2009 Chevrolet Malibu
Chevrolet's Malibu midsize sedan is also offered as a hybrid.

Audi A3

Chevrolet Malibu / Malibu Hybrid

Hyundai Genesis 4.6

Infiniti G37 Sedan

Toyota RAV4 AWD Sport V6
Most car enthusiasts have their personal lists of cars they would love to own with nary a thought given to MSRP. This group is a bit different. Given a maximum of $50,000 to spend on any one vehicle, these are the five I personally would be most happy to have occupy a space in my garage.

While sticker price is a main focus, I also want something that’s at least somewhat fun to drive, yet practical with the potential to deliver good fuel economy. All cars in this list have delivered at least 20 miles per gallon at some point in Consumer Guide testing.

05.21.2009