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2006 Lexus GS 430 RWD Road Test

Variety may be the spice of life, but it also makes it pretty tasty if you're in the market for a mid-sized, vee-eight luxury sedan. Whereas, traditionally, the segment had been dominated by four-doors of the Germanic variety, competition outside of the Fatherland has added not only diversity but also value to this burgeoning segment. Where Audi A6 4.2s, BMW 550is and Mercedes-Benz E500s play in the $80,000 to $100,000 league, there's plenty of action one rung down the price ladder.