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The video focuses on the ownership costs and maintenance experiences associated with the speaker's car, particularly a Maserati. Key points include significant expenditure on tire replacements due to initial factory alignment issues, with a switch to Michelin tires improving performance and durability. Maintenance costs are detailed, including routine oil changes performed by the speaker to save on dealership fees, and addressing common issues like valve cover gasket leaks through DIY repairs. Total costs over two years are broken down into $4,750 for maintenance, $4,200 for insurance via Progressive, and $4,480 for fuel, summing up to $13,430. Despite the expenses, the speaker highly recommends the car, praising its driving experience and overall quality, and concludes the video with a message of gratitude and a recommendation for potential buyers.
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In this part of the video, the speaker focuses on the ownership costs associated with their car, specifically discussing maintenance, insurance, and gas expenses. Initially, they delve into the maintenance aspect, particularly the issues and expenses related to tires.
The speaker recounts a significant issue with the car’s factory alignment, which caused excessive tire wear and led to the purchase of multiple sets of tires. They share a detailed account of the types and costs of tires they’ve used, including three sets of front tires (initially Pirelli, later switching to Michelin for better durability) and two sets of rear tires. They note that the front tires are 245/35/20 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S, costing approximately $325-$350 each, and the rear tires are 285/35/20, costing around $375 each.
Summing up their expenditure, the speaker calculates having spent around $3,600 on tires alone over two years. They mention the improved performance and reduced tire wear after switching to Michelin tires, which have lasted better over 4,000 miles compared to the Pirelli tires.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the maintenance of their Maserati, specifically focusing on the oil change routine and expenses. Maserati’s manufacturer recommendation is an oil change every 12,500 miles or annually, but the speaker opts for a 5,000-mile interval, citing high dealer costs ranging from $600 to $800 per change. They perform their own maintenance, purchasing oil filters from the dealership at $55 each and using Mobil 1 5W40 oil, costing about $70 for 10 quarts. They detail a DIY oil change at $120 each, totaling approximately $600 for five oil changes.
The speaker then recounts discovering an oil leak, diagnosing it as a common valve cover gasket issue after consulting Maserati forums. They replaced the gaskets themselves, alongside other maintenance tasks including belts, air filter, cam filter, and spark plugs, totaling $900 in parts. This DIY approach saved them significant money compared to dealership services.
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In this part of the video, the speaker details the costs associated with maintaining and driving their car over the past two years. They estimate spending approximately $4,750 on maintenance, which includes engine work, tires, and oil changes. Insurance costs them $175 per month, amounting to $4,200 over two years, and they highlight using Progressive for coverage. Fuel expenses are calculated based on an average of 18 miles per gallon and weekly fill-ups costing around $80, totaling roughly $4,480 for gas over two years. Combining these expenses, the total cost of driving the car comes to $13,430 over the two years. The speaker emphasizes their enjoyment and recommends the car despite the costs, praising its fun driving experience and overall quality.
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In this part of the video, the speaker expresses their hope that viewers found the content informative and recommends a particular car model to those in the market. The video concludes with a note of gratitude.