Find a Maserati GranTurismo V8 at less than €25,000 may seem unreal. However, an advertisement published in Germany is currently attracting attention: this Italian coupé, with its Pininfarina design and Ferrari engine, is priced at €24,990. At that price, it's closer to the price of a new compact SUV than a prestige Italian GT. But behind this very attractive price lies a detail that many buyers are likely to underestimate.
A Maserati GranTurismo V8 for the price of a new SUV
The example in question is a 2009 Maserati GranTurismo equipped with a 4.2-liter naturally-aspirated V8 producing 405 hp and 460 Nm of torque. It's an engine well known to Maserati enthusiasts, as it's a direct product of Ferrari know-how.
With 99,000 km on the clock, it is offered by a Hamburg-based importer. On paper, the car looks rather interesting: it's advertised as being in good condition, with a properly functioning ZF engine and gearbox, and has even just been fitted with four new tires.
According to the seller, the car was initially delivered to Dubai before being imported into Europe, with taxes and customs duties already paid. At first glance, the deal seems almost too good to be true.
The detail that changes everything
If you read the ad carefully, one important point becomes clear: the car has no German papers and is not TÜV-approved.
The seller explains that the vehicle is sold as is, and that the buyer will have to take care of the administrative formalities to obtain the necessary homologation and roadworthiness documents. In his opinion, the absence of TÜV certification means that the price is €5,000 to €7,000 lower than on the German market.
In practice, this means that the buyer will have to have the car inspected, pass the roadworthiness test and finalize the registration, a process that can take time... and sometimes hold surprises.
A mythical GT, but not a cheap car
Yet the Maserati GranTurismo remains one of the most emblematic models of the modern brand. With its timeless Pininfarina design, Ferrari V8 and 4-seat configuration, it perfectly embodies the spirit of the great Italian GT.
Contrary to popular belief, the 4.2 V8 engine is renowned for its sturdiness, and it's not uncommon to see examples well in excess of 100,000 km, or even 200,000 km when properly maintained.
But the real trap isn't always the one you think it is. Buying a GranTurismo for €25,000 doesn't mean driving a €25,000 car. Insurance, maintenance and repairs remain those of a Maserati equipped with Ferrari parts.
A good deal... but only for discerning enthusiasts
All in all, if maintenance has been properly carried out, the V8 engine and ZF automatic gearbox are generally considered reliable. On paper, then, this GranTurismo could represent a real bargain at this price.
However, there's one major unknown: the complete maintenance history and, above all, the roadworthiness test. Because if defects appear during the inspection, the bill could quickly rise by several thousand euros. And this is often where “bargains” at €25,000 turn into projects that are much more expensive than expected. If you're interested, read our buying guide dedicated to the Maserati Granturismo.
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