What have I done? I bought the cheapest Cat S Maserati... Part 1, yes it’s not easy…

[@shedbythetracks]

I'm a big fan of doing things that are incredibly foolish.... but this takes it to the next level. The good news is you are on your way to becoming a KZbin star... people love to watch other people suffer. Cheers from the shed... I'll be watching.

[@SailingSVPipedream]

I suspect the algorithm will fail me and the suffering will be in silence. It is a nice car to drive though. Good luck with the engine rebuild and liked the live show.

[@WhiskyMechanic]

I've enjoyed this video more than any Matt Armstrong video so liked and subscribed.

[@SailingSVPipedream]

Thanks very much!

[@woodrimcars2324]

Brilliant Video and very well played in my opinion who also saved a Maserati 4200 Cambio Corsa back in 2014 with a failed oil water pump unit for the dry sump engine that turned out well and I took it to New Zealand and used it there for 4 years too. Good Luck and keep us posted.

[@SailingSVPipedream]

Thanks very much, I have a brother in New Zealand, he took a Smart Roadster over from the UK. Apparently cars are more expensive there? The 4200 is a lovely car.

[@woodrimcars2324]

@@SailingSVPipedream I was in NZ for 4 years and very expensive to live there but was a fun part of my life. Drove the whole of the Country in a Classic Mini Cooper and later a Range Rover L322 V8 being a English Guy abroad. I'm also an ex Maserati technician Philw696 on Sports Maserati.

[@ChristopherNeilF]

Nice car, I’ve got one in white. I will be watching your progress and good luck.

[@SailingSVPipedream]

Would have loved one in white, they seem to be worth more too.

[@michalisioannides]

Good luck with the repair and thanks for sharing

[@SailingSVPipedream]

Thanks 👍

[@cookiescake4116]

Best of luck, mate ... Im really excited to watch more of your videos. It's really helpful to me, I have two maseratis, and a lot of things have to be fixed, and your videos are very valuable references to avoid being deceived by dealerships and workshops, your subscriber from Saudi Arabia

[@SailingSVPipedream]

Thanks very much. Two Maseratis - cool! Bet that AC is important out there! That is another thing I must fix. Hoping it is pressure sensor or just regas required.

[@richardedwards5472]

Good luck, hope it all goes well.

[@SailingSVPipedream]

Thanks very much!

[@M.Maghraby]

good luck man Thanks for the very nice video , brave of you to be honest but I think you will be able to keep it

[@SailingSVPipedream]

Sorry never saw the message, but thanks very much and a year later all going well!

[@Lawbosstv]

Congratulations. Surely got to be a bargain at the price you paid. Look forward seeing how you get on.

[@SailingSVPipedream]

Happy New Year! Sorry, but belated as I did not see this message. A year later she is doing well and I just fixed my seat. I pressed the memory button at the traffic lights and found myself in some driving miss daisy position, but that also reset the seat.

[@PaulP-dd7jj]

Wow … from just watching this first vid, I’m a) sure you will be able to keep this car and b) sure I will enjoy watching yr other vids too !! Thks for sharing and Good Luck. Braver man than me (sadly no driveway and no garage either 😢). But most of all, ENJOY the car (and that magnificent Roar of an 🇮🇹 V8). Have 👍 and subscribed

[@SailingSVPipedream]

Thanks very much. So far she has been pretty reliable (just need to learn to ignore warning lights that come and go every so often!) and I have found a lot of parts at normal prices too. 16mpg hurts though, but I just don’t look at the petrol pump or till when paying and that helps…

[@savagemp5]

nice project, hope it works well for u and hope to see u restore that car to its glory

[@SailingSVPipedream]

Thanks very much. I am getting there now. She has been a good car so far!

[@MrCaterhamr500]

You’re crazy! But my kind of crazy, enjoyed the video, subscribed 👍

[@SailingSVPipedream]

Thanks very much! I am still coming to terms with ownership, can’t believe I got her and that it was so easy to return her to the road (just an MOT required).

[@charlieryan1736]

Glad I found your channel just subscribed 👍🏻 Wishing you all the best with this Maserati 🇮🇹👌🏻

[@SailingSVPipedream]

Thanks very much!

[@grahamsmith8934]

Good luck with this new project mate. Looking forward to seeing how you get on with it 👍 Oh, and 371 subscribers now....Happy New Year!

[@SailingSVPipedream]

Thanks very much and Happy New Year to you too!

[@RR-ev3pi]

I had the same car and model for about 5 years. the car was 6 years old when I bought it. the engine was shaking slightly at idle since the day I got it but it was fine according to the official dealer. the noise of the bushings in the back disappeared by itself after driving a lot. same with difficult starting. this car isn't made to stand still. the more you drive it the less problems you'll have. funny isn't it. I did have to replace a muffler because of a rattle. I also had the coolant leak behind the engine. Never open the coolant reservoir when the engine is hot. my airco compressor was slipping on the belt as well so I had to replace that too. I maybe spent about 6000 on repairs in total. and almost every year I had to replace the rear tyres. It was totally worth it.

[@SailingSVPipedream]

I did notice that the alternator got upset after my battery issues, but has since miraculously fixed itself. Unfortunately she will be off the road for 2-3 weeks now whilst I work through fluid changes. Thanks for watching.

[@Ella_Weirdly_Wonderful_World]

We have a Granturismo... a great car, but does come with a level of cost which one has to be accustomed to spending. Had to have a new battery, front parking sensor (including painting), and front set of brake pads, all fitted was just under £2k.

[@SailingSVPipedream]

Yes, I just did the battery, got a Bosch S5 with 5 year warranty. I am doing everything myself which cuts out a lot of cost. For example the battery was £130 because I could go to Carparts4less - some specialists go to their main supplier and pay more for parts trade than what you can buy stuff for as just a person popping into the normal parts places. Of course not everyone is comfortable with doing these things and I have to say that there are times when I am cold wet and miserable under the car… Those are the times when I wished I had studied more at school…

[@Ella_Weirdly_Wonderful_World]

@@SailingSVPipedream good luck with your project journey... look forward to seeing how it goes.

[@SailingSVPipedream]

Hi everyone, firstly I hope the sound is okay... Struggling with dodgy iPhone. I feel a bit strange posting this video. I have this inner feeling that the Universe has made a mistake and it is about to punish me. Anyway hope this is mildly interesting and apologies about the occasional plane or Chinook helicopter disturbing the sound.

[@ronaldmcinnes7840]

Make sure when you are working on the battery( must be 12v+) that the positive connections are all bolted down, as on my QP a + 12v terminal plate connection wasn't tight and caused the xmas tree display on the dash ABS every other lights as well that you indicated you are getting.

[@SailingSVPipedream]

Yes, mine were good, but the battery was weak. I also learnt that during the battery reset, the trunk must be closed. At first, after reconnecting the battery, the drivers door was dead which meant no locking, windows, mirrors etc. I then shut the trunk before doing the procedure and it all worked again, that was a massive relief!

[@vosdatzmel1]

yes they are very voltage sensitive !

[@c0rn15hman3]

I’m hoping it pays off for you. These cars are awesome and you got it so cheap. Worst case scenario, you own one of the best looking GTs of modern times. I’ve owned two Maseratis and currently looking at my 3rd. The costs are worth it, whether you can afford it or not. Fingers crossed for you, from a new subscriber

[@SailingSVPipedream]

Thanks very much, I plan to set up some eBay notifications for key parts I may need and then just grab them when I see them cheap. Occasionally new tyres come up very cheap. If things get a bit too much, I can always keep her off the road during the winters to keep costs down, so I am hoping I get no shocks and can manage it!

[@vosdatzmel1]

I bit the bullet a year and a half ago and have never lookd back ! I love my bucket list car , live is short we have to be brave and take a little risk now and again ! good luck ,Im watching !! 🙂👍

[@SailingSVPipedream]

Yes, I like the line from the bucket list film: at the gates of the afterlife, they ask two questions, have you experienced joy, have you brought joy to others. Well the Maserati can help in both regards!

[@TP-3000]

I have a QP5. Great cars

[@SailingSVPipedream]

Would like a QP too!

[@ronaldmcinnes7840]

there are overseas Far East suppliers who do rear suspension parts cheaper than you have quoted, I'm a QP owner with the same engine( 2005) so take my hat off to you for what you are proposing to do.

[@SailingSVPipedream]

Thanks, I will go and do some research on that. Its good to find other sources. I found that we can use ABS 9334 handbrake shoes at considerably less cost as in £20 a full set. I think I will also keep an eye out for bits I might need in the future like tyres and such. I saw QP today, first one in ages, very nice car.

[@richbrice3299]

These cars are much tougher than they look. I have a GS 4200. Good luck!

[@SailingSVPipedream]

Sorry, KZbin did not show comment! Thanks very much and after a year she has shown herself to be pretty tough! I do like the GS, Happy New Year

[@brightwaltonfilmmakers3982]

Brilliant. You will do it!

[@SailingSVPipedream]

Thanks very much, I was feeling a bit down this morning so thanks for the boost!

[@roderickjones7479]

These are beautiful cars...you are a brave man. But to the Victor, spoils!

[@SailingSVPipedream]

Thanks very much, yes even up on blocks, she looks nice!

[@Gazzz696]

really enjoyed watching this.. lovely car, I've always wanted one of these. You should have more subscribers. +1 from me. ;)

[@SailingSVPipedream]

Thanks very much. They do seem to be coming down in price a bit lately and I think eventually they will be collectible as they will be the last to have Ferrari supplied V8s.

[@italianjob-vx6hp]

Good luck.

[@SailingSVPipedream]

Thank you

[@matthewcody2963]

well done!!

[@SailingSVPipedream]

Thanks very much and have a great New Year!

[@jingojanga73]

Guy on KZbin with a quatroporte just put little one way ball valves on his front cam caps oil drain holes n problem solved, He sent them off to be done by a guy in california but im sure there are guys in the UK Long as you don't see scoring inside the caps you should be good, Heard that rattle only one time in my Nissan VQ engine when I ran too long over my oil change Never heard it since, been two years now...I didn't even have to look into it just changed the oil Same deal, variators on the intake cams

[@SailingSVPipedream]

Thanks for watching. Yes, the previous owner had the caps machined. He sent them to the US for that! My guess is that the variators were already worn though. They do have solenoids too that may be playing up. However to get round it for now, I have fitted a pre oil accumulator. That has stopped the noise and ensures the engine has oil pressure before I start her up. I will do the variators eventually and change timing chains etc. but at least i can enjoy the car for a while first!

[@jingojanga73]

Ahh I see I'm kinda thinking about buying one too that's how I ended up here creeping haha 👍

[@SailingSVPipedream]

@@jingojanga73so far I have to say that she is a nice car to run and own. Relatively easy to work on too. It always feels a bit special. Although I just got the model t Ford running a few weeks ago, so everything feels tame and safe compared to that! Honestly doing 40mph and I feel like I have got the land speed record!

[@jingojanga73]

Love the car I'm the same as you though I can't just pull 20k outta my mattress when something breaks...still debating 🤔

[@HomeTablet-b8i]

Alacantra! Sounds like some spell from Harry Potter.

[@SailingSVPipedream]

To tell you the truth, I did not really know what alacantra was until 2 mins ago when I googled it!

[@jefferyyounce5372]

I had to camber my tires to a Audi A1 or the tires would wear out in less than 10k.So, if your frame is warrped, God Bless ya;

[@SailingSVPipedream]

I did get a bit worried at first, but these have separate rear sub frames and from what I have seen, it’s all in good shape. Apparently the standard factory tracking settings on these are too harsh on tyres and people have developed a slightly different set up that works much better. I will need to try it when I get the tracking done.

[@tobymaltby6036]

I couldn't help notice how he pronounced it "Maderati"...😅

[@RachaelSA]

You smarten up nicely :p That's a nice car and shouldnt need a lot of work to fix up nicely. But worst comes to worst, it has a nice engine that you can fit into something else.

[@SailingSVPipedream]

Thanks very much. I am surprised no one has stick one of these engines in an AC Cobra kit.

[@RachaelSA]

@@SailingSVPipedream I was thinking more something along the lines of putting the engine in an old Alfa or a Fiat :D

[@SailingSVPipedream]

A sleeper car? If the Ford T engine messes me around again, I could stick it there! Might need better brakes though…

[@robi4387]

7 MOT fails and two of them on the same day - never seen that before. That owner was plain stupid. Madderati more expensive to service than a Ferrari!

[@SailingSVPipedream]

Yes, that may have been a 'did not not believe the tester retest'. It is crazy that Maserati badged parts are typically more expensive that the identical Ferrari badged parts. Some parts have been surprisingly cheap though like the whole side indicator lights at £7.62 complete in fancy Maserati box!

[@kieronkilgannon8135]

Great cars but if you can’t afford it why buy it

[@SailingSVPipedream]

Well, I can’t afford to buy a normally priced one. Besides life should be about doing the best you can, experiencing what you can. Might not get another chance…

[@4MyTube4Ever]

car in worse situation is in europe 20k... with alot more dmg...

[@SailingSVPipedream]

Yes, prices for damaged cars are a bit crazy. On Copart they list the retail price for the car undamaged, but if it is Cat S or Cat N, it will never be worth that much again.

[@4MyTube4Ever]

@@SailingSVPipedream true damaged car prices are nust they left almost zero meat on the bone not worth buying except if you gonna hide that was damaged which is g4y

[@4MyTube4Ever]

@@SailingSVPipedream im from europe looking for granturismo,or m2 or rs 3 everything damaged cost 25k undamaged around 35 to 40.. So basicly not worth it

[@SailingSVPipedream]

@@4MyTube4Ever it’s pretty much the same here in the UK and secondhand parts are stupid money - sometimes more than new. I have to spend hours looking for parts at the right price.

[@4MyTube4Ever]

@@SailingSVPipedream Yea thats why not many people want to rebuild anymore...problem is copart sponsored youtubers now all went.nuts.even prices they dont sponsor youtubers for free but to incease prices and more people fight for 1 car...

[@rastaturistoo]

i wish we have such prices in my country. worn to shit 2013 Maserati 30k over here...

[@SailingSVPipedream]

Yes, mine was very cheap thanks to our insurance companies being lazy! However prices here are a lot cheaper mostly thanks to people believing the stories about Maseratis being unreliable. It’s a bit like searching for a solution to a car problem on the internet, all you see is other people looking for similar solutions, so it feels like that type of car is really bad and unreliable. People in the UK can be a bit doom and gloom or look for reasons why they should not buy, so the stories of unreliability stick in their heads.