Even though the F-150 faces tough competition (particularly from the recently redesigned.Garnering praise both from first-time minivan buyers and minivan veterans alike, the 2010 Chrysler Town & Country takes the top spot in the Minivan/Van category of Consumers' Top Rated this year. True, that model may cost more than $15,000, but for a bit more, you get a lot of fun, a lot of features and, as with all Fortes, a lot of value.OK, so it's not really a sedan. But the A5 is much more than a pretty face, with owners raving about its accommodating, well-rounded personality. A peppy engine choice, lots of usable interior space for a compact vehicle and comfortable driver seat are consistently mentioned by owners as their favorite features. The new interior is a big hit with our consumer reviewers, as is the wonderful V8 soundtrack and its accompanying wallop of horsepower and torque. Included is freeway-speed auto emergency braking (AEB), adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning and lane keep assist. While the CC's beautifully detailed interior and ample feature content may in theory make it possible to compete in that class, this is still a people's car after all.

Also popular was the strong acceleration from the 4.0-liter V6 engine, the smooth-shifting transmission and surprisingly solid fuel-economy numbers. Favorable comments on its performance and handling were abundant as well. The GL Navi with the Safety Pack comes in at $19,690 and has the most expansive safety offering on this list. Fast-forward 40 years and today's Nissan 370Z offers the same formula of high entertainment at a relatively low price. Here are the 10 best used cars under $8,000. The Ford F-150 has ruled the sales roost in the U.S. and dominated the truck category for good reason, and the latest version of the popular pickup has given people who cross-shop or have owned competing models more reasons to join the F-150 fold.

Once a year we tally the results from these ratings to see which cars and trucks most satisfied our visitors. It all starts with its sleek styling, which not only sets the CC apart from other Volkswagens, but from its often bland competitors as well. It is very fast...and handles well." Not surprisingly, most consumers have opted for the 2.0T, and judging by their comments, they love it.As we mentioned in our model review of the Lexus ES 350, "For every person interested in a sport sedan, there are probably three luxury sedan buyers more interested in 'wood trim,' 'comfortable ride' and 'easy to drive.'" Even with the base turbocharged-4, the A5 delivered plenty of gusto for one owner: "All of this and 26-34 mpg in a very powerful four-cylinder with?an incredible 258 lb-ft of torque." The crossover's ride, power and athleticism are all big hits with our readers.

"I test-drove the [choices from] Acura, Lexus, BMW, Mercedes and others, and came away with this as the clear winner for me and my mission statement. Value is also at the top of owners' lists. Some consumers opted for the 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine with a manual transmission and were left wanting more power. The Golf always feels more expensive (to behold and drive) than it actually is. Proclaims one owner: "Roomy! With a versatile cabin, seating for up to seven passengers and a gutsy V6, the Highlander is the definition of what a family hauler should be.The car that you drive can speak volumes about you. And the Audi A5 has got style in spades.

Of course, today's Z has a lot more in the way of creature comforts, but they don't get in the way of the driving experience. The most often cited popular features were heated leather power seats, Bluetooth capability, tie-down cleats, bed extender, steering-wheel-mounted controls and extendable sun visors. Star ratings cannot be compared directly between different categories of vehicles, so a ‘Best in Class’ is published showing which vehicles have performed better than their competitors. Is it reliable? The Volkswagen Golf is quite obviously a hatchback, but as such, this four-door compact is far more practical because of it. The best compact cars can do anything their larger counterparts can, and prove that bigger isn’t always better.