Luxury Cars

Editor's Pick: Jaguar XJ8 Vanden Plas
The Jaguar XJ exudes class and luxury. It's quiet, smooth and powerful. Its attractive interior is warm and inviting, comfortable and luxurious. The Jaguar rides better and feels more modern than the aging Mercedes S-Class. It's easier to operate than the BMW 7 Series, Audi A8L, and Volkswagen Phaeton. And it makes a stronger luxury statement than the Lexus LS 430. Pull up in this Jaguar and everyone will know you're rich and successful. Yet the XJ is not the most expensive car in this class. The Jaguar XJ8 ($59,330) is luxuriously equipped, but even the richly appointed Vanden Plas ($68,330) costs less than the German cars.

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For those who want to minimize hassles in their lives there's no better choice than the Lexus LS 430 ($55,125). The big Lexus sets the driver at ease with its silky ride and quiet cabin. Its liquid steering makes guiding it around town easy and it's supremely stable on the open road, making it a great choice for long hours of driving in straight lines or gliding over rough city streets.

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