Here is why the 2009 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GTS is worth every dime! And why I still miss it!

[@MinerBill]

The greatest sounding saloon car EVER BUILT 👍❤

[@ValEuroSport]

It sure is! I am desperate to find another one like it!

[@juliusskinner1474]

About a week ago I took delivery of a 2010 Sport GTS. My first Maserati, although I was smitten by Italian cars after owning a pair of classic Alfa Romeos in my youth. The Quattroporte is just unbelievable, and probably the last we’ll see if it’s kind. That V8 sound!! I can relate completely to you comment about driving it simply bringing a smile to one’s face. What more could you want?

[@ValEuroSport]

Thank you for watching Julius! Here is a quick hint to make the smile on your face grow even wider! Whenever you drive by that neighbor or that bro in the office that always aggravates you, push the "SPORT" button and lean heartily on the right pedal. Look in the mirror and enjoy, LOL!

[@MrDallman]

Just love Maserati....at 61 years young I have just bought a 2014 Granturismo sport , very low miles and in A1 condition...it’s a dream to drive and still a rare sight on UK roads. Love the Quattroporte and especially the GTS ( future classic IMHO ). Really enjoyed your video.

[@ValEuroSport]

Thank you for the feedback! Please subscribe to my channel. Incidentally we have just finished filming a comparison between a 2014 Maserati Granturismo Sport Convertible against a 2008 Aston Martin Vantage Volante. I should be able to post it within the next couple of days!

[@MrDallman]

Hello there ...I have subscribed and looking forward to more great videos. Best wishes.

[@philnash9119]

Thank you Valentin for an excellent review. I Have a 2011 QP GTS. A wonderful car in every way. You have captured the magic very well! Best Regards from Melbourne Australia

[@ValEuroSport]

Comments such as yours are the biggest reason why I love making these videos! Stop by and see us if you ever happen to be in North Carolina :-)

[@cameronlohse4897]

Hi Phil, how's your Maser QP going? H? I'm considering getting a second hand one, maybe a 2010. Life's too short to drive boring cars! (from regional Victoria)

[@philnash9119]

@@cameronlohse4897 Hi Cameron. The car is very good. I have had a few "up-market" cars over the years, e,g, AMG GT so am used to the foibles of high-end sports cars etc and the compromises you need to be prepared to make. The QP5 GTS (and indeed all QP5 series cars) has four key weaknesses - 1. sticky buttons. Here in Australia it is not a matter if, but when. There are many threads on forums to sort this. I wanted it done properly - $4500. There are a lot buttons, switches etc in a Q5. 2. The alternator will fail. It is in a poorly designed spot in the V of the engine and it's little fan will only suck in hot air. You can buy second-hand, try and fix it yourself etc. Mine failed at 78k kms. The alternator I could only source from Maserati. I bought one overseas and had it shipped it was cheaper than buying one from Maserati here in Australia. To install it you have to remove the LHS manifold. It is not a trivial job. I am not mechanically inclined so paid a mechanic experienced with the QP to install. 3. The external mirror buttresses are aluminium and unfortunately they were not sealed by the factory before being painted. If you buy a car that has had an owner who lived near the sea. Likely you will see bubbling caused by the aluminium/salt electrolytic corrosion. Mine did and I have had it fixed. 4. The QPs eat suspension rubbers, drop links etc. I replaced these at 79k kms. The above are all negotiation items for you in your search. Regardless, get a PPI done by someone you trust. Mine had a full Maserati stamped log book. I bought it 500 kms after the last service and it had the suspension issue and bubbled mirrors buttresses when I bought the car and it arrived from Sydney. The QP5, in my opinion, is a better car than the the QP6 in one key area. The gearbox. The shift to manual mode is uncomplicated and 6 speeds are plenty for me than the 8 speed QP6 box which is not as easy to use. (The preceding is my opinion only). I agree with your sentiment. Better to not die wondering. Good luck with your search. Phil

[@LeoVinteler]

Favorite car.. this car will be missed... no more pure V8.. great job my friend... LeoV

[@ValEuroSport]

You and me both!

[@rafibalouzian9951]

I have 2005 Quattroporte with 58000 miles and the original clutch driven only on manual sport mode. I had no mechanical issues. It is a brilliant sedan with an incredible engine and better weight distribution than the later automatic version 53% f and 43%r and a timeless design - an art on wheels. It is a very engaging and fun to drive manual 4 door sedan if you enjoy driving a manual car and have an understanding of how clutches operate.

[@ValEuroSport]

I definitely agree with you about these Maseratis. There is nothing that comes close to these cars in terms of class, smiles per mile, and improving one's quality of life. You should try the Quattroporte GTS though. If you enjoy driving your 2005 QP, you will LOVE driving a 09-14 GTS with those banana sized paddle shifters while listening to the insane exhaust!

[@rafibalouzian9951]

@@ValEuroSport I also have 2012 Gran Turismo S auto with mc shift option and mc suspension. I love both engines. I also only drive manual because the auto is very low geared and in sport mode it holds on to gears too long. The Quattroporte with transaxle has better handling than the auto gran turismo and Quattroporte - the best handling weight distribution 47% front and 53% rear

[@ValEuroSport]

I noticed the shifting pattern you mentioned as well! I only drive these Granturismos with the shifter paddles. There is nothing like downshifting when slowing down and listening to that glorious exhaust! As to the Quattroporte, the Sport GTS I had was absolutely the most badass sedan I ever drove by far! That is the definition of a true sports sedan!

[@claycrawford9009]

I am looking for a sport GTS almost just like this! If only this was still for sale…I put a car finder on your website. I wouldn’t be looking to buy anything until spring. Wow these are amazing cars!

[@ValEuroSport]

I have a 2010 GTS coming in next week.

[@mlipari92]

@@ValEuroSport is it available….

[@kimbullard770]

I have one exactly like this. Blacked out from factory, the cool wheels..: Top shape. 8k in maintenance recently done. New tires, brakes, motor mounts, water pump, ceramic treated, 81k miles. Sticky buttons fixed. Carbon fiber interior. Exactly like this car.

[@austinedwards1918]

They are classics as long as you look after them. I spend time looking after all the cars I have, from ford to Bentley I have never owned as Maserati or jaguar my brother has and he had a jag car which I have to say was besutiful

[@ValEuroSport]

We have one life to live Austin. If you can afford it, you should treat yourself to one of these works of art.

[@tirsoluis4988]

Nice! Definitely an impressive car!

[@ValEuroSport]

It sure is!

[@austinedwards1918]

I love your presentation. For Jags and Maserati, affordable cars for the ordinary mand not a plurocat. I have a good job and here in england you can buy these cars at low cost and pay up to 10 grand on repsits/service to get them up to spec. Would love you to do an older bentley not too old

[@ValEuroSport]

Thank you for the suggestion Austin! I was planning to purchase a 2006 Bentley Flying Spur to compare against a 2005 Jaguar Super 8 but my attention was averted unfortunately. I will keep looking for one and I hope to put a video comparison here soon.

[@maea344]

Work of art

[@ValEuroSport]

That's what I thought!

[@robertcomella8486]

Best sport sedan ever built

[@ValEuroSport]

It can lead to addiction! We will post videos of 3 Maseratis soon: 2003 Spyder 2012 Gran Turismo Coupe 2014 Gran Turismo Convertible Stay tuned!

[@robertcomella8486]

@@ValEuroSport I just bought the rare 2005 90th anniversary Spyder. Number 90 of 90 with 15k on her... incredible car!

[@matt33876]

@@robertcomella8486 Love the Coupe GT!

[@JerreHui]

Hello Valentin!' Thank you, for do this nice review for the 2009 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GTS, I was born for Italian sport car, it in my blood, I always love the Maserati of anythings, as specially this one, boy!, it a heartbeat. I will try my best to find one, Thank you, for the video!!!

[@ValEuroSport]

Hello Jerre, Thank you for the kind words. I am very happy to see that you enjoyed the video so much. May I suggest subscribing to my channel? We just posted another fun video, a comparison between a 2008 Aston Martin Vantage and a 2014 Maserati Gran Turismo Sport. If you liked the Quattroporte Sport GTS review, you will LOVE the Gran Turismo Sport! Valentin

[@bestanimalshort]

What a car to collect AND enjoy! Simply exquisite.

[@ValEuroSport]

You should see how it behaves on the highway at "unreasonable" speeds ;-)

[@SuperKukkis]

I have an 2007 Sport GT. Best car I ever had! Only defect is the mirror switch. 😆 Have to order a new one. Thanks!

[@ValEuroSport]

Hello, Totally agree with you. The GT is a work of art in and out. Unfortunately, some parts of the car were not designed in the best way. The mirror switch is one of them. If you are looking in the dictionary for the antonym of the word "robust", you will find a picture of this part. Not only it is very loosely secured in its bracket (if you can call it that), the internal part of the switch is very fragile and it will break if you so much as yell at it LOL. I bought a few of these switches as spares and I can sell you one if you like. I have the cheapest one on ebay here: www.ebay.com/itm/254965484889

[@SuperKukkis]

@@ValEuroSport since I live in Poland. It is much things with customs to buy from USA. So I think I have to quote my local dealer in Warszawa. They are great, have bought from them before. But thanks for the offer! Have a fantastic saturday!

[@Slikk750Blokk]

hows that clutch doing for ya?

[@SuperKukkis]

@@Slikk750Blokk working good for now. 👍

[@dwt51]

What a sweet ride. If Darth Vader owned an auto..

[@ValEuroSport]

Quattroporte GTS to a BMW 7 series: Luuuuuke!!! I am your FATHERRRR!!!!

[@mrkongsimr]

Hi do you think this car is about the same in reliability as MB 63 AMG ?? Or better ? What a car !! Thanks

[@ValEuroSport]

Hi, I never had a MB63 AMG. I had E55 AMG, and S55 AMG though. Reliability would be slightly better on the German side. But in terms of looks, raw sexiness and fun to drive, the laurels go to the Italians ;-)

[@mrkongsimr]

@@ValEuroSport Thanks , one always seems end up with something German , bu I agree on the Italian looks !!

[@lolkevandewitte1713]

The smile says it all….

[@richardwilson57]

I got one in U.K. ……. Best car I ever heard…… makes you laugh all the time…..😂 it’s basically a comedian

[@awardssteaming4304]

Beautiful

[@ValEuroSport]

Thanks!

[@parsasalmasy]

We have an 09 GTS as well, EXACT same spec as this and it’s a USA car, is it possible we bought this car if u guys sold it? 🤔

[@ValEuroSport]

We sold it to an Italian gentleman in Illinois. There are a few out there...

[@evan9536]

Shopping for my first Quattroporte right now. Looking for 2009+ to ensure I get a quality transmission.

[@ValEuroSport]

Hi Evan, The ZF transmission was adapted on Maserati Quattroporte models starting with the 2007 year model. I do prefer the facelift models starting in 2009 so, I agree that 2009+ year models are a good choice. If you can locate a Sport GTS model, that would be even better!

[@evan9536]

@@ValEuroSport Ironically I’m looking at the 2009 4.7 GTS model as we speak. It’s going to be my new daily driver. Since I work from home I figured I won’t abuse it too much.

[@larrydennison]

On Mecum Auctions they show a bunch of QPs... Always 2005-2007... I always think, people who buy those clearly don't know what they're doing ! They are so happy when they win the auction ! I would only buy 2009-2012... But if you're not really into cars like we are... You buy 2005 Maserati Quattroportes !

[@larrydennison]

Only a peasant drives a Quattroporte as his Daily Driver !

[@rudyhermans4052]

Love your channel. Just looking into buying my first quartoporte. What brand would call their car... "four door" and make sound like a piece of art.... Love it

[@ValEuroSport]

Exxxzzactly! I just saw a French movie on Netflix of a paralyzed aristocrat being taken care of by someone of lesser means. He takes the boss for rides in the Quattroporte GTS. You should hear the EXHAUST SOUND!

[@rudyhermans4052]

@@ValEuroSport well 8m not paralysed yet and would prefer to be the driver in it instead of just passenger 😉

[@ValEuroSport]

The name of the movie is "THE INTOUCHABLES". Sounds like "the untouchables", and it is just as good (or better). You should see it, if for nothing else, but to hear the sounds of that Maz!

[@user-fd5pk7eg9i]

Im 16 n i got an offer to get this beast for 9300usd It drove around 140000km Should i take it?

[@ValEuroSport]

I am sorry to rain on your parade. Since you are only 16, this Maserati might get you in trouble. It is so easy to get it up to 160km/h and thus getting speeding tickets (unless you live in Germany and drive it on the AutoBahn :-) ) One other thing, at 140k km, it is getting a little long in the tooth. You should expect to start replacing suspension components and the like...

[@matt33876]

@@ValEuroSport I agree. This is not a car for a 16 year old. I would stick with a Honda Civic or something inexpensive to learn on. The cost for a QP for under $10k means its an older duoselect. Very expensive to maintain.

[@officialid2v216]

@@elvislav6223 did u read the other replies? What do u think

[@faisalbnturki]

@@matt33876 i would not recomened the duo select its got lots of problems. If you can afford the maintenance go for a 4.7 qp s or gts 2011 2012 with zf .👌

[@larrydennison]

Maseratis are too good for you Punk !

[@santana4rreeaall951]

Their is currently the me for 22 thousand with 50k miles 425 hp is tha a steal ? Think about how we’re in 2022

[@ValEuroSport]

Yes, that is a steal! Buy it before someone else does!

[@kimbullard770]

Buy it!! That’s an amazing deal, if it is exactly like this car.

[@BernardMann-nf1ks]

Yer they wiicard thank you again

[@clercfred]

A beautie. How many miles, and how much did you sell it?

[@ValEuroSport]

This QP Sport GTS had 36k miles and sold it for $22k last year

[@clercfred]

@@ValEuroSport thank you! Very tempting...

[@jerrypeevey]

THe mirror switch is the same as any cheap Crysler so you can save 65 bucks if you go to the Dodge dealer ,

[@ValEuroSport]

Thanks Jerry! I'll have to look into that!

[@gulgul2006]

Anyone have the part number of those paddles? Mine has the grand turismo paddles and I want those sport GTS ones. (Mine is an S with the M139 motor. 2011)

[@ValEuroSport]

The GTS ones are indeed longer than the Executive GT or S model. You should be able to get them from any Maserati dealership.

[@officialid2v216]

How about the fuel usage

[@officialid2v216]

Is it expensive and is the gear expensive

[@ValEuroSport]

Gas consumption was the last thing on my mind when I drove this car :-) I would say it wasn't that bad given that I drove it at an average speed of around 100mph. Think I got about 23-24mpg...

[@ValEuroSport]

This car was around $140k new. You can buy a nice used example, if you are lucky, for under $30k. That is a lot of BANG for the buck!

[@marcodalli5045]

it's a Maserati, the name Maserati is more classic than Ferrari. I have been fortunate to have owned many different ferraris, this is that last real Maserati along with the 4.200 coupe, the new line of cars are Chrysler and have lost all the magic and are not real Maserati cars. buying one of the last real Maserati cars would be a good idea as you are purchasing automotive history.

[@ValEuroSport]

I definitely agree with you regarding the Ghibli and the new V6 Quattroportes. I do still like (LOVE) the Granturismo though. I think it still has the Maserati soul, as it puts that big smile on your face and fills your heart with joy!

[@larrydennison]

I wish these idiots would stop calling this a 4 door Ferrari ! Maserati is a classic maker of Exotic cars... They don't need Ferrari to be exotic ! Maserati came before Ferrari !

[@Jzblanco17]

hit 155 in mine

[@ValEuroSport]

Whoa, Nelly! or Bloody Nora! You're a much braver driver than I am. I know the car will easily hit speeds at the top range of the odometer. I am only worried about a tire blowout or some wild animal crossing my path.... To say nothing about the friendly local police force LOL.

[@andybroer651]

Not a fan of the 'murdered' look. GTS is an awesome car. I just wish it wasn't a gangster car.

[@ValEuroSport]

Not a big fan of the gangster car look, but it does look good on this car

[@johnlukach4091]

The last real Maserati. You people can have your wack ass Ghibli I will take this

[@ValEuroSport]

Totally agree! The Ghibli doesn't just have a ridiculous name, but it is a Chrysler with a trident badge.

[@kimbullard770]

For real. Badass

[@MadeinItaly-Maserati]

🤌🏿❤️🇮🇹🔱🔥

[@checker3694]

Beautiful only spoilt by black wheels, why not black out the head lights and turn signals, and all silver badges OH and black calipers. Then it can double as the Knight rider car. Be totally neutralised.

[@ValEuroSport]

that would be cool, wouldn't it?

[@slkfjariao]

This car will be worth $500k in the future. So undiscovered

[@ValEuroSport]

I wouldn't be surprised!