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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.

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.

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.”😂

I went to Germany in 2017 and intended on renting a BMW M series or Audi RS series. Once I got there the rental car company said "oh we are sorry, we just ran out of those...but we do have a brand new Maserati Ghibli to make up for it!" Thinking to myself "oh man...I've never driven one..how bad can it be?" After 9 days in the car....what a POS for the money. It was so bad that I didn't even film with it because I had literally nothing good to say about it at the time. Cheap materials, terrible steering wheel, Christmas tree dashboard, not great handling, and just boring. You can get so much more car for the money and cost to maintain. The Ghibli is the dream car of somebody who knows nothing about cars and just wants a badge. Okay rant over. Seriously don't buy one.

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

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

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.

I feel like them laughing in the Miata represents it pretty well lol

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

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

Shoutout to Sandro for always keeping it as real as possible

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!!!

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.

"We know a good mechanic. Let's take it to him and see what he thinks". Please be Sandro. Please be Sandro. Please be Sandro. A wild Sandro appears. F YEAH

Love the relationship with the producer. Donut seems like a great place to work.

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

Donut single-handedly raised the value of this cars

The only reasonable thing to do now is to do a long-term test. Let’s see how much routine maintenance costs, let’s see if anything major breaks. Let’s see if your opinions change.

I had a Lyft driver who was driving a Maserati Quattroporte (2023 in New Orleans). It surprised me at the time, but with this video it now makes sense!

5:28 the sound of that door closing... blyeugh

Her genuine laugh there when y'all are in the miata is lowkey adorable. I love how blissfully giddy people get when they're in a fast car it's always hilarious

Sandro shops was an unexpected sight. It was cool to finally see a bit of his shop on the channel Edit: I'm using this comment because it has so many likes and people will see this. I want to start by saying they could have made this video before All this controversy came out so I will not attack them that harshly. But I looked into your sponsor of this video. And it does not look very good from all the news. Headlines about its shady business practices. I'm hoping you were ignorant to the fact. And this video was made long before these allegations came out. Better help has been known to sell your private medical information to companies. Even though they specifically say they won't breaking their agreement and supporting a company like this is just something I cannot get behind, especially as a member, giving you money every month. So I'm hoping you issue some sort of apology or take away this sponsored segment. Even though yes, I know you need money to fund videos. I'm sure there are other sponsors that do not involve these business practices that are frowned upon. Plus i've seen many talk about how their comments were deleted when they criticized your sponsor but you never seem to touch members' comments so i'm hoping mine sticks out because i've never seen you delete member comments before Second edit: I have researched further into it. And the FTC did rule that they did sell personal info two companies breaking their confidentiality agreement. They settled to pay out 8 million. But I cannot find where they paid this out too. but this confirms there alleged crimes. But to give them credit. They have sense made a better privacy policy and better security and a lot more transparent ways of working. But that still does not forgive past failures, but they do seem to be in the right track and direction to become a better company

0:50 That goddamn drake joke is becoming my nightmare fuel

Justin putting on the full suave Italian outfit while James is just chilling as usual - Donut gold. 😅

Depreciated for a reason. I had an s and it broke down a lot. Random Bubbles in the side windows, floor mats, touch screen, drive shaft on and on. 60k miles in two years. I did love driving it though and it’s one of the best communities of people. Its a great entry level car and people that buy them used tend to really appreciate it.

2:05 Justin straight up has a superpower lmao, the butt dyno is infallible.

Seeing them have fun in the miata was great vibes man I love it. Justin's awesome

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

Justin dressed like he’s in an action movie, ends up being a Butt Dyno. Sandro cameo!! A+, boys!

So sick going to Miranda’s shop!!! Awesome seeing sandros in his natural habitat!

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!

you guys are the best at demonstration and explanations. A great video idea would be how to do a big 3 electrical upgrade for a car. Its something a lot of ppl would be able to do.

“We’re gonna take it to a really good mechanic we know” I swear it’ll be hilarious if it’s Sandro *next shot is Miranda’s* I died laughing

Justin and the lady have such good chemistry! They were great!

"Please be Sandro's shop, please be Sandro's shop." It was Sandro's shop. YES!

I purchased 2007 Quattraporte Executive GT ... the sticky button issue has been addressed... needs an antenna amp, 6CD works great Nav (uses 10 CDs no updates) system and graphic interface are very dated so it will need $1800 sound system to add car play usable nav USB bluetoothe and backup camera.... 4.2 v8 with 65k miles .... very clean paided under 13k... well worth it... but you must get the Wet sump engine (blue Valve covers) with the ZF trani as the F1 eats clutches if you use it in automatic mode... so get a 2007 or newer stay away from the Duo Select models in my opinion.- your mileage may vary..... drove 1800 miles home

“Just like Drake’s big ol’ thang” is crazy

More James and Justin content please!

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

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

"Pretty much a Chrysler."* There. Fixed it for you.

I love that the pull into Sandros looked like GTA

*former maserati/alfa romeo techmician* the ghibli/quattroporte/levante are great value for money now, until they need work. levamtes air suspension is constantly breaking. the v6 oil chamge for the 3 was 700 dollars. breaks were 2400. the maintenance light requires a specialty tool with maseratis diagnossi. or the leonardo aftermarket tool. but if you can score the gts model for under 40k that is a stupidly fun car.

Awesome to see this video. I've seen the Quadraporte's online the past couple of years and couldn't figure out why they were so cheap. I just figured the maintenance prices were too high.

I worked at a Maserati dealer for about a year. 6 months as a Driver and 6 months in Parts and holy crap you're not joking about the maintenance costs. I saw the ROs, even basic stuff would put the average guy out of house. Brakes and rotors all around was about 1,500. Control arms had to be replaced all the time, 650 or so. Even an oil change was 150. Body panels cost a fortune. People would get them at auction, call us for maintenance, and then try to find a way to do the work themselves.

i think the snake eating its own tail metaphor is pretty accurate. with my 2010 535i bmw, it was depreciated down to 10k, and i paid more for insurance than i paid for the monthly on the car! insurance doesnt care if its cheap to you, its expensive to the mechanics so its expensive to them.

My entire spirit was lifted the minute I saw Sandro 🙌🏽🙌🏽 hell yea, luv that guy

I cannot tell you how hyped I was to see Sandro. I was really hoping it was him when you said "we know a really good mechanic"

10:21 might not be luxurious but those smiles per miles win. 😂

I love how this branched out to Sandro and Miranda's Shop. More of this please! Support those who support you!

I have a Ghibli SQ4 and have road tripped it from NY to FL 4 times in the last year…. With no issues and loved every minute of it.

The first generation V8 cars did have a Ferrari sourced engine, but also a problem riddled clutch and transmission, I’ve heard. But in manual mode, with TC off, and the paddles; it was one of my favorite cars to drive. It’s ashame the maintenance is troublesome…

Yo when James said "luckily we know a good mechanic" i was like theres no way they put Sandro in, then i looked over at my phone and see "Mirandas" and im like yooooooooooo idk why i was surprised but that was dope tbh nice little cameo, if only theyd brought in Angelina?(sorry if i got the name wrong) it would be like top 10 anime crossovers of all time vibe lmfao

Between the color, portholes and popularity with Floridians, I cant help but draw parallels to Buick.

It's a good thing they're pushing a therapy service in the video. Anyone who owns a Maserati outside of warranty is definitely gonna need one.

The most depreciated car by percentage is the Toyota Mirai Limited. They have a sticker price of $68,635 but they often resell for $10k or less after 1-2 years. Hydrogen costs $36 a Kg now so a full tank in a Mirai costs over $180 for about 300 real world miles. The free $15k fuel card they give you lasts less than 2 years for the average driver.

I like how donut isn’t a wannabe top gear like every other car UKpostsr

My dad bought an ‘03 Coupé GT a few years ago. He had a small exhaust mod put on it which made the car sound like a FREAKIN’ MONSTER with its 4.2 Liter V8 Engine. I love that thing so much! I don’t care what people say, I have an italian muscle car!

Does anyone else appreciate how much more they’re smiling in the Miata? Like isn’t that what a car is about? Love it

You should get a ride in the previous gen, the Quattroporte V, especially with the 4.7 S trim. Big grunting NA V8, that revs like crazy, one of the best (if not THE) best designed luxury sedan, sporty handling. You got all the right ingredient for an enthusiast car!

@Donut I raise you one: The 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio! Way better on the deal-to-performance luxury-exotic! The options mine has sat at about 90K$ USD when new. They go for around 30-40K$ in todays market, or less. Has a Ferrari Derived (from the California) twin turbo 90-degree V-6. Take a California V-8, lop-off two cylinders and slap two boostie-boi's on it and get about 510-505HP! Has a perfect weight distribution and only weighs about 3800lbs! My Specific Alfa Quad has the Brembo Carbon-ceramic brakes and Sparco Carbon-fiber race seats. Which definitely makes this car shine. Handles beautifully. My only gripe is the lack of a manual and the need for a bigger exhaust. But, BOY, it sure checks every other box!!

So glad to finally see Sandro's shop!

Bought a 2014 Ghibli SQ4 5 years ago. Found a great deal with only 30,000kms on it. I daily drive it and put 120,000kms on it since. Just had to do brake job and regular maintenance. I love mine. Great in the Canadian winters too with the AWD.

More of Sandro is always appreciated ❤

Christina seems super cool! Love to see her on more.

The Quattroporte (V8 Series 1 especially) is a fantastic looking and sounding thing - I have always liked 'em. But being an Alfa guy, in late 2021 I bought the Quattroporte's smaller & more egalitarian cousin - a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 GTA with the ultimate "big Busso" 3.2L 24V quad-cam V6 (the final iteration of Alfa's iconic Busso V6 and which supposedly had some Maserati engineering input). When new, it was the most expensive "mainstream" Alfa ever sold in Australia at the time with a list price of about A$100,000. It is also super rare - only about 2,600 sedans were ever built and only just over 100 were exported to Australia. I paid A$8,500. It's now done over 268,000km (including 45,000km by me in mostly peak hour commuting). It's been brilliant - and actually cheaper to maintain than the two Alfa 156 V6s I owned prior to that. Just did the first major unscheduled repair - clutch replacement which cost $3500 - but as far as I can ascertain its the only time the clutch has been changed, which is pretty bloody good after so many clicks. I know you folks never got the 156 in 'Merica, but I think it is possibly the best looking sedan of the last 30 years, the best handling FWD I've ever driven, and in GTA form still goes like stink (for a 22yo car anyway). Then there is the noise - the big Busso is the best sounding engine of anything with less than 12 cylinders... In summary, its the best car of +20 I've owned in 35 years of driving. So my advice is - yeah, if you see a "cheap" used Quattroporte with a full service history that has been loved and you know an independent mechanic who specialises in Italian cars (luckily I do - been taking my Alfas the same old Italian fella and his boys for the last 12 years), then buy it...

30k for a maserati???? THANK YOU FOR SHOWING ME MY NEW DREAM CAR

Maserati needs to be sold to either the VAG or BMW group for a clean sheet redesign. Stellantis and quality are not two words uttered together for anything they make.

donut just settling into the space that hoonigan left.

First time watching your channel. I love the positive energy. Great job 👏🏽

thats $107k pre pandemic... Thats more like $130 to 140k today... I cant believe anybody bought that thing

8:37 me tryna figure out which episode of Mr and Mrs smith is this

10:54 justin's perfect seth rogen laugh

respect for james and donut after seeing his shirt. thank you for the union support brother👊🏻👊🏻people like you supporting the working man means a lot

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

I love mine. I got a 2015 Ghibli for like $27k in '22 BUT it had 92k miles on it. I daily it, and for 5 months had a 5hr round trip daily commute in that car. It now has 150k mi on it, and i have had to do NOTHING to it other than change the oil every 12k mi. I sold my bagged full size silverado show truck (my baby) to get it, and surprisingly am not upset in the least. Actually I am currently looking for a newer year model quattroporte or levante with the same TTv6, because I KNOW it's good for at least 150k mi ;)

As soon as you said "we know a good mechanic". In my head I'm like "please be Sandro, please be Sandro!"

I just bought this exact same configuration QP, same year, same rims, colors and seats. Just only it's diesel because we love it here in Thailand. Price is like half the original price, but t still like 5 times more expensive than US.

Justin with the jamie foxx vibes, kinda killin it.

Drake comment was mad sus

The sound of the door at 12:05 is cheap even for 29k... However, all things considered, still a good deal...

Somewhere around here there's a video of this car being built. The engines are kept outdoors in a carport. You can see that the exhaust ports aren't even taped off.

Maaan, we got everything in this video. Including Sandro, and a George Clooney side eye at 8:03! 😆

@10:07 Something makes me think it's not her first time saying this 😂

Who else loves Sandro?!

PLEASE make more videos with the BMW 850csi you guys have, would love to see it more

I really admire adrien broner for shifting from boxing to being a car reviewer, he even talks in a very smart way now, my mind is totally blown 😊😊😊

8:46 A Black Man driving around a White Woman Blind Folded... Broad Day Light, What could go wrong...

This theory would be more convincing if you could not walk to the moon on all the caveats that were said during this video. Save yourself a headache and stay away from fake Ferraris.

I bought a 2005 quatroporte 4.2 V8 with 42,000 miles for $8000. When it was brand new and pre ordered, to build the same car, it was $169k. Crazy depreciation on Maseratis.

Loved how freaking genuine Christina (Krystiina?) was.

30K ? that's cheap...

Every 👍 I get. I won't do a pushup.

This is a pretty fair video. I remember the original quattroporte when it came out. You could always bank on 60,000 miles. You're swapping out that transmission. They had terrible transmission problems. I personally own a Maserati. It's a 2017 Ghibli and I have never had a single issue out of it and it has 50k miles. Definitely not fuel efficient but it's been a great car. But yeah, if you need to go to a Maserati technician you can expect they're going to charge you a premium on some parts. You can get those generally inexpensive online yourself and they're going to charge you a premium on labor. Just is what it is but if you know how to do the common stuff yourself you're not going to have a problem.

I have all these features on my loaded 2014 300C. Only thing I don't have is a big engine, it's just the pentastar V6

Personally, I'd go with the last gen Quattroporte Sport GTS with the 4.3 L V8. From 2008 onwards, they carried a ZF 8-speed instead of the robotized manual transmission.

that transition at 14:44 reminds me of reality tv car shows like pimp my ride

Cool to see Sandro’s shop!!

im actually so hyped to see sandro cameo in a donut vid