2009 Maserati Quattroporte

Description

Rapid executive luxury has never been so affordable. After all, do you want that Toyota Camry or this 2009 Maserati Quattroporte? That's the kind of decision you get to make, because high-performance Italian luxury is available right now for basic sedan money.

The reason why a four-door sedan can look so seductive is because this one was designed by Pininfarina. Yes, the same people who give Ferraris their sexy curves are the ones who made the sheetmetal on this look irresistible. And this desire has been elevated with a custom look. The matte gray wrap coordinates nicely with the blackout package of the grille, door handles, deeply tinted windows, and hallmark portholes. And of course, the addition of the 22-inch black Koko Kuture wheels is a true masterstroke of style.

No one does interior elegance like the Italians. The supple tan leather is worth the price of this car alone. Up front you get a bucket seat that is power adjustable so you can dial in everything from performance bolstering to all-day comfort. Because this is a modern exotic car, you get all the best in amenities. It includes power windows, power locks, heated seats, cruise control, anti-lock brakes, dual front air bags, side airbags, keyless entry, and there's automatic climate control for the front as well as the rear occupants. Plus, the there's a full AM/FM/CD premium stereo as part of the sat nave head unit. But even with all these amenities, your favorite part will be grabbing the sports steering wheel, and watching the blue-faced gauges dance as you shift with the wheel-mounted paddle shifters.

Even in the age of plastic shrouds around the motors, Maserati knows how to make an engine bay look sexy. After all, it's a is a pure performance presentation with the trident logo on the intake as the focal point. The 4.2-liter V8 was developed in conjunction with Ferrari, and so it gets your heart racing from the moment it fires up. The exhaust note is intoxicating with a powerful rumble that lets you know there are 400 ponies under the hood, and they all want to play. When you get out on the road, the rush of acceleration and sound of the exhaust remind you this is a high-octane frenzy that can only come from a true exotic. The ZF six-speed automatic transmission is regarded by many as the best all-around gearbox for this grand touring machine. It has the right ratios to play on the backroads, and it also knows how to settle into overdrive highway comfort. The same goes for the fully-independent suspension. Plus, with responsive power steering, four-wheel disc brakes, and Pirelli P-Zero tires, this is the true sports car that can also drop the kids off at school.

Complete with owner's manual, this is your V8 exotic dreams being offered for a very realistic price. That's why you know you need to hurry to grab this deal. Call now!