Thread: I need your thoughts the Maserati GranSport

I have been searching around for and looking at pricing on several different cars. Through my searching I have came across several Maserati GranSport. I have seen them around $20K up to $40K. I wanna know you guys thoughts are on this car. Hows the durability on them? Maintenance costs? How are they as a daily driver?

Im curious to know for when my finances get back in order maybe in the next 6 months to a year maybe getting one. I for some reason actually like these. In case a few of you don't know, I used to drive a Lotus Eilse. Maybe a few of you can compare or contrast the two.

Thanks,

Corey

Sorry, this prolly needs to be moved to the Maserati section.

Maintenance expenses will be $$$ be prepared for plenty of breakdowns. Transmissions are glass.

Originally Posted by C-M2

Maintenance expenses will be $$$ be prepared for plenty of breakdowns. Transmissions are glass.

That was my main concern was the transmissions. I read on a few reviews that they dont hold up well under hard shifting.

To be honest, i only got on my elise a few times. I actually babied the damn thing.

Get a 6speed. You do NOT want to have to repair/replace the F1 style transmission. Get a 996 Turbo. Bulletproof engine/transmission, easy to mod, and wicked fast!

The pricing on those cars can be deceiving since they are kinda affordable to purchase. You have to remember that at that age there is no warranty and you are paying 90% the price of Ferrari parts and service. You should add a buffer for maintenance and "if something goes wrong". It's not surprising to see a repair bill be half the worth of the car! Oil change on my QP is $700 and 1 year service is $1700. If you need a new clutch it's $3500.

Other than that it's a great car.

Originally Posted by Ccns23

Get a 6speed. You do NOT want to have to repair/replace the F1 style transmission. Get a 996 Turbo. Bulletproof engine/transmission, easy to mod, and wicked fast!

I have looked at P-cars too but finding the right one that hasent been beat on for around that price range.

I am also going to have to get this vehicle insured under my brother's/ dad's name for lower insurance. I did the Lotus the same way.

i think they are nice looking. that is all i know. porsche would be a better bet for sure.

Originally Posted by ipohopper

The pricing on those cars can be deceiving since they are kinda affordable to purchase. You have to remember that at that age there is no warranty and you are paying 90% the price of Ferrari parts and service. You should add a buffer for maintenance and "if something goes wrong". It's not surprising to see a repair bill be half the worth of the car! Oil change on my QP is $700 and 1 year service is $1700. If you need a new clutch it's $3500.

Other than that it's a great car.

Thanks, I had these prices in mind. I did know the oil change was that much. And I figured 4g's for clutch if need be.

If I find on around $25K I will be putting 5K to 8K down before financing the rest. Are there any companies that give these cars an extended warranty that arent stupidly over priced?

Originally Posted by Mr. Carter

Thanks, I had these prices in mind. I did know the oil change was that much. And I figured 4g's for clutch if need be.

If I find on around $25K I will be putting 5K to 8K down before financing the rest. Are there any companies that give these cars an extended warranty that arent stupidly over priced?

I think Maserati NA was offering extended warranties. Not sure the terms. Also make sure you get a good PPI done so you know a pretty good condition of the car before you purchase.