Cars: New Golf belongs on Germany's autobahn

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New Golf belongs on Germany's autobahn PHOTOS: More views of the VW Golf Today's question: Q: Porsche Panamera appears to be sweet, but wildly overpriced. What company offers the best compromise in luxury and sportiness for the price in this class? A: : The supercharged, 510-hp Jaguar XF tops out in price about where the base Panamera begins. Smaller back seat. No awd. But really classy, sporty and fun. In fact, the 400-hp non-blown Jag XF is a royal ball for $60k or less. Maybe the fact it's less roomy means it's not in the same class, which would also eliminate the likes of Lexus GS and BMW 5s. The Audi A8L is certainly big enough and has awd and otherwise makes the grade as a drivers' car, for about 20k less that a Panamera. Maybe Acura RL (awd, no V-8, though) or the Infiniti M would sate for half the price. Still, I've driven all those and the Panamera does almost seem, as Porsche claims, unique; not in any 'class.' Read the latest Test Drive chat
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