Luxury auto prize

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
Base Price: $260,000 (estimated)

NBA players love to make entrances in the hottest, newest cars, and the latest Ferrari does just that. The 599 can go over 205 mph, and in many cases, you have to know somebody--or be somebody--to get your hands on one.

Maserati Quattroporte sedan
Base Price: $110,000 (estimated)

Certain things epitomize Italians' sense of style and design. Prada. Marcello Mastroianni in La Dolce Vita. And of course, the cars of Maserati. No vehicle on earth has a sexier design than the company's flagship sedan, the Quattroporte. It may not have the most perfect driving dynamics or the most complete list of luxury amenities, but we defy you to show us a better-looking ca

Cadillac CTS sedan
Base Price: $30,670

A tough call, because as a Washington lobbyist, you want something respectable but somewhat inconspicuous (keeping a low profile is key, post-Abramoff). You also want something American-built. Try the entry-level Cadillac, which is handsome and fun to drive, but comparatively modest-looking inside--or at least it will be until the swankier, more upscale, overhauled CTS arrives this fall.