Two ESSENTIAL Upgrades for Maserati Quattroporte V and GranTurismo Owners - Fleet Update

In today's video, I look at my Maserati Quattroporte. The car hasn't featured on the channel since I bought it and that's not really by design - but thanks to Matt at Sports Italia, I am now more confident than ever in using the car.
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[@pezzonovante888]

Absolutely reinstall the c-pillar tridents. :)

[@callytheblueparakeet]

This. With the red accents… the red will always wash off eventually, depending which car wash you use!

[@ihatethetorys]

I agree

[@Passportbroski]

Its a no brainer why even ask JAY?

[@cyprianmulenga9540]

Put thee Badges back On the Quarter panels.

[@user-dq1kr6zc2t]

Agreed. Classic analog Maserati. Classic Pininfarina.

[@squarterman8807]

I had a Maserati 4200 Spyder Cambiocorsa for 3 years and put 15,000 miles on it, and I absolutely loved it. I loved the incredible engine, the sound, the rarity, the looks, it was such a great car. I also had a Porsche 996 C4S Convertible, and while most people would argue that was a better car, it isn't the one I look back on and yearn to have another day with. The Mas might not be for everyone, but it was glorious to me.

[@TheRDW710]

You have fantastic taste In automobiles my friend

[@swiper1818]

Suggest you put the logos back on the C pillars to preserve originality - also helps to break up a large pillar

[@sagetheowlfatfeathery2083]

I had a GT 4.7 for 6 years. Keep it on trickle charge if you’re not driving it regularly. If the battery voltage drops, you’ll get all sorts of errors, and it shags the electronic handbrake. Keep an eye on rear brakes. “Spirited” driving can lead to them being worn well before the fronts need doing. Discs are stupid expensive, but if you get the identical parts in an Alfa box, they’re cheaper . Other things that go are the ABS sensors, which mean new hubs at a grand apiece; parking sensors; headlamp main-beam steering units, and front springs. They’re expensive cars to maintain if you use them as a “daily”, as I did mine. The sound almost makes up for all the hassle. Almost.

[@peterlattimore6013]

How often is often?. I put a voltage meter on mine and it was 12.3V... Probably every 3 weeks I'll throw on the charger to give it a top up... Everything you say is right... I'm having the occasional issue with the handbrake, But I think it was when I forgot to disengage when driving off... cheers for the tips

[@sagetheowlfatfeathery2083]

@@peterlattimore6013 I’d say at least twice a week. I just used to put the trickle charger in through the power socket in the boot, then carefully close it over the power cable and leave it permanently attached. I lived in London at the time so it only got driven at weekends. I termed it “daily driver” because it was my only car.

[@yevgenymyronov5337]

Apparently if you let it work about 5-10 minutes daily, it should sufficiently charge the battery without having to trickle...

[@peterlattimore6013]

@@yevgenymyronov5337 not at idle however...don't like how car dealers let em idle... not good for carbon build-up not necessarily with the 4.7, but heard it takes 15 km-10mile to charge what it took to crank?.

[@nickmatthews4939]

The badges are a must as most other comments suggest. The corrosion protection is a very wise move. Tonight is our fist gritting lorry outing....grrrrrr. Another 👍🏻s for a great YT vid.

[@bonniedrasco8166]

Put the tridents back 100% and I’m glad you’ve done the ICE upgrade, I’m so glad that people are now starting to offer this service which essentially leaves much loved /classic/ older / keeper cars OEM but with the splash of modern technology we all desire, there are also guys out there that will replace the screen to a more high resolution one (no plastic filter??? And I must say I’ve never come across the unsightly usb cable on a professional installation costing £1K but I guess that’s probably the best you’ll get with the Maserati at the moment? ) and if you desire they’ll also discretely install front and rear parking cameras! Nice car but easily forgettable, even in low numbers it doesn’t give me the goose bumps to think I’d ever want one, very plain, very old conservative man’s wagon, I just don’t think it’s aged well look wise unlike it’s siblings the coupes and the cabriolets which still look beautiful and sound amazing and give you instant thoughts of Ferrari engined drama

[@rogeradshead7345]

Hi James, definitely YES to the badges. That unique Maserati soundtrack will eat into your soul. Watch the movie Intouchables if you haven't already seen it, and go for a really long trip where you require more luggage space or people space than your 550 can provide...and I'm sure you will gel. Maybe get a shared ownership thing going on with a mate?

[@lmbtcs1879]

+1

[@zhzhhhzhzhzzzz]

Thanks Jay, My 4.7 QP5 S is in with AutoShield in Chorlton right now and I've asked them about the rust proofing of the sub-frame. I love mine to bits. You also had my old 760Li as well (It's Joel has it for sale again!)

[@Baracus250]

I did the corrosion treatment to my Granturismo MCShift at Sports Italia thanks to one of your previous videos’ mentioning of the service they offer a few months back! Wish I’d known about it before (had the car nearly 4 years already before I did it) but glad to have had it done. They said it didn’t look too bad down there, so hopefully I got away with it!

[@huiputka1]

That's what she said

[@thisiszaphod]

9:35 - 'The sensible car on the driveway.' I think your definition of 'sensible' differs from most others, but brought a smile to my face, nonetheless.

[@johang7498]

I'm sure this quattroporte will be able to impress you in the coming months if you give it a chance to ... How could it not? The trident-badges, I'd fit them ... Once you noticed they ought to be there, It would always be like something's missing in that C-pillar. But of course, it is your car, so you can choose what you like the most.

[@AntoniusTyas]

That corrosion documentation is... well, frightening.

[@ItsDanLatham]

C Pillar badges are a yes from me! Glad to see this back on the channel, was a dream car of mine when it came out in the noughties. One day !

[@antonioromano9963]

I love thy Maze. It is a great car if you can do your basic maintenance . I got a cracked coolant reservoir. Easily fixed and coolant change. The engine is superior. Really great traction and sport drive. Italian style

[@carlosfilho9404]

Awesome content. Very enlightening. That infotainment central is a dream for this generation of Quattroporte! I am looking forward to the Buyers guide video!! Is it coming out soon?

[@comeberza]

That infotainment is brilliant

[@charlieryan1736]

Thanks for another informative and helpful video and yes please put those beautiful tridents 🔱 back on 👌🏻

[@sotirisbakaimis3276]

keep it!!! No Maserati sedan V8s in the future probably!!

[@SPRCRS]

Thank you for this video!

[@OurWorldIn5]

YES to C-Pillar badges!!!

[@phanter344]

I'd put the badge on. Sounds fantastic btw!

[@GM-fh5jp]

Hi James, I also think you should restore the Maserati badges. The red brake calipers demand that touch of red on the rear haunches :) On a side note, I take it my comment about the "bye bye" at the video end went over like a lead balloon...oh well. Nothing personal mate, I'm a big fan of your channel and have been a sub for quite a while. Thanks for the Maserati update.

[@honguenloh4612]

Finally a half decent shirt….not a clown suit… tq! And yes pls fit back the trident badges at the c pillar….

[@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X]

Our Jaguars of the same era suffered from major rust problems as well. Being able to withstand rust is the most basic requirement for a car (which should last longer than the leasing period) and I would never buy a car again which is known to suffer from major rust issues, no matter how much I lust after it.

[@jorgealmeida5313]

True... i have one XJR6 and one XJ 350 and happily their rust free.

[@nolandderlugner1351]

those rust pics were naasty

[@diaryotomotif]

good information ..thanks👍👍👍

[@jorgealmeida5313]

That sound..... 😍

[@eze8970]

Thanks J, always enjoy Maserati content! I think the badges should be replaced, it lifts the C pillar detailing, & without them, it makes you wonder why they're not there!

[@dean7571]

Hello! In my opinion the logos has to be back in there place.... And please keep it and do more content with it!!!

[@jonathangiles4854]

Yep - add the badges!

[@jamesm90]

I think those badges are really nice.

[@matt33876]

Mine developed a small rust bubble on the rear right wheel well by the bumper. The wheel well itself is fine. $2000 for the repair. Just a heads up, check your wheel wells!

[@randomsurfer3963]

Thanks for the update , I ve been looking forward to it for a while. I am glad you got most of the niggles sorted out. Personally I would not put the tridents back on the sides of the car, looks nice and neat as it is now. Can t wait for a nice drive video with that epic soundtrack this car has..enjoy it before the winter comes in..

[@BeBarnee]

NEEDS THE BADGES!! Love this car, I've been wanting to get a QP Sport Gts for a long time. Hopefully I'll be soon able to buy one outright, before they go up a lot in value!

[@TheRDW710]

I just got a great deal on a 2016 Gts and it is amazing and a real head turner. It has tons of road presence. I've had both BMW and Mercedes and while great cars they just dont stand out. Just my opinion

[@nigel.w]

Yes, to return c-pillar badges.

[@m2rookie]

this is one of my favourite cars... EVER! its a monster but incredibly elegant at the same time. Also in regards to the badges on the side, from someone who would take most Ferraris without shields, id put them back on. Maserati is one of those special brands with a certain mystique about it and it'd definitely give me the fizz seeing the trident on the car

[@psircos]

Feeling the love for you Jay. The Maserati is "the sensible car on the driveway "...brilliant 👏😄

[@nigelratledge3485]

The tridents absolutely belong back on the car James! Maser C-pillar adornment goes right back to Giugiarro's beautiful Ghibli, and even some QPIs had them fitted, although not necessarily by the factory. My '92 Biturbo four door has them! Keep the vids coming, I'm on the verge of bagging a ZF QPV so am looking forward to more updates.

[@leostreat3573]

Badges YES

[@krzysztofhendzel4238]

I'm thinking about the exact same model, can't wait for more videos about Maserati :)

[@yaroslavbozhdynsky]

The side Maserati badge is called 'saetta'.

[@TheEarlofK]

Fascinating to know about the Maserati rust issues, as I've always hunkered after a GranTurismo. I would put the trident badges back, but it's not must do.

[@richardjohnson3463]

The rust issue is horrendous! Yes reinstate the c-pillar badges

[@carstenweiland7896]

With that engine you do not need an "Android Radio" in fact you don't need a radio at all!

[@JayEmmOnCars]

I never subscribed to that argument. This is a daily drivable car - I cant always be absolutely hammering it

[@zn5204]

I love this car

[@jebediahgentry7029]

That car has to be one of, if not the best sounding V8 ive ever heard

[@andysp8845]

Tridents on for sure

[@billysoomro]

Does the new infotainment system come with a back up camera?

[@mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm420]

Put the badges back on when you sell it. I'm a stickler for originality but I've always thought they look a little awkward.

[@martincarbosin3431]

What about infamous ''melting'' dashboard? There are many comments about cheap made plastics on central panel, or is it only an issue with pre facelift model? Good video mate.

[@thedetailingdoctor5746]

It’s like a checksum error very difficult to get back from hence the term bricked

[@rudier9928]

Put the badge back ! 😉

[@stephenford4074]

So my QP was the first in the U.K. to have apple car play! I imported the Naviplus system from Oz! Get the Saetta and the stone chip film replace on the lower rear arches…the car screams respray other wise! Also I can’t tell but it looks like you may have the SM big brake discs fitted on the front (380mm) if so excellent if not - you must - otherwise you won’t really feel confident hustling the car….

[@JayEmmOnCars]

The rear arches already need some spray and will be ppf afterwards

[@JayEmmOnCars]

The rear arches already need some spray and will be ppf afterwards

[@callytheblueparakeet]

Big brake Discs with J-Hooks for added 'street-cred'...

[@600zxr]

+1 for the tridents.. One of my Pininfarina badges fell off, should I purchase a replacement and put both back on?

[@TheMrFishnDucks]

Didn't even notice the badges on the C-Pillar. The new headunit with Android Auto is massive quality of life improvement. Looking forward to future videos. Keep up the good work.

[@samuellim5595]

Any idea if the same corrosion issues plague the newer Ghibli models ?

[@markchip1]

How about a comparison with a 1st gen Rapide?

[@antonioromano9963]

U have an awesome one

[@93455Driver]

Pickle forks on the C pillar please.

[@mattpalmer6071]

A video of you doing a dump run in the Quattroporte?

[@manfredi169]

I‘do a gearbox swap with mc shift in the Granturismo S, reengenireeing the engine and the frame to try and so the engine could withstand much higher rpms . but all of this means having completely a new car. that calls for a dream that may never come true besides in my fantasy

[@nassimsaab1354]

Definitely go for the logos and keep the car. I like how this car is similar to my Granturismo GTS. Very similar cars yet so different.

[@xAdi420]

5:40 I would absolutely put the badges back in the C- pillar

[@flaviokart16]

Put the badges back on the C pillars, they are gorgeous.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Yeah that's how I'm leaning

[@victorhs258]

Long wait times are also endemic to Italian motorcycles.

[@Eidrian111]

I would put the badges ASAP

[@richardwilson57]

Just did a 48 hrs round trip ……. 16hrs behind the wheel…… to retrieve an unmolested front subframe from a German exotic car dismantler…… cost me under 1/4 of the price new from Maserati ……..then I had it sandblasted and sealed ….. so it’s better protected than from factory …… I know that sound counterintuitive but trust me (people that know ……. Know)

[@pharmacells]

Oh, and you can get very good quality C pillar badges off Alibaba and avoid the Maserati box tax.

[@joe5y]

Where did you get the ICE from and who fitted it?

[@MartinsTocs]

Badge on!

[@JohnInSale]

Not a lover of saloon cars, what do you think of the 4.7 Granturismo , but I can’t decide between the Auto or the MC Shift 🧐 Perhaps a twin test is needed 🙏🏻

[@satsumagt5284]

Test both. The MC Shift has far better gear ratios and slightly better weight distribution, the Auto is meant to be smoother.

[@carpediem8512]

Badges on. Plus, the red detail is missing from your front grille trident! Also, I guess there’s plenty of life in your Pirelli’s, but PS4S are the tyres to have. Great car though, best sounding/looking saloon ever. Sport GT S is an appreciating asset too, which goes towards offsetting running costs! Plus, only 60 in the uk, which is nice to have something so rare.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Where did you get that number from? It's so hard to get any set numbers out of Maserati

[@carpediem8512]

May not be totally accurate, but the ‘how many left’ site gives a good indication but it’s important to search under the exact model. In your case (and mine!) it’s quattroporte sport GTS V8. You know it’s the right one as the ‘years’ tab is only 2009-2013 and only engine size is the 4.7. The other sport gts is 2008 ans 2009 only, which is the pre facelift 4.2 sport gts.

[@tonymoreton7166]

Your braver than me James. TWO Ferraris AND a Masser (plus others). Hope they all behave.

[@tonymoreton7166]

@Scott Taylor Agree completely. I've got a daily E92 M3, a manual 360 Modena (to just play with) & use of my wife's 897 Boxster. All driven, not just looked at. But, I know they cost. But nowhere as much as 2 Ferraris & the Maserati. I get that it's James business. And all the success to him

[@adogmcdizzle]

I would install the tridents

[@burhanalg]

Question about the ICE please - is that only for this model or can it be installed in other vehicles? I am looking for a solution for modernising the ICE in my 997.2 GTS. Also what's going on with the 550 Maranello? My brother and I own one and would love to see more content about this wonderful vehicle.

[@neilturner6749]

You know that Porsche themselves offer replacement ICE that keeps the retro-look of the original?

[@johnnyboy1586]

Is the bad rust issues caused by salt being put on the road during winter?,,,NZ viewer...p.s yesput the masserati badges back on the rear pillar,a nice touch 👍

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Salt certainly never helps

[@TheAfsersyed]

Great useful information. Have anyone in the US upgraded their Info system. Any vendors who are experts, please let me know. Thanks.

[@BenB91]

I thought about a Massa but just bought a Jag SV8. Perhaps I can buy this off you when you are done? :)

[@jameshunterford4099]

Put the badges back for definite. Also, cannot see you keeping this car.

[@tnutss]

Is rust an issue in the US California car? Or only places where it snows

[@subarnosinha8042]

Put the badges back on the C-pillar.

[@chrisogrady28]

Don't know if it's possible but I would kill for a manual converted GranCabrio

[@satsumagt5284]

I don’t think they made a DuoSelect GranCabrio. They did however made DuoSelect (actually MC Shift, but whatever, CambioCorsa) GranTurismo. These transmissions, being automated manuals, can indeed be converted if you use some parts from a manual M138 Coupé GT, without changing the transaxle itself but the clutch and shift actuators, and a clutch pedal and gear lever. You’d then have to figure out the electronics and center console

[@lukeshardlow768]

Yes to the tridents! Love the Android auto/CarPlay! It’s definitely worth it for the noise alone!

[@apostolis2939]

i think the tridents are a must especially in the gts where they have the red accents and they look extra amazing, plus its the only badge-related way to tell apart a gts from the rest. I think the car will grow on you, and if you still have doubts just watch the intouchables ;-) Also is this headunit peugeot derived because the numberpad definately is. If I remember correctly after the facelift there were 2 headunits, this and a bose one that you got with the bose audio (same with the one on the later 612 ferraris), but after a couple of years they dropped it beause it was so confusing and hard to use that one definately had a usb port though

[@visionist7]

There's a video on here showing off the Bose unit. The double twisty scroll thing to zoom & track the map is funky

[@apostolis2939]

@@visionist7 yes, and the overly jealous proximity sensor what would shrink what you were looking at doesn't seam to help either, plus lots of bugs and glitches as the cherry on top. The other headunit is indeed shared with peugeot and citroen and is a magneti marelli unit

[@R-Tap]

All these years later and I still love them, when the odd one rolls by here in Dublin I always turn off my radio and roll down the window to adore the symphony.

[@vivanoche6947]

Are you planning to detail the car?

[@jamescox_2297]

get the c pillar badges back on

[@whitevanman8703]

Upgrading the infotainment on this car should be easy. It's basically the same as a Dodge Ram pickup truck with a bit of branding. I am sure somebody in the USA has worked out how to upgrade it. The ZF gearbox is also the same as in most of the Dodge/Rams bar a bit of programming.

[@marcdelaunay1]

if you ever want to sell it give me first refusal mate!!!! I tried to get one and you beat me to it lol ;-)

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Email me I can keep you in the loop if I do

[@jasonpengelly3917]

I have a stunning granturismo for sale 23k 42k miles full mot needs zero work doing.

[@batmomooketsi6244]

Is it acclimatized to the weather conditions of Southern Africa..?

[@jtimouri]

Do you have the "sticky plastic" problem that my 2008 QP has or did they eliminate that by the 2010 model?

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Still got it

[@YannisMichalopoulos]

Love your content man, we're kind of going in parallels with our cars lately :) I got a GTS similar to yours a couple of years back and already have 15k Km on it and on full daily duty. I am in the process of getting an Android Auto unit like yours in mine, just DIYing it and taking it step-by-step. Could you share what unit you went for that offered wireless connection? Thanks again and keep up the great vids!

[@23Piccolina]

I love your Quattroporte. I keep looking for one myself. They are great looking cars.

[@joejacob81]

Def Logo on c pillar

[@elitegr4n7]

Add the tridents back

[@cuthbertprosper5912]

Not been on the channel enough I’m a big fan of this car 👌🏿

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

Is it so that after all the history the Fiat group has had with the UK weather lessons have not been learned. They even stopped selling Lancia in UK because of rust issues,.

[@gsd4me00]

Yes, re-fit C pillar badges, they are a nice touch.

[@accountname1651]

did anybody found a solution for the DuoSelect like a Porsche Transaxle Gearbox for example?