Used Maserati- bargain Ferrari or expensive NIGHTMARE?

Glad to hear I did a decent job at cleaning it up for you! Wanted to say hi when you came to pick it up but I wasn't around at the moment you showed up :(

Good video. 6 years ago I had a Pre Purchase Inspection completed on a high mileage 2006 Maserati GranSport. It had 60,000 miles at that time. The Maserati Tech who completed the inspection told me that cars driven frequently and have a little higher mileage are, in general, more reliable as opposed cars that sit unused for weeks or months at a time. Now my Maserati has well over 100,000 miles and relatively reliable….not as reliable as an Asian car, but about as reliable as a mid 2000,s Mercedes or BMW. In summary, if you have above average mechanical skills and you accept the occasional repair AND if you buy near the bottom of the depreciation curve, an Old Maserati is a great value!

I have the 2014 Granturismo, and the car has been a dream for the last 3 years. These cars have to be DRIVEN on a regular basis. Drive mine daily, love that I don't see one at every red light like C8's, Chargers, Camaro's, and Mustangs...LOL! Replaced my radio and climate control with the Aucar touch screen setup, love it!

The stupidity of having your "entertainment and navigation" system tied into your vehicle's vitals is just mind blowing. How the hell was this even approved by the NHTA or other alphabet agency. I work in aviation and the airplanes' engines and system STILL work even if the navigation systems are offline or removed, and entertainment is rarely tied into anything more than the main electrical system for power.

It's like dating a gorgeous girl from a REALLY rich family. All the pros and cons!

Glad my wife likes Toyota’s 😆

Can't wait to see the new rims on it and hear the new exhaust note with the x pipes. What's better than a pretty Maserati? More pretty Maserati.

Thanks for making that video. I'm pretty sure a lot of other channels out there would have stayed quiet instead of reporting on the experience, both with the car and dealership. I also agree with you, that on certain cars, you can peak at the issue, but if you don't have access to the tools, developing a relationship with your dealership instead of making things worst is the way to go. You also sometimes get a free wash out of it.

Gran Turismo is on my short bucket list. Truly beautiful inside and out. Congratulations on your wife’s gorgeous car. Love the red interior. Someday a black Maserati with a red interior

Thanks for the comment on the Viper and the accessibility of the engine for repairs. Im getting close to buying one :) The quick release on the negative battery terminal is a very smart idea.

Something that I have learned in my old age is I have the knowledge but no longer have the ability or the patience. So a lot of times it’s easier to take it to somebody with the skills and knowledge that you trust.

Maserati Car Problems featuring Casey Putsch Step 1: Have a husband who used to work on Ferraris. Step 2: Have a kick ass deal Step 3: Have bad influence friends like Ed Bolian to persuade you to buy the things

In this episode, Casey talks about how his elephant that he drives through a minefield hasn’t hit a mine yet.

The history of Maserati is long and varied, with a number of owners including FIAT and Ferrari, so the engineering is most certainly Ferrari derived. In fact, the Maserati factory was modernised when it was put under full ownership by Ferrari in 1999, even though Ferrari had owned a 50% stake since 1997. In 2005 Ferrari sold a large percentage back to FIAT and FIAT set about reorganising both Maserati and Alfa Romeo into a “group” using Ferrari engineers to help in developing cars for both brands, which now included Abarth, and setting up their R&D departments. FCA sold their stake in Ferrari in 2014, but many Ferrari engineers remain in the FCA group and work on both Alfa and Maserati models. To say this isn’t a bargain Ferrari when the Ferrari California uses nearly the same underpinnings is not correct. Compared to the price of a Ferrari, these are bargains. Unfortunately, unless you get a 2018 or 2019, you have very old school tech in the car and the radio unit is dreadfully antiquated. Then again, for the sound you get and the beautiful Italian leather and Ferrari engineering, it’s still a bargain if you like to drive something different. They are great to drive.

Great to see some good coming back to someone that puts a lot of good into the world, good karma mate looking forward to more videos on both the new cars, good stuff mate. ;)

My good friend bought a Maserati convertible in 2009 and still has it, loves it, and never had any problems with it. Then in 2014 he added a Maserati Quatraporte (sedan). Same result, no issues, loves it, and still drives it. Two years ago he acquired a new Porsche sedan. The Maserati is much roomier and more comfortable.

Thank you for the info about the radio, I was wanting to get a used maserati and mod minor aspects such as that, but now I know I can't just ditch it. thanks!

Great video Casey! While we are on the subject of cheap exotics, I recently did something stupid and bought a broken 2009 DB9 convertible for my wife (and I). I'm either a genius, or it's a very expensive mistake. I can't wait to go on an exotic run with my DB9 for the price of a civic :D

I have one in Rosso Mondial with red interior and it’s been a fantastic car for us. Very easy to work on for any decent mechanic. Oil changes, filters, and brakes are super easy. I don’t care about my nav unit because I usually never have it on anyways and listen to the engine. I’m really interested to hear what your X pipe does. I’ve been hesitant because I don’t want it to sound like my Mustang (which has full exhaust and is loud).

Super excited to see more of the Maserati, it's a gorgeous car