Does it matter if a Maserati shop uses OEM parts or aftermarket?

[mahlibeardman]

I need to get the transmission fluid and filter changed on my 2018 Quattroporte. One shop I called quoted me a price using aftermarket parts and another shop quoted almost double using what they call OEM Maserati parts service Dubai. I'm trying to figure out if OEM is actually worth the premium for a transmission service. The ZF transmission is used in so many cars – does the Maserati branded fluid and filter actually make a difference compared to the standard ZF stuff? Or am I just paying for the Maserati logo on the box? I don't want to cheap out and cause problems, but I also don't want to throw money away. Has anyone here used aftermarket transmission parts on their Maserati and had issues? Or is OEM just a scam for these ZF boxes? Would love some real world experience.