In a world where the luxury saloon market has been subject to a great deal of saturation, it can be difficult to identify the top performing models from mere pretenders to the crown. For ever BMW M series saloon representing quality and performance, you have a Chrysler Sebring representing the rather less positive characteristics of the style. I have always found that the key to finding a great saloon car is to look back over its history to see how it has evolved and where its genesis began.
A great example of a luxury saloon with all the correct credentials in place is definitely the Maserati Quattroporte. Translated simply from the Italian as "four doors", the Quattroporte does exactly what it promises. The legacy of this car began way back in 1963 when the very first Maserati Quattroporte was rolled out. Back then this car was the very pantheon of luxurious driving and still looks amazing to this day, but the modern version is no slouch in the aesthetic department either.
The Maserati Quattroporte is that rare breed of car that would look just as natural picking the kids up from school as it would tearing around a race track at over 140 miles per hour. The 6 speed gearbox and powerful V8 engine puts the car in the same league as the leaders in the luxury saloon world such as the M Series BMW.
However, with a badge as prestigious as the Maserati one, prices can be slightly dear. I recommend keeping an eye on the Used Maserati market as it is possible to find a nearly new model for roughly half the price of a brand new model thanks largely due to the rapid depreciation in value of prestige cars. Savings like that mean buying a car such as the Maserati Quattroporte makes a lot more sense.
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