I Once Nearly Bought a Maserati GranCabrio | REVIEW

Once upon a time I considered buying a Maserati GranCabrio as the successor to my Audi S5 Cabriolet; for the four-seat open-top grand tourer configuration with a truly beautiful V8 sound. Fast forward and the model has now been updated and brought back as the GranCabrio Sport, and it's still every bit as beautiful and it still sounds phenomenal!

The GranCabrio Sport was launched by Maserati as a refresh to the car, with a slightly revised look, new electronics on the inside but most importantly maintaining that glorious naturally aspirated V8 soundtrack. I'm a big fan of driving a car in the right environment, and with the roof down at sunset, twisty Italian roads and that wonderful engine sound wailing away behind - this was spot on.

Thanks for watching, Tim

[Shmee]

Once upon a time I considered buying a Maserati GranCabrio as the successor to my Audi S5 Cabriolet; for the four-seat open-top grand tourer configuration with a truly beautiful V8 sound. Fast forward and the model has now been updated and brought back as the GranCabrio Sport, and it's still every bit as beautiful and it still sounds phenomenal!

[stevenjalopnik]

In a time where stats and numbers sell cars, it’s so refreshing to see a car that focuses on the experience. Props to Maserati for not caring about lap times and drag races because at they end of the day, there is nothing like cruising down to the beach in the middle of summer with a lovely soundtrack.

[TOMO.]

I Once Nearly Bought a Bugatti Chiron...just needed the money...sad

[bendosdel]

What a beautiful car and video. The Maserati history and attention to detail in this is amazing. No matters how old the Grandturismo is it will always be in the top 3 best looking. <3

[adot]

I actually think a Maserati would suit you, Tim. Not many people drive them

[andretakacs]

I bought one of these in Bordeaux Ponteveccio Burgandy with Caramello Cuoio interior.

[CarsFilmingFriends]

The sound of that engine is genius! I really love it:)

[MichelMichel]

I wish they could invest a little bit more in the GT and the GC to adjust all those little ignored details! Still one of the most iconic Italian sports car out there! Great video Shmee!

[apollosbrownies]

Truth be told, I prefer the original iteration of this body style, back when they’d first launched in the late 2000’s, early 2010’s. But this is the epitome of the GT and GC when it comes to technology and driving experience; the updates and refinements made to the chassis, infotainment, materials, fitment, and more really make these a phenomenal drive. They’re relatively reliable (for the class) too, since all the issues are well known and easily addressable by now!

They may be dated, and they may not be the best value, but they genuinely have one of the most rewarding drives of any car out there, right now. It’s not something I say lightly - I recommend everyone experience one of these, or their older Tipo M139 Quattroporte counterparts at some point in their driving career. They really are a treat to own and drive.

[SqBlast]

All these outdated comments, i mean i jump every week in a Maserati QP GTS 2008 (Larini exhaust) from a member of my family, it is outdated for sure, but god the experience you got from driving it and enjoying the road is just to awesome to care about everything else, it's the same for Abarth which is my daily, my point is : As long as you enjoy to drive it, who cares about the tech'...

Great car Shmee!

[chabbysrides]

Thanks for the video Tim. I am a Maserati owner and I love these cars.

[MemeLord-vnst]

The Mc Stradale is my absolute favourite car and it's the sound and driving experience. I test drove it and it was absolutely amazing, if I ever have the money im buying it hands down. I would rather have that than any other car!

[leoehgartner]

Thank you Shmee for a great review! It is my fav car ever. Once came out in 2008 I was in love. I hope they redesign the panel and gadgets of the interior. For the sound is something unmissable to experience in life! One day I will be lucky to test drive one!

[heinedenmark]

Why are the Italians so good at making their engines sound amazing.. compared to most other?

[TheNKO]

my favorite car since longtime ! beautiful in this configuration _ THANKX A LOT

[andrejkostovski]

that god a car that sounds good and doesnt crackle all the time

[SUNDWAVE]

Gorgeous car. My aunt is lucky to have the GranTurismo but she got it many years ago and it's starting to show its age. Ever since I sat inside that car I fell in love with it and promised myself one day I will purchase one.

So glad to see they have refreshed the original design and updated the interior - that was long overdue. I think however the rear lights needed a bigger change.

Now, if they can keep manufacturing these for the next 5 years or so, I will hopefully be able to get one. Just gotta finish this **** degree lol.

[AJFMe]

I've owned an 08' and a14' Coupe and absolutely loved them! It's one of the few if any exotics that can seat 4 adults It is a heavy car so not super fast but the sound is so amazing that you feel like your flying lol My kids moved out so I no longer needed the 4 seats so I went for an F-Type which also sounds epic but handles much better; more of a sports car whereas the Maserati is a Grand Touring car They depreciate like a rock, so if you really want a Gran Turismo, find a used one but a CPO would be best because if something goes wrong, it costs 3-4 times more to repair than a Honda Also, maintenance isn't cheap: oil changes are $700!

[blissmd]

I once nearly bought a La Ferrari ... ended up waking up

[andrecaio]

amazing brand, amazing car, amazing sound.