It's time to move my 2009 Maserati GT-S F1. For those who might not be familiar with this particular model, Maserati began importing these cars into the US in 2009 with a rarely selected option, the F1 superfast transmission from the Ferrari 599 GTB. As the story goes, the EPA or some other group of Feds noticed the change from the ZF transmission, and told Maserati they need to crash test this particular car as it was "different" from what had been previously approved. Approximately 300 of these rare touring beasts made it into the US prior to the notice, and Maserati ceased importation in 2009 for the US, but continued to produce this ideal combination of the 430 inspired 4.7 and 599 F1 for the rest of the world. Let me tell you, I've driven the automatic ZF transmission GranTurismo, and there is zero comparison. This car is simply better. I'm not usually a fan of F1 transmissions, but it just works in this car. Shifts are lightning fast when needed, and controlled when cruising. This car was originally purchased from Maserati of Silicon Valley optioned with Nero Daytona paint (metallic black) and a beautiful red interior (pictures don't do it justice.) It remained in California until last year, when I purchased it and brought it to the east coast. I replaced the battery, added a battery tender, completed a 30k service and added an OEM factory GranTurismo cover (rare). It's been kept inside and used sparingly as a 5th car for me since I purchased it. It now shows just over 31k miles. The car is almost cosmetically perfect, the the exception of a small scratch on the corner of the front bumper, and a slightly delaminating "R" button. There's absolutely zero paintwork on the car. Zero sticky buttons. I personally believe this car has never seen rain. It's that clean. Please PM me with any questions. $53.5k Image Unavailable, Please Login
Never heard the transmission story on these. Love the color combo and the maser rims. Man that's a lot of car for the $$s
I test drove one of these and almost bought it before deciding on a new '10 convertible instead and yes, that F1 turns this car into a great performer and there is no nicer exhaust note to my ears. The red interior is also beautiful, a very rich tone. Someone will enjoy this! GLWS.
If this was depreciated any more I would jump on it without the wife's permission and just deal with the aftermath! I never knew the story on the tranny. Have any of these after 2009 come with the f1?
I didn't ask my wife first. Zero F1s were brought to the US after 2009. They were not allowed to be imported as far as I know. They continued in the ROW however.
You might make more than I do in order to not ask first... First on my list is a 360, but I find the gran turismo a simply gorgeous design and would love one some day.
I didn't mean to imply that. It's certainly not likely the case I assure you. Like they say, sometimes it's better to ask for forgiveness rather than permission. Good luck on your search for a 360. They are awesome cars.
To tell if a particular car has the F1 transmission, you can look at the center console. The F1 versions have the ferrari style lever, whereas the automatic versions have a bigger shift knob. I learned this from a previous car that was for sale here. Good luck, beautiful car!
Definitely the sexiest body style they've produced in modern times, maybe ever, mated with the sexiest F1 transmission Ferrari ever produced. And quite rare. Whatever will be of Maserati, could maybe be great, but it won't be the same moving forward with the new cars and higher production. I'm no expert, but I have to believe some day this car will start to appreciate. I'd love to own one. Maybe once the kids are off to college. But this is definitely the Maserati to own.
Out of curiosity, how's the clutch life on one of these with the F1 tranny in it? Did you have to do that during your ownership? I'm guessing these last no longer than a Ferrari's F1's life?
