Is The MASERATI GranSPORT Better Than A GranTURISMO?
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Is a GranSport a better pound for pound purchase today than a GranTursimo? What are the rear seats and boot like? is this an exciting yet still practical Dad Car? Me and my daughter take this out for a fun drive and give you our verdict.
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Get them while you can. Preferrably in bright shades like this Blu Mediterraneo or (if you can find one) Giallo Modena.
Also, you can thank James for introducing your channel to me. He's so supportive of his fellow youtubers it is such a warm thing to see. Another subscription added to my list.
Yes! Yellow looks awesome on these 😎 I can’t even put into words how much James support has meant to me… he is a legend
The "dad? dad? Ive got one question" was adorable in this
Lol I got there in the end 😅
I agree with the boomerang lights, vents on the bonnet and those side skirts are a no-no for me. I have an 03 4200 Coupe Cambiocorsa, keep it in sport all the time, great car and criminally underrated, a supercar bargain currently. They are also surprisingly easy to work on if you're handy with tools. Great video
4200 manual is an exciting proposition, I’d love to try one
I prefer Maseratis to Ferraris having owned both. Nothing to do with engineering but the latter are in your face. Look at me! Maseratis are more understated. I had a 3200 which proved reliable after specialist attention but had road holding capabilities worse than a Ford Mondeo. I agree that the 3200 was aesthetically the best of the range but the GranSport was such a significant improvement in driving terms that this is what I am looking for, having originally focused on 4200s. Later models do not float my boat with their aggressive and bloated styling. Thanks for an informative and entertaining post
Is this the first video of mine you’ve seen? I ended up buying this car and making an entire series with it! Hope you enjoy :)
@@dadcars Yes - excellent. I often drive my grandkids but their only comment is are we nearly there yet?
Hi Ben! Re-watched this video as I am expecting a 2003 Maserati Spyder GT 6 speed manual soon. Your daughter is impossibly cute! Love your channel, still willing to let you drive my cars if you ever make it to California. Cheers mate!
Awesome thanks man! One day I’ll get all the fam out there for a road trip holiday 😎
Your daughter is utterly adorable :) reminds me of my girl when she was that age, it's a great age for sure. Nice Mazza mate
I did look at one once upon a time, I ended up with a Giulia Quadrifoglio instead, which I love, insane car.
Ah thanks man! I’d love a Giulia, thats the smart choice for sure 😊
I am just obsessed with the gt cars especially the 3200 they are just a rocket for the price my dad has one sadly it’s being fixed and we haven’t had it for 3 months but the pure speed of the v8 is insane
I love the 3200 😊
@@dadcars yeah the gran sport is beautiful in that colour just not really a fan of the tail lights and side skirts it kind of takes the gt about it away
Great video, great channel! Please continue producing these videos!
Thanks!!! I really appreciate the support, check out some of the other amazing cars we’ve tested! 😊
Having owned a well sorted GT-S and driven a well sorted Gransport they are quite different. The Gransport loves to be hustled down tight roads and is alot better for fast road driving. It deals with bumps better. The GT-S is notably heavier but still well balanced but is clearly made for cruising over blasting. Even the MC Stradale doesnt handle as sweetly as the Gransport imo but the drama is higher and that will be enough for some. Obvioisly the GT interiors are a step up as is the general build Q which is that bit better. Which is better comes down to personal needs and what you want a car to primarily do. Alternatively.... buy both!
Well summarised 🤙 it surprised me how my much fun this was on a blast, the steering is sublime… the 4.7 Turismo makes an even better noise though 🙌
@@dadcars I concur sir. The GT makes the better exhaust noise. The Gransport has abit more induction (resonators on the GT models to make it more the tourer) and alot less exhaust! A cheap X or H pipe on a 4200 or Gransport makes for GT esque notes though!
Another brilliant video 😊😊
Thanks!
Modify the rear lights to the same as on the Alfa 8C and we’ve got a winner! 👍🏻👍🏻
That might looks cool! But I’m a oem man 🙈
YES - I couldn’t agree more, great comment.
I got both the only downside with the gransport is the clutch wear and the f1 gearbox is a bit jerky and other than that the car is flawless. and the granturismo with the zf gearbox handsdown if i only had one option it would be the granturismo
Love this video. Did you pack out the rear seat with towels or something similar before adding the belt-secured seat?
I don’t think I needed to with that seat but we did with this one
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Every time I see a Maserati video, I check out the prices second hand, bargain, think, I’m 57, I need something like this, the fun, the sheer audacity of these cars… then my wife reminds me that moving a family around requires reliability, some semblance of economic responsibility and focus on the long term relationship with your partner and then I buy a Mercedes… jays video of the running costs of the GSport is scary…
Try a C63 then everyone is happy 🤙😅
You really want the grandsport and you've talked yourself in to it. Definitely better looking than the quartaporte
Lol 😂… I wasn’t expecting to love it as much as I did!
Amazing car...
I own it now!!! And I honestly wasn’t considering it when I filmed this review
The Gransport is better looking in my opinion (both look great though)
"Both the Maserati GranSport and GranTurismo have their unique charm! The GranSport is a true driver’s car with its sporty feel and lightweight design, while the GranTurismo offers a more refined experience with that stunning Grand Touring vibe. It really depends on what you’re looking for - a thrilling ride or luxurious cruising. What do you all think? Which one would you choose?"
Did you really just watch 7 videos back to back?!
Beautiful looking cars but hate the fact they changed the boomerang lights to Ford mondeo looking lights
Yeah they just aren’t as nice are they
Haha , that smug face says it all , owned a few over the last 20 years , first was an early 2002 4200 , the one with the really aggressive software , ( the one that JC had trouble driving on top gear when he was a complete banana) once you mastered it properly it was an awesome drive , then added a Gransport to the collection so ran the two for several years, Gransport ended up having the big brake upgrade and fully stainless steel Larini exhaust system and FD gear shift enhancer package all in all a great car and ended up putting 20K plus glorious miles on her. last 3 years gone back to another very low mileage sub 20K Gransport same spec as the one your driving and I will keep it for ever until I drop, After 20 years driving this model I still to this day get that smug look and feeling every time i take it out , Luv seeing other people discovering the brand ....they are so special in their own way and the engines are bullet proof
He is a nice guy and the channel is good. The only annoying thing is when he speeding with a small child on board.
I have never and will never speed. If by speeding you mean accelerating quickly, in truth most of the cars I drive on this channel do not accelerate as fast as modern EVs, they just sound fast as they make a lot of noise.
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Never felt in love with the Gran Turismo the way I was with the Gran Sport... Gran Turismo design is absolutely wonderful but the car is way too big for my likes
It is very big.. but I must say I love it 😅
I had one of these, also in anniversary blue with Grigio mercurio wheels. Used it at Vmax and hit 174mph, next day took our 3 kids to primary school, still with the painted numbers on. Only downside was another kid saying ‘my ears hurt’ when we arrived! Definitely a great Dad car, and relatively affordable. Sold it for a Porsche 964, which was half the price at the time. GS the far better car though and still a bit of a secret. I’d have another any day.
That’s awesome! 🙌
I live in Canada, I have a 2005 GS and everytime I go to a car event, there is people asking me what year it is, they always assume it's a 2018-2021 Maserati., Nobody saw them before, it's pretty rare here and mine is well maintained so it looks almost new. I love it, I don't see me selling it any soon, ownder since 3 years now. Great video, I always like to see new content on this car. Thanks
Its a nice enough looking car - but it looks dated, and an older model.. sorry
@@matthewsalmon8194which is fine, retro is in Donnie.
@@matthewsalmon8194 I agree that it does not look 2020-2023, but it's what people ask me ! eh !
It is a good looking car! I agree
"Dad, why do you like cars?" That is a very cute and smart question of your lovely daughter! 😊
she is fab 🥹
I'm owning a GranTurismo MY 2018 (bought new) and I would never change it to a GranSport. These are two Cars from different Centuries. May be the GranSport shorter, lighter and more of a Competitor to an AM Vantage but, i've bought the GT just for its Design (and the 4.7 V8 from Maranello), well made by Jason Castriota under the Guidance of Ken Okuyama.
The GranSport on the other Hand, is looking much older and especially on the Dashboard very outdated. There is just an old fashioned Radio in the GranSport, where the GranTurismo has an 8,4" TouchScreen Nav with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and the whole Dashboard is nothing of elegant or high classed. And because of its much shorter Wheelbase, the GranSport is looking less elegant and less well proportioned. So in my Opinion. But, if Money is the most important Thing, the GranSport is in deed much less expansive and can be the better Choice to somebody.
A small Advice: If you think, the long Bonnet is a useless Waste of Space, take a look under the plastic Covers. The longer Wheelbase is Key to the 48/52 Weight Distribution of the GranTurismo, which makes the Car so well balanced and sporty, despite its overall and impressive Length.
But, seeing any Maserati on the Road, is every time a Pleasure.
And there is need for a little Correction: The original Lotus Esprit was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro. Peter Stevens was the Designer of the later cheese malted Design of the final V8 Esprit, you don't like:
www.lotusespritturbo.com/Lotus_Esprit_Stevens_X180.htm
www.carbodydesign.com/2015/05/giorgetto-giugiaro-on-his-life-and-career/
See the Similarities to the Maserati Boomerang:
oldconceptcars.com/1930-2004/maserati-boomerang-1972/
I'd expect the alcantara dash is because it was light grey, per the rest of the interior, and the light dashboards reflect onto the windscreen really badly in these (I've owned 3 of them so far!!). The early 4.2 Granturismo is average really, too soft and wallowy, a bit underpowered for the weight. The later 4.7 cars are far, far better. But nothing tops an MC Stradale. I urge you to have a drive of one, judging by the things you say in your videos, I reckon you will get the Stradale in under 5 minutes. And then you will be looking at re-mortgaging....oh I've also had an FF too, for 4 years, the longest I've had any car. Maybe that speaks volumes.
FF is the DadCar king… I loved it 🥲
Such an awesome car. Much "cooler" than a GranTurismo. It's more obscure and less chavvy.
It’s definitely rarer and more understated 😊
spot on, and on the button
I think the first gen audi r8 was the best looking r8 especially in white
I agree 💯
Great video, I think these cars are great value. The performance gap to modern cars is huge so the point about whether they are slower or less engaging then a similar 911 is moot as both still are hugely behind modern cars so it is a matter of enjoying its style and drama. You are so right it is a beautiful car on both the interior and exterior and they are a really pleasant place top spend some time in.
Drama, sound and smiles! Plus real practicality!
You know, I feel like this car suites you 🤔🤐😉
Have you driven it?
@@dadcars no, not yet.
Just bought one, they are such a steal and such good fun yet surprisingly practical. It feels like buying a 40k car for 20k to me :)
I loved the feel of the steering wheel and paddles 😎🙌 crazy how overlooked these cars are
I would still go Jaguar xk 4.2 low mileage for under £15,000 servicing and maintenance are very good the engine is bulletproof as long as serviced regularly 👍
XK is a 2+2 though same as the DB9… this is a proper 4 seater 👌
Hi Ben and daughter, hope your doing good.
That GranSport is one very cool Maserati. It looks both luxury & sport on the inside. If I could afford one, I would have the hood changed out for one with the air vents. Then I would see if a backend with the boomerang taillights could be put on.
I loved the video.
Stay safe and take care.
A bonnet swap would be awesome! I wonder how much a 3200 bonnet is?
Would the bonnet on a 3200 fit a 4200
@@vezirhoda I'm not exactly sure if it would fit. A Maserati body repair shop would know for sure.
@@vezirhoda I think there is a bigger bulge to accommodate the larger engine
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It is better then the GranTursimo. The 4200 Manual is also better hands down.
Bloody brilliant idea for a channel.......
Thanks man 😊
The interior and exterior of a 4200 are far superior to a gransport. The gransport interior is particularly classless by comparison. Look at the dash and the gauge cluster. The 4200 has classic Jaeger dials. Look at the recycled Ferrari 550 steering wheel in the 4200 vs the obese steering wheel in the gransport. Look at the ridiculous surfboard skirts on the gransport. 4200 is way better. One is Ferrari one isn’t. Any extremely minor improvements on the gransport with respect to engine performance or handling can be easily surpassed with some cheap ceika coilovers and a formula dynamics box.
Hey…Donnie - they’re both momo’s.
Thanks for the video... a GranSPORT is an awesome car, I just prefer the Granturismo S with the 4.7
Yeah I’d still take a 4.7 GT over one of these but I’d love to take a GT on a spirited drive alone having experienced this
"Dad, why do you like cars?" One of the most sensible questions ever posed on the internet... Nice one Ben!
I should have given a answer for a child to understand a bit better 😅 she does come out with some great comments 🥹
Can tell you’re driving on James’s patch - you’re on all the same roads I favour for a Sunday blast!
Some lovely roads around those parts 👌
Finally got around to watching this, thanks for the mention... great video, and now making me think!!!
You will LOVE the gransport 🙌
Absolutely love these! Owned one a long time ago, haven't yet had a car that sounds better.
Awesome! I do so love these V8s
cars like this one day you realize they are not worth the effort.
Why do you think so?
I’m with your daughter, the Gran Cabrio is king 👑
She loved that car! 😅
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Yes
Smart girl... loves the GranCabrio
She talks about the GranCabrio a lot! 🥹
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You did articulate very well!
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Your explanation of why you love cars probably went straight over her head
Yeah that was an honest answer in the moment… but didn’t do a good job of explaining it to a 5yo 🙈
4.7s granturismo is/was a great car, it has the ZF which is better than the F1 style manual IMO and sounds incredible once the baffles open over 3,000 rpm!
No 4 seater sounds better standard than a 4.7 GT
Worse car all together: less refined, built quality, reliability, etc but much more exciting than the GranTurismo.
That’s Italian cars full stop for you 🤷♂️
I have the Formula Dynamics drive by wire enhancement module, ECU tune, lowering springs, front and rear sway bars, Larini decats, Tubi rear boxes…carbon paddles…you should change out the exhaust…the car is too quiet.
Do you find the drive by wire mod together with the ECU tune make it tricky to drive smoothly at low speeds and in traffic?
@@dadcarsnot at all…in fact it’s better as the clutch engages quicker….I’ve had my GranSport since 2007. These cars are very undervalued. The 4200/GranSport/McVictory, when compared to the Gran Turismo is the closer to a Ferrari that one can get. The only thing missing is a flat plane crank V8. If you do end up keeping this car…you should eliminate the second cats on the car. The exhausts is “smashed” and flows under the steering rack which really chokes this car. The secondary cats are known to fail causing big problems. I also forgot to mention I have carbon fiber seat backs so they not only look better, but, I’ve eliminated the sticky aspect. Great video by the way. I can tell, v. the Turismo, you feel more passionate about the GranSport. The 4.2 in this car pulls like a freight train….
I’ve had a 2004 and a 2006-quite fun but lots to go wrong
How much per year did they cost you?
Would you rather have a 07 v8 vantage or the gran sport ???
I’ve been in but never actually driven a V8 vantage… they are very different cars. The Aston looks a lot better but the 4.3 is down on power and a bit heavier I think?
Stop sayin ferrari maserati engine. Its not a ferrari engine. Those engines are totally different!! Again and again saying nonsences about maserati/ferrari. If you want ferrari engine just buy a ferrari for God sake…😮😮😮
Your little ones are what makes these videos so special and wholesome! That question about why you love cars 🥹 It’s actually quite a personal thing and I think each person will have different reasons why they love cars, but they are all equally valid in answering the question.
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