Gearheads that are searching for a reliable sedan, often miss out on performance. A good sedan should have what it takes to act as a daily driver, but also turn into a sportier machine when needed. In order to build such a well-performing yet reliable car, manufacturers have to make sure that engine doesn't lack in power or torque, and that the average annual maintenance costs are low. Good brands accomplish this by utilizing high quality hardware that doesn't cause issues for a long time.