12. Lincoln Navigator
The SUV craze started long before Lincoln presented the Navigator. However, this model was so perfect for the class, it soon became a legend in the segment. Big, luxurious, expensive, powerful and prestigious, the Navigator was all that one SUV needed to be. Besides that, the Navigator had style and attitude and was equally at home in the rich suburbs as it was in shady downtown alleys.
You could see soccer moms and gangsters driving the same model, which was interesting. Even today, the sight of an original Lincoln Navigator demands respect. Introduced in 1998, the Navigator was a sales hit with a long list of options, drivetrain configurations, and trim packages. The 4.6-liter V8 with 300 HP was enough for most tasks. The original Navigator will be a valuable classic in the SUV genre someday, so grab a well-preserved, one-owner model today for a low price while you still can.