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Best Car Choices by Consumers

Everyone is an expert on their own cars, and consumers are the best judges to pick the best cars of the year.

This list of consumers' best car choices is based on the reviews submitted by the consumers. Because car owners continue to drive and submit reviews, this list will evolve as the year goes on.

In order to be on this list, each car requires a minimum number of reviews, which include both published and unpublished reviews. The order for the best car is determined primarily by the "Overall" ranking of the car.

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Best Car Choices by Consumers - 2006

Select Year: 2010 - 2009 - 2008 - 2007 - 2006 - 2005

2006 Audi A8

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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Luxury Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 10
MPG: 12-18/20-24 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
4.2L V8 335HP
6.0L W12 450HP

Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.5
Exterior: 4.8
Interior: 4.7
Overall: 4.8
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2006 Porsche Boxster

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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Sporty Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 18-20/26-28 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.7L H6 240HP
3.2L H6 280HP

Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.6
Exterior: 4.5
Interior: 4.2
Overall: 4.7
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2006 Ford Mustang

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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Sporty Car
ABS Brakes: Optional
Standard Airbags: 2
MPG: 17-19/23-28 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
4.0L V6 210HP
4.6L V8 300HP

Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.6
Exterior: 4.8
Interior: 4.3
Overall: 4.7
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2006 Chevrolet Corvette

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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Sporty Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 2
MPG: 18-19/25-27 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
6.0L V8 400HP
7.0L V8 505HP

Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.9
Exterior: 4.9
Interior: 4.4
Overall: 4.7
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2006 Buick Lucerne

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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Midsize Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 17-20/26-29 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
3.8L V6 197HP
4.6L V8 275HP

Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.7
Exterior: 4.8
Interior: 4.5
Overall: 4.7
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2006 BMW 5-Series

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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Luxury Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 14-19/19-28 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
3.0L I6 215HP
3.0L I6 255HP
4.8L V8 360HP
Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.8
Exterior: 4.8
Interior: 4.2
Overall: 4.7
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2006 Audi A6

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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Luxury Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 15-19/19-26 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
3.2L V6 255HP
4.2L V8 335HP

Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.5
Exterior: 4.9
Interior: 4.9
Overall: 4.7
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2006 Porsche Cayenne

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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 8
MPG: 13-15/18-20 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
3.2L V6 247HP
4.5L V8 340HP
4.5L V8 450HP
4.5L V8 520HP
Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.7
Exterior: 4.6
Interior: 4.8
Overall: 4.7
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2006 Saab 9-5

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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Luxury Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 4
MPG: 19-20/28-30 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.3L I4 260HP

Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.6
Exterior: 4.6
Interior: 4.4
Overall: 4.6
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2006 Nissan Frontier

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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Pickup
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 2
MPG: 15-22/20-25 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.5L I4 154HP
4.0L V6 265HP

Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.6
Exterior: 4.7
Interior: 3.9
Overall: 4.6
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2006 Lexus IS-Series

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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Luxury Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 20-24/28-32 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.5L V6 204HP
3.5L V6 306HP

Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.8
Exterior: 4.9
Interior: 4.8
Overall: 4.6
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2006 GMC Sierra

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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Pickup
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 2
MPG: 13-16/17-22 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
4.3L V6 195HP
4.8L V8 285HP
6.0L V8 300HP
Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.5
Exterior: 4.4
Interior: 4.4
Overall: 4.6
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2006 BMW 7-Series

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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Luxury Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 10
MPG: 12-19/23-27 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
4.8L V8 360HP
6.0L V12 438HP

Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.8
Exterior: 4.5
Interior: 4.8
Overall: 4.6
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2006 Audi A3

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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Luxury Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 19-25/27-32 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.0L I4 200HP
3.2L V6 250HP

Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.7
Exterior: 4.5
Interior: 4.5
Overall: 4.6
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2006 Infiniti Q45

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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Luxury Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 17/23 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
4.5L V8 340HP

Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.9
Exterior: 4.1
Interior: 4.7
Overall: 4.6
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2006 Lexus LS 430

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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Luxury Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 8
MPG: 18/25 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
4.3L V8 278HP

Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.2
Exterior: 4.4
Interior: 4.7
Overall: 4.6
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2006 MINI Cooper

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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Compact Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 23-28/32-36 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
1.6L I4 115HP
1.6L I4 168HP

Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.8
Exterior: 4.9
Interior: 4.2
Overall: 4.6
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2006 Scion xA

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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Compact Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 2
MPG: 31-32/37-38 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
1.5L I4 103HP

Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 3.7
Exterior: 4.7
Interior: 4.6
Overall: 4.6
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2006 Volkswagen GTI

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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Sporty Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 23/32 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.0L I4 200HP

Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.4
Exterior: 4.3
Interior: 4.5
Overall: 4.5
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2006 Toyota Tacoma

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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Pickup
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 2
MPG: 16-21/20-27 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.7L I4 159HP
4.0L V6 236HP

Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.4
Exterior: 4.6
Interior: 4.5
Overall: 4.5
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