MotorMouths

While the vast majority of us could never justify spending that much on a car, the SLS AMG is a world-class super sports car.

The 2009 Audi TT offers quick performance, crisp handling, remarkable efficiency, and a beautiful interior, all wrapped in a stunning, distinctive body.

It may look a bit odd, but the Porsche Panamera excels in every way intended and, in our humble opinion, enters the market as one of the world’s best luxury performance grand tourers.

Bottom line, the 2010 Porsche Panamera is a great way to expand the Porsche lineup. It performs well on the street and the track, and offers enough passenger and cargo room to make it a no-compromise luxury sedan.

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is an outstanding example of the super sports car breed. It would make an impressive Saturday night cruiser or a fun and exciting track car.

With its tossable lightweight feel, responsive steering and tractable engine, the Porsche Boxster Spyder is a pure joy to drive. It is one of the best ways to spend a sunny day.

The Porsche 911 Turbo is a purpose-built sports car that is tons of fun when you can appreciate it, but a bit of bother when you just want to relax or carry passengers or cargo.

If you want to impress your friends, family and clients with a large car that offers dynamic handling, loads of interior space and plenty of speed, the 2011 Jaguar XJ is a fine choice.

While the BMW badge is impressive, the 3-Series is more than just an image. It provides unmatched handling and road feel, while delivering a range of very capable engines. However, if you view a car as an appliance, the 3-Series’ high cost won’t appeal to you.

If you want to impress your friends, family and clients with a large car that offers dynamic handling, loads of interior space and plenty of speed, the Jaguar XJ is a fine choice.

The Audi TT appeals to sports car enthusiasts and weekend cruisers alike. Its powertrains are responsive and quick, with a transmission that could be the best compromise ever between a manual and an automatic.

Priced $1,600 to $2,300 below key midsize competitors, the 2011 Hyundai Sonata continues to offer value in the midsize class, but now it’s better-looking, more fuel-efficient and more fun to drive than ever before.