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| Editors' Most Wanted Vehicles for 2003 |
Most Wanted Sedan Under $45,000
Winner: BMW
5 Series
The 5 Series delivers everything we've come to expect from a BMW. Handsome looks?
Check. A luxurious interior that shamelessly coddles those perched within?
Check. And of course, this wouldn't be a Bimmer if it weren't a blast to
drive. Whether traversing highways, switchbacks or side roads, the 5 Series offers
up unparalleled levels of motoring enjoyment. Four trims are available: the 525i,
the 530i, the 540i and the M5. If you wish to get your hands on the 5 Series in
its current iteration, act quickly; next year, its styling becomes more closely
aligned with the controversial 7 Series.
Honorable Mention:
Jaguar S-Type
The S-Type shines as the most universally appealing member of the Jaguar family.
It boasts a stately exterior and a luxurious cabin dripping with genuine wood
and butter-soft leather. Thanks to upgrades in 2003, it also offers real driving
excitement, with more responsive braking and steering. Three engines are available,
including a 235-horsepower V6 in the 3.0, a 293-hp V8 in the 4.0 and a stomping
390-hp V8 in the S-Type R. If luxury and performance are on your must-have list,
you'd be well served with any of these lovely cats gracing your garage.
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