2008 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

Pros: Big-Grin Grill that Will Match Your Own

Cons: Hydroplanes Like a Banshee

The Bottom Line: If you don't mind the Gangsta look, a better car than the GL450's dowdy, yesteryear styling. With this car, in every way, too much is never enough.

Review: First, and though I'd prefer otherwise, it is difficult to remember that it is a car, not a chapel. Buying something like this requires effort to recall that one has not conquered Everest, written a novel, or in fact done anything at all worth...

Pros: Acceleration, comfort, handling, elegant styling, solid feel, simple yet elegant controls.

Cons: small side mirrors, reflection of circular air ducts on side glass is distracting.

The Bottom Line: Highly recommend this car. I test drove Lexus GX, Toyota Land Cruiser, BMWX5. GL was best combination of ride, comfort, price and best gas mileage rating.

Review: I have had my GL for 4 months and have just over 10k miles. It has turned out to be everything I expected. Great acceleration (some of my passengers are startled with the quickness when I get on the highway), comfortable, sure footed in snow...