exhaust? it sounds sweet!

[@RossReviewsau]

Yup 100% factory car

[@24lanrak]

so wait should we buy it or no?

[@legoman911]

Like a European corvette, always loved this car

[@RossReviewsau]

Great way to see it!😍

[@shaobinguo5912]

This car looks like a 4.2 Gran Turismo to me, judging from the exhaust pipes. 4.7 should be just dual exhaust instead of quad exhaust

[@shaobinguo5912]

Also the paddle shifter. 4.7 should have longer paddles.

[@giovannitodaro589]

Love it sounds mental!!! Grate job 💪jono

[@RossReviewsau]

Not bad eh😈 not quite as good as yours tho🤣

[@pinny492]

It sounds really nice just shifting up at 3500rpm. Does this one have a Larini exhaust? I dont think the standard exhaust has round tail pipes....

[@RossReviewsau]

there are 2 different exhausts one for the ZF and one for the F1 style gearbox.. this is the quieter of the 2.. still a really nice note (all factory)

[@andybroer651]

Actually there are 3 exhausts. I have (2) a GranTurismo S and a GranCabrio S. The former has an oval exhaust and the later quad round tips. The MC has 2 round tips exiting from the rear like their race cars. FWIW.@@RossReviewsau

[@norespears793]

That sound is beautifulllllll❤

[@RossReviewsau]

Love a V8

[@MartinJones123]

Maserati's are awesome, despite their flaws... Are you considering to buy one Jono?

[@RossReviewsau]

I wish 🤣

[@helmuthhaass3631]

5.7 Seconds is really not a big deal these days. Considering the cost of maintanance plus the cost of extraordinarily expensive parts, the cost of 'prima donna' Italian dealers and mechanics plus the cost of fuel these days, it's a bloody expensive excercise just to experience the feel and sound of a Ferrari inspired engine. Don't be fooled, unless you have deep pockets, an understanding spouse or you are a clued up mechanic, owning a Maserati may wreck your marriage or severely test your bank balance.. When finally you come to offload your dream car, expect to be insulted with low offers... Don't kid yourself, his machine is for fanatics or wealthy people especially when you've got your eyes set on a MC model.

[@maxwellbrown2584]

lol at your mario impression on the photoshop.

[@RossReviewsau]

Glad you got a laugh 🤣

[@ryanhansen8312]

Did you say they go for 300k? The 2024 Maserati GranTurismo will start at nearly $176,000

[@RossReviewsau]

I’m in Australia 🇦🇺

[@David_Moon007]

I am serious about getting one sometime this year.

[@RossReviewsau]

You should

[@karimtemri1664]

jeremy clarkson disliked the S Auto saying its slow and handles badly compared to the GTS

[@codenameFourtySeven]

I like the Copy part mate , stick Ferrari logo and Tadaaa new car...hahaha

[@RossReviewsau]

It’s so obvious eh😂

[@Nick-1992-SRB]

Hefty hefty price tag Jonathan even on the used market that are 8 to 10 years old be overall it's a great looking car and sounding no questions about that but near 2 tons is pretty damn heavy.

[@RossReviewsau]

She’s a big girl but drove like a dream.. I think this car will go up in value soon tho not many V8s like this being made anymore

[@anthonythevettedude8270]

A year later I'm seeing these I n florida going for 25 to 30k ! Talk about depreciation.

[@RossReviewsau]

This is Australia pricing tho

[@anthonythevettedude8270]

@RossReviewsau ohhh wow that's ridiculous! But understandable

[@comentry2162]

the photoshop edit go me subscribing 🤣

[@RossReviewsau]

🤣 thanks brother

[@kirankilgannon8987]

Fantastic cars the mc shift grand is the one too get

[@RossReviewsau]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@djvali9577]

Next up a lambo please 👀🤤

[@RossReviewsau]

Let’s hope! 🤣🙏🙏🙏

[@Woodsy3211]

That sound would put a horn on a jellyfish.

[@moey6942]

Despite the reliability this sounds beautiful

[@RossReviewsau]

Amen brother

[@rvfinder7997]

There are no reliability issues with later year cars, like at all

[@andybroer651]

I was going to say, my 2 have been dead reliable. I always hear this from non-owners. I wish people who don't own them, wouldn't comment as they have no direct knowledge what-so-ever 99% of the time@@rvfinder7997

[@andrewzuiderduyn3159]

Did the car drive really good

[@RossReviewsau]

Sure did

[@tima.478]

The most fun car I've ever driven. It just has to be experienced. And I've owned Porsche, M3, M6, Corvette ZR1, and an NSX. My 2014 GT is hands down my fav of all time, to drive!!!

[@oliverforsyth3411]

Love them but 80k not a chance

[@RossReviewsau]

I feel like it will be a long long time before they are cheaper than 80… just my gut feeling tho

[@farmlife3800]

You’ll never buy one then. These will start going up now. No more Maserati V8’s. No more Maserati petrol engines after 2030. Or buy a 4.2L for 70k.

[@LawrenceAbramoff]

Sorry bud. I want my paddle shifters mounted to the steering wheel. NOT The column. Why would you want that?? That's why I got a paddle shift kit for the FGX. (Not installed yet)

[@RossReviewsau]

The Column is always the best I’m my book but each to their own

[@LawrenceAbramoff]

@@RossReviewsau I'd put up with it if they were bigger. Otherwise it's the wheel for me

[@tima.478]

@@LawrenceAbramoff After 4 years of driving my 2014, the paddles have never been an issue, not even close to one. 👍

[@jadesmith6823]

I challenge you to giving a BMW E46 M3 mate...

[@RossReviewsau]

Challenge accepted

[@jadesmith6823]

@@RossReviewsau legend 🙏

[@khalbalgo6023]

No. The answer is : No.

[@RossReviewsau]

🤣🤣🤣

[@jamesrichard9722]

The British think any car is great compared to ant British car. Name one that isn'y a nightmare

[@Bob-cd5pp]

If you have endless funds buy one.

[@RossReviewsau]

Correct 😂

[@Richard1976]

Yessss

[@RossReviewsau]

😉

[@Kryojenix]

WA plates!!!

[@RossReviewsau]

She’s a WA Car

[@DEVILTAZ35]

Nobody but a specialised mechanic would buy it though unless you have rocks in your head lol.

[@RossReviewsau]

Extended warranty like I said only way

[@ungurdani8346]

Salut my friend super car super video subscribe subscribe .

[@RossReviewsau]

🙏🙏🙏

[@CoupleDrinks]

Should just buy an Audi S5

[@RossReviewsau]

Not even the same 😅

[@CoupleDrinks]

@@RossReviewsau Not really but every Maserati I’ve owned has been trash

[@norespears793]

What makes them trash?? This one particularly..this is the car I want next. Please fill me in!

[@RossReviewsau]

@@norespears793 just make sure you can get a extended warranty of some kind.. only real issue with them i would be concerned about

[@norespears793]

@@RossReviewsau thank you!

[@Jez3134]

As beautiful as they are, I couldn't own an Italian sports car without ever getting rid of the "What the hell am I going to if I need to rebuild the bottom end?" thought in the back of my head. Personally, I'd go 997 Carrera any day of the week.

[@RossReviewsau]

I’d only buy one with a very good warranty 😂 that’s for damn sure

[@emiliomoncher154]

Maserati is like a beautiful girl, if you do not have the money, keep your wife.....

[@Donald_Trump123]

Moist asf

[@RossReviewsau]

💦💦💦

[@colmastro4373]

Even if it sells for $10 you should never buy one lol. The maintenance and repair costs alone will make you homeless.

[@RossReviewsau]

Extended warranty! Only way to buy one..

[@martonvarga1926]

And you would know this how? You owned one?

[@mentallyuntouchable2918]

@@martonvarga1926 probably just another guy going off doug demuro

[@emiliomoncher154]

If you do not have a lot of money, keep dreaming.

[@Scotto97]

Not true. I've owned one for the past 5 years with only one sensor being replaced for $250. Absolutely love the car (2015 Sport convertible. Red with cream interior)

[@williaml4893]

Let’s face it they had a good run with this car

[@RossReviewsau]

Was one of the best Maseratis