BTW, I own a 2008 GT and there's a couple of aftermarket goodies which vastly improve the car. I added a Formula Dynamics DBW module which really transforms the car by changing throttle response and shift program. It wasn't that much extra but worth every penny. It is how the car should have been programmed by Maserati to be honest, and it would have changed many of the reviews of the first year model.
I'm an Auto Broker and one of these just came in trade. 2009 Grand Turismo (4.2 not 4.7S) 1 Owner with only 10800 miles. Owner took it in for service twice/year every year even with those low miles! Red with Black leather... couldnt pass it up, I bought it :) Very Happy and so is my Wife. This is about the sexiest car you can buy, fit/finish is solid, reliability is good (I spoke to Mechanic who serviced it for Owner). No it isnt a rocket, but my 12-15 year old fit fine in the back when we cruise. All for about $30k. Great car for the money
this is arguably the best car because it is a sport/luxury car and costs 1/3 of most of the others. this is my favorite car, but the lotus is considered a super car and only costs $40,000 (USD).
I will have to agree with the guy on this one, I ran into one of these on the expressway 2 weeks ago while I was heading to lunch in my '02 Z28, he started behind me on the on ramp and tried to pass me but couldnt. He tried for about 7-8 miles and not once could it pull around me. Its a great car, beautiful for sure, but it needs another 50-100 horsepower to drive like it looks like it should.
+Martin Ivanovski - Agree completely. Many car testers (not just Plato) have completely lost perspective because of how fast performance cars are today. The new 2016 Audi TT RS for example, is faster than a Porsche 959 from 0-130mph. The 488 in your profile picture is 8 seconds faster to 186mph than an F40. Plato's also a very well known BTCC champion who's used to driving extremely fast racing cars so his expectations are far higher. A Granturismo is more than adequate for 99% of people. It's still hitting 0-100 in about 13 seconds. Hardly slow!
I have to agree with him here. The whole point of buying a luxury GT car is to have a vehicle which can transport you in extreme comfort and blow everyone away at the lights. The Granturismo handles well, looks and sounds fantastic, is extremely comfortable, but isn't as fast as you would want a sportscar to be.
Why would anyone compare this beauty to an M3?!?!? people shopping in this segment aren't even interested in the M3. This car has way more class and soul.
they really need to make a granturismo with that quattroporte 3.8 twin turbo engine so it can compete with other exotic gt cars, only reason i didn't want one is the lack of power, lack of mods, and outdated interior. the outside is timeless and 1 of the nicest cars out!
@@optic_fraxzzyt5720 Exactly the E92 M3 is a driving machine. Does everything so well and sounds awesome as well. A far more capable and engaging car to drive.
This Maserati is one of the best looking car on sale together with the DBS. If you want more power you can choose the 4.7lt with 440cv or the Mc package which gives 10 more hp (450). But the problem is... Maserati is owned by Ferrari and they will never allow this car to be faster than a California
Everything Jason Plato said applies to the Aston Martin Vantage also. The Aston and Maserati look beautiful, if only they had a Corvette LS7 engine in them...
It is, the Gran Turismo S has the same engine as the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. I think, however, that they should put the engine from the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano in the Gran Turismo, now that would be a truly breathtaking combination!
@javaleira No idea why that comment is getting thumbs up, he never even mentioned Aston Martins a single time in the review, all he was saying is that the engine wasn't torquey enough (for the weight of the car) so you always had to downshift whenever going up a hill or overtaking (which can be a little jerky). Besides, I'm sure when you say "these british shows" you're referring to Top Gear : Jeremy Clarkson has always said that his two favorite type of cars were British AND Italian cars.
The Alfa Romeo 8C is a beast in acceleration and speed and has the same motor. The only problem is the weight in the Maserati. This review is old, the new Maseratis have more power and also they made the MC Stradale that is lighter and has more power.
@@DanSaddler1991 I have the $ to fix it! Do you have the $ to fix a Yugo? People like you ask me, "how many miles to the gallon do you get" . Their not tuned or astute to understand you don't buy a car with the prestige of a Masi for the gas mileage!
Hang on a minute he goes all the way through this saying its alittle slow uphill blah blah blah .... but then theres a SPORT button. presses that hes fucking flying. pick one of these up in the uk for less the 45k. get a c63 get a m3 m5 or you can get something a little more.... chick magnet, bitches be loving this!! get this nicely wrapped private reg.... Knee deep in gash
I 100% agree with you! He rags on the car in comfort mode about how underpower it is......like c'mon son. You would say the same thing in a M3. Hell, when I first drove my X5M I was disappointed in the acceleration, but then I found M mode, and even better, S mode!!! Pick the right mode
mama mia !! gt superpe dommage que l histoire n etait pas au rendez vous !!! apres l abandon des V8 maserati alfieri ont aurait du vu voir l evolution en 32 soupapes injections un 5000 (450 ch) ou un 5500 cm3( 525 ch )ou un 6300 cm3( 600 ch) gros moteur V8 contre les AMG
400 hp and one of the finest exterior/interiors in the world. These guys are never happy with any car. No matter how a car's designers refine it, tune it, or improve it they'll still find something wrong with it.
theyre the people, my friend, that have the money to spend on their chilhood dream cars, or else just have expensive tastes, if i had the money id go straight out and buy me a FPV GT-P boss 290 from 2006... im not into v8's and yea im only 16, but i have my dreams man... proud of it too
You're telling me that he got a AM in a car like that and not a Manual? starting at 3:010 His hands doesn't touch anything to change gear as he does his thing, that is just my support that he got a AM for a car like that.
Of course the throttle is more effective and the suspension tighter after sport mode is on. your going like 50 more mph than when you were not in sport mode.
Honestly. I think only car reviewers feel that "OMG i've only got 405 HP! What is wrong with the motor" Really people? Is 0.5 of a second off your 0-60 mile time gonna make a real difference in the pleasure of your car? This one is AMAZINGLY beautiful, and with that much hp. It can't be "That" slow.
@TheMrbones92 Maserati is owned by Alfa Romeo (which is owned by FIAT). So they do not have the luxury of going shopping at Mercedes. The engine is the "same one" as the Alfa 8C (although the Alfa is a 4.7l 450bhp). And this is only the base model, the Graturismo S and S Stradale are more powerfull.
@blake20193 Clarkson have been testing cars for a living since -77...Clarkson are a regular guy intrested in cars like everyone els, racing drivers aren't ordinary driving people.
IF you want faster then get yourself a carrera gt? I think this car is a chiller version of the status symbol it brings apon you. Its all opinion anyway. This car is a work of art.
You forgot about one important fact. Ferrari owns maserati and in any official speach they say that ferrari is for making super fast, track designed cars where maserati is the choice when You want smoething more comfortable...
i think i'd go for an aston martin db9 instead... trouble is, the aston is about $100,000 more expensive (or, double the price). granturismo s automatic is the one to buy.
yeah im with ya. i personally like top gear better but im not gonna diss on fifth gear. they offer good car reviews thats why im watching it. personally though i find top gear a bit more enjoyable
Doesn't matter about the standard 4.2 Litre being down on power but I have this over Veyron , Agera, 458 or Aventador simply on its looks alone . I also wouldn't want the S (now called Sport) or MC models as I would prefer comfortable reasonably fast cruising, thank you
dude, the granturismos value stays. it gets around 60-70% of the value after 3 years. at least thats predicted. it came out 2 years ago and you can get a used for 96,000 min. so i think the value sticks.
While Fifth Gear gives you information, Top Gear wants to entertain you with funny comments and comparisons to men on jetskis or at motorboats. For me, Fifth Gear is much more valuable.
my friend has a masarati granturismo S and every time he makes a downshift on a walkover thing i dont know what i call it :P but every person gets scared off the downshift! its freaking hilarious! one time a old woman and her husband was just walking over the walkover thing he pressed the gas, and they totally got scared xD
better than most cars though. the ferrari612 loses 1/3 after the first 3 years. a new one costs 330000 and you can get a 2006 with 2000 mi for 209000. thats pretty bad. the same thing applies to brands like mercedes. they lose 2/3 of their value after 3 years. i guess its a tradeoff but I maserati does a better job at it. i mean, im thinking of getting one, but a second hand one, so that way i can avoid depreciation. you can get one/two are every ferr/maser dealer. what do you think? worth it?
BTW, I own a 2008 GT and there's a couple of aftermarket goodies which vastly improve the car. I added a Formula Dynamics DBW module which really transforms the car by changing throttle response and shift program. It wasn't that much extra but worth every penny. It is how the car should have been programmed by Maserati to be honest, and it would have changed many of the reviews of the first year model.
I love this car. This is a GT, and you know what that stands for? Gran Turismo.
It's not about raw power and 0-100, it's about cruising fast.
Mister Plato. One of the best reviewers on CZcams. It's a travesty we don't see more of him on TV!
sat in one of these as a treat today. One of the best looking cars I have EVER sat in. THe leather was perfect.
the emphasis on quiet is because its made to cross continents not thrash tires
Well said
I'm an Auto Broker and one of these just came in trade. 2009 Grand Turismo (4.2 not 4.7S) 1 Owner with only 10800 miles. Owner took it in for service twice/year every year even with those low miles! Red with Black leather... couldnt pass it up, I bought it :) Very Happy and so is my Wife. This is about the sexiest car you can buy, fit/finish is solid, reliability is good (I spoke to Mechanic who serviced it for Owner). No it isnt a rocket, but my 12-15 year old fit fine in the back when we cruise. All for about $30k. Great car for the money
I've heard nothing but great reviews and excellent advice. I thank you all for your thoughts, may The Lord bless you! Tony
My friend's dad has this car, it is absolutely gorgeous! the red interior is beautiful in red, plus, the ride is like sitting on a cloud.
Do you really mean the red interior is beautiful in red? Isn’t it beautiful in cream?
@@satsumagt5284 whoops, that was redundant lol
@@satsumagt5284 Holy shit, hold up, i wrote that 12 years ago??? I was 16 lmao
@@HanabiiiUwU Yes haha, I’m surprised you even replied! Have fun being 28
A well-defined, beautiful automobile. Like most Italian exotics, this is a gorgeous driving instrument. Period.
Summary, it's beautiful, and should be driven in Sport Mode always. Done!
this is arguably the best car because it is a sport/luxury car and costs 1/3 of most of the others. this is my favorite car, but the lotus is considered a super car and only costs $40,000 (USD).
I saw a red GranTurismo with black wheels, my god it's beautiful!!! First time I see a real Maserati in my life. My gosh.
i loooove that car, great design and great engine sound !
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The GranTurismo, the Quattroporte, the Vantage and the Rapide are my all time favorite sexy supercars. :D
I saw white Maserati GT in Helsinki! Oh my god it's gorgeous! Never seen such beauty in a car. It had white leather interior n everything. Gorgeous.
I will have to agree with the guy on this one, I ran into one of these on the expressway 2 weeks ago while I was heading to lunch in my '02 Z28, he started behind me on the on ramp and tried to pass me but couldnt. He tried for about 7-8 miles and not once could it pull around me. Its a great car, beautiful for sure, but it needs another 50-100 horsepower to drive like it looks like it should.
A 400 horsepower car that does 0-60 in 5 seconds and can do almost 180mph doesn't go anywhere?He's crazy
Those are some really good numbers but i'd think he's comparing it to higher performance cars..
+Martin Ivanovski - Agree completely. Many car testers (not just Plato) have completely lost perspective because of how fast performance cars are today. The new 2016 Audi TT RS for example, is faster than a Porsche 959 from 0-130mph. The 488 in your profile picture is 8 seconds faster to 186mph than an F40.
Plato's also a very well known BTCC champion who's used to driving extremely fast racing cars so his expectations are far higher.
A Granturismo is more than adequate for 99% of people. It's still hitting 0-100 in about 13 seconds. Hardly slow!
+Alex J Yet people complain of Astons 8-9 second 0-100 as slow as well as the 10 flat of the Stradale.
Martin Ivanovski he is not crazy. it is a slow car. a factory 2 liter turbo Evolution can beats it easily.
Martin Ivanovski those numbers are terrible
That noise the car produces, push the sport button and you're in heaven! Wan't one so bad!
this is not a car, this is art moving
I drove one today, its just outstanding, the sound is unbelievable..i love this char, serioiusly, its fucking awesome
Not a huge fan of those rims.. But I've seen two of these before. Definitely one of the BEST looking cars i've ever seen! :o
I have to agree with him here. The whole point of buying a luxury GT car is to have a vehicle which can transport you in extreme comfort and blow everyone away at the lights. The Granturismo handles well, looks and sounds fantastic, is extremely comfortable, but isn't as fast as you would want a sportscar to be.
He he he I'got one since last month !!!
Magnifico, bellasima !!!!
Love mine, wouldn't change it for the world...Bordeaux to Antibes is a total skoosh..
Wonderful machine. A must buy for me.
Best overall car for that price range.
Not the fastest 0-62. But with a car like this you don't need to prove anything.
the grand turismo S is a BEAST
Why would anyone compare this beauty to an M3?!?!? people shopping in this segment aren't even interested in the M3. This car has way more class and soul.
The "S" version has 440bhp so that should fix the power issue a bit.
they really need to make a granturismo with that quattroporte 3.8 twin turbo engine so it can compete with other exotic gt cars, only reason i didn't want one is the lack of power, lack of mods, and outdated interior. the outside is timeless and 1 of the nicest cars out!
I have to admit, I am desperately waiting for an all new GranTurismo.
im right there with you man.
alot of people go for ferraris lambo's and corvettes but if i ever get enough money im definetley getting a maserati
Maserati are the most beautiful cars in the world great review.
The most desirable car. The dream car of every man Maserati GranTurismo
@1980Adda intradevar. Am vazut una de aproape si e de o frumusete deosebita. Nu e vulgara ca alte supermasini, e pur si simplu senzuala.
My dream car
Check Ebay its within grasp..
My Maserati does 185, I lost my license, now I don't drive
Gj posting this everywhere
Also move to Germany
Yeah!!! Go big or go home.💯
That’s because you didn’t have The Prodigy playing in the background
my god it looks good, but you fellas are right it needs a bit more mumbo....but they will release a model in the future with the extra go
last time i checked all of our vehicles have lasted more than 3-5 years... and unless a devastating carsh happens they still run strong for life
this car is great for picking up girls
not for going superfast or racing!
it has style
kingoftroy05 only u understand 👊💪
Comparing this to an M3 is daft. Also, the Ferrari engine LOVES to rev. And, it doesn't need sport mode to move like a scalded cat :)
The e92 m3 has more power than the same year granturismo and revs to 8400rpm. I like the granturismo, but get your facts straight
@@optic_fraxzzyt5720 Exactly the E92 M3 is a driving machine. Does everything so well and sounds awesome as well. A far more capable and engaging car to drive.
Sexiest car ever made!
Is this a good first car?
😂😂😂
SuperBlabla67 yes
Haha first car maybe if u get and old one
what a nice looking car
This Maserati is one of the best looking car on sale together with the DBS. If you want more power you can choose the 4.7lt with 440cv or the Mc package which gives 10 more hp (450). But the problem is... Maserati is owned by Ferrari and they will never allow this car to be faster than a California
Amazing car!
Everything Jason Plato said applies to the Aston Martin Vantage also. The Aston and Maserati look beautiful, if only they had a Corvette LS7 engine in them...
It is, the Gran Turismo S has the same engine as the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
I think, however, that they should put the engine from the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano in the Gran Turismo, now that would be a truly breathtaking combination!
Well said. Its the different choice of a luxury sports sedan.
@javaleira No idea why that comment is getting thumbs up, he never even mentioned Aston Martins a single time in the review, all he was saying is that the engine wasn't torquey enough (for the weight of the car) so you always had to downshift whenever going up a hill or overtaking (which can be a little jerky).
Besides, I'm sure when you say "these british shows" you're referring to Top Gear : Jeremy Clarkson has always said that his two favorite type of cars were British AND Italian cars.
The Alfa Romeo 8C is a beast in acceleration and speed and has the same motor. The only problem is the weight in the Maserati.
This review is old, the new Maseratis have more power and also they made the MC Stradale that is lighter and has more power.
Bought my 08 GT with 14,200 miles for 31k. Best Buy of my life!
Yeah wait til it breaks down pal, itl cost you more than that to fix it.
@@DanSaddler1991 I have the $ to fix it! Do you have the $ to fix a Yugo? People like you ask me, "how many miles to the gallon do you get" . Their not tuned or astute to understand you don't buy a car with the prestige of a Masi for the gas mileage!
Maserati is not for being a supercar. Its called GranTourismo for a good reason... MC Stradale is a sick devil if you are looking for a fast car...
i love this car
What a fucking cool Design! Like a Armani Suit!
ive allways liked the maserati styling especialy the granturismos
Ahhhh fifth gear.
The BTec top gear
@TheTallMan35 Thats cus they need to do it for people to argue about then keep on watching their show.
Hang on a minute he goes all the way through this saying its alittle slow uphill blah blah blah .... but then theres a SPORT button. presses that hes fucking flying. pick one of these up in the uk for less the 45k. get a c63 get a m3 m5 or you can get something a little more.... chick magnet, bitches be loving this!! get this nicely wrapped private reg.... Knee deep in gash
I 100% agree with you! He rags on the car in comfort mode about how underpower it is......like c'mon son. You would say the same thing in a M3. Hell, when I first drove my X5M I was disappointed in the acceleration, but then I found M mode, and even better, S mode!!! Pick the right mode
mama mia !! gt superpe
dommage que l histoire n etait pas au rendez vous !!! apres l abandon des V8 maserati alfieri ont aurait du vu voir l evolution en 32 soupapes injections un 5000 (450 ch) ou un 5500 cm3( 525 ch )ou un 6300 cm3( 600 ch)
gros moteur V8 contre les AMG
400 hp and one of the finest exterior/interiors in the world. These guys are never happy with any car. No matter how a car's designers refine it, tune it, or improve it they'll still find something wrong with it.
theyre the people, my friend, that have the money to spend on their chilhood dream cars, or else just have expensive tastes, if i had the money id go straight out and buy me a FPV GT-P boss 290 from 2006... im not into v8's and yea im only 16, but i have my dreams man... proud of it too
@javaleira
That is absolutely true, but you propably should have written this on a video where this is the case..?
You're telling me that he got a AM in a car like that and not a Manual?
starting at 3:010 His hands doesn't touch anything to change gear as he does his thing, that is just my support that he got a AM for a car like that.
Nice sentence structure. What I would write as 4 sentences you wrote as 1 giant, hard to read run-on.
But I get what you're saying.
Of course the throttle is more effective and the suspension tighter after sport mode is on. your going like 50 more mph than when you were not in sport mode.
Honestly. I think only car reviewers feel that "OMG i've only got 405 HP! What is wrong with the motor"
Really people? Is 0.5 of a second off your 0-60 mile time gonna make a real difference in the pleasure of your car?
This one is AMAZINGLY beautiful, and with that much hp. It can't be "That" slow.
It’s still the most beautiful car on the road
@TheTallMan35 well that's a point of a review telling what's wrong so you know wether to spend your money on it or not.
Of course the car was upgraded to 4.7 Sport MC Shift and it makes all the difference.
@TheMrbones92 Maserati is owned by Alfa Romeo (which is owned by FIAT). So they do not have the luxury of going shopping at Mercedes. The engine is the "same one" as the Alfa 8C (although the Alfa is a 4.7l 450bhp). And this is only the base model, the Graturismo S and S Stradale are more powerfull.
@blake20193 Clarkson have been testing cars for a living since -77...Clarkson are a regular guy intrested in cars like everyone els, racing drivers aren't ordinary driving people.
There's the GranTurismo S with a 4,7 engine as well.
Holy shit its Jason Plato!
An Sl65 is quite a pretty car, but when I think about it. Damn this thing is quite the looker. Haha I would love to own one of these.
IF you want faster then get yourself a carrera gt? I think this car is a chiller version of the status symbol it brings apon you. Its all opinion anyway.
This car is a work of art.
I saw one today, that's why I searched it here.
Best looking cars:
1. Maserati Granturismo MC Stradale
2. Maserati Granturismo MC Sportline
3. Maserati Granturismo S
You forgot about one important fact. Ferrari owns maserati and in any official speach they say that ferrari is for making super fast, track designed cars where maserati is the choice when You want smoething more comfortable...
i think i'd go for an aston martin db9 instead... trouble is, the aston is about $100,000 more expensive (or, double the price).
granturismo s automatic is the one to buy.
yeah im with ya. i personally like top gear better but im not gonna diss on fifth gear. they offer good car reviews thats why im watching it. personally though i find top gear a bit more enjoyable
ok so it could be more powerful but...ITS BEAUTIFUL
Doesn't matter about the standard 4.2 Litre being down on power but I have this over Veyron , Agera, 458 or Aventador simply on its looks alone . I also wouldn't want the S (now called Sport) or MC models as I would prefer comfortable reasonably fast cruising, thank you
One of these in my garagem a ferrari f12 and a lamborghini aventador and i would be a happy person
dude, the granturismos value stays. it gets around 60-70% of the value after 3 years. at least thats predicted. it came out 2 years ago and you can get a used for 96,000 min. so i think the value sticks.
While Fifth Gear gives you information, Top Gear wants to entertain you with funny comments and comparisons to men on jetskis or at motorboats. For me, Fifth Gear is much more valuable.
my trans am ws-6 isnt anywhere as refined (or expensive), but its got gobs of torque in every gear!!
If this was a $250,000+ car i might have a problem with the power.
According To U Tube & Google , MORE Dependable Than A Ferrari ,Even W/ Ferrari Eng.?
@Arend911 + it has a ferrari engine
Masina asta isi merita toti banii =p~
yes i totaly agree with you
Put a 650+ horsepower engine in it and you got a badass little car. That i'd buy.
@TheTallMan35 its their job mate... shows like this push the manufacturers to make better cars.
I love this car
my friend has a masarati granturismo S and every time he makes a downshift on a
walkover thing i dont know what i call it :P but every person gets scared off the downshift! its freaking hilarious! one time a old woman and her husband was just walking over the walkover thing he pressed the gas, and they totally got scared xD
Alright guys, if you were capable of buying a Nissan GTR or a Maserati Grand turismo which one will you choose? Adding a reason will be nice.
true i adore it =)
the AMv8, the alfa romeo brera are very nice to
better than most cars though. the ferrari612 loses 1/3 after the first 3 years. a new one costs 330000 and you can get a 2006 with 2000 mi for 209000. thats pretty bad. the same thing applies to brands like mercedes. they lose 2/3 of their value after 3 years. i guess its a tradeoff but I maserati does a better job at it. i mean, im thinking of getting one, but a second hand one, so that way i can avoid depreciation. you can get one/two are every ferr/maser dealer. what do you think? worth it?
THE PERFECT CAR.
And that's why they upped it to a 4.7L V8 ^^