The Cayman is the sweetest handling of all Porsches, and in its most basic format provides much of the experience of far more expensive models from this marque
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BMW 335d Luxury
The 3-Series BMW is the epitome of an executive saloon. With the twin-turocharged diesel engine and 8-speed auto gearbox this car will humble many more expensive 'sportscars'
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Audi S5 Cabriolet
Beautifully built and, in S5 format, seriously fast. The four-wheel-drive means that the performance is accessible all year round, and the cabriolet gives further enjoyment in the summer months
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Mercedes CLS 350 Shooting Brake
A niche-within-a-niche. A sleek body clothing capable German engineering, with added visual interest from a shape that shouldn't work but does, and immense amounts of torque from the lusty diesel engine
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Jaguar XK Coupe
Right now, this is the performance bargain of the decade. With the new F-type about to be launched, if you ask discretely, dealers will let a new XK Coupe with a 5.0V8 go for more than £20,000 off list price.