The MDS can also be operated like a regular manual by the driver hitting the shift paddles on the steering wheel, and that is absolutely the most fun and, it must be noted, the most work. There are also choices in manual shifting, including high grip and sporty, and the transmission is ''ever-vigilant'' so you can't blow it up by doing something stupid.
In truth, most of the people willing to part with more than $100,000 for a car (it'll be US$90,000 in America, but no price has been set for Canada yet) will not actually ever drive it as hard as it's capable of going.
In truth, most of the people shopping in this segment will be thrilled enough by the fact that the 2005 Maserati Quattroporte will be more unique than the other sedans in the segment and much more beautiful. Two souls, one fabulous sedan.
