Buying Used
Upscale Mercedes SUV gets mixed reviews
Fit and finish were well above average; M-Class grew in size since its introduction in 1998
Buying Used
An instant hit, econo-minivan still holds value
Half econobox and half minivan, the Mazda5 was popular with young families
2006 Acura CSX
Entry-level Acura a Civic in a tuxedo
Gas-sipping economy luxury sedan with plenty of standard goodies and safety features
2005 BMW 645Ci
Luxury ride was loaded with high-tech goodies
Adaptive cruise control, headlights that move during turns and an active suspension system among the offerings
2006 Toyota Yaris
Fun-to-drive econobox has held its value well
With the exception of hybrid and diesel-powered vehicles, the Toyota Yaris has some of the best numbers in the industry
Audi R56
Pavement-scorching sophistication, unleashed
Audi limited-edition speedster offered subtle but unmistakable power: Think NASCAR stock car with mufflers
2006 Hyundai Sonata
A pretty safe bet for a family sedan
The '06 Sonata could hold its own against rivals, and its price makes it attractive still
Buying Used
Conservative, powerful Avalon holds its value
Restyled Avalon was a lot of automobile and could almost pass for a Lexus in terms of quality, fit and finish
Buying Used
AWD station wagon was lively, loaded with features
XC 70 pampered occupants with the most comfortable front seats in the business
Buying Used
The best-handling economy car GM produced
The Pursuit was designed to appeal to both penny-pinchers and the tuner crowd