A Used Maserati Quattroporte is the Best Way to Look Rich for $20,000 

Doug the kind of guy to sweet talk an owner just to bash his car

*Doug is the type of guy to bring 18 people to an 18+ Movie*

Maserati: *releases a new car* Doug: "I'm about to end this company's whole career"

Maserati definitely refused this guy a job back in the day

Doug is the type of guy to tell us that $23,400 is more than $20,000.

Dougs the type of guy to ask a million questions about a product and not buy it

"I borrowed this call from Toro! Check them out!" *Shits all over it*

"TV is NOT Available"

After watching this, I kinda want one

Wanting to look rich is the best way to assure you will never be rich.

Whole restaurant of people: *OMG A MASERATI!!* Doug: *6 out of 10 in cool factor*

Just letting you know, Doug, that here in Japan the reverse beep inside the cabin is a safety feature that is required by law; *all* cars do it.

Doug the type of guy to still have a Yahoo email adress

I think the design looks great, especially the rear end.

"Its unreliable"- guy who bought a landrover.

Idk why but the "TV IS NOT AVAILABLE" part is still one of the funniest things in this channel's entire history

The buttons you thought were cruise control, are the gauge dimmer control buttons. The cruise controls are on the end of the turn signal stock.

Can you fit a tube of toothpaste in the panel gaps?

4:49 you can clearly see the cruise control on the turning signal. What he thought would be the cruise control, is the adjustment for the brightness of the gauge cluster. There were lots of other colours available for the interior, also a sunroof and heated seats. Get one with the ZF Transmission and the spec you prefer and you get one of the best looking and sounding sedans ever build.

"I'd rather eat a ream of paper" - Doug DeMuro, 2017. 15:11

Man Doug really hates Maserati sedans

10:31 "thisistheworsttransmissioniveeverusedinanyautomobileinhistory" ... ROFL

Damn Doug what did Maserati ever do to you?

He roasted the existence of this car to an unimaginable level 😂😂

Doug's last words on his death bed: *"All they had to do was follow my column on Autotrader"*

Doug the type of guy who says "bless you" to himself

Dear Doug, I love your show, but you should test a proper Quatroporte. I now own my 3rd QP, a QT GT Executive 4.7 S, and love it! My first was a Duo-select like the one you reviewed and it was not the best transmission but it gave a excellent driving feeling. The ZF gearbox is way cheaper to maintain. I think the car you used to make the review was in bad condition, we can see it has un-matching tire sizes, the profile of the rear is not matching the fronts. I have Quatroportes for 10 year now, and it has been a sweet story, no big issues and a lot of enjoyment. I think you were not very objective, at times it seemed you were trying to prove your preconceptions instead of doing a objective valuation, or maybe that car in specific was not a good unit. I would not trade my 4.7 QT for a Panamera or a S-Class... But I´m looking to had a 4.7 Granturismo to my garage, simply the best looking GT made on this century, and a design that keeps it´s appeal even today, and the exhaust note is the best there is . Keep up the good work, but I think this model was not fairly treated.

Did you mention the car is beutiful and has a Ferrari engine that sounds amazing!anyway I love these cars lol

Doug's the type of guy to make his own score.

@5:45 you complain about the tedious task of changing the radio preset on the head unit... but at 2:58 you complain about how there are 2 buttons on the steering wheel to change the radio presets.

I love Doug's reviews, but have to disagree on this one. To be fair, my experience starts at the 2008 model where several of his complaints were addressed and fixed by Maserati. The ZF transmission upgrade completely and reliably resolved the issues that plagued the duo-select. Several other updates resolved issues he mentioned as well. Regarding his comments on the styling. This is where I cannot disagree more. I feel like the styling is timeless and gorgeous. It's like saying a vintage Porsche looks dated. The M139 Quattroporte's design, in my opinion, is gorgeous and so unique. Add to this the rarity of coming across one on the road, it still turns heads, prompting people to ask what it is. I love it because it doesn't look like other cars and, in person, it has a very assertive and sexy presence. The interior is also stunning in it's craftmanship and high quality hand stitched leather. Regarding it's reliability, read owner reviews. It's surprisingly reliable with nearly all giving it 5 star reviews. One last point, that is less significant, but worth noting, I would have NEVER even considered the issue with the placement of the turn signal and the paddles if Doug hadn't said anything. Perhaps this was also addressed by 2008 because it is a nonissue. My reach has never been obstructed by the paddles.

Alternate Title: Doug bashing a 16 year old car for 18 minutes and 19 seconds

On other Italian cars, Doug lists all the quirks that are a little weird and is okay with them. On this Italian car, he rants about how bad the quirks are.

If only someone gave Doug a Dougscore

Just picked up an 06 one of these with 11k miles the transmission lurching is absolutely true it’s awful in automatic. Doug is pretty much spot on in this review

I’ll offer some help, since I’ve got one of these (a Quattroporte Sport GT, executive trim) currently, but mine is a 2008 (and I paid $18,500 for mine). First, Cruise control is on the left stalk. Granted, the button to turn it on is on the little panel - turn it on once when you get the car, and it’s on forever. Re: the radio - don't jump through those hoops every time - those are how to set the stations up. Just use the buttons on the wheel. Re: the check engine light - takes 16-20 seconds, the computers always do a self-check when it starts up. It’s not a big deal, and Mas owners don’t wig out over it. The vents on the side are real, not decorative, used for airflow with the tiny engine compartment. The Duo-Select tranny does suck - make sure you get the ZF - way better. Re: outdated styling - not so much. Pininfarina did the body, and their name is still on it. Mine turns heads and garners comments everywhere I take it. I've no idea why Doug didn’t dig the sound - Top Gear reviewed the QP, and Jeremy shushed James and Richard when it was driving by so he could listen. Even in this video you can hear it - the Ferrari motor and that exhaust note is simply Italian music. Performance time 0-60 - I dunno, mine is a 2008 QP Sport GT, and it’s quite a bit faster than described. I’ve replaced an alternator which, to be fair, was pricy, but other than that, literally everything on the car works, and it’s my current daily driver. It seems like Doug may have had an axe to grind; it’s a quirky car, but people love it, it’s a *joy* to drive, it’s very fast, handles like a dream, and it’s super comfortable. I could fall asleep trying to care if people think I’m rich; This was a bucket list car for me, and I just love driving this thing! Just make sure you get the ZF trans and you’ll love it.

I think the biggest annoyance/problem with this car would be if you bought it and it came with Doug.

Doug the type of dude to make 9/11 jokes at the airport security check

The term beautiful Minneapolis hasn’t aged too well

After Doug presents a million reasons not to buy it, I want a Quattroporte for $20k

Doug the type of guy to review a 13 year old rental and complain about build quality

Maserati gon lock Doug up in Area 51

That blue interior really makes me want it.

Don’t think I’ve laughed so much in one of Doug’s videos before😂😂😂

My quatroporte doesnt do that, the one you have has been neglected by previous owner(s)

Thanks Doug, now the price will go from 20k to 70k

Weird, when this car came out Top Gear said it was good

Just to say something about this video.I m maserati quattroporte owner and i love my car. It's my babe that looks beautiful. All issues he is talking about maserati got fixed i don't have that small second stick inside, then that handles on back of steering wheel,i got sunroof,no beeping sound when u backing up,cup holders just perfect,even better than other cars,probably he got older version. Mine is white and again with sunroof and beautiful yelow-black interior called flaming orange i just love it.Steering and driving just perfect weightet car with perfect balance 51-49 with ZF transmission and Ferrari engine sound under hood,that goes in Ferrari 460-360 That sound of the engine gives me goosebumps every time i floor it,still after 6 years and many,many miles. It's head turner when u r on the road and i got no issues with it at all,i own it 6 years,only issue i had it's changing coolant hose on back of the engine in six years that's it,like i said love my car looking to get one more nothing else,no any other car i want ,,maybe,maybe audi R8. It looks like maserati saw this video and fixed all issues,made the best looking,reliable and sexy sounding car on the road.if u want Doug feel free to contact me check my car all issues u mentioned my car doesn't have,like i said probably u checked older version maserati got them all fixed maybe gps sistem it's outdated now only issue

DOUG love your videos but you NEED more scenes of THE CAR I watched the WHOLE video without you showing what the FRONT OR BACK look like!! Could you show AROUND THE car for all of your videos 🍕🍕

Doug the type of guy to fart in the toilet and flush

This car symbolizes why people still buy cars older than 2000

Design isn't aging well? Wow... one of the most beautiful timeless sedans ever built.

this was once selected by a design university one of 100 most beautyfull things man made

Design isn't aging well? I love that design! Edit: Gotta admit, the Front is "weird".

I'm sure all of the negative things you've said about this cars functionality are true but I think it's one of the best looking sedans of all time. And that transaxle helped the weight balance endowing it with the great handling

Am I the only one who thinks that this is a great car ????

Or think of it as a Ferrari F430 V8 donor engine for super cheap. Notice Doug never mentions that this is a normally aspirated Ferrari V8 engine.Which you can’t even get in a modern Ferrari mid-engined coupe anymore.

As an owner of a QP I'll have to say , you are right on some occasions. You should not buy one if you cannot pay for repairs, but that counts for all cars. True the entertainment system is silly and the rearscreen has two buttons instead of one. The little poke to go into reverse is a bit odd and something you have to explain to someone that it has to be tilted upwards before they break it. However, shiftpaddles work just fine even in auto mode. No seat heating, true(I guess that's optional, not strange considered the cars are made in Italy..).Strange you did not mention that it is a fuel consuming car (you probable are used to that in the US). But the info button on the steering wheel works just fine, and you cán change the radiostations on the steering wheel while the nav is on. The airbag on the passengers side is quite visible (but then again it makes sense so you don't put stuff on it). The airvents in the middle do not rattle at all, for a fact nothing rattles, and it has 185.00 km on mine !You are right about the cruise control buttons ,but living in Europe with all the heavy traffic I never come to use it.I never encountered problems with the paddleshifter and the turning signals by the way. I replaced the clutch once , not strange since it is a rearwheel drive 2000 kg car. Mine has a beautiful tan leather upholstery and It does handle very well. Acceleration 5.2 sec is maybe not fast if you are used to drive sportscars but it's a sedan (the fastest sedan actually when it came out the first time) But it still drives like a nimble car .The sound of the QP is fantastic even with standard exhaust. Because the windows are dubble layered you'll have to open a window to hear it though. Off course everyone has a right to their own opinion , mine however comes from a 5 years experience with this car and although things like style and details you might like or dislike are totally subjective. My experience is that nobody looks at you like you are a douchebag when you drive a Maserati , I have never gotten so many complements about this car and I have driven a lot of nice cars. This is still by far my favorite car. For what it's worth, if I testdrove the car you drove in this vid I would not buy it, there's to much wrong with it . Does not mean all QP's are like this , I'm sure I can find a real shitty 997 Turbo. 😎

I am giving a like after 1 year of watching Doug on and off,,,i watched the video yesterday completely,,,I now see why people like his videos...good job Doug...

He did help people buy a beautiful car for less money so he did a great job. The only guy in the world who said it didn’t sound great lol

Doug the type of guy to give his girlfriend a Doug score

Doug the type of guy to buy a Maybach and convert it to manual

Thanks Doug for the review im getting one now

All of Doug’s older videos seem to be playing in fast forward.

I bought a 2008 QP GTS with 40,000 kms on it for $30,000 CAD, it has a TAN interior, and it's a beautiful ride!

I've had my 2007 QP for the last 8 years. My check engine light has never stayed on, I never changed no f1 pump or anything under the hood, I still have my original clutch with 22k miles and my interior is NOT blue. It's beige with light brown. I have heated, cooled and massaging seats. I have never used the radio because I installed an auxiliary wire to plug in my music. Trans does have a lag in it. Feels like driving a standard manual but it has 400hp so the car is still quick for a sedan. This guy tested a lemon.

Doug this car is beautiful in my opinion the best looking saloon car ever.

I started to watch your videos to fall asleep. Thank you for that!

Actually esthetics are wonderful. Look up cars from 2005 and compare. Looks fresh

Maserati Quattroporte: for the guy who pays for Gucci in pennies

I just laughed my ass off for 18 minutes and 19 seconds 🤣🤣🤣

i love this channel i learn laugh but the most is the honesty that this guy uses...

Weird fucking way of saying 'blue'

So Doug You like Maserati?

I owned one and for almost the new price. It was not great but I was in love with the noise. It kept me awake at night, worried about repair cost. There were buttons galore that didn't do anything. A cupholder that didn't hold cups, or anything else. It wasn't a great car. But! It was beautiful, I always had people talking to me about her (she was called Gina) and she sounded fantastic. I sometimes wish for one and then I remember it costs about $15K year on year to own and operate one. Caveat emptor!!

My friend owned a Maserati. First day of ownership it was being loaded back onto a low loader and straight to the dealership for repair.

I Love the maserati QP its gorgeous, Sounds amazing, and nothing doug said bothered me AT ALL I like everything about this car

1. Turn Signal has cruise function. 2. Info button is broken. 3. Other car has sunroof. 4. What’s wrong with the blue? Most of them is beige btw. 5. DuoSelect is not a automatic transmission, you should shift manual with accelerator off. If you not you should replace clutch and pump as you mentioned.

10:23 "It probably isnt that bad right 🤨🤨" Literally lost it when that face after that question that makes you think that its totally bad 😂🤣

I typed out some long comment about how my dads red 06 QT is a pain. But the sound that it makes honestly makes up for it. It’s almost unbelievable.

Doug is always hating on Maserati

I love the way these cars look

"Seriously I want their names" DAMN.

everybody gangsta untill tv is avalible

"This is the worst transmission every designed."- Doug "Hold my beer."- Subaru SVX

You don’t have to press all those buttons to change the radio station, you just use the buttons on the back of the steering wheel 🤷‍♂️

I own 2005 Quattroporte with 58000 miles on the original clutch and 32% clutch wear only. I had no issues since I bought the car new. It was more reliable than my 2001 E39 BMW M5. I only drive on manual sport mode and drive like a manual transmission car. It is a brilliant car with front mid lightweight 180 kg engine and transaxle 47% front, 53% rear weight distribution. It sounds and handles better than any sedan on the market now. It is also the most beautiful and timeless sedan with very balanced proportions. Doug Mauro is impressed with infotainment and has no appreciation for good design and passionate Italian engineering.. I was so happy with the Quattroporte that I purchased a 2012 Maserati Granturimo S What is Doug’s qualification to disqualify a brilliant engineering and design benchmark. His opinion is nonsense and unimportant

DOUG U GIVE OUT GOOD INFO 👍🏾

I can't take the video seriously when I see Doug just randomly rock back and forth just driving normally and going through the gears

I still think the Quattroporte is gorgeous!

Doug, the type of guy who laughs at blue interior for a guy that wears two T-shirts and Blue shorts.

I work at Maserati, thank you for the laugh man 😂 this made my day

If you think of buying a Maserati Quattroporte V. go for the Automatico version. It’s a ZF 6-Speed torque converter. Also the facelifted model is one of the most beautiful limousine ever made. Much more unique than the successor which is a bit generic.

My favorite body style Maserati and one of my favorite cars ever for some reason.

I own the 2015 model automatic and it's a beautiful beast of a car

Well Maserati Levante’s depreciate quickly too, more practical as well

4:48 If the cruise control buttons are on the dashboard behind the steering wheel then what does the left stick of the steering column with "CRUISE" written on it do?

this car looks outdated ? bruh, this car is one of the sexiest sedan ever

does anyone else find this video hilarious of Doug absolutely taking a shit on maserati and ferrari for 20 minutes straight

“I mean, I don’t want to be too bad to this car…” IMMEDIATELY goes back to absolutely slaughtering it hahaha! 😂 Great video as always buddy 😂