Doug DeMuro got this so wrong! Maserati Granturismo/GranCabrio is an affordable Ferrari with a soul!
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Let's face it. Life is too short. What is the point of socking away your savings with the hope that "one day" you will buy your dream car? Tomorrow is not guaranteed to any of us. "Someday" is not among the 7 days in the week. If not now, then when? Especially given the present climate with everything that has been going on in the world. I would not recommend 2020 to my worst enemies, and 2021 doesn't seem to be that much better either!
So my point is, live your life. It's prudent to let the brain make the decisions, but you have to go with your heart sometimes too. Speaking of which, what can give you more joy (if you are into cars), than owning one of these exotic cars that you can take out once in a while and let it roar?
In this video we are comparing head to head two of the exotic players that are still within the affordability range of the middle class, without going into the Ferrari-Lamborghini-McLaren stratosphere most of us are not destined to reach.
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Great stuff. I finally took the plunge and got a 2011 GTS MC-Shift last summer with about 36,5K miles on it. It's been a joy to drive, no issues runs like a dream. Had to replace the battery as it was the stock one, and I went on holiday for three weeks without getting it charged during that time. So no fault of the car. To anyone thinking of this car; get it. It's a lot of bang for buck. They are great value and don't depreciate very much if you look after them. Just make sure service history is solid and clutch in good shape.
I love theser Maseratis with every fiber in my being!
I do recommend using the Maserati trickle charger that hopefully came with your car when not in use, it keeps all the computer setting correct for your next drive. Cheers!
Agree with everything except the fact that the maserati is one of the fastest depreciating cars in history
Best used car value right now. All other Maserati's don't come close to the Gran Turismo and one of the best looking Italians ever. Great video.
Thank you for the kind words. And yes, you are perfectly right. The values of the V6 Quattroportes and the Levantes are dropping like a boulder in a lake...
I think Jag or Lexus takes the spot. Maserati is overvalued. If it was bit cheaper people would buy it only for the engine for swaps if only it was great V8. The cheapest ones go for same price as the engine. Detuned in all aspects. Tamed Italian Corvette, if only they give the car all it got.
Yeah Doug got his cars mixed up. The 4th Gen Camero is the Catfish car 🤣 great video and great cars (the Maserati’s), they’re so beautiful & I love seeing them around every now and again
Couldn't agree more! Thanks for watching!
you did!! you helped to convince me to purchase a Grand Cabrio! One of the greatest things I've ever done for myself. A year plus with this amazing car! thanks
Thanks for this wounderful review that perfectly describes this piece of art. Like everyone else say, this is a timeless design that one can still find in the actual models 2023. The sound, even on the "normal" SPORT is a concerto grosso. I own one in BLU MEDITERANEO and agree with you, a very special color that outstands from the typical black or grey found so often. The interior I have is CUOIO which for me is the perfect combination to the exterior color. The only complain I have is the "sticky knobs" that I am experiencing. It is ugly but I had that also on my Mercedes Benz S-Class. By the way, I also drive a lot motorcycle, actually a KTM 1290 Super Duke R, and the Maserati GranTurismo Sport is more fun when it comes to sound. All over, even as a geman, I have to say, this is the most emotional car I ever have driven.
Beautiful car, and exhaust sounds great.
These cars are exceptional from when considered from any criteria.
Congrats Valentine! Always with the best videos of amazing cars!
Thank you Tirso! Always a pleasure hearing from you!
8:35 A proper Grand Tourer! Loooooove this car for my road trips, 7 to 8 hours in the driver's seat are the most comfy of any car I've ever owned.
This car is a treat, all in all! I can't think of a single thing to complain about! Thank you for watching, and please remember to subscribe!
Thanks for making this informative and entertaining review
Glad you enjoyed it! The pleasure is all mine!
Great review bro. You're absolutely right, Dougie didnt get it at all, his review was trash. He said took him 10 years to do it but he better not done at all
Great review-- My 2012 Blu Mediterraneo MC, exactly the same in this video-- shows up on Monday! Cant wait!!!
Hope you enjoy it! and get ready for all that attention you will be getting ! ;-)
DeMuro is typical of his generation. His knowledge of automobiles and art is through Car & Driver and other mass consumer publications. He's never turned a wrench, reshaped a panel or blocked a quarter panel let alone compete. I dropped his channel after 2 episodes about 5 or 6 years ago.
I totally agree! Did you notice you might come away with a headache after watching an entire demuro video? He crams so much information in such a short time ......
@@ValEuroSport it is his smugness that gets me. When he didn't understand the small vents on the Grandturismo S's dash were to sense the cabin temperature for the individual temp zones, he lost me as a viewer. I very much prefer your approach and appreciate it, so thank you!
What a great review, on point with the comparison and a lot of noise, how it should be if it comes to the Granturismo.
Glad you enjoyed it ! I have to admit that I am hooked on these Maseratis!
Great video! I have to get a GT MC! Sounds awesome!
You should! You won't be able to get rid of that silly smile after driving it! :-)
Awesome video Val, I am sold.
Glad you enjoyed it Steven!
Loving my 13' GT MC. You made me laugh when you were in the parking garage with the MC... that's me every day. Lol
Great video, thanks for posting such a great video on the underappreciated Maserati granturismo
Glad you enjoyed it! I just sold a 14 GranCabrio MC in Bianco Eldorado to someone in Quebec, Canada and I know he will LOVE it. I now have a '13 GranCabrio MC in Mediterraneo Blu with less than 10k miles. Maybe I should keep it..... ;-)
@@ValEuroSport f yeah keep it lol. My friend just bought one. But not a MC. Which I love. So aggressive looking. It's funny how ppl who don't own them talk smack and the ppl who do, love them. Ya know. Lol
@@MetroCollectablesandvlogs I try to fight that at every step, people who have never owned one spread falsehoods that harm the reputation and the brand. Most don't even know that Maserati won the Indy500 in 1939 and 1940!
same lolll
JUST FANTASTICO… Cheers for your channel. I’m a Portuguese passionate about the Grand Tourismo. Being a designer and music lover, can’t find better combination between beauty and sound… Never driven one, but it looks like you’re taming a lion with the charm of a beautiful woman. Brutal…
Thank you for the kind words and for watching my videos João! These cars are amazing in their own right! Love every minute I spend in a GranTurismo or GranCabrio!
I loved you video I have a coupe 4200 they are awsome cars ! perfect passion !
Glad you enjoyed it! We have more coming on the way!
Beautiful cars..and very well presented...
Thank you for watching!
Gotta say you have some great editing skills producing this
Looking at these now... fantastic job, Valentin!
Hope you get a commission for your part.
My dream car. Thank you for comparing both models. Stopped a guy in a parking lot who had a sport model. he looked shocked when I said its my dream car please start it and rev the engine. I will own this one day
Right on! Keep doing what you are doing and you will get one of these soon enough!
I own a 2017 Granturismo Special Edition. Grigio Lava (Grey) color. 18,000 miles. It’s an absolute blast to drive and nothing sounds like it. I’ve had all four seats filled going out to dinner, and everyone comments from the backseat on how comfortable it is! Plenty of room for four adults. I’m 6’2” and fit perfectly.
“Comparing this car to a Catfish!” 😂😂😂 Classic whomever said that
Alivia, that was a cheap shot! The Maserati is a beautiful work of art. Whomever said that, cannot differentiate between a Michelangelo and a Van Gogh.
@@ValEuroSport 😂
I like the blue one!!!!!!
Hi Morgan, The blue GT coupe one has been sold, but I have something even BETTER! How about a 2013 GranTurismo Convertible (or GranCabrio as the Europeans call it) in the same exact color combination but with only 9600 miles? Check out my website www.valeurosport.com for all details. Thank you for watching!
Ohhh my Blue Beasty looks GREAT in the videos !!!!!!
It does! Looks fantastic!
Blu Mediterraneo is THE best Maserati colour, without a doubt. Perfection.
Love the car! I have a coupé and cabrio 2011 both....
I think these GTs are the best value if you want the sport, beauty, class, and the fun driving experience. Hands down!
@@ValEuroSport I completely agree and why I bought both the coupé and a cabrio - They are amazing cars and value right now. I think they will in a very short amount of time become collectible as the last NA Ferrari V8s offered in Pininfarina designed Maseratis... they are complete bargains right now... buy buy buy! and enjoy!
I had a 2007 4.2L and a 2014 4.7L both coupes. It's such a great car and you always feel special getting in and driving it. Plus it will take 4 adults, maybe for not longer than an hour in the back seat tho. You can find them pretty cheap used because they depreciate like crazy. Didn't have any problems with them BUT, if you do have a problem it will cost about 3 times what an average car to repair. Also, maintenance isn't cheap, oil change was $700 at the dealership. Maybe you can do it yourself or find an independent shop to do it for you.
Having a reliable, trusty shop is the number one requirement for any import, especially one such as Maserati
The GT is one gorgeous car! 🤩 And the exhaust note.... bravissimo! 😍😍😍
Thank you for the kind words! The GT is the "poor man's" Ferrari LOL !!
I AGREE.
I have a 2006 GranSport 4.2 V8. It’s been upgraded with Larini decats, Tubi exhaust, Formula Dynamics Drive by wire, ECU tune, lowering springs and beefier sway bars. This car is an animal…for how heavy it is. People fail to realize is that this is a GT and NOT a Sports car. These cars are built for high speed traveling…150 mph +…all day long….sure it’s finicky, but that is just the passion coming out. Porsches are a penny a dozen…it’s like driving a Mercedes/BMW/Audi…..NO PASSION. This gentlemen forgot to mention that this is a 3200 Twin Turbo V8…a classic car. A lot of reviews of these cars are done with poor examples of the marque…because maintenance is so HIGH…but it’s worth it. I always get looks and thumbs up and everyone wants to race me. 0-60 -> 4.4/4.7 top seed 180+ with a normally aspirated V8…no hair dryers attached….just 4.2 liters and 420ish horsepower with my modifications. This car also pulls like a scolded dog and NEVER runs out of breath. So yourself a favor….buy a Maserati, a good example….don’t be cheap, do the maintenance and my GOD lose the boring Porsche/Mercedes/BMW/Audi blahness…..do something different for once. You WON’T regret it.
I totally agree with you! I am so glad to see a fellow Maserati enthusiast!
Q. Do you know what sounds better the Granturismo MC?
A. The Grancabrio MC, because the driver can hear more from that operatic epic enngine.
Both the Sport and MC are the best sounding V8's bar none. The Shelby 350 GT comes close, but no cigar. The early AMG Black series may come close, but are in a different category, far more brutal, less refined (more like that Shelby). Newer one have been neutered by legislation. There isn't a Porsche that comes close. The only Ferrari V8's that are as charismatic sound wise are the rare specials (Challenge Stradale, Scuderia, Speciale and Pista), the lower variants being less so (in everyday driving situations).
I concur with you that these Maseratis are beautiful, soulful motorcars that will become highly sought after especially because of the link to Ferrari (which has since ended).
Thank you for the review Mohamed! I agree with you. I have not one, but 2 GT MC convertibles at the moment: a Bianco Eldorado, and a Mediterraneo Blu. Check out the latest short videos I posted! Thanks again for watching!
just like me, you are clearly in love with the Maserati GranTurismo. I own a Jaguar XFRS (very rare car) and am currently caught in a dilemma whether to trade that for a Maserati GT or keep my Jag. I just love the exhaust note and the car
I never saw a XFRS, much less owned one. I imagine it's the supercharged V8 XFR sedan. I doubt that it makes the sound the GranTurismo makes. Nothing this side of Ferrari and Lamborghini makes this kind of racket LOL
@@ValEuroSport Yes you are right. The Jag has a Supercharged V8....great sound but nowhere close to the Maserati. I am in a second dilemma now - pick a Maserati Granturismo Coupe or Convertible? Which one do you think I should pick?
I always suggest to my clients trying to pick between a coupe and a convertible that the latter is a better choice. While generally coupes may have nicer lines, they are now as practical as convertibles. I for one always enjoy dropping the top on a nice cool day or evening. There is nothing as liberating as that. Plus, it's easier to clean up the back seat when you can drop the top and lean over the side, as opposed to getting down on your knees and try to get in the back seat of a coupe. Same thing goes with trying to put a toddler in the back seat. It's a lot easier when you have the top down. I do happen to have 2 GT MC convertibles at the moment. Check out my website: www.valeurosport.com and let me know if you are interested.
Valentin
@@ValEuroSport Sir, is there a way to directly contact you? I need some advice picking up the Maserati GT
Feel free to call me if you like. My phone number is +19196243033 (drop the +1 if you live in the US).
Beautiful “
Thank you!
you're funny... "i'm a knock out, babe" ... very cute about your hair...hahaha...
Thank you Morgan! We like to have fun and I really don't take myself too seriously LOL!
As a used car, as long as you don’t care about fuel economy. So much emotion in them, such an imposing presence and really a hell of a bargain for all the performance and exotic feel you get. And the sound…
As I said before.... This is the "poor" man's Ferrari. I used quotes because you are not exactly poor if you own one of these cats...
@@ValEuroSport lol yeah true, I suppose poor compared to the average Ferrari owner but still decently well off
@@grantmills4184 I've owned 2 Ferraris, 1 Lambo (Countach 500QV) and 4 Maseratis... the quickest and fastest were 1 of my Maseratis... nothing 'poor' about that!
@@andybroer651 that's pretty cool you've been able to own such fine machines, and if that Maserati was the fastest, and being less than Ferraris and Lambos(Albeit still somewhat pricey when new), then that is pretty good performance per dollar
@@grantmills4184 I've been lucky in all my jobs in high tech have granted stock options over the past 30 years. I've also bought all second hand when the market for them was soft. Right now Grandturismo 4.7s are a bargain, but they won't be for much longer. Also V12 Aston Martin Vantage DB7s are a steal. Just my opinion, but if you have the means, pick up a one owner low mileage car if you can, they will not be making V12 cars anymore.
The MC's front seat did not automatically move forward when you tilted the seat back. You need to do the seat reset procedure to fix it.
Thanks for the hint! How do you reset it? Is it like the Aston Martin? move the seat forward as far as it goes, hold it for 2 seconds, move the front of the seat up all the way, hold for 2 seconds, etc?
@@ValEuroSport Here you go czcams.com/video/v0CJJDPHCjI/video.html
I believe this is only for the driver side, are you sure it's applicable for the passenger side?
@@k.matthews1158 Yes both sides should move forward when you tilt the seat back.
@@18000rpm my passenger seat does not. tried the reset procedure and no dice
Anyone cross shopping Ferrari Roma and this would do well IMO, especially for the money savings.
Here in the States they call it Ferrari California. And yes, the Ferrari is a re-badged Maserati GranTurismo/GranCabrio from what I hear.
What is your favorite color in this car? I'm currently shopping for one
"I never rode a motorcycle, I imagine a motorcycle would sound like this"
Motorcycle riders: ???
OK, you got me there! I let the passion talk sometime ;-)
I love Maserati but this is the only car from the brand where the exterior design hasn't aged as well as the other Maserati models. I would mostly look at a Alfa Romeo Gulia or Stelvio QV mostly because I've been a fan of Italian V6's for the longest time.
Sorry, I have to disagree. I think these GT cars still look fantastic. From the Alfa line, I have to say I only like the 4C. The Giulia and the Stelvio already look like any other car in the parking lot.
I beg to differ: this design has been around since 2007 and still looks new enough w/ a facelift. The Maseratis that look dated, IMO, are the FCA-era models: the Ghibli and the 6th-generation Quattroporte. When Ferrari had a stake in Maserati, Maserati made special and low-production sport GTs. Today, they make glorified Dodges with a Maserati badge slapped on the front. The only cool contemporary Maserati is the MC20, and that is both and exception to the rule and was initially intended to be an Alfa.
@@sjb3460 I'm just telling it like it is. Maserati went from being owned by Ferrari, to being owned by Chrysler. This downfall has been realized by none other than the brand itself, and it has consequently received much needed attention - first with the release of the MC20 (which would have been an Alfa), second with the future release of the 2024 GranTurismo. The less Chrysler DNA, the better.
These colors are perfect. You only live once. Porno Exhaust!
Nice! What are the model years?
The blue MC was a 2012 and the red Sport was a 2013 year model.
red one i like red
I’m looking to buy a 2013 GranTurismo and I plan on daily driving it... is it a reliable car?
Most definitely. Just make sure you keep the car out of the sun and into a garage to prevent the sticky buttons issue.
Agree with you, Doug DeMuro got it wrong! The Maserati GT is the most beautiful, practical & reliable Sport GT. Not the fastest but you don’t need it, more than enough, yhe Ferrari engine, the sound, the look, the name “Maserati “, woow
Exactly!
Finally, someone who agrees with me that the mediterano blue is more beautiful and less frequently seen than the more common blue sophisticano.
I like Mediterraneo Blu so much that I bought another one: 2013 GranCabrio MC Convertible with only 9k miles!
Looks more amazing with the white and blue interior
I have a Blu Sophisticato, which I love. I haven't seen another one on the road in my country. But this blue is beautiful also.
BELISIMO!
Art that sends chills down your spine pretty much!
how much is the grancabrio going for
The Sofisticato blue Maserati has already been sold. I do have a Mediterraneo Blu 2013 GranCabrio MC with only 9k miles for sale at $76000. You can see the cars on my website at www.valeurosport.com. Or you can see the online brochure here: terravali.com/13MasGTMCBlue9k/
Buddy, you just convince me! I was between the Jag XKR 5.0 Supercharger and the Maserati GranTurismo, and probably the Jag is more reliable, but man that comment "F1 come to town" really break me and now I m full in with Maserati!!!
That put a smile on my face! Have you bought it yet??
I think Doug missed the whole point about this car, who's going to be bothered about the lack of pointless dashboard tech when the right pedal makes music like that!
Exactly. Besides, there is enough techno gook in the car to satisfy most people. I don't need to customize the tonality of the parking sensor beeps like in the German cars, by the way....
😎👍🏽
Thanks for watching!
DeMuro is a car critic but not a real car guy.
Car guys see past minor flaws to see the art behind it, car critics only see the flaws and the art is invisible to them
Affordable? New?
They are a great value for a used car.
Yes, nice, powerful, looks like a Ferrari and go on...but reability?
I tell you, if the reliability was Honda grade, these cars would not be available for sale since nobody would ever sell it LOL!
@@ValEuroSport A different way off saying 'terrible reliability'
@@camogap7392 I think from Maserati owner club reviews it seems like its not too bad for an Italian car :D
Bonjour mon ami ! 😜
Bonjour Stephan! Comment allez vous monsieur?
@@ValEuroSport tres bien merci ! lol Je suis de Montreal mais je suis au USA depuis 2003. In Cape Coral Florida & Denver Colorado
Doug is the type of guy to get a Maserati review wrong
Ha Ha!! You are so right! Am I the only one walking away with a headache after watching a full blown DeMuro review? Information overload anyone??!
Thank you for calling out Doug DeMuro too
You are welcome! I am passionate about my cars. Doug might be an accounting guy looking at numbers and features and nothing else. There is so much more that goes into a car that gives a car its "soul" !
@@ValEuroSport Yes my dude, but for how expensive those things are, they should have good tech and quality. Dodge performance cars have wayy better tech and interiors. You cant just defend a car for its brand name
@@camogap7392 If you buy them on the second hand market (which I did) they are very affordable - I picked up my Maserati GrandTurismo S with 13k miles for $37.5k. Smaller manufacturers will never have the tech of big volume makers as for the interiors, they are much nicer than any Dodge, and I'm a Mopar fan!
@@andybroer651 I'm not sure about reliability. Maserati's are a nightmare to maintain. I'd rather just get a Miata.
@@camogap7392 Which Maseratis have you owned?
Every car review “expert” complains about the same thing…dated infotainment. Who the hell buys a Ferrari, Lamborghini or Maserati and drives around listening to the radio?
That is so TRUE Stan! It's a cardinal sin to turn on the radio when you drive one of these Italian masterpieces!
This guy is a hack he mentioned that maserati gt sport is the poor man's ferrari but my understanding is maserati is ferraris luxury line, so what do we believe
He is just a hater, like his nissan sentra is any better. 😅
I see the catfish he was referring to, the front does have a bit of a catfish look, the wide round grille looks like the mouth of a catfish. great catch Valentin
I notice , you make videos so you can tell your viewers their opinions are wrong, now the rear end opinion is wrong. hmmmmm
Hi Tom,
The catfish look is undeserved LOL. That's an attempt to trivialize this car, on the part of my friend Dougie. I say she looks more like a shark! The rear end is sharp, and I wouldn't change a thing!
Just keep in mind Doug is an ignorant and narrow minded person. That people keep mentioning him in regard to cars he puts in the ground is beyond me. Just don't watch his videos, I don't. But I keep see his name popping up.
His reviews are just bogus.
Did I tell you I got a headache after watching his videos? Information overload!
Who the f***k is Doug
:-)) Doug DeMuro is the ultimate authority in all things cars. He pretty much owns the entire CZcams auto review market. Be prepared for an onslaught of facts and trivia that will give you a headache once you pick one of his videos.
@@ValEuroSport Sorry, but the rest of the world doesn’t care a shit.
ferrari messed up maserati, they were cool in the past
I think on the contrary, Ferrari leaving the partnership, had a negative impact on the Maserati future.
@@ValEuroSport That my friend only time will tell.
The greatest cars (M138 Coupe, M139 Quattroporte, M145 GranTurismo) come from the Ferrari era. The new Quattroporte doesn’t even have a front mid engine, while the initial M139 had front mid engine, transaxle and dry sump.
I have to agree (picture me blushing :-)
@@satsumagt5284 now that my friend i cannot deny. But I will stil stick with independent Masarati..! give them a few years they will come back if they don't well what can we do. It's like Beats and Apple. Since apple brought Beasts u don't see any invation in them even though they were for front in english music. now Apple completed put them down to put up Apple audio devices. KUdos to Dr.Dre
Maserati and Ferrari are not the same Maserati is a cheap POS
I don't know about that my dear Sir. I have not had a Ferrari yet, but this Maserati is a medicine for me. Did you ever drive one?
@@ValEuroSport yes I work on them i know more then the average person does about Maserati
Doug du kero gets alot wrong... Watch his mr2 review