Which Affordable GT Should You Buy | Jaguar XKR vs Maserati GranTurismo Comparison | Rivals Showdown
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2021
- The Jaguar XKR and Maserati GranTurismo are both outstanding GT cars for their price range on the used market, with two similar yet distinctly different approaches to a lovely performance car. One, a muscular and simple slice of British elegance, and the other a more delicate but wonderfully gothic Italian beauty.
The question is though, with both cars offering great advantages and a disadvantage or two here and there, which one should you actually go for depending on what you're looking for in a GT car? Let's pit these beautiful 2+2 GT cars head to head and find out...
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Thank you so much for this comparison. It was very helpful in my purchasing decision. I too was considering both cars and your analysis was spot on. For me it was close and the Maserati surprised me, but I purchased an XKR this past weekend. Driving it back from NY to Michigan, the XKR was in its element. It was smooth and effortless, and the torque was always there when I needed it. Excellent car.
Fantastic, glad it helped out!
I thought I was alone in being of the mindset that: "I will almost always choose high torque over high power".
So glad others think that too. Hello from a fellow XKR owner.
For sure. And a lot of that comes from my love of performance diesels actually, lol. My older car, the Touareg V10 was all torque, and I absolutely loved it.
Torque is king.
the main thing here is reliability, the jag 4.2 engine was a very reliable engine, and as mentioned much cheaper to fix if something does go wrong, also that extra torque makes it in my opinion the better choice, I do have bias though because I grew up with jaguars.
granturismo also is very well known to have very reliable engine as well, its the cam variators in older models that was the main issue for most people, and smaller electrical issues happen with both- jag is gonna be much cheaper to keep for sure tho and overall it is definitely more reliable, though that isnt to the say the gt is unreliable, especially for a maserati
Great review. I have both 2014 F type 5.0 litre R. and 2010 4.7 Grand Turismo. Both have excellent qualities and yes, torque is the push you into the seat back want. No need to "rev to destruction". If your not being pushed into the seat back, time to give it another gear. Around Queensland Raceway (Australia) both handle excellently. Sure the F type has the more torque but frankly is not leaving the Trizmo "in the dust" by any means. Comfort, refinement, finish? internally on par. Externally, probably the Italians win marginally with body panel lines and gaps more refined. Daily drivers? no problem for either. Reliability, no problems with either, just carry an OBD reader in the Trizmo to cancel out those ridiculous false sensor warnings which Maserati didn't quite refine. As owner of both cars, I agree with the review by Beards in Cars, very realistic. Happy motoring! now....which one shall I take out today. Oops four people travelling, guess the choice today is made!
how about the sound??
Own both... but have to say the maserati wins for driving pleasure
Love both, would always pick the Jag...
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I don’t let the ads play often but for these kind of videos, I do. Real passion, useful info and addressing everything I was looking for +more without the constant E-begging so common with creators these days. I still have the 08’ magazine containing about a 5 page , amazing review on these 2 cars and you make an impressive video version of it. 👍Blessings!
Cheers! I appreciate that
JAG IS AHEAD OF ITS TIME. We have a 2014 jag. We have been looking for cars lately but nothing beats it. Smooth ness. Comfort. Luxury.
Superb comparison. I prefer the interior of the Maserati but the exterior of the (facelifted/last of the line) Jag. As a proud Brit I'd have to have the Jag. Thanks
The jag the Mas is a Nag ! Excellent video.Your the number one presenter. Very sincere,honest and interesting.Well done mate .
Really fucked up about this being recommended to me because I'm actually looking at a Granturismo and an XKR. This video was super informative.
Nice one
Buy the Maserati’
Me too..... But looking at the 4.7 vs the 5.0 XKR with a potential spires upgrade.
If they made a manual XKR I'd own one but they don't so I doubt I ever will
@@cliveadams7629 Who needs a stick? Paddles are far superior for actual usability, especially on a track.
The Jag is far more reliable and more economical to service here in the U.S.
@DAONEYOUHATE007 No, even my pre-Ford Jaguars were reliable. I had a 1988 XJ6 that I kept until the car was 30 years old. and I needed more space for another. In its life, It needed only an alternator and a fuel pump after 20 years of use. Though mileage was low at around 90K miles. Ford only shared some switchgear with Jaguar. The drive trains in most Jaguars (exclusions such as the X-type notwithstanding) were all Jaguar design.
BTW: my Jags have been and are:`67 E-type, `88 XJ6, `95 XJS 6.0 2+, `95 XJ12 SWB, 2005 XJ8L, 2009 XKR Coupe
@@ClarkecarsWhich one of your cars was the most reliable, and which one do/did you like the best?
I started my car search wanting the Maserati. Because of a few of your videos I bought a 2008 XKR. It’s in transportation from California to New England and should be here in a few days.
Nice one, enjoy! Glad the vids helped out
Great vid as usual, thanks for this very "grounded" presentation ... still scratching my head between both 😀
Best review ever! Extremely thorough and highly informative 👏🏽. Well balanced. Could listen and learn from your honest perspectives all day! I just purchased a 2013 massy S so your opinions will help me to evaluate my car over time. Again well done !!
Very nice, I've actually just parted with my second Quattroporte yesterday for a new beast, but glad you enjoyed!
Thank you for your videos!
Your presentations of factual information, and your own opinions, are outstanding.
I, being an American brought up in New York City, find your VOICE to be very pleasant to listen to, no matter how long the exhortation and or remonstration.
So, take a bow for being a very fine EDUCATOR on the most enjoyable subject of CARS !!!
Cheers! 🤘
Wonderful insights!! Love your channel.
Cheers, glad you enjoyed it!
Very good - factual video and benchmark of the two in an objective manner. Make more of these type of videos. I'm a Jaguar fan
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. There are another three episodes on the channel already too, XKR 4.2 vs 5.0, XKR vs XFR, and BMW 635 vs 640
Fantastic review! You've earned a new subscriber
So I’ve had my 09 plate XK60 for 6 days. It’s been in for a service and new pads on the back and a new condenser unit and AC Service. Also the callipers cleaned up and painted. Running lovely. Very pleased. If your 6’ no one is getting in the back and the front passenger not having their knees around their ears.
Loveeee this video! Very informative and what a great comparison! Could you do a GT vs F type r? 😍
Possibly, I'll have to get the R on the channel at some point
This has been my first visit to your reviews which I really enjoyed as I was faced with a similar decision in 2012 after visiting my N Ireland main Jaguar/Ferrari/Maserati dealership to have a software upgrade to my then Jaguar XF 3.0d. Having an hour to spare I walked into the Maserati showroom and enquired if it would be possible to have a test drive in a GranTurismo, there were two on the forecourt. That proved to be no problem and shortly afterwards I was taken out in their new Black demonstrator, with around 55 mies on the clock. I immediately fell in love with the car, if you have ever driven in a car that felt so perfect and natural on a first drive this was it. That's when the decision had to be made, I also had had the thoughts of. moving up from my three year old XF to a 2013 my XK 5.0l which the dealership kindly brought to my home so that I could test dive one one my own locality. They had a 6 month 2300 mile car available as opposed to a three year old White GT at a much higher cost than the XK. Even though I had never owned a Maserati I did join their excellent forum and that's when the realisation of the potential cost down the road of ownership made the decision for me. I subsequently bought an XK 5.0L at. 6 months and kept for the remainder of its three year warranty. I still regret selling it but made the decision on a family commitment requirement. Did I make the correct choice back in 2012? I know that in the years since I have spent more money changing mr car which would have equally have kept a GT on the road, I will never know for sure now as an Octogenarian now I feel I have left it too late.
Never too late to enjoy a great car! Haha. And yeah they are both fantastic in their own ways
In my opinion Maserati is one of the best car I ever driven in my life
An interesting and excellent review - and suprisingly, I think I would go for the Maserati first.
When I lived in England, I had 6 Jaguars over the years, including buying back a Daimler Double Six - twice!
I now reside in Hobart, Tasmania and have only seen a Quatroporte, which makes it almost as rare as hen's teeth!
Nice, moved on from my second QP a few months back, the ZF facelifted model from 2009. So much better than the 2005 QP Cambio I had before
Have had my Botanical Green 57 plate XKR for four months now. Absolutely love it. Always look back at it when I park it for one more look. In my opinion you don't need the 5.0l as the 4.2l is sufficient on British roads.
Same here, there are a fair few details which I prefer about my 4.2. The shifter, bumper mounted fog lights, Senta wheels, deeper exhaust note.
Just got that same car but in convertible. I'm so in love with her despite her mileage.❤❤❤ Good save true British cars!
Very helpful comparision (and cool view of the roads). Maserati... it's tickling.
Thanks for your reviews. I'm now the proud owner of a 4.7 Granturismo and a Bentley Flying Spur. PS. This is partly due to your reviews. Keep up the good work.
Nice one 👌
I really like both cars, but for me its gotta be the XKR. Should be cheaper to run, I like the torquier engine, and the exterior styling isn't completely outmatched by the GT.
The biggest issue I have against the GT is the interior, which I don't like the look of at all. Much prefer the interior on the Gran Sport or 4200.
That said, if I didn't have to own either car and just got to drive one occasionally, I'd go Maser every time.
I am a Jaguar (owned 4) and Maserati (owned 4) lover... I currently own 3 Maseratis including (2) 2011 Granturismos a coupé and Cabrio both 4.7s... I get 23 mpg on long trips averaging 80 mph... the back seat space wins and the looks are killer. Honestly, you can't go wrong with either pick, although I'd go for the 5.0 litre Jag or the 4.7 litre Maserati
tryna give me a maserati gt for my first car? haha
Puts me in mind of a 21st century remake of the “Italian Job.” On the one hand, exquisite Italian engineering with upkeep costs that only a mafiosi could bear. On the other, a fabulous car with a domestic and solid parts network and a jag specialist in virtually every big town. Strangely, I prefer the V8 burble of the Jaguar, and I wasn’t expecting that. Let’s face it, both are beyond first class, but for me it’s the Jaguar XKR. Thanks for a great video. Cheers! Nick.
Absolutely, glad you enjoyed it
Xkr 2010 510 Victoria Edition Convertible is my fourth Xkr, have had plenty of other Jags. VanDenplas, xjrs , others. Nothing like the XKRs. Beautiful cat
Jaguar XKR: an understated gentleman in a fine suit with Special Forces training... 007.
Maserati: UFC fighter in matching sweats and gold chains.
Great video with very useful information for those, like me, who plan to buy such cars !
I think I will choose the Jag, as it is more affordable, and also beacause it is so beautiful with its completely beige interior with pieces of wood, which I believe is not available on the Maserati !
You can get Maserati interiors with wood accents.
Maserati must be newer than 2007 because it gots the ZF box. Maserati actually sold these with the stradale kit. Infact you don't want a stradale. You want the 4.7s with ZF. Stradale unfortunately had the ferrari f1 gearbox and anyone who has used it will know its not nice.
Good video. I went Maserati when I had this choice - Granturismo MC Stradale. Every journey in the car is an event, and that sound just cannot be beaten. Agree that parts prices can be steep - but I haven’t needed any apart from tyres and batteries (in three years). Servicing is OK away from main dealers, and there are some very good independents. The cars do have a tendency to show worrying warning lights when the battery is down on charge, but really that’s a question of they like to be used. Only worries are subframes are prone to rust - you need to get an older Granturismo up in the air to inspect.
Good info, thanks for dropping in
I have a 2011 XKR 5 litre supercharged. Lovely car. Touch wood no issues. Service price ok. Road tax and fuel, well what do you expect. Accept it or buy electric!
I love your vids. Hello from USA Houston.
Cheers, glad you enjoy them! 👍
Great video, I always dismiss the 4.2 Mazza on the basis of the reviews vs the later 4.7 and I love the look of both - with the Mazza winning on looks and sound but the Jag winning on cost of ownership and torque (not driven either but I do love torque - had a V8 M3 and found it gutless… just didn’t suit me 🤦♂️🤷♂️). What gearbox would you/people go for in the Mazza? 🤔
I actually traded in this XKR for a facelift ZF Quattroporte, with the same motor as this GranTurismo. Engine wise go for whatever you prefer really, but for gearboxes ZF all the way. Zero contest with the Cambio in my opinion, especially in something like a GT or limo like mine. An automated manual with little to no actual use as an auto without eating its own clutch just doesn't make sense. They should've stuck to having the Cambio in just the 3200, 4200 and GranSport series.
Great video once again! Which one would you recommend to a big guy? Which feels more spacious for the driver?
Both good in that way actually, not much in it. Maser definitely has more rear seat space though.
Hi, phantastic report of both cars and I am sure you are absolutely right for UK. I think for Germany you cant transport it.
Yes Maserati the emotional racer but as you told the Jag is the grandpa fast and easy way. I am sure you are more happy with the Jag in Germany.
I did weigh all of my options before I made my final purchase on an ‘06 Aston Martin Vantage and the Granturismo was one of the many that I was looking. The Aston just did it for me more so than all the others. Manual option, rarely see Astons as much as I’ve seen Ferraris, at least in my area. The engine presentation when you lift the bonnet(no plastics), the quality of the exterior and interior fit finish are another level, if you want to listen to music other than the engine, the sound system is amazing! The owners are top class and all willing to help and really approachable from a DIY standpoint, and if you want more power you can really up the power to an extra 50BHP pretty easily despite being NA. And how successful the Vantage was in pro racing really establishes its pedigree.
Ah yeah. I reviewed the final year of that shape Vantage on the channel last year, a 2014 Roadster with the dash button auto option with paddles. Lots to love, but it was £50k, and I just don’t feel it’s worth four times my XKR for my money. I consider Aston and Maserati to be in a very similar place on the market actually. Higher costs and some reduced reliability, but unmatched badge panache and presence.
@@HSGAutomotive I’ll have to check it out. And I agree, but an earlier mode with a manual will be even better!
aston = 007
Great Review
Cheers, glad you enjoyed it
These were the 2 cars I went between 2 and a half years ago and in the end it was a bit of a no-brainer really, the Jag has a lot more boot space, significantly more reliable, the fuel economy is actually incredibly good for a 4.2V8 (I got >28mpg on a trip to Italy and back) and is much, much, cheaper to service and repair when things do go wrong.
I also think it's a more elegant, timeless shape, but that's not to say I don't make a weird noise of lust and envy on the rare occasions I see a Granturismo on the road!
I did actually hire a Grancabrio for 2 days in Las Vegas and there the noise it made, the rooflessness and the flashiness was superb, l can't think of any car under 200k that would have been more fun, and that's where I've landed on this, the XK is a car to own and use and have amazing GT road trips using, the GT is the car to be seen in, cruise around in and have once in a lifetime adventures in (North Coast 500 for example)
If you have a primary, reliable car and can afford it as a toy, I'd get the GT in a heartbeat, if not, get the XK
Agreed
Very interesting comparison since I was looking for a GrantTurismo then switched back to looking for a Jag thanks to my lovely wife who prefers the style of our XF v6.
How tall are you ? Is there more room above the head in the GT or in the Jag ?
XK easy for 6' 3" - Not sure about the GT
it's hard to beat the front end look of the Maserati, but on every other angle I prefer the Jag. My buddy has the Maserati and the sound of that Ferrari engine is amazing, but to me it's also a bit worrisome. If the engine ever went the cost would probably be outrageous. I'm leaning to the XKR. Would consider the F-type if it was a 4 seater.
As commented, you must drive both to discover benefit of the car’s lineage not to mention the soul for outright winner every time.
Can u do a tune setting for the skyline gtr LM edition plz
these are literally the 2 cars im looking into most at the moment lol, though from what i hear most granturismo owners are very happy with it- its not cheap to maintain and the jag is for sure more reliable, but the gt from what ive read is actually a reliable car too, though other cars from maserati are not- from the standpoint of which one i would rather drive though, overall, its the gt, but the better one realistically is the jag at the same time, which is still an amazing option as its still a very classy quick and luxurious car too
Yeah they are both fantastic cars in slightly different but well matched ways. I've still not owned a GranTurismo yet, but having had an XKR and two Quattroporte's, the Jag is by far easier to live with as expected. The Maser is more exotic, the Jag is more classy.
Excellent review. I think most people here know well the appeal of a high revving V8, but as a long distance commuter I would choose the Jag - and am imminently about to do so. That wafty torque seals the deal.
The Maserati is more beautiful and sounds better, but I’d rather own the XKR.
I’m in this quandary now….. can’t decide between an XK-R 4.2 SC or the Granturismo 4.2 auto as an everyday driver, I adore the Maserati but the potential bills put me off hence leaning towards the Jaguar 🤷🏻♂️
From my time with an XKR vs 3 Quattroporte's (which the GT is based on) the costs weren't much different. Both have their gremlins, mostly electrical, and the most notable difference on a Maserati is that some parts have a longer wait to arrive. Maserati's are definitely more delicate and feel more like supercars, whereas the Jag's forte is being simple and basically a muscle car in a tux
Have a 3200gt but love both
Have a 2010XKR, love the styling, learned long ago to appreciate the power, comfort & Reliability. Mas. sounds very good, comfort looks great, reliability not so much! :(
Yeah the risk with the Maser is higher for sure, certainly speaking from experience, which is a shame because it's an incredible car
I owned 2 supercharged xkr's.. I laugh at the reliability part. Both had water pump and piping issues both went through differential failure. One had injectors clog for 5600 repair and the key fob module failed for over 1k repair.
My current f type has gone through a supercharger snout and a GPS antenna they don't cover under warranty. I could name countless more little repairs. They are not reliable cars
@@snowcat4861 Any car can break, but from what I’ve seen and experienced so far, your experience is the exception, not the rule.
@@snowcat4861 that's insane. I put 20k miles on my 2008 XKR in 2 years. Did the fluids flush, new tires, and replaced the bushings and rear sway bar. No real issues with it. I've also got a Ferrari 360 Modena I've put a hair over 11K miles on over the past year, and it's also fared very well. Hopefully my luck continues to hold, and I'm sorry you've had bad experiences.
Owned an 08 XKR, an 08 Grantirismo, currently a 2011 Grantirismo S. Now looking at an MY15 XKR. Love them all. However, what will hold its value better - the XKR 5.0S , or the GT S?
Both are holding strong for the moment, but I could see the Maser holding its price for longer due to it being the last 'proper' Maserati before the new Ghibli etc era
Ooof, I'm in this exact conundrum right now, but between the 5.0XKR and the MC Stradale.
Had the XKR myself as I said in the vid, but I've now gone back to Maserati with a facelift QP. Same engine, gearbox and age as the GT in this showdown, so now I'd lean more toward the GT. Only major ''downside'' is they're more expensive for a good mileage one, and lower miles is essential for Maserati ownership
@@HSGAutomotive yes, I also had the 4.2 XKR a couple of years ago. I’d be looking at one of the 5.0XKRs with the upgraded sport seats (hopefully) and the extra HP and torque. The MC Stradale is extremely tempting as I’ve found a couple in the same price range. I dunno. After the Ferrari, I love the Italian design, but I find myself missing that swoopy curvy British design too. Saw one in Miami a couple of months ago, and it a city full of exotics, it completely stood out in traffic - the presence of that wide, curvy back end really stood out against everything.
I can imagine it would yeah. It does have a very sexy shape
Great content. I want to preface my comment with, Jaguar and Maserati are my two favourite car brands, along with Land Rover and Lotus. So please take my comment with that in mind.
I’m a fan of both, but Jaguar wins it for me.
The Maserati is exclusively a Playboy machine, and if you’re not a playboy or don’t like that image, you’ll never be satisfied with the Maserati, even though it’s quite a glorious machine.
The Jaguar plays a different game - the driver could be the perfect Gentleman, he could be a Playboy, or he could mix the two personas and be a charming rogue. That’s why I think the Jag suits me a bit better, as it’s more accommodating to your various moods.
There is one point I consider, though. Let’s be real here, it starts with production numbers. Maserati is doing good if it can shift 50,000 cars in a year. Comparatively, that’s not a lot. Jaguar shifts at least 4 or 5 times more then that, at a ballpark figure of 200,000 cars or more.
With such low production numbers, one has to question the Maserati’s performance longevity. It may be rated for a higher number, will it continue to be able to pull such numbers? I can’t help but think not without the help of some extremely diligent and passionate owners.
The Jaguar may be rated for less, but due to their higher production output and ability to develop their cars further, it makes me think that its performance longevity in particular will be better than the Maserati.
To illustrate what I am on about, if I’ve been unclear, let us suppose we have two identically specified cars, much like we saw in this video here. Both are in the same ballpark, give or take. Both have had an equal service scheduling respected, and have had an appropriate amount of care taken over the years.
In such a scenario, I’ll bet the Jaguar is better able to reach its theoretical top speed (when de-restricted) then the Maserati. In order for the Maserati to continue to pull such high numbers, it seems to me that it would require a lot more TLC, especially given it excitable nature. Whereas since the Jaguar is much more relaxed in nature, I doubt it’ll lose as many horses over the years as the Maserati will.
If anyone reads this and has an opinion, or if you’ve owned one or both, please let me know - I’d greatly love to hear you’re viewpoint.
Though not owning a GranTurismo, I have had two Quattroporte’s aside from my XKR, and the part I can definitely confirm is that the infrastructure and production numbers do favour the Jag, especially when it comes to maintenance and repairs. Most parts on a Maserati are 3-4 times the price, and in some cases take longer to source from Italy.
Yea I understand that - I came this close to picking up a Quattroporte myself - a beautiful Cognac brown leather, walnut wood trim with Navy blue carpets and accents. An absolutely beautiful car! But like you say, I balked when I saw the parts costs - really for me personally, it wasn’t even the financial cost, but it was the time it would take to ship to my home. For a lot of parts it would take 2 or 3 weeks, whereas I could have the parts for my Jaguar (which I’m still running) delivered to my door literally the next day.
Like I said, I love them both. Jaguar offers probably the coolest “attainable” car you can ever buy, and Maserati offers probably the hottest “attainable” car you can buy. The two brands are the same coin, but two different sides.
Keep up your content. I just discovered your account and I’m enjoying greatly. 😄
There is no way that an Xkr does 0-60 at 4.9, it's actually more like 4.5 , and just with ECU tune it's down to 4.0 at 0-60 so Xkr will definitely be the quicker car
Virtually all cars can exceed official numbers, so the same likely goes for the Maserati rendering the difference moot. Tuning is also irrelevant if it isn’t done to both vehicles.
For the 4.2 xkr, 4.9 is probably about right. The 5.0 would be more around 4.5.
I have a five-lit XKR 5 supercharged convertible, which is now the fastest XKR in the world 214 MPH now it’s off to swallows to have a synchronous box, new DIF and hardened driveshaft and every engine upgrade that can be done so it should top 230/ 240 which will hit the fastest Cabriolet in the world
Sorry, using Siri to write message, synchromesh gearbox, new diff Harden driveshaft, and every upgrade to the engine that can be possibly done
Does the Maser have aluminum construction like the Jag? thanks, great comparison!
Maserati uses a steel and aluminium mix. There's not much of a weight difference between the two cars in the end though, with the GranTurismo having far superior rear seat space and definitely feels lighter than the Jag does through corners due to the weight distribution and steering setup
@@HSGAutomotive Thanks for the reply! Really enjoying your channel!
Why settle for second best. Go with the Maserati
I own an 07 XKR,remapped,Spires centre piece exhaust 4.2. On a run to Southern Spain did 28mpg. remap has put another 50/60 bhp so it's quick. Was looking at a Granturismo S 4.7 but put off by costs and reliability. Having said that, one with a long warranty might sway it. Jag costs are cheap. Insurance £280, servicing from local Jag specialist start at £260.Rear discs and pads were around £250 fitted. Wouldn't know Maserati prices but sure they would be far more expensive
Yeah maintenance and parts are the biggest knock against a Maserati, as you’re obviously essentially buying Ferrari parts. I’d love a Stage 3 Spires system on my 4.2 but £2k is a whole lot of cash for a nice sound 😂
@@HSGAutomotive centre piece exhaust was £600 fitted at Spires.Not too loud but sounds a lot better than standard. Try taking fuse num 19 out from fuse box behind rear seats. that deactivates flaps in exhaust and leaves them open all time, that sounds better also
@@1961renaud Yeah I have fuse 19 removed already. I like the sound, but the Stage 3 system shown by spires on UA-cam has the best sound I’ve heard by far. Supercar level noise. I’m planning on swapping cars again sometime next year anyway so I’ll probably never get around to upgrading the exhaust.
@@HSGAutomotive Yes it's a lot of money on a car that's worth £ 10/12000. A 5 litre R with a performance active exhaust will be my next one
@@1961renaud Nice. I’ll most likely be moving away from Jag next, I like to jump around different cars and brands, often due to the reviews I’ve done. Last year I reviewed a Porsche Panamera and fell in love with it so I’m aiming for that next
Only got into your channel since lockdown but what a revelation. I own (amongst other cars) a XKR 150 cab and was looking at a GT.. Love my 150, but my god the sound of the Gt is amazing. Will probably stick with what I have, but thank you for doing these reviews. They are excellent. Probably best of the bunch in my opinion.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. And yeah I have a lot of love for both, but the Jag is the safer bet on reliability and costs for sure
Drove the Jag, love the Maserati. But the repair bills and maintenance of the Maserati are never less than 4 figures + insurance.
How deep are your pockets? Deep? The Jag. Very, very deep and a 2nd car to use? The Maserati
I like both the Maserati and the jaguar and they look good.
The Jaguar gets the slight edge from me. It comes down to cost of ownership and reliability. I also feel the Maserati is gigantic, at least visually. The Jaguar has classic styling that will only get better with age. The Maserati’s styling won’t age as well as the Jaguar.
Seriously? A 10 year old Maserati GT looks just as sharp today then it did back in 2011! Which do you think would get the most attention when you drive it around town? The Maz hands down …Jags r a dime a dozen!
I get far more attention in my Quattroporte than my XKR had, even with its muffler removed, lol
I think you got your cars mixed up when discussing “classic styling”
Pininfarina wrote the book on classic styling
Definitely the Jag for me.
i wanted a gran tourismo but so many say unreliable but there just so stunning
They’re not perfect, but as long as you find one with a good history, low ish miles and fewer owners, you’ll love it
One thing not discussed is the transmission. I had 2010 4.7 Maser and now have 2007 XKR. Both US models, both convertibles. The Jag's transmission shifts smoother, and manual mode paddle shifts are significantly quicker. Maser was not very responsive.
Most other factors added up balance each other out.
Did you have a ZF Maserati or a Sportshift? Two of my QP's have been ZF's and were on par with my XKR for gearbox smoothness
@@HSGAutomotive ZF.
Sounds like it needed servicing or had an issue then, Jaguar uses the same ZF HP626 boxes as Maserati
@HSG Automotive
Yes but the Jaguar uses different control electronics.
Sure, the point remains I've had two ZF's, neither were anything but smooth. So yours needed looking at.
Which one is more dependable? The Jaguar F-Type has many issues even though it's a nice ride.
From my experience owning Jag and Masers, reliability was about the same overall. Jag had a rear brake line corrode through, Maser had a gearbox issue on my first 2005 one, then minimal issues on the 2 after. Main advantage which the Jag has is that parts and maintenance are cheaper
Maserati is cooler
Is the motor in the Maserati a cross plane crank? Unlike Ferrari flat plane?
It is indeed. Gives it a better sound in my opinion
Jag all the way bro
are granturismo's parts several times more expensive than jags?
body panels, engine parts especially
is maser much less reliable and is it money pit compared to posche cayman 987?
Depends on the parts in question, but major jobs will cost more on the Maserati, partially due to what specialist garages will charge you. Porsche's have good reliability as far as exotic cars go, in a similar way to Jaguar. I'm actually planning on getting a Porsche as my next car in fact.
@@HSGAutomotive i owe cayman 987mk2 2.9 - very light, great-sounding and playful car
Nice, I haven't driven a Cayman yet. I'm looking to get a Panamera myself
@@HSGAutomotive panamera is a racing couch not a sportscar
@@sdgsdgsdg54 Who said otherwise
Anytime your looking to purchase an exotic, you have to have the maintenance money 1st. Then concider buying the car.
Fantastic video much prefer the inside and sound of the mas but the look of the jag. It's probably the black wheels that put me off but ha ho. It's going to be the 5ltr xkr when I make my next move.
you should try an ITR (y)
huh
For me...the Jag...all day long.
What do you think of the Maserati as an everyday car?
I’ve bought a Quattroporte a few weeks ago as my new daily, but you could certainly use the GT as a daily as well
@@HSGAutomotive That's assuming the dealership will let me test drive. The last one wouldn't
If they refuse a test drive then never buy, means there's something to hide. My advice on buying a Maserati is get the lowest mileage you can afford, with the least number of owners. If it has changed hands a lot, there's usually a reason
I have owned the Jag, I currently own the Maserati, there is no comparison. Maserati wins by far. Way more fun to drive, better looking, sounds better, better badge. Only con is that the maintenance is much higher on the Maserati.
Well the answer to that question is grounded in the answer to this one- how fast would you like to lose all your money..?
lol
XKs are rising in price tho
XKR all the way :)
Maserati 👌
Preferred the Jag at first. Now convinced the Maserati is the car for me.
Basically the same situation for me. Had the Jag, went back to a Maserati a few months back, albeit the Quattroporte due to needing space
What up?
This is Aston Martin vs. Ferrari for “regular” folks.
XKR Period
I wouldn’t trust a Maserati at all. I would trust the Jaguar 100%.
Masi all day.
My gran turismo is the best. Jags are everywhere. Gran Turismo s are not. Turns heads every
where
that's faxxx
Jag much better
Maserati's is a winner here! Its interior, gear design/shape, dash etc.. looks so impressive, and with more comfortable look. Perhaps its because the only Maserati i like is a Quattroporte sedan, 2014, 3L, Automatic. Fuel tank range is 1129kms, isn't that bad?
its all down to money in the end .Xkr wins purely on a economical scale , but if you had the money , the Maserati wins hands down . I own and love my XKR cant beat it for value and prestige nothing else comes close.
I can feel a mid life crisis coming on
ahah
So the Jaguar is more comfortable, more torquey and more reliable. The Maserati looks better both on the outside and inside, is faster despite worse specs, and doesn't lose any fuel economy.
If I had to choose then......
I'd go Aston Martin DB9
lol
Had the DB9, Maserati wins. The reliability of the DB9 was terrible.
You will be slaughtered with repair costs
And being in the UK
Many jaguars for cheap used spares
The Maserati parts even used are ridiculous
And the XK's are appreciating in value
You will have to wait a longtime for the Maserati to appreciate
And I would think the Insurance will be more for the Maserati .
No denying it a beautiful car to look at .
I've had both and insurance isn't much different. Parts aren't much different either generally speaking, only a difference in wait time on imported components
i would go for maserati
Jaguar/Tata....no thanks..
I like the gran turismo but I heard that is very unreliable...
I would choose the Maserati, XK is nice too but not as much...also both of them aren't known for "reliability" so who cares.
The GranTurismo definitely feels more sturdy than the other Maserati's I've owned and driven for sure, and the ZF gearbox eliminates the pretty bad cambiocorsa's the older ones had. Jag XK engines are known for being good for over 200,000 miles, and I'd put them up with Porsche's as being some of the most sturdy exotic cars you can buy. Plus Jag parts are fare cheaper than most other premium brands.
Besser wie Porsche