I recently got behind the wheel of a Jaguar XKR-S and after taking the car through the winding hills of Quail Lodge in Pebble Beach, I'm absolutely, positively, 100-percent sold. The car's overall handling and performance were very impressive and the paddle shifting sealed the deal.

If you know Monterey, or more specifically Quail Lodge, you know that the terrain is mountainous, with several narrow, windy roads. At 100 mph, the Jaguar XKR-S handled each tight turn with remarkable precision and ease. If I had it on the open highway, I would have loved to see just how fast I could take that car. I'm seriously considering buying one, but my wife on the other hand, well, she might take a little more convincing. I'm up for the challenge!