Smooth Ride in '04

Kiplinger's PersonalFinance

Are you a physician who's in the market for a new car? (www.kiplinger.com) recently issued its 2004 Car Buying Guide. Andthe winners are:

• Less than $17,000—Hyundai Elantra GT Hatchback
• $17,000 to $23,000—Toyota Camry LE V6
• $23,000 to $30,000—Infiniti G35
• $30,000 to $40,000—Mercury Marauder
• Greater than $40,000—Lexus LS 430
• Sports car—Chevrolet Corvette
• Station wagon—Volvo XC70
• Minivan—Toyota Sienna CE
• SUV—Cadillac SRX
• Pickup—Nissan Titan