I learned something new today

"CAR_IS_MI" (car-is-mi) 03/20/2016 at 02:14 • Filed to: None

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Today I learned that Maserati offered a base model QP up to 2011 that was so “base”...

It didn’t have seat heaters.

Seriously. I mean its totally a 1st world problem, but even if the base was only $90,000 new, it’s still a $90,000 car without seat heaters, something that is standard on $30,000 Chevy’s.

DrJohannVegas > CAR_IS_MI 03/20/2016 at 02:16

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Yea, but it came with a Ferrari-designed V8, which is something your $30k Malibu did not.

Dwhite - Powered by Caffeine, Daft Punk, and Corgis > CAR_IS_MI 03/20/2016 at 02:20

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My 11 year old Pontiac came with heated seats.

A damn Maserati should come with them.

DanZman > CAR_IS_MI 03/20/2016 at 02:49

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They didn't come with my nearly 40k Silverado or my 70k+ corvette.

CAR_IS_MI > DrJohannVegas 03/20/2016 at 02:59

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As well as Ferrari maintenance costs...

CAR_IS_MI > DanZman 03/20/2016 at 03:00

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But the Mas is marketed as a luxury car...

DrJohannVegas > CAR_IS_MI 03/20/2016 at 03:12

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Well, when the prancing horse goes up in smoke, those seats will probably get heated...

Sovereign, Purveyor of Coupes > CAR_IS_MI 03/20/2016 at 03:45

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Because luxury isn’t all about features. It’s unnecessary quality of materials used and engineering.

DanZman > CAR_IS_MI 03/20/2016 at 03:58

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I agree completely. But, I wanted to point out that there are a lot of Chevys out there for more than $30k that don't have them. That said, heated seats are amazing and are the single biggest feature that I miss going from my last Vette to this one.

CAR_IS_MI > DrJohannVegas 03/20/2016 at 04:25

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These don’t self-immolate as frequently as Ferrari’s.

TheOnelectronic > DrJohannVegas 03/20/2016 at 04:42

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It sounds nice, but does not move the car in any sort of exciting way.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > DanZman 03/20/2016 at 09:10

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Are you kidding me ! My 2001 suburban even came with heated front seats. My S600 on the other hand...heated, cooled and massagers all the way around.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > CAR_IS_MI 03/20/2016 at 09:11

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My 15 year old shitbox suburban came with them. WTF Maserati.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > CAR_IS_MI 03/20/2016 at 09:13

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Also, whatever happened to your S63 ?

pjhusa > CAR_IS_MI 03/20/2016 at 09:34

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They're obviously not in the same league, but I think that the current 528i doesn't come with them either.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > CAR_IS_MI 03/20/2016 at 09:58

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The rule of thumb should be: If it was a available in a Volvo 240, it should work better in something else.

nermal > CAR_IS_MI 03/20/2016 at 09:59

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Counterpoint: A significant portion of them will never leave Florida or Southern California, or otherwise be driven in temperatures below 60 degrees or so.

Thus, no real need for seat heaters.

CAR_IS_MI > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 03/20/2016 at 13:35

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it still exists...

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > CAR_IS_MI 03/20/2016 at 14:15

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I mean what was the breakdown you had ?

CAR_IS_MI > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 03/21/2016 at 00:38

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There will be an article soon.

Aaron James > DanZman 03/22/2016 at 16:39

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I have them in my escape but never use them except the passenger side to keep my pizza warm on the way home. All they seem to do for me is make my back and butt sweat making for a pretty uncomfortable drive.

CivoLee > CAR_IS_MI 03/22/2016 at 17:12

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Sorry, couldn’t resist...

Enoch > CAR_IS_MI 03/22/2016 at 18:09

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Maybe blame BMW for this trend? I’m not sure about now since I haven’t shopped for a BMW in a while, but remember when everything in a BMW was an option? This lead to a bunch of standard features becoming options instead.

Yamidan > CAR_IS_MI 03/22/2016 at 21:55

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I would so love if the “base” model Mas came with the V8, a T56 strapped to the back of it, a normal LSD, a normal exhaust and a normal HVAC to keep the comfy interior the right temp.