Which Car 'Type' Is Right for You?

The Mini's ultra-low design, stiff suspension and lack of any real weight mean everything from cornering to braking is incredibly quick and fun. Beating Hummer-wielding commuters to the last parking space is just icing on the cake.

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Aston Martin V8 Vantage

If an Aston is good enough for James Bond, it's more than good enough for the wealthy driver who wants to be seen.

More of a driver's car than the equally extravagant Rolls Royce or Maybach lines, the Vantage is a true exotic supercar steeped in tradition with a six-figure price tag to match. The sleek and sporty exterior is good camouflage for the inside, which is pure English luxury from the full-grain leather seats to navigation systems and high-end audio.

If you're going to pony up the cash, skip the Coupe and go the extra mile for the Roadster model, which will allow you to drop the top while you turn heads on the highway.

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Toyota Land Cruiser

For the better part of a half-century, the Toyota Land Cruiser has been tearing up earth in the furthest reaches of the off-road world. So it should come as no surprise that any aspiring adventurer should look no further than the 2008 offering of the classic truck.

	Toyota Land Cruiser

The Land Cruiser looks more like a high-end SUV than a mud-conquering machine, and it's priced like one as well. With a base price of $63,000 it may be out of the range of many recreational off-roaders, but for those willing to splurge a bit it is a dream.

The V8 engine produces over 380 horsepower to get through even the toughest parts of the jungle, and a dynamic suspension system can automatically adjust for better traction in mud or rock.