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Mathieu St-Pierre
LUXURY CARS

Entry level:
  1. BMW 3 Series - Driving pleasure, vast selection of body styles and engines, prestige
  2. Lexus IS - Innovative design, powerful optional engine, great drive
  3. Acura TL - Price/quality and prestige ratio, interior fit and finish and design, reliability
Other considerations: Audi A4 / Infiniti G35


Mid level:
  1. Lexus GS - Advanced technologies, serene drive, powerful engines
  2. BMW Série-5 - Power and drivetrain selection, body style selection, prestigious make
  3. Cadillac STS - Comfortable drive, equipment and price ratio, improved assembly quality
Other considerations: Infiniti M


Hi-end:
  1. Audi A8 - Opulent from A to Z, Quattro AWD, assembled with utmost care
  2. Jaguar XJ - A return to Jag's roots, sumptuous cabin, drive
  3. Lexus LS - Royal comfort, lifetime dependability, refined in every way


SPORTS CARS

Affordable:
  1. Mazda MX-5 - The original, extraordinary drive, resale value and reliability
  2. Ford Mustang - Incredible styling, price/performance ratio, available convertible
  3. Mazda RX-8 - Incredible grip and stability, practical 4-door, original design
Other considerations: Pontiac Solstice


Hi-end:
  1. Chevrolet Corvette - Unbeatable price to performance ratio, Z06 version, instantly recognizable
  2. Porsche Cayman - A sharpened 911, it is a Porsche, diehard look
  3. BMW Série-6 - Perfect luxury GT car, refined sporty driving, perfect interior fit and finish
Other considerations: Mercedes CLK
Mathieu St-Pierre
Mathieu St-Pierre
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