2003-08 BMW Z4
Ranking as a Recommended pick, any Z4 provides an excellent balance of performance, refinement, and driving excitement. Against prime competitors, the 2.5i cost as much when new as a Honda S2000, [...]
2004-10 BMW 5-Series
Overall, the 5-Series delivers a formidable blend of luxury, sport, and engineering. Prices were steep when new, iDrive confounds, and six-cylinder engines feel underpowered--outperformed by [...]
2004-11 BMW 6-Series
BMW's 6-Series suffers all the typical coupe/convertible compromises, along with daunting new-car prices and a firmer-than-necessary ride. That said, any version is a joy to drive: surprisingly [...]
2004-10 BMW X3
Base prices nudged the new X3 into premium-SUV territory. Adding desirable options anchored it there: A 2.5i with automatic transmission and Premium Package listed for about $35,500. A loaded [...]
2006-11 BMW 3-Series
More power and interior room yield a 3-Series that has matured without losing its sporty character. Expanded availability of AWD, too, has made it more appealing than ever. Base new-car prices [...]
2004-12 Bentley Continental GT/GTC
Bentley has found success selling cars priced between top-line Mercedes-Benz products and lofty offerings from Rolls-Royce. Few four-seat rivals can match the Continentals' impressive [...]
2006-12 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
At $200,000 well equipped when new, and comparably costly secondhand, is the Flying Spur best judged against Mercedes-Benz cars that cost half as much? Or against Rolls Royce (and other Bentleys) [...]
2010-12 Bentley Continental Supersports
With the Continental Supersports, Bentley managed to infuse an already-sporty machine with even more performance, accompanied by little sacrifice to the brand's country-club appeal. It doesn't [...]
2011-12 Bentley Mulsanne
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1993-98 Audi 90/Cabriolet
Audi's 90 had some attractive features, including a sporty manner (at least with the 5-speed), available 4-wheel drive, and solid feel. Nevertheless, it did not sell strongly in the "near-luxury" [...]
