1. High Stakes / Road Challenge. This, for me, is NFS per definition and really the benchmark for very new NFS I get :oook:. Beautiful cars, damage, great tracks. I really liked the career mode, and loved being a cop. And then I didn't even mention the soundtrack, that really will make me remember this game forever.
2. Undercover. I didn't think this would be as good as it was. The gameplay is good, except the FPS drops (or it's just my PC :() Graphics are some of the nicest I have ever seen. I also like that the cars ad damage.
3. Hot Pursuit 2. Awesome selection of cars. Graphics are pretty good for it's time (02?) and the tracks are great! It had damage and you could be a cop! :D
4. Porsche 2000 / Unleashed. Game all about Porsches. Say no more. Awesome career mode and factory driver mode. With damage and nice sounds. The only kinda weak spot is the graphics, but hey. It's soon 10 years old. What more could you ask for? :D
5. Underground and Underground 2 / II SE. Really can't decide between these two. I want II SE for the soundtrack - Main Menu Theme.. *drool* - and Underground for everything else.