Do I Regret Buying My Maserati GranSport? I Drive to Scotland For The Answer...

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Today on the channel I talk to you about my trip to Scotland with my Maserati GranSport, as I wanted to decide once and for all if the GranSport is going to stay, or go.

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[MrMontage]

If anyone else is thinking of buying one of these, the yellow one on autotrader used to be owned by my dad. It was absolutely cherished over its ownership and I know it will serve the next owner proud!

[ChicagoItalian]

Friends - I’ve owned mine since 2007…and she’s equipped with all the Formula Dynamics goodies. If anyone buys one of these - here are a few tips:
1. Buy the Formula Dynamics drive by wire enhancement. The clutch will engage and shift 10x better. Always drive it in sport mode.
2. Replace the secondary decats with either Larini “decats” or “Sport” cats. The current setup really robs the car of power and sound. If you look under the current, the pipes are “squashed” and look like someone has “kneeled” on the pipe….I have the decats and you can really feel the difference in the power and sound. Also, buy either the Larini or Tubi rear back boxes for even more sound.
3. This car is a GT not a sports car. I’d recommend updating the front and rear sway bars and lowering the car…makes a huge difference.
4. ECU upgrade - this car already pulls hard…but, the ECU upgrade makes it pull like a scolded dog.
5. Maintenance - ok, honestly, yes, very high maintenance costs…but, buy what you need in advance and plan for it and maintenance is no more than a BMW/Audi/Mercedes.
6. Bad rep - the 4200 and GranSport are, very very very good cars. A lot of haters have no real clue about what this car is…it’s a blast to drive, gets attention and has a killer engine. 0-60 4.6 - 4.7 and top speed over 180 mph.
7. Join the Maserati Life Forum - a lot of very helpful people on there.
8. Ok CLUTCH - yes, this is a big expense…but, if you buy the parts in advance, and you learn how to drive this car with the Drive by wire…you can get 40k + miles on the clutch…. Don’t be scared.
9. Ferrari stickies - yes, a problem that plagues all Maserati 4200/GranSports…I’ve been able to find a guy who fixes all of this on the Forum..it’s worth it.
10. Drive this car, maintain it…rev it hard (she loves to rev) just change fluids and be prepared to never wipe the smile off your face.

[KarelBeelaertsvanBlokland]

Loved the Boomerang rear lights. Their removal from updated versions destroyed its attractiveness for me!

[deaks]

Just past the intro and my thoughts are these; I’d rather regret things hadn’t turned out the way I’d hoped than regret never trying.
In February I got my ‘08 650i. It is not the “most” anything, and some consider it ugly and it has its share of design flaws that afflict most mid-00’s BMW (and car makers in general).
It is my first car as I’ve made do with motorcycles thus far. Because of this I wanted something special, and I have always liked the 6-Series, and I feel in love with my car almost instantly when I looked at it.
Just after I got it, I drove down to the south coast from the midlands to see friends on my first big journey with the car, and on the way home, late at night, it hit me. This was MY car, fully bought and paid for. I owed no-one a penny for it. And I’ll admit, I teared up a bit, because it was a special moment for me. I don’t care it’s not the greatest at anything and even a bit “slow” today (Trust me, it’s only slow by bike standards!)
Has it been perfect? No, it’s a mid-00’s BMW with a very complex engine. Is it expensive to run? Yes, although better than one might expect.
Do I regret buying it? Not even for a second. I might keep it for a few years, I might keep it until it has to be scrapped, but I can say I bought the car my heart wanted.
But I fully understand the need to drive to Scotland to test the theory. It’s all for scientific endeavour.

[nickmoore]

I really miss my 53 plate 4200, had to go due to Covid and work issues, I was getting 19 MPG on a run and about 16 MPG doddling about, that was until I changed the MAF sensor for a genuine Maserati part, I found the previous owner had cheaped out and fitted a Volvo one😮 Made a bit of difference and MPG went up to an amazing 23 MPG ! Mine was a six speed manual and I never had any issues with it, well built and amazingly reliable 😊 God I miss that car ❤

[thomassmith]

Owning a running a dry ice cleaning company, Maseratis are some of the worst constructed cars chassis wise I’ve seen. The rust on cars used in the UK weather is insane. Compared to a Porsche or other marques at this price point it almost reminds me of a kit car

[global_nomad.]

always happy with how complete your videos are - not pandering to the 5 or 10 minute video approach.

[AntoniusTyas]

In my inner circle that delve with toys, figures and model kits, we always have a saying "Better regret buying it than regret not buying it". Shame to see the GranSport going away, but very much understandable. Hope to see more Maserati in your garage (an MC Strad or maybe another Quattroporte Sport GTS...?) since not many youtubers want to give Maserati a chance to prove themselves.

Also, can I just appreciate how you went into great details about things you like and dislike as well as why a certain car works - or in this case, doesn't work - for you. Great consumer advice, giving people chances to make well-informed choices when they want to buy cars (even if, like me, many probably can't afford one).

[jamesonslow]

Regardless of the conclusion, I think you would have regretted not buying the car. Great to see your (as always) thoroughly honest feedback.

[brianward]

I always like the way the subtitles say ‘Music’ when there is just the sound from the exhaust!😍

[Nick-vplp]

Love my 4200, it has GS springs and i cant complain about the handling at all.

I paid under 10k, its low mileage (relatively) and has been very well looked after.

I think for that money, its crazy value.

Hopefully it wont throw too many wobblies lol

[josephkelly]

Headphones on, the engine sounds beautiful JM, your audio outside of the vehicle is brilliant, thanks for sharing

[RogerNewsham]

Just had to lose my 4200 due to minor crash damage 😢 the insurance offer was double what I paid for it... the price for super unleaded is at £1.71, and at best 15mpg, and head ruled over heart - (this video doesn't help). I bought it at £1.46 ppl with £120 tank fill... went for a Jag XJ6 and the rest goes on home improvements - its the head again, but my heart, well, turn up the volume!

[dougs]

I have a 4200, due to the "sticky dash issue" I had no idea it had a sport mode button, I thought that manual mode was sport mode and was worried about the slow gear change. I few weeks back I discovered by accident the offending switch.. not know what any of them do due to no markings I was a little apprehensive to just press hem all until something happened. Having now driven it in sport mode Im totally in love with it and now only drive in sport mode regardless of the harder suspension.. I LOVE IT. Everybody I know warned me about the electrical problems and Maserati tax but given I paid only $26000 NZD for a car that has travelled less than 40k miles I'm pretty impressed

[adastraperaspera]

I watch youre videos for a few years now and really like them, especially the Ferrari and Maserati ones.
I have one suggestion for you, id really appreciate if you could tell us the L/100km fuel economy number.
I kinda get a grip on mpg by now, but all what i know from engeneering explained is that L/100Km/Miles is somehow a better value to tell about the economy. Appreciate it mate!

[patricsolanderr]

The manual gt that I own is particularly a pleasure to drive at 27890 miles from 2002 it’s chassis number 12 and my forever car I’ve done silly things to the exhaust but the pops and bangs make it so fun to take on twisty roads in the blue ridge mountains here in Virginia

[lloyd]

Totally agree with the old lights being better. Thought that for nearly 2 decades

[borjejohansson]

James, take it next September to Croatian coastal state road between Rijeka and Zadar. Please, believe me, you are going to enjoy your Maserati like you never have before. It's like you take it to Italy, but..., much better, It was born to be driven there.

[were]

Ihave an 06 Gransport Limited edition (with the large maserati side badges) i love it and its F1 transmission is actually one of my favourite features, the downshifts are amazing.