Maserati granturismo any good?
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Im considering buying a 2010-2011 Granturismo with the 4.7 litre v8. I have upto £25k to spend and the car will be used purely as a weekend toy. Are these any good and what is the reliability like? Also servicing costs are they reasonable? Not looking to buy one if owners have constant issues with them. The noise blows me away and im seriously tempted by one.....
In short yes. 2013 GT sport, bought with 41k on the clock.
Now had it just coming up to two years. In that time bar consumables (tyres and a battery) it’s had a front wheel bearing due to a speed sensor failure(£750) , and a major service (£900). Servicing intervals are every 2 years.
Other than the wheel bearing/sensor issue look out for front sub frame rot, not a super common issue but good to keep an eye on. Previously I’ve had supercharged Jags (last one was an XFR) and reliability so far has been better, even if parts and servicing (as you would expect on something much rarer) have been more expensive.
Infotainment is woeful but there is a car play option which will set you back about a grand. Prestige Autoworks do supply and fit of the kit. They also do mobile servicing and repairs. Chap that runs it is ex HR Owen Maserati.
PPI or known specialist the best way to go. Richard Grace is a highly recommended dealer- v knowledgeable, has had a lot of them pass through his hands and can find you the right car for your budget. That’s how I found mine. The sports Maserati forum is a great place to start if you want to do some more research.
I use mine as not quite a daily, but it definitely isn’t a weekend car. They fare better when in regular use. As with other modern performance cars iffy battery condition can cause lots of random warning lights. The noise is addictive, especially when you invest the £350 or so needed for an x pipe. Haven’t done a truly long run in it (planning a drive to Italy next year all being well) but you can easily do a couple hundred miles in a day and come out the other side feeling fresh.
Now had it just coming up to two years. In that time bar consumables (tyres and a battery) it’s had a front wheel bearing due to a speed sensor failure(£750) , and a major service (£900). Servicing intervals are every 2 years.
Other than the wheel bearing/sensor issue look out for front sub frame rot, not a super common issue but good to keep an eye on. Previously I’ve had supercharged Jags (last one was an XFR) and reliability so far has been better, even if parts and servicing (as you would expect on something much rarer) have been more expensive.
Infotainment is woeful but there is a car play option which will set you back about a grand. Prestige Autoworks do supply and fit of the kit. They also do mobile servicing and repairs. Chap that runs it is ex HR Owen Maserati.
PPI or known specialist the best way to go. Richard Grace is a highly recommended dealer- v knowledgeable, has had a lot of them pass through his hands and can find you the right car for your budget. That’s how I found mine. The sports Maserati forum is a great place to start if you want to do some more research.
I use mine as not quite a daily, but it definitely isn’t a weekend car. They fare better when in regular use. As with other modern performance cars iffy battery condition can cause lots of random warning lights. The noise is addictive, especially when you invest the £350 or so needed for an x pipe. Haven’t done a truly long run in it (planning a drive to Italy next year all being well) but you can easily do a couple hundred miles in a day and come out the other side feeling fresh.
As mentioned above, Richard Grace is definitely the go-to guy for these guys - and he'll happily give you positive pointers on other cars that he's not selling.
It's not a cheap car to run, but it's not ruinous. Genuine Maserati disks and pads are very expensive, but there are plenty of aftermarket options that are as good or even better. So don't be put off buying a car that will need disks and pads doing soon - as long as it's priced accordingly. There are other well known items that have a limited life - such as the AC compressor - but again, there are options for these that don't involve paying Maserati parts prices. The most annoying one is the wheel bearing mentioned above - because it's an integrated unit you have to replace a perfectly good wheel bearing because the ABS sensor has packed up. I think several people have tried to find a solution to this, but nothing has worked so far.
The Naviplus add-on for Android Auto (and Carplay) really is a must have. It leaves the car looking totally factory, but then a quick swipe left on the screen and suddenly you're in 2022.
I've done 650 miles in mine in one day, and it was effortless.
It's not a cheap car to run, but it's not ruinous. Genuine Maserati disks and pads are very expensive, but there are plenty of aftermarket options that are as good or even better. So don't be put off buying a car that will need disks and pads doing soon - as long as it's priced accordingly. There are other well known items that have a limited life - such as the AC compressor - but again, there are options for these that don't involve paying Maserati parts prices. The most annoying one is the wheel bearing mentioned above - because it's an integrated unit you have to replace a perfectly good wheel bearing because the ABS sensor has packed up. I think several people have tried to find a solution to this, but nothing has worked so far.
The Naviplus add-on for Android Auto (and Carplay) really is a must have. It leaves the car looking totally factory, but then a quick swipe left on the screen and suddenly you're in 2022.
I've done 650 miles in mine in one day, and it was effortless.
RSTurbo50 said:
Im considering buying a 2010-2011 Granturismo with the 4.7 litre v8. I have upto £25k to spend and the car will be used purely as a weekend toy. Are these any good and what is the reliability like? Also servicing costs are they reasonable? Not looking to buy one if owners have constant issues with them. The noise blows me away and im seriously tempted by one.....
I've had a couple of Maseratis and they don't like sitting around but a decent blast each week is probably fine.If a weekend toy I'd be clear what you want out of such a toy and drive one-they are big cars!
Personally I think they suit the ZF box better than the MC Shift but plenty think the opposite so try both.
Previous said:
What do owners achieve mpg wise on a sensible run?
I've always wanted one of these since driving one at a pick your car track day type thing.
Currently I do 15-20k a year though..... I suspect it'd be ruinous!
I ran a Maserati V8 (4.2, not 4.7) in a lighter car than the GT and got 10-15 mpg in town, 25 mpg on very steady motorway driving.I've always wanted one of these since driving one at a pick your car track day type thing.
Currently I do 15-20k a year though..... I suspect it'd be ruinous!
ZX10R NIN said:
That's pretty much the same as I got from my 4.7.
To be honest I found mpg was barely better in the Ghibli's V6S engine where 2 fewer cylinders and a turbo should in theory help with cruising economy. Not that I was particularly bothered either way.I guess the 4.7 must be essential for the GT with its extra heft over the Gransport?
fflump said:
To be honest I found mpg was barely better in the Ghibli's V6S engine where 2 fewer cylinders and a turbo should in theory help with cruising economy. Not that I was particularly bothered either way.
I guess the 4.7 must be essential for the GT with its extra heft over the Gransport?
It just fells right with the 4.7, you don't seem to work it as hard.I guess the 4.7 must be essential for the GT with its extra heft over the Gransport?
fflump said:
To be honest I found mpg was barely better in the Ghibli's V6S engine where 2 fewer cylinders and a turbo should in theory help with cruising economy. Not that I was particularly bothered either way.
I guess the 4.7 must be essential for the GT with its extra heft over the Gransport?
My V6S gets about 19 round town and 30mpg on the motorway. If careful on Motorways it can hit 35. I guess the 4.7 must be essential for the GT with its extra heft over the Gransport?
Anyway good luck on the GT, plenty info at Sports Maserati as mentioned.
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