Acura RSX coupe
Base price: $20,325
Received top marks from: J.D. Power (overall quality)
Acura's RSX coupe is the brand's entry-level model.
Infiniti FX sport utility vehicle
Base price: $37,800
Received top marks from: Consumer Reports
Infiniti's FX is one of our favorite SUVs. It is attractive, comfortable and sporty--closer to a sports car, in fact, than a typical SUV.
Infiniti M sedan
Base price: $40,840
Received top marks from: Consumer Reports
Infiniti's M sedan is one of the most exciting luxury cars on the market, with a handsome, well-built interior and outstanding driving dynamics.
Jaguar X-Type sedan and wagon
Base price: $32,995
Received top marks from: J.D. Power (overall quality)
An under-performer in the showroom as well as a lackluster vehicle compared with such competitors as BMW's 3 Series, Jag's X-Type gets a bit of redemption from its high J.D. Power rating.
Lexus GS sedan
Base price: $43,845
Received top marks from: Consumer Reports and J.D. Power (overall dependability)
Lexus' GS sedan recently became much sportier and more dynamic-looking following an overhaul. A gas/electric hybrid version of the car is due out this spring.
Lexus GX sport utility vehicle
Base price: $47,330
Received top marks from: J.D. Power (overall quality)
Lexus' GX is an outstanding midsize SUV based on Toyota's 4Runner.
Lexus IS sedan
Base price: $30,580
Received top marks from: Consumer Reports and J.D. Power (overall quality)
Like the GS, Lexus' IS sedan was recently overhauled and is now much sharper, as well as faster.
Lexus LS sedan
Base price: $57,220
Received top marks from: Consumer Reports and J.D. Power (overall quality and dependability)
Although Lexus sold more SUVs than passenger cars in 2005, the LS sedan is still for many people the symbol of the brand. Its reliability, reasonable price and beautiful interior make it the Lexus that many dream of owning.
Lexus LX sport utility vehicle
Base price: $68,090
Received top marks from: J.D. Power (overall dependability)
Lexus' old-but-good LX flagship SUV is not the sportiest ride, but it is quiet and relaxing, and will last as long as a luxury car can last.
Lexus RX sport utility vehicle
Base price: $37,400
Received top marks from: Consumer Reports and J.D. Power (overall quality)
J.D. Power has singled out both the gasoline and the gas/electric hybrid versions of Lexus' RX SUV as having exceptional quality.
Lexus SC convertible
Base price: $66,050
Received top marks from: Consumer Reports and J.D. Power (overall quality)
Known in the auto business as more of a woman's car than a man's car, the Lexus SC should more appropriately be called a smart person's car, given its track record for durability.
LincolnTown Car sedan
Base price: $42,875
Received top marks from: J.D. Power (overall dependability)
No wonder so many livery drivers and executive chauffeurs depend on Lincoln's Town Car: because they can. At least they can depend on it more than they could depend on nearly any other premium sedan.
Porsche 911 convertible and coupe
Base price: $71,300
Received top marks from: J.D. Power (overall dependability)
Porsche learned manufacturing techniques from the Japanese. Like Japanese automakers, the company practices kaizen, or constant improvement, in its manufacturing processes. The 911's reliability speaks to Porsche's success in building cars that last.
ToyotaLand Cruiser sport utility vehicle
Base price: $56,215
Received top marks from: Consumer Reports
Toyota's Land Cruiser flagship SUV is a down-market version of Lexus' LX 470. If you are considering either vehicle, note that the Toyota costs almost $12,000 less.
