The Maserati Sport Sedan: Why the Quattroporte and Ghibli Are Now Pre-Owned Buys

August 3rd, 2026 by
If you want a Maserati four-door, the pre-owned market is where you find one. Quattroporte production ended in 2023 and the Ghibli followed the same year, leaving Maserati’s current range built around the Grecale, GranTurismo, GranCabrio, and MCPura. Maserati has confirmed it intends to return to the sedan segment, but nothing is on sale yet. In the meantime, the last of these cars are out there, including the final V8 versions Maserati itself described as future collector’s items. You can explore what we have in our pre-owned inventory.

Where the Maserati Sedan Stands Today

Let us be straightforward about this, because plenty of articles are not.

The Quattroporte, Maserati’s full-size sport sedan and a nameplate running on and off since 1963, ended production in 2023. The Ghibli, the smaller four-door introduced in 2013, was retired the same year. Neither is currently built, and you cannot order a new one.

That was a deliberate decision rather than a quiet discontinuation. Maserati concluded that the market had shifted decisively from sedans toward SUVs, and that it could serve the remaining sedan demand better with one future model than with two aging ones.

The company has since confirmed the intention to come back. Maserati’s marketing leadership stated in 2026 that a sedan is in the pipeline and that it will return, with executives specifically naming the segment where the Quattroporte and Ghibli used to live. Reporting suggests the end of the decade rather than next year, and nothing is confirmed on name, timing, or specification.

So for now, if you want a Maserati with four doors, you are shopping pre-owned. The good news is that this is a genuinely appealing moment to do it.

Why the Sport Sedan Still Matters

In an era where the crossover rules the driveway, a four-door that can actually thrill you has become rare, and that scarcity is part of the appeal.

The name Quattroporte translates plainly to “four doors,” a matter-of-fact badge on a car that was anything but ordinary. The idea behind it never wavered across generations: give a family-sized sedan the heart of a sports car.

Where many luxury sedans chase silence and isolation, these cars chased connection. They wanted you to feel the road, hear the engine, and arrive somewhere having enjoyed the drive rather than merely endured it. For buyers who remember why they fell for driving in the first place, that difference is the whole point, and it is the reason these cars hold their following.

Design That Announces Itself Without Shouting

Park a Quattroporte and it reads as a statement rather than a status symbol borrowed from a catalog. The long hood, the deep-set trident grille, the frameless doors, and the fastback-leaning roofline give it presence from any angle. It looks fast standing still, and it looks tailored the way a well-cut Italian suit does: proportion first, ornamentation second.

Inside is where the grand-touring heritage comes alive. Materials chosen for how they feel as much as how they look, rear-seat space that treats passengers as guests rather than afterthoughts, and a driver-focused layout that keeps the important controls close.

The Ghibli takes the same character and puts it in a more compact footprint, which some buyers actually prefer for daily use around Yorba Linda and Orange County. It is the easier car to park and the more discreet one to arrive in.

The Last V8 Sedans Are the Ones to Know About

Here is the detail that makes pre-owned shopping interesting rather than just economical.

Maserati ended V8 production in late 2023, closing out a run of more than 100,000 V8-powered cars stretching back to 1959. The final examples were sent off with special editions, including the Ghibli 334 Ultima, a 572-horsepower V8 in a unique blue finish with carbon fiber exterior accents and specific badging.

Maserati’s own language at the time was that these cars would “become collector’s items for all owners of a unique piece in the jigsaw of the brand’s history.” That is not marketing applied after the fact. It was the company’s assessment as the engines went out of production.

Whether or not a particular car appreciates, the practical point stands: the twin-turbocharged V8 sedan is a configuration Maserati will not build again. If the sound and the character are what draw you to the brand, the pre-owned market is now the only place to get them.

The twin-turbo V6 versions are the more numerous and more approachable option, and they carry the same essential character in a car that is easier to live with day to day.

What to Look For When Shopping Pre-Owned

A Maserati sedan is a rewarding car and a specific one, so a few things are worth knowing before you buy.

  • Service history is the first thing to ask about. These cars respond well to being maintained properly and poorly to being neglected. A documented history from a Maserati specialist is worth more than low mileage with gaps.
  • Certified matters here more than in most segments. A Maserati Certified Pre-Owned vehicle has passed a factory-defined inspection and carries factory-backed coverage, which is a genuinely different proposition from a used listing with a certified sticker applied by a seller.
  • Ask which engine you are looking at. The V6 and V8 cars are different ownership experiences in character, running costs, and rarity.
  • Have it inspected by people who know the marque. This is where buying from a Maserati dealer rather than a general used lot changes the calculus, because the technicians looking it over work on these vehicles specifically.
  • Consider what you actually want to keep. If you plan to hold the car for years, the last-of-the-line V8s and the well-documented examples are the ones that tend to reward patience.
Our team can walk you through any of this without a stopwatch running. Browse the pre-owned inventory and tell us what you are after.

Owning a Maserati Sedan in Southern California

A car like this deserves an ownership experience to match, and that is where a dedicated local dealer earns its keep.

Our technicians work on Maserati vehicles specifically, so routine maintenance and diagnostic work stay in hands that recognize the car. That matters more than it might on a mainstream vehicle. Plenty of independent shops in Orange County will not take on a Maserati at all, and among those that will, the pricing is frequently no better than a dealer’s.

Our parts department sources genuine Maserati components, which protects both how the car performs and how it holds value over the years you keep it. And if you want to make an interior your own, the Maserati Fuoriserie personalization program is worth understanding, though it applies to new commissions rather than existing cars.

Is a Pre-Owned Maserati Sedan Right for You?

Choose one if you want a car that plays two roles convincingly: a refined, spacious luxury sedan for the people you carry, and a genuine driver’s car for the person behind the wheel.

It suits buyers who value individuality over conformity, who appreciate craftsmanship they can feel, and who would rather have something with character than something with a longer options list. If your shortlist is full of predictable German sedans and none of them move you, this is the alternative worth a serious look, and right now it is available at pre-owned money rather than new.

Availability changes constantly with cars like these, so confirm the specific vehicle, its history, and its equipment with our team.

Experience One in Yorba Linda

The best way to understand what makes these sedans special is to sit in one, hear it, and drive it.

Maserati of Anaheim Hills is at 22633 Oakcrest Circle, Yorba Linda, California 92887. Call 714-787-1200 to ask what is on the ground, or browse the pre-owned inventory and tell us which one caught your eye.
Disclaimer:
Vehicle availability, specifications, equipment, and history vary by individual vehicle; confirm details on any specific vehicle with our team. Certified Pre-Owned coverage is subject to program terms, eligibility, and the applicable limited warranty; see the warranty documentation for complete details. Statements regarding future vehicles or collectibility are based on published manufacturer and press statements and are not guarantees. Prior-model-year vehicles are no longer in production.

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