We've all heard those cash for gold commercials, but what we really need is someone to melt down that jalopy dripping oil in the driveway. Recycle your old ride and take one of these beauties for a spin.

Lexus IS series:
Choices, Choices, Choices
The IS series has more options than a bailed-out bank CEO. The fire-breathing IS F's 416 horsepower V8 gives BMW's M team nightmares while the IS 250 makes a perfect luxury commuter with an EPA highway rating of 29 mpg. Can't choose? Split the uprights with an IS 350's 306 horsepower V6; it's the best of both worlds. If your need for speed includes some wind in your hair, let the IS C's retractable alloy hardtop take you from buttoned-down coupe to extroverted convertible in 20 seconds.

Acura ZDX:
Stunning New Direction
The all-new ZDX drops more jaws than an arthritic archeologist. Other companies' attempts at blending SUV utility with sedan ride and handling have all the coherence of a YouTube video. Finally, someone has nailed it. It's not just a pretty face - with a wraparound leather interior, a 3.7 liter 300 HP V6, dual moon roofs, hand-stitched dash, and 55 cubic feet of cargo space, the ZDX delivers better than FedEx. Why drive a mere new car when you can drive a whole new class?

Acura TL:
Top Sports Sedan
The company's leading seller for a reason - this car presents more features than Grauman's Chinese Theater. Designed here in Southern California, the TL's "Keen edge" design is as subtle as a slap in the face. Whether you choose the 280 horsepower standard TL, or step up to the 305 pony SH-AWD model, you'll enjoy sports-sedan handling and a whisper-quiet interior. All the better to crank up the ELS 5.1 surround sound system that makes a space shuttle launch sound like the inside of a public library.

Lexus RX:
A Perfect Blend
Need a roomy SUV but don't want a glossed-over truck? The RX delivers all the creature comforts you expect from Lexus with the cargo capacity of a Kenworth. This five-passenger ute can carry 80 cubic feet of gear and tow up to 3,500 pounds. Available in AWD or FWD models, the RX combines the muscle to climb any mountain with a ride that's softer than a fog bank. Add the heated/ventilated seats and dual screen entertainment system and you'll never want to get out.

Available at Keyes Lexus of Valencia 260-2000 and Valencia Acura 255-3000.