2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S

The 911 is likely the best single-dimensional driving execution available in the mainstream marketplace. Everything about this sports-car icon is aimed at enhancing the driving experience, from the oversize 8000-rpm tachometer to the way-cool lap-timer chronograph. The smoothness of the torquey boxer-six is perfectly matched to some of the most brassy, guttural exhaust tuning you'll ever hear. It all reminds you of the simple satisfaction of driver and machine: just you, the car, and the road ahead. And zero problems thus far.