Automobiles

2008 BMW M6 Coupe
The 2008 BMW M6 is a car that can only really be appreciated on the track. Its cabin electronics make it suitable for everyday driving, but its fuel economy keeps it from being practical.
Specs: Coupe, M6, Gas

2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
The 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG combines very impressive performance on road and track with first-rate cabin electronics, making it fun and convenient. Just make sure you budget for gas.
Specs: Sedan, C63, Gas

2008 Maserati GranTurismo
You can definitely get better cabin tech for the money than you will find in the 2008 Maserati GranTurismo, but you won't find a better-looking car.
Specs: Coupe, Gas

2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid
The 2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid provides the most power, utility, and economy available today. It makes a good choice if you need to haul people, cargo, and trailers, but it comes up a little short in its cabin tech.
Specs: SUV, Hybrid

2009 Jaguar XF
The 2009 Jaguar XF offers a lot of luxury for the money, with many unique high-tech touches and an exceptional audio system. But it doesn't always deliver on its apparent promise, with a run-of-the-mill suspension and navigation system.
Specs: Sedan, XF, Gas

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited
The 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited makes a valiant effort at incorporating tech but falls short because of poor integration. In everything but fuel economy, it is a practical vehicle.
Specs: SUV, Fe, Gas

2009 Nissan Murano SL
The 2009 Nissan Murano benefits from trickle-down tech options available in Nissan's top models and seems to work best when fully optioned. Regardless of tech options, the Murano is a nimble urban navigator.
Specs: SUV, SL, Gas

2008 Audi A8 L W12
The big 2008 Audi A8 L W12 combines high luxury and surprisingly sporty performance. Its tech credentials are anchored by a stellar Bang & Olufsen audio system, and include some innovative driving tech. While quite nice to drive, a chauffeur makes a fine accessory.
Specs: Sedan, L W12 quattro, Gas

2009 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium
The 2009 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium makes for a practical road trip car but comes up short when it comes to cabin tech.
Specs: SUV, 2.5X, Gas

2008 Honda Odyssey Touring
Even with a redesign, the 2008 Honda Odyssey looks like a minivan from the last century, and its cabin tech barely gets it into this one. But it offers practical and economical transportation for a lot of people.
Specs: Van, Touring, Gas