2007 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Pros: Sporty comfortable ride. Incredibly flat cornering. Panoramic top. Quiet with top up. Great looks.

Cons: Stereo/NAV are marginal. Brake by wire is okay, but still a bit mushy feeling

The Bottom Line: Driving doesn't get any better than this. The new SL550 is markedly better than the car it replaced (the SL500). It is a much better performing car.

Review: This is the best roadster I have ever driven. I've owned Lexus, Corvette, NSX, BMW, and most recently the '07 Jaguar. I traded a '07 Corvette - fully loaded, it was a great American car, but no comparison to my new SL 550. Performance, handling, quality ...