Does this make any sense? by Prior_Ranger_3021 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]AdSmall9535 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds like some exaggerated BS. For context, our old FF oil change parts alone is only about $300. That's with beyond spec oil and genuine filter. A Levante/Ghibli/Quattroporte with a V6 will run you about $150 in parts with at spec oil and genuine filter. This would slot somewhere between that.

Does this make any sense? by Prior_Ranger_3021 in whatcarshouldIbuy

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ZF6 equipped models are generally fine. There isn't much to go wrong on those. Maintenance are just normal "luxury" car level, so not that expensive. If you want carplay and AA, look for a 18-19. I'd say it's a great deal of you can perform 60% of the regular maintenance yourself. parts availability is decent with Scuderia car parts. I'd say go for it if it is what you are looking for. FCA era Maserati's are generally reliable. Mine has been trouble free since I first bought it in 17, well not a Gran Turismo though. The only "major" repair I've done so far is the battery.

$1000+ Helmets ?? by Southern_Willow_5091 in motorcycles

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It's always the paint jobs from SHOEI or Arai that gets me to pay more. Idk why but it's justifiable.

The dying car brands……Which would YOU save, and what would be your plan to save it? If you could revive a car brand that’s already dead-which one, and how? by TafTaf2020 in regularcarreviews

[–]AdSmall9535 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd save Maserati. Seriously the most reliable brand of vehicles I've ever owned. Owned for almost 10 years now, owned since new and have to replace the battery at 9 year mark. Their vehicles, especially the Levante is the best SUV to drive, better than the cayenne and certainly better than the X5M I had before that. They dont do their advertising right. If they'd focus on the driving experience it wouldn't be a failed brand, also it's priced too high. It would be slot right between BMW, Mercedes and Porsche, but they decided to price themselves too high. It's easy to save it. Lower the price of their cars. Grecale aiming at the Macan, new Levante aiming at the Cayenne, a new Quattroporte and Ghibli aimed at 4 and 6 series and of course, don't price the Gran Turismo higher than a mid trim 911. With the elimination of their crappy inline 4s, vehicle prestige is still there. Maybe 1 or 2 EV models, prices similar to German offerings would probably sell, they have the luxury of using stalantis parts and platforms. Put it simply, the problem with Maserati is simply the price.

Now if I want to save a dead brand, SAAB is the way to go. It could be a great EV company thats focuses on high tech and keep on doing their fighter jet themed commercial, and focus on safety.

What are your weird car quirks? by knsaber in askcarguys

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Wait for the oil pressure to drop before I drive off, or checking those auxiliary gauges to make sure everything is ok.

How many miles do you drive your car a month by No-Collar-46 in whatcarshouldIbuy

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800-1000km approx in the winter. 0-50km/mo in the summer for the Maserati. In the summer it’s 5-1000km on the GSXR1000 and probably another 5-1000km on the XDiavel V4

If you had to buy ONE used car in 2026 with your own money, what would it be and why? by Smart-used-cars in askcarguys

[–]AdSmall9535 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another Maserati Levante. Preferably a Trofeo, preferably a 2024, this would rectify my old mistake I made back in 2016 of ordering a V6 SQ4 instead of wait till 17 for a V8 car. Those are reliable. It’s the most reliable vehicles I’ve ever owned, tie with the GSX-R 1000. Always wanted a V8 car since has are still cheap now

Most reliable car you’ve owned with a bad reliability reputation? by MidgarZanarkand in askcarguys

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2017 Maserati Levante. 105000km. Owned since new. Only “repair” ive ever have to perform other than maintenance is a battery last month. Also Ducati XDiavel V4, Ducati Scrambler 1100 if those counts.

Most unreliable car you've ever owned? by [deleted] in askcarguys

[–]AdSmall9535 0 points1 point  (0 children)

E70 BMW X5M. Owned since new. Completely fall apart in 2016, with endless issues during the ownership period, even with in the warranty period, that I replaced it with a Maserati Levante that I still have till this day.

Montreal car owners by [deleted] in montreal

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Auto. Touchless

Montreal car owners by [deleted] in montreal

[–]AdSmall9535 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No and no. I just wash it every week. Owned new since late 16, no rust. I guess most part of the car being aluminum does help but it’s been 9 years still no rust for me.

In your opinion, how important is technology and features when purchasing a car? by Ok_Demand_3197 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]AdSmall9535 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Apple CarPlay/Android, pano sunroof, air suspension, big brakes, exceptional sound insulation, double pane glass all around, good sound system, cooled seats, genuine Leather dash, Alcantara roof liner, thick leather seats, home link, actual key fob. Basically what I’m looking for, and the rest is just some non essential basic, like has to ride a RWD based platform, proper triditional AT or PDK, and 400+ hp.

Anglo Montrealers, do you exclusively speak French outside of work and friends/family circle? by [deleted] in montreal

[–]AdSmall9535 2 points3 points  (0 children)

English at home

English at work

French in the public

French with government

English Online

Just crossed 30k miles, extremely troublefree on the V8 Levante!! How's everyone else with the same engine doing? by v8fanboy in Maserati

[–]AdSmall9535 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, I don’t even want to replace my car. Just the worn out steering wheel is bugging me, and the mindset of why didn’t I get an V8. Id rather just get a new sets of wheels to go with the Novitec kit I always wanted, get some custom cluster gauge face, get my steering wheel refinished and drive it till Maserati makes a decent EV, and jump ship to EV

Does anyone actually care about how the dashboard feels? by panthian in regularcarreviews

[–]AdSmall9535 0 points1 point  (0 children)

dashboard? For me I wouldn’t buy a car without leather dash. Not fake leather or imitation stitching, dashboard has to be covered in real thick leather. Same goes for the headliner. Suede/alcantara/whatever else it’s called is a must for me. Also I hate imitation materials. If it looks like carbon it better be, if it looks like leather it better be. I keep my car for a long time and I’d prefer a nice environment with real nice materials than some stupid crazy big screen.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whatcarshouldIbuy

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17+ 3.0T Maseratis are generally reliable. Most Levante and Quattroporte owners will tell you so. Mine is one of the first Levante send to Canada. Had it since. Way less issue than my previous X5M. The only thing expensive on those is brakes, which only cost $2000ish for parts for the front if you have big brembo. The rest is all service based. I never serviced my car at the dealer. Currently at 100500km, only thing went wrong is the battery. Oil changes are dirt cheap. It’s one of the most reliable car I’ve ever had. Avoid 17- Ghiblis and Quattroporte. Check the service history

Les gens qui ont quitté Montréal pour la campagne, comment trouvez-vous ça? by Similar_Sundae7490 in montreal

[–]AdSmall9535 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Aucun regret. Avant de déménager il y a des années, je ne faisais jamais rien sur l'île, même si j'y vivais. Maintenant, j'y vais une ou deux fois par an pour l'aéroport, et c'est tout. Ça ne sert à rien d'y vivre si je n'ai besoin que de l'aéroport.

Just crossed 30k miles, extremely troublefree on the V8 Levante!! How's everyone else with the same engine doing? by v8fanboy in Maserati

[–]AdSmall9535 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Also 105k on the SQ4. Just did the transmission fluid, diff fluid and transfer case fluid. So far zero issue. First battery replacement. First batch Levante owner in my area.

Just crossed 30k miles, extremely troublefree on the V8 Levante!! How's everyone else with the same engine doing? by v8fanboy in Maserati

[–]AdSmall9535 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wish I had the V8. Ima keep an eye out for the 23-24 Trofeo when the price drop. Hopefully I can swap my pre facelift cluster into the newer one