MASERATI QUATTROPORTE V8 4dr Auto (2007)

A decent compromise between sportiness and sensibleness.

My compromise of an almost-practical nearly-sports-car was the Maserati Quattroporte, and it was the design that made me settle for it over a less practical Prosche 911. It really looks like nothing else, and I don't think anyone could say that was a bad thing in this case. Not only does it look like a proper sports car (nearly), it also feels like a proper sports car (nearly).

Start the Quattroporte engine up and the noise that confronts you is pure arrogant Italian bliss, more of a snarling purr than a roar, and thanks to this engine the Quattroporte can really advance, making for great motorway driving. Mine has been fairly reliable, but that's not to say that it's been completely problem-free, and I have been quite disappointed in this regard. But I see online that I am slightly unlucky in this regard, and most drivers report less issues.

One other criticism is the space; I know it's pretty much a sports car, but it seems like Maserati have set out to make a pratical saloon, and this isn't quite roomy enough to be considered practical. However, Maserati have done a pretty good job at blending the cocky, smooth attitude of a sports car with the sensible refinement of a saloon, so I'm glad I made the compromise.