Where does reader support stand on the M139 Maserati Quattroporte, erstwhile prowler of upscale suburban mall lots, fine wares cantilevered from the rear axle with nary a protest from its Ferrari F136 Y series V8? We like em.
Generally speaking, we seek value over rarity in our Italian cars. Take our Milano Verde - it's sort of rare, but where it really shines is in the way it holds up to a BMW 325is in performance, at a much more agreeable price. A used Quattroporte, should you posses the optimism to keep one serviced, offers a similar value proposition over, say, a BMW 7-series, or a Mercedes-Benz S-class. They are easy to find with low mileage and proper service records, their platform origins are much more focused on sporting, their powertrain is beyond reproach, and their styling less conservative. Best of all? These Quattroportes likely did not stuff the coffers of Maserati, as the fit, finish, and performance seem to cater more to consumer satisfaction than they do to shareholder gains.
Year: 2012
Model: Maserati Quattroporte S
Engine: 4.7L V8
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Mileage: 30,933 mi
Price: $33,991
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Lamborghini Houston is proud to offer this beautiful 2012 Maserati Quattroporte S in Bianco Elderado over a Cuoio interior with 30,926 miles. The Quattroporte S is powered by a 4.7L V8 producing 425 hp and 361 lb-ft of torque through a Rear Wheel Drive system and an Automatic Transmission. This Quattroporte S is further enhanced with the following:
Wood Trim Steering Wheel and Shifter
Electric Moonroof
Navigation System
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
Front and Rear Parking Sensors
Brake Calipers in Red
This example is optioned with a remarkable white over tan color combination that we would be proud to drive home in. Other than the dated navigation screen, we would say that the interior has aged gracefully, and compares favorably to the FCA Quattroportes of present. A facelifted model, this Quattroporte features the ZF automatic, which some seem to favor over the semi-auto units of early cars. We're of the opinion that both have their merits, but the ZF auto is a better fit for most buyers. In S spec, this example features the 4.7L version of the F136 Y engine, producing a very respectable 434hp.
We think that the used Quattroporte buyer is a very specific type. Perhaps he is tempted by the Jaguar XKR, or a Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, but he is not interested in settling for an ordinary sedan. The sound, the design, and the feel - yes, that's Poltrona Frau leather inside - lead him to the Quattroporte. A used Quattroporte represents the coolest offering in the large sedan world in the past 20 years. For those that can't make a Ferrari GTC4Lusso work, we recommend the Quattroporte.
-Graham