Testing the World’s Most Depreciated Car

Five years ago, this Maserati Quattroporte costs over $100,000. Now, you can pick one up for around $30,000. Is this the deal of the century?

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[HildegardActual]

I kinda can't believe Donut is still working with Better Help when Better Help sells user data. If there was ever a business that shouldn't be selling user data, it's your therapist.

[andrewmcclellan]

As a Maserati certified tech at a Maserati dealer. I will say I see way too many people buy these for cheap like this and get shell shocked when it needs work and realize they can't afford to keep the car running. And they definitely need work... alot.

[thetinysideoftiny]

One of my best friends is a Maserati technician. He’s shared volumes of horror stories about reliability. The cars would routinely come in off-lease and there was SO MUCH wrong with them the dealer would send them straight to auction. Some unsuspecting dealer would buy them and send them back to the Maserati dealer for a repair quote. The quote was eye-watering, so back to the auction they would go to be resold. My friend would see the exact same car come in two, three, four times from the same auction. He would just save the original quote and reprint it numerous times.
You can quote me on this: “The Italians have a knack for building beautiful machinery that doesn’t work very well.”😂

[LEVELMotorsports]

Correction on the engine - That engine is based on a Ferrari F154, not the Pentastar V6 from the minivans. The F154 was in the California T, GTC4Lusso T, Portofino, Roma, 488 GTB, 488 Spider, 488 Pista, etc. The Maserati version that's in the Quattroporte GTS and Trofeo, the Ghibli Trofeo, and the Levante GTS and Trofeo are actually cast and assembled by Ferrari in Italy. The same engine can also be found in the Alfa Quadrifolgio products - that engine is cast by Ferrari but shipped up the road to Alfa for assembly. In the base and S Maseratis, the engine is cast in the US at a Chrysler facility and then shipped to Italy for assembly. All of those engines are F154-based, not based on the Pentastar.

[qween]

the fact that Justin sent the Miata in circles on a public road kills me LOL

[shakeemshaw]

0:48 did he just say “like drake’s big ole thang?”😭😭😭..nah im in tears rn😭

[michelleday]

I loved the 2007 Quattroporte since I first learned what they were. I got one in 2017, installed ACCUAIR airride and still love it today! No complaints!!!

[diggabledork]

That producer was such a good sport. Really enjoyed her portion of this video. Thanks Donut!

[bowillieman]

It was nice of yall to bring us on Justin's date with the producer.

[Swampfox]

"Well, luckily, we know a pretty good mechanic" — it could ONLY mean ONE MAN... Sandro the legend!

[cline]

I feel like Justin is the guy at work that people trust 100% within 30 seconds of meeting him. Dude is just really likable

[aigomorla]

Santos has that face where he's like... "bro why u bring garbage to my castle?"

[scottytoohotty]

Can I just emphasize the smile and joy the Miata brought her vs the more expensive cars. Goes to show paying more doesn’t always bring more happiness. It’s the memories and fun. Why I got into cars in the first place.

[EdwardInTX]

I own a Ghibli bought 4 years ago around $19k, still driving it today and love it. This was a great video and touches on good points. I wouldn't buy it at $85k, but all day at $19k.

[newadventurescollins]

Finally, we see Miranda's shop! That's a cool touch! Great video. Sandro is awesome. I love his personality. Keep up the good work!

[bawintermage]

That shirt and shades combo is EPIC, thought this was a cop buddy movie instead of a review! Someone greenlight Michigan Vice with these two

[WatchGeek]

I still remember my first job after college! Going to work using public transport, and while waiting for the tram, a guy was driving a Quattroporte to work every morning pass my station and he was ALWAYS hammering it.
The screaming V8 gave me goosebumps EVERY SINGLE morning!! It always made my day

[DadOfDoinks]

I’m loving the Sandro inclusion for a non-realmechanicstuff episode! Got so excited when Miranda’s shop was on frame, knew exactly what it meant. A true G! Go donut!

[PerpetuallyTiredMillennial]

Weird comment, but Kristina seems like a blast to work with and just gives off happy vibes. More blindfolded interior reviews!

[Hecto_]

stellantis came to my college the other day to talk about apprenticeships, so cool to see there cars depreciating