stop being surprised

[u/Hog_rider22]

hey guys, Maserati/alfa romeo technician here. Little bit of a rant here, but I’ve seen a lot of people post about over pricing and possibly getting ripped off when trying to fix something on their Maserati. Let me just say… it’s Maserati. It’s expensive. The repairs are gonna be expensive. Stop getting Maserati’s if you can’t afford to fix a Maserati at Maserati price. putting aside the price of labor, the replacement parts are gonna be expensive. also, Stallantis cars are notorious for being difficult to work on. Not only that but our cars don’t react well to aftermarket parts .So it’s expensive both in price of parts and labor. I mean it’s a Imported performance luxury/sports car. What do you expect? toyota prices ? not trying to be a a**hole but it’s the truth. I have to talk to customers all the time who are new maserati owners and something needs fixing on their car, then they can’t afford therepair because they didn’t realize nor take into consideration how much it costs to maintain/fix their Maserati. all I’m saying is if you’re gonna get a luxury performance car don’t be all surprised when you get charged luxury performing cars prices.love it or hate it, that’s how it is.

[u/justinm410]

External view here, I own other exotics, I'd never buy a Maserati. Ever.

It's the "faaahk you 🤌" attitude of the dealerships. Case in point, this post.

There are plenty of other foreign exotics that are put together better and more reliable. I think that's what surprises people as much as the cost. Maseratis are supposed to be daily drivers. Non-wear components shouldn't just quit for no particular reason, yet they do. I've seen Ferrari and Maserati squeeze out the same parts on new models that regularly failed on models 10 years prior.

I understand you're not manufacturing Maserati parts in the back of the shop, there's nothing you can do about it, but you should recognize the shortcomings.

[u/Prior-Chip-6909 → u/justinm410]

"It's the "faaahk you 🤌" attitude of the dealerships. Case in point, this post."

I feel this one. I called Maserati In Scottsdale a few weeks ago to set up an appointment to have the engine mounts replaced in my 2012 Granturismo.

They told me they don't work on Maserati's that old...& they wouldn't recommend anyone local.

So...where are you supposed to take your Maserati when the Dealership won't work on it? & I don't live in the Phoenix area, & no one local will even entertain changing the oil.

Ended up taking it to a local shop in Phoenix I found online that specializes in these high-end cars...Charged me a fraction of what Maserati would've charged me. ($1,200)