2007 Automobile Magazine All-Stars

Got my Autobile magazine in the mail today. These are their All-Star cars.



Aston Martin V8 Vantage--This car could just about make the cut for its sensational looks alone, but it also offers a sublime driving experience and a truly inspirational engine.

BMW 3-Series--Remains one of the most complete cars on sale today, from its driving dynamics, quality of build, and the sheer pleasure of ownership it offers.

Chevrolet Corvette Z06--A friendly daily-driver that'll leave Ferraris and Lamborghinis for dead, the Vette is an all-American hero.

Chrysler 300C--This one is a classic American: big V-8, rear-wheel drive, and a unique style that absolutely charms. Practical to own, too.

Honda Ridgeline--A clear winner with its unibody construction that gives a tight, rattle-free ride; Honda quality; and its very clever underbed trunk.

Infiniti G35--Thanks to its superbly balanced chassis, terrific grip, and a punchy powertrain, this car challenges the dominance of BMW's 3-series.

Lotus Elise--An undiluted driving machine that deftly combines light weight, electrifying performance, and near-telepathic chassis response.

Mazda 3--Terrific to drive, stylish, spacious, and capable of 155 mph in turbo guise, this proves that small cars can aspire to greatness.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class--One of the best-built luxury cars on sale at any price, its features technology that truly makes life easier and safer.

Porsche Cayman--With an extra-stiff structure, Porsche engineers were able to deliver stability, grip, ride, and composure that are just about unmatched.

EL34 - 12/2/2006 2:06:21 PM

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I don't even know what kind of vehicle the Honda Ridgeline is, is it a truck or a van?

chewy - 12/2/2006 2:15:54 PM

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It is a truck on a unibody platform. But it sells really poorly.

AmazingBimmer - 12/2/2006 2:12:37 PM

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cause lexus is like audi.. el - sucky

Rupert - 12/2/2006 5:41:07 PM

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you can say lexus is reliable all you want, but to say an outright lie that the LS handles better than the 7 series is just stupid. the LS had vaguer steering than a boat!

awsomeaudi - 12/2/2006 2:27:07 PM

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even though im an audi fan audis dont suck and lexus doesnt either

S4cabriofoxone - 12/2/2006 5:08:01 PM

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When the G35 originally came out, it was the most powerful, the best value, the most unique-looking, etc, etc...

But now, it's really nothing special. They lost that magic that made it stand out. IS and 3 Series have both caught up, and the new C-Class and A4 will, too.

I see no reason for it to win over the 3 Series, especially the new 335i.

EL34 - 12/2/2006 5:20:56 PM

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Fool me once, shame on you!

Fool me twice, shame on me!

2JZSoarer - 12/3/2006 4:06:30 AM

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I'll keep saying this until they stop putting the Honda Ridgeline in the truck category.The Rideline is not a real truck,it's just a car with a somewhat of a truck body and a bed!!!Can't they make some kind of crossover category for the ridgeline and any other car company that comes out with another poor excuse for a truck!!!

AmazingBimmer - 12/3/2006 9:13:26 AM

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why the flame? ... just casue the broader public does not agree that upscale versions fo toyota and vw (badge engineered) are good enough for this market?. dont hate me.. hate your comapnies and your loyalties

audiot - 12/3/2006 10:13:02 PM

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Caltrans, tell you what. You go build a car web site and I'll post on it and you can ban me. Until then, STFU!

audiot - 12/3/2006 10:11:52 PM

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A good list from a good mag.

Lexus - 12/4/2006 12:57:16 AM

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MDalle, you idiot moron, Lexus is my screen name not JakeKann. I have this "Lexus" Screenname even when went have the old autospies website. Don't belief e-mail the moderator and find for yourself. What a freakin idiot.

Lexus

Lexus - 12/4/2006 12:58:55 AM

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MDalle, don't jump to conclusion and insult ok, by thinking Jakekann and me which is "Lexus" are the same person, because I'm not him, I'm Lexus.

Lexus for life

Lexus - 12/4/2006 1:00:07 AM

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correction, that insult me or discredit me for being someone else.

mini22 - 12/4/2006 12:27:18 PM

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I think the list is fair. Until Holden's are sold here you really can't expect them to be on the list. Lexuses are very good cars to own but their simply not at the top of most peoples"fun to drive" list. But everyones definition of fun to drive is obvously not the same. To Lexus people drving straight down a highway in quiet serenity is probably "lots of fun". To each his own.

Willis - 12/4/2006 6:49:53 PM

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class--One of the best-built luxury cars on sale at any price, its features technology that truly makes life easier and safer.


^Well, seeing as how good my C Class is, I believe this!^

MB has come back, good news!