12-14 should be pretty rock solid. If you live in an area where the roads are salted, check the subframes for rust.

Don't think the GTC has that much luggage space, though

C

 

When you say that 'much' you mean enough for two pair of socks and a small bottle of water!

 

Luggage space on the convertible is pretty appalling. Can hardly fit any normal size backpack. Forget about golf bags.

Besides that, I drive my car daily, even in snowy winters! Life is short. Enjoy it while you can.

 

Welcome to the group. +1 on Cartman's comment.

 

You will respect my authority!

C

 

2013 GTS, it‘s my daily driver, going on six years now with almost 50 K miles logged on, and it’s been rock solid. No problems, mechanical or electrical ( well, with one exception - the radio occasionally rebooted itself, but that was a fairly inexpensive fix ), so a very reliable car.. at least, that’s been my experience.

 

Wonderful daily car, reliability surpasses AM, last of the Maseratis to be a true exotic (no offense Ghibli, 4porte, Levante), exceptional soundtrack (from engine and exhaust), accommodates 4 adults < 200lbs each, lacks tech or Porsche and uber-personalization but also not on every corner. Feels like an Italian hotrod: engine + chassis w/ sport button + x-pipe delete.
Grand tourer: ICE mode
Very lucky to have owned 1 and shared experience with the family

 

Get the 13-14 model for the new seats and fascia. It is a solid reliable car with a great presence and exhaust note that no other car can compare with.

 

New to the forum

Researched this car on the internet quite a bit but nothing better than advice from actual enthusiast owners

Looking at a 2012-2014 Granturismo convertible, after European cars including that 911 and American V8s.

Love the Maserati look, sound, room for luggage too with the back seats and a bit of trunk

Can I use this car daily during summer (we use our Jeep SRT in winter), seems pretty solid. Any major reliability issues or suggestions for preventive maintenance?

Any suggestions period are most welcome

Thanks!

All the comments about luggage space are correct. It's dismal. I can fit two fold up camping chairs in the 'trunk' along with the few little cleaning items and tool kit. Not much space. But it's so awesome to be able to drop the roof down and listen to that wonderful Italian symphony! I would highly recommend the convertible.

 

If I couldn't find a convertible in my price range, I wouldn't have bought a couple. When you drop the top and listen to that V8 on sport mode at full song, you won't even need a radio.

 

Wait, you're saying that these come with a radio??????? 🤣

 

As for the trunk, I have 1 backpack and the tire inflator kit and there's room for 1 medium duffle. It's not a long distance road trip car but only meant for maybe a weekend jaunt for 2 if you pack lightly.

 

I bought my 2013 GTS with the intention of it being my summer only, 'weekend warrior' (never taking it to work) kinda ride. I still have that intention, however there is one huge problem with this car and that plan. It's far too ^&^#* fun to drive and parking it last winter made waiting for spring excruciating, which in Canada is a struggle on it's own, let alone owning a car like this. This is the most fun I've had driving of any car I've had my hands on (used to detail cars at the automall so I had my fair share of exotics and sport cars).

It's true, trunk space sucks. But I have taken it to hockey with my hockey bag in the trunk and my sticks in the cabin LOL. Let's face it, you're not interested in this car for it's cargo space. You most certainly will not regret buying a Granturismo I will promise you this.

 

They seem to like to be driven, not stored.

Mine seems to be as reliable as any car I've owned. Not as reliable as my Ford F-350 V-10 dually truck, which seems to be almost indestructible. But compared to other nice cars I've owned (including Jaguar, Porsche, Mercedes, BMW, etc), my 2009 Quattroporte S is more reliable and cheaper to fix. And is by far the nicest and most fun to drive.

I find convertibles are much more hassle, and have shorter lives, than fixed roof cars. I usually lease convertibles. I nearly always buy fixed roof cars.

 

I was given the advice when I joined to buy a 2013 or newer so I did... a low mileage full records 2014. It is intoxicating to drive and the noise sublime. I get compliments every day. It’s rare in my city to see one. I love it so much.

 

New to the forum

Researched this car on the internet quite a bit but nothing better than advice from actual enthusiast owners

Looking at a 2012-2014 Granturismo convertible, after European cars including that 911 and American V8s.

Love the Maserati look, sound, room for luggage too with the back seats and a bit of trunk

Can I use this car daily during summer (we use our Jeep SRT in winter), seems pretty solid. Any major reliability issues or suggestions for preventive maintenance?

Any suggestions period are most welcome

Thanks!

I am the lucky owner of a 2010 GTC, my son has a 2013 Coupe, we both love our cars! Even with the top up it is loads of fun to drive and starting the car will ALWAYS make you smile! As for trunk space well no.....a cooler bag and a few groceries, luggage...not! Pull the trigfer you will not be sorry!

 

She's Canadian. It fits a hockey bag. Done deal. I drive my Crossfire roadster with the bag and sticks in the passenger seat and when I lived in FL, managed to carry them strapped to various parts of my 1977 GL1000 Goldwing. Fortunately the Ghibli and my A4 have plenty of room for bag/sticks with the rear seat dropped.

 

New to the forum

Researched this car on the internet quite a bit but nothing better than advice from actual enthusiast owners

Looking at a 2012-2014 Granturismo convertible, after European cars including that 911 and American V8s.

Love the Maserati look, sound, room for luggage too with the back seats and a bit of trunk

Can I use this car daily during summer (we use our Jeep SRT in winter), seems pretty solid. Any major reliability issues or suggestions for preventive maintenance?

Any suggestions period are most welcome

Thanks!

I've owned my 2009 QP as a daily driver for 6 yrs - 105,000 miles later, (*same engine, transmission, suspension as GT) - Here are the quirks you will encounter: (1) suspension wears out pretty quickly on these cars, you will go through bushings and ball-joins for upper/lower front end (zero probs with rear susp). I spent about $7500 fixing this problem 3x (bushing lasted 30-40k miles).
(2) I had TPMS issues the first year of ownership - buy the beru official sensors; and I had to replace the TPMS computer module 2x.
(3) Alternator failed at 45,000 miles - $2700 repair bill.
(4) Electronic brake module broke at 90k miles - $2000

I've driven this car EVERY day since May 2014 - it will put a smile on your face. It's very reliable - only been left "stranded" 2x in 6yrs (failed alternator, broken hoses exploded for rear heat changer behind engine). Driven this car all over California, Lake tahoe, Palm Desert, Coachella Los Angeles, etc (zero snow driving)

The engine & transmission are rock solid. Also replaced 1 window regulator on the drivers side. Rotors last about 60-75k miles (every other brake job) - you have to replace all 4 rotors - $2500 brake job.
cheers!
David

 

New to the forum

Researched this car on the internet quite a bit but nothing better than advice from actual enthusiast owners

Looking at a 2012-2014 Granturismo convertible, after European cars including that 911 and American V8s.

Love the Maserati look, sound, room for luggage too with the back seats and a bit of trunk

Can I use this car daily during summer (we use our Jeep SRT in winter), seems pretty solid. Any major reliability issues or suggestions for preventive maintenance?

Any suggestions period are most welcome

Thanks!

Hello,

Let me be honest and tell you the good and bad of owning a Maserati GT. I own a 2012 GT coupe with MC Sportline options with only 12,000 miles. Car is absolutely beautiful, drives well, get looks everywhere it goes, sounds awesome. It is driven almost exclusively by my wife and only in the summer, thus the low miles.

Now the bad (and there are many):

• Very limited dealer network meaning no competition when it comes to pricing for dealer service and possibly long distances to travel for anything required at the dealer
• The dealers are the only ones who can reset the green service wrench on the dashboard - what this means is that if you have a local garage change your oil or do it yourself (like I do), there is NO WAY to reset the service indicator because the dealer won't reset it unless you get the work done at the dealer. Maserati claims that this is for "quality control" meaning that only a dealer is qualified to change the oil in a Maserati. What a bunch of crap - I changed the oil in about 30 minutes, of course using an authorized Maserati oil filter and better oil than you would get at the dealer.
• My closest dealer is 1.5 hours from my house - I spent the better part of an entire day just to deal with a factory recall to update software
• The plastic silver seat levers will break - 100% guaranteed. Maserati knows this and doesn't care. They charge at least $75 for a piece of plastic that costs about 35 cents to injection mold. If you don't replace them, you cannot access the rear seats. And they will break again - you always need to keep spares on hand.
• If you go to the dealer for any maintenance, the oil change is $1,000 and new wiper blades are $300 - both absolutely idiotic.
• The dealer will try to sell you on the fact that your Maserati is "so exotic" and "you really need to get all fluids changed annually, blah blah blah". I did this only while the car was under warranty so I didn't run the risk of breaking the warranty. Each time the stealership got me for $2,300. It's a bunch of crap - I own 5 other cars, all at least as exotic as the Maserati, and nothing comes close to the cost of maintenance.

If you're coming from a Jeep, then just be prepared to having your chin hit the ground out of sheer angst when you have to deal with dealer and the cost of maintenance on a Maserati. For that reason alone, I'll never buy another Maserati and told their national customer service people as such.

 

I agree with most of those points except:
#1 - find an independent shop that specializes in Exotics (labor rate here in SF is $165 indy vs $220 at Maserati of Marin)
#2 - If you are DIY type of person (I am) - you can change your oil for $160 (filter + 10 quarters Mobile 1); every other year when all fluids / belts are needed - I do it myself for $600 (parts); Costco has our wipers for $30/pair (easy to install yourself). As for the service wrench, you can reset it yourself with the Autel Maxisys MS906BT - costs $1000 for the tool but will last a lifetime.

*I source all my parts from Ebay or scuderiaparts.com or eurospares.co.uk - wholesale pricing 40-60% less than any Maserati official dealer.
**I could not afford this car if I had to depend on the "Dealer" - as WCG stated it will be VERY expensive if you have to rely on an "official Masi dealer".

 

WCG, if you do a search on the forum, some members have suggested an ODC reader that can reset that oil icon. They said it costs about $200 which is as much as you save on your DIY oil change. I hope my Ghibli is not as troublesome, or expensive, as your GT.

 

Thanks for the reply. If you know which ODC reader works with Maserati please reply. I tried to do just what you said and researched Autel, Ancel and some others about a year ago. I even spoke with their technical folks - no one had a reader that would reset the Maserati service icon.

 

The service wrench light can be reset by many independent shops which work on exotic cars, they typically have all the equipment needed to do that, my shop does.
I would never, ever take this car to a dealer unless it was for work performed free under the original factory warranty period.

 

I wouldn't pay $350 for an oil change and think that is a bargain...

 

That‘s about $ 275 USD , so if you subtract the cost of the oil ( about $ 75 ,give or take a few dollars ) $ 200 for one hour labor is pretty much par at “exotic car“ shops .

 

I was surprised it didn’t have an 8-track tape player...

 

I would love to have a record player for my albums.

 

Mock not! I bet it was on the table up for consideration!

 

In the last 30 years I have had 4 Maseratis, so I have some experience with the good and the bad.
1/ 1989 430 which was a nightmare - owned it for 3 years drove 66,000 miles and had a biweekly trip for the biturbo..to the dealer for the whole time.
2/ 2002 Spyder GT - 6 speed. A pleasure to own with minimal maintenance. Had it 5 years and drove it 95,000 miles.
3/ 2006 Spyder Cambiocorsa. The car was bulletproof....except for the transmission...non stop issues. Had it 5 years. Drove it 76,000 miles.
4/ 2012 Granturismo MC. This is the best yet. Driven it 63,000 miles and total maintenance has been - tires, battery, alternator, and fluid changes. Brakes will be next summer.
In Toronto we are lucky to have several dealer locations and at least half a dozen indy's who all have the factory tools and computers. This makes it a lot more competitive for prices.
The outdated stereo, HVAC, push button starter controls can be updated with the AuCar products- mentioned in other strings. I have done this and it feels and looks like a new car!! Highly recommended for the $2000 investment.

 

What an awesome community you are!
Thank you all for the awesome replies and amazing feedback. So helpful and so encouraging. Tried buying a 2013 Grantourismo in Montreal (sold) then a 2014 in Toronto (sold). But super excited to get one. Sooner hopefully then later. Found a local service specialist too so all set when I find the right (and not already sold) car. Thanks again

 

You are lucky, because there is always a pile more cars on the east coast than there are on the prairies - which is why I too got mine in Montreal then promptly drove it home across the country.

 

Only major issue I've had with mine is a vacuum leak, a broken driver sun visor (some numbnuts was probably too rough with it in the past), and seeping head gaskets that I'll eventually have to replace. These cars, though, I've heard -- at least in the year range you're looking for -- are rock solid, when it comes to reliability. I hear tell that many Ferrari people use these as their dailies because of just how well-built they are. I can't attest to a convertible, but I love my baby like nothing else, and everybody else seems to enjoy seeing her as we drive by too.