Buying a used Maserati Quattroporte - 2004-2012, Common Issues, Buying advice / guide 

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I own a beautiful Blu Melago 2008 Maserati QP Executive GT. 4.2 Ferrari V8 with an "automatic" tranny. I'm an old motorhead and former race driver back in the day. I sold a Mercedes CL600 to buy this one and I was very surprised with the Maserati reliability. I have to admit, I do have low mileage. To date, I've had only one problem with the Maserati and that was the driver's door window-regulator that had to be replaced. April 2021: A new Maserati battery was installed. I had the dealer do it because it is a back-breaking job to do. Other than that issue, nothing has gone wrong! Meanwhile it's a blast to drive and a real head turner. If you can find a good one, grab it and enjoy. Life is too short to not be driving a Maserati!

For a car guy this would one of the best daily drivers, if you are considering getting one just get one with the standard ZF auto gearbox from 2007 onwards and avoid the duo select like the plague. fantastic car

I have a 2007 QP with the Duo Select transmission. It was hard to find someone in Salt Lake City who could work on the car (the "specialist" in foreign cars I went to was more of a "generalist" than a specialist), but fortunately when I arrived in south Florida I found a genuine Maserati mechanic who basically had to rebuild the transmission and clutch that the SLC mechanic had screwed up! That job and 30,000 mile service was almost $8,000. Then recently I had an oil change for $300 and last week I had the "sticky" rubber all over the car cleaned for $2,000, also replaced the window regulator and outside mirror switch. Let's face it - This is an EXPENSIVE car to own and service, however I really enjoy the driving experience (read that as a chick magnet) and the performance. I always keep the car garaged and keep every small issue from becoming a larger issue by constantly monitoring every spot, noise or fart in the vehicle! I have other cars but this one, for all the expense it takes to upkeep, is the one I enjoy driving the most. Thank you for an interesting review.

I owned a 2007.5 (with the 6 speed auto) from 2010-2016. The car never had any mechanical issues of any sort besides snapping two window regulator rods (the first time I thought it was a gun shot. Over all extremely reliable for me over the 14-15k miles I had it. Only side notes are the self fixing occasional dash light, quick draining battery (if not on a tender), and the expensive oil changes. Over all absolutely loved the car and do miss it quite a lot.

This is my favorite v8 engine of all time. It goes against the fine Italian grain and uses a crossplane crank, which makes it sound ABSOLUTELY STUNNING, especially revving as high as it can with a large bore relative to the stroke. They also seem to be fantastically reliable, even by American standards. This damn thing sounds like a Spitfire on a strafing dive crossed with a Mustang Rocket edition in the middle of a bone shaking orgasm, and the after sex cigarette is loaded with those little poppy and bangy things. ANYBODY WHO OWNS A QUATTROPORTE IS GUILTY OF HAVING IMPECCABLE TASTE.

I have an 09 QP - S with 39K miles. It's a solid, reliable and fantastic car to own and drive. I read all the forums and warnings about these cars, but they're not always accurate and mostly negative, which is misleading. If you're buying, get a thorough PPI as you would for any car. Don't skimp on service and spend the extra few bucks to have dealer perform the work. Full service on my QP is not more expensive than similar service on AMG Benz or M series BMW. Even after 10 years, it's still a head-turner and a lot of fun to take on weekend trips with the family.

From NYC. You’re the best! Example: Cylinder wall plating /certain years mentioned / causing excessive oil consumption and plating falling in causing sounds, problems etc. NO ONE Else I’ve heard on web buying advice, saying that!

This car is a 4-door Ferrari, assembled with parts from F430, 599 and 612. If you don’t have the money to support a Ferrari, or the appreciation for the marque to make it worthwhile, run away. But, if you’re a Ferrari owner who wants a similar driving experience with room for quests, you won’t be disappointed. The Duo-select gearbox is the same as in the 599. It’s not made for driving-it’s made for racing. Totally bulletproof. BUT, it’s a manual by heart and certainly not appropriate for a sedan. If you can’t or don’t know how to properly drive a F1, you’re screwed. Clutches run $10k installed. I got 60k on my clutch and over 100k on the other parts. Others toast their clutch in 10k miles.

Most people say it's reliable but no one says how many miles they have. Many drive them like 5k miles per year max and of course with 20-30k on the clock you will have near zero issues. Anyone with 100-150k miles with this Maser?

I'm looking now. Thank you very much for the info on the reality of owning one. Respect

Finally someone lists out actual issues instead of going " I PAID 700 FOR A DEALER OIL CHANGE OH MY GOD" This does seem fairly reliable as long as you up keep the cars maintence. I think its not very forgiving and you may have keep it upkeeped and treat it kindly. There is always the option of ripping out the old transmission and mating it to something else completely hot rod style.

gawd is that car ever a beaute. Especially the side profile; perfection in the absolute. I wish maser had carried over the pininfarina design into the newer models. Pininfarina is now owned by the chinese (sacrilege !!)

Thanks for saving me a whole load of money and frustration !

Love this car, love my Jaguar F Pace SVR also, and I am hoping it's going to be less expensive to run. Maserati seems to be a bit if a money pit. People say Jags are unreliable but I had my last car, an XJ for 20 years with few problems.

Just bought a 2010 GTS - it’s a super car…. END OF LINE ;)

I love the design and sound want to buy it cause of that

The F1 robotized gearbox is fine, you just need to know how to drive it i.e: read the manual. I changed the clutch on mine at 98 000 kms, very reasonable life.

Love these! Hope to own one at some point.

I wonder where this 15,000 mile clutch story got started. My 2006 DS was put on a diagnostic and the clutch had 40% wear (60% remaining) at 20,000 miles. So, it is a +40,000 mile clutch if you drive it right.

As italian I almost passed out with the Mosconi quote about Madonna. Thanks mate

Thanks man very helpful.

This car is very special in that its Maserati's return to profitablility 🏁

Do a GranTurismo review!!

For QP, the harder u drive, the less problems u will get. :-)

Nice video. Keep up the good work.

Your review is very helpful thanks.

YOU sir are a blessing.

Yoo, it's time to do an used Maserati Grand Turismo buying advice.

I don't understand this legend of bad quality italian car... I have italian cars and i got less problem than my audi or bmw... Italian cars are ferrari, lamborghini, maserati, alfa romeo all are very high quality cars.

Do not choose the duo-select. Buy a qp with full history, especially oil changes are important. Apart from this, rest assured this qp model is the first reliable Maserati. Prices from 12.000 € onwards in Europe.

Thank you for the information .

Geez and I was gonna buy one . A 2012 with only 30 k on it . Forget that ! Thx for the great review and saving me a ton of cash on fixing it and tow trucks and stress !!! Cheers

Can have variator issues in cars before 2010 model year. As it's not so clear when the factory addresed this issue, some time in 2009, it's best to buy cars not registered before 2010 without setting aside money to fix the variator issue. That's the only significant known issue with the pre-2010 cars.

Me dream car ☺

That exhaust does scream. Nicely

Thank you. Would rather get this classic Italian blood than that hyundai looking new porte which doesn't even have that mean V8 sound. All of these new cars suck except for maybe a few muscle ones of a dying breed, others are just plastic junk made for hippies

Hi guys, which one is better to own? 2010-2013 model or the 2014 new generation model? I found they depreciate a lot, some 2014 GTS is even around $50000-$60000.

2 short question: 1. Is it possible to change the Duo-select gearbox to a real manual gearbox? Should be possible, but don't know about this. 2. Is it possible to get sport or race clutches for the Duo-select gearbox?? Thanks for answering!!

amazing video wow can you make one for jaguar xj8 2011 or newer I had the 2004 and was a nightmare many electronic , suspension problems and I love jaguars I don't know if the new one is good or not

Go get one!👍 Its a 4 door Ferrari for wery little money.

Strut replacement and the installation of a new belt cost $4300.

Common issues, the hole car. But we still love them

Not as unreliable as you think? You got to be kidding. That Duo-Select transmission alone will make you take out a second mortgage to fix the three times it blows on you lol

Some say the Maserati Quattroporte has to get a new clutch set every 30.000km for sporty driving, otherwise you can get 100.000km

This is my dream car ... how about its reability??? Tq

ONLY car I want after my Alfa Busso ;)

Do the GranTurismo!!!!!

Wow! Someone had some balls to order one brand new in that brown(?) colour.

Having owned several Porsches, Audis and Mercedes I think all German brands are overated reliable where most of Italian car like Alfa, Lancias do not own Maserati or Ferrari so I cannot say ..are in in my opinion underated unreliable..at least based upon my experience

.. and an astoundingly high fuel consumption - much higher than comparable cars of that time!

i have an '09 GTS. i've got lots of experience if anyone needs advise hahaha

I own a 2014 Q4, if your going to buy a quattroporte get one with the ZF gearbox. I use to own a 07 model with the duo actuated transmission.... it was shit.

Can an experienced home mechanic change the transmission them selves? There’s a cheap 2006 with a bad transmission. Can I just get a used one from eBay and swap it out myself?

Next do Quattroporte for 2013-2021

The hell I went through owning this car, my most favorite car but holy shit it was super expensive maintaine, literally thousands, The Maserati dealerships favorite number is $10,000 for EVERYTHING, Unreal

Do Lexus brand cars

Thanks

good job bro we need video about British car

Looking at an 07 with 105,000 miles, anything I should look out for?

What I want to know is if I buy one with about 40k and I drive about 5k pr year How is the reliability of these cars from 2004-2008 ???????????? Thank you

Hey, dobra recenzia. Možem poprosit o review na BMW 7 F01 (2008-2015) ? Pokračuj v tom co robis, robis to dobre :)

Likes were 999 , dislikes at 99 , I obviously liked , 1k ! Now 😂😁

Nice job.

I have a gorgeous Black 2005 QP with 59K miles for sale

I had a 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix which is what this car is trying to be. You can get those for $2000 in great condition and those will go over 200k miles without any issues. Some call the Grand Prix the Grandpappy of the the Maserati Quattroporte. Personally, I would go with the Pontiac, but that's just because I'm classy.

How much do you think the insurance would be?

Please do a MC Stradale. : )

Do Bentley Continental Flying Spur 1st generation please!

if it has an automatic transmission, do you still need to change the clutch after 60k something km?

You forgot spaghetti for wiring in the intro.

1.34 this is north italian blasphemy😂😂 i hope you know what the man (germano mosconi) said, if you don't no problems, it fits perfectly anyway🤣🤣

I've heard that the electrical system in Italian cars are made by real garden gnomes;-)

Can you please do the Maserati ghibli, their extremely cheap and look like a Great value for money, but would love to know how reliable it is

Imagine this car with a proper engine with just under 600hp and a proper DCT transmission and a proper interior. So, basically, the only good thing about the Quattroporte is its looks and the Maserati badge.

do a granturismo review

Mine is a 4.7

There's a car dealership near me that's selling a 2006 quattroporte for $12.999 with only 22k miles, is this car worth getting

How is this car compared with same year MBenz 63 AMG ??? Thanks ,

I did ls swap it, engine and transmission,, no more problems

What about the executive GTs ?

well thats pretty much everything :D

where are u from

You should put a disclaimer that this car is an epic money pit!!! Trust fund babies only need apply!!!

Make sure you have a spare transmission.

What about the 2015??

this is A CAR!

my god

You mean 5.2 to 62mph

it holds better in norway winter shitty roads that anything zie germans build tremec t56 wakes this car up and mpg is 30% better. engines are ok minor oil leaks newer broke down

Y GERMANO MOSCONI

I recently to be accurate 10/19/2017 bought a Maserati quarto Porte from @maseratiofsandiego and this car is nothing but a piece of junk, has been to shop for service twice, just noticed they missed stitching on the middle back seat and other issues very poor build quality what a junk, I will loose few thousand and get rid of this junk, I hate @maserati

So basically....don't buy one

Hey every one looking to get one. Look up quattroporte Doug on RU-vid and watch his 20 min video

It's a Farrari engine, BS 😅

Lol, any electrical stuff then 🤣

Jesus are you trying to blow the f*cker up!

Maserati = Complete junk!! You want to complicate your life go ahead and buy one. The once that did will never admit how aweful these cars are....

Basically, it’s a beautiful piece of crap.

W221 was shite