Why does the Maserati GT depreciate so much?
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Maserati GT does not hold its value well because Ferrari no longer supplies engines to Maserati, making it not worth purchasing. Below is some relevant information about Maserati: Introduction: Maserati is an Italian luxury car manufacturer, founded on December 1, 1914, in Bologna, with its current headquarters located in Modena. The brand's logo is a trident. In 1993, Fiat (Fiat S.p.A.) acquired Maserati, allowing the brand to continue. Maserati was once part of Ferrari and is now directly owned by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Levante: In terms of power, Maserati offers the Levante with three engine options: a 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbo, a 3.8-liter V8 twin-turbo gasoline engine, and a 3.0-liter V6 turbo diesel engine. For transmission, the new car is equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission, and it also comes with a four-wheel-drive system.
As someone who frequently deals with used luxury cars, I believe the Maserati GT depreciates quickly for three main reasons. First, the new car pricing is inflated with a lot of markup, and you can lose a third of its value just after one year of driving. Additionally, it has too many minor issues—I've seen many owners complain about frequent electronic system failures and expensive repairs for problems like noisy air conditioning. Most importantly, the brand's positioning is awkward. Compared to solid performers like the Porsche 911, Maserati has lower recognition in the used car market, and buyers are afraid of continued depreciation after purchase. Plus, with Maserati offering significant discounts on new cars in recent years, the residual value of the entire lineup has been directly dragged down, making it truly difficult to retain value.
