5 MOST RELIABLE SEDANS (Luxury)

Lexus GS300, GS400, GS430 (1993 - Present)

All Lexus GS models were designed for performance. The platform for these racy cars includes double wishbone front and rear suspension, large-diameter four-wheel disc brakes, and 16 x 7.5 inch alloy wheels. The first GS model, the 300, appeared on the market in 1993 and touted a powerful V8 engine. The GS 400 joined the Lexus line in 1998. 2001 saw the addition of a 4.3-liter V8 engine, along with safety and design upgrades, to create the GS430. Quality and high performance continue to be hallmarks of the 5-passenger GS300 and GS430. Either of these vehicles would make a wise pre-owned buy.

9.8 out of 10

Lexus LS400, LS430 (1990 - 2000), LS 430 (2001 - Present)

The LS series brought luxury to a large number of American auto buyers. Toyota's LS series became the first Asian import to successfully crack the U.S. luxury sedan market. The LS 400 was first introduced in 1990, and morphed into the LS 430 in 2001. The LS430 was the first V8 engine to receive Ultra-Low Emissions Vehicle certification in the U.S.; it has been rated as the most reliable luxury sedan by J.D. Power and Associates for 2001 through 2006. This Lexus luxury vehicle also rates top of the heap when it comes to the fewest number of defects after three years of ownership.

9.7 out of 10

Infiniti M35 (2006 - Present)
Note: Previously Models M30, M45

This new release from Infiniti sits on the same platform as the G35. Luxury amenities include the standard satin-finish rosewood trim. High-tech special touches added to the M35 include intelligent key with push-button starting, a lane departure warning system, rear view monitor, adaptive front lighting system, intelligent all-wheel drive, a Bluetooth wireless connection, Bose Studio Surround Sound System, and rear active steering.

9.7 out of 10

Acura RL (1996 - Present)

In 1996, Acura released the RL series to replace the Acura Legend. By 1999, the RL was given a stem-to-stern redesign, adding Xenon headlights and integrated fog lights. The suspension and chassis were also changed, making them firmer, and safety got an upgrade with the addition of driver and front passenger air bags. In 2002, to take this top-of-the-line luxury sedan up another notch, Acura improved the engine to bring it to a 225 horsepower output. As an added safety measure, OnStar was also included. The addition of Acura's all wheel drive system and traction control in 2005 not only made the RL handle better but earned it the "Tech Car Of The Year" award from cnet.com.

9.6 out of 10

BMW 5 Series (1975 - Present)

Coming from a company with a long history of quality, safety and style, the BMW 5-Series was born in 1975 and has been on the road ever since. The 2001 530i garnered Consumer Reports' highest car rating ever. The M5 was released in 2003 with a 400 horsepower engine. This is a fast car but be warned, it's small -- a set of golf clubs won't fit in the trunk.

8.3 out of 10