ClevelandCWRU

No thank you. Scions are okay cars I suppose, but the TC doesn't fit what I'm looking for.

As for some of the other make/model suggestions...

Corvette: More $$$ than I wish to spend. In terms of MSRP's, even a stripped out Vette is more expensive than the well-equipped Z I'm considering.

RX-8: I have limited driving experience with them but what I is Chassis dynamics are great and handling is off the charts. Shifter is excellent too, which is a plus given the rowing required to to keep its torqueless engine in its narrow, high RPM powerband. I dropped the RX8 from the shopping list because I want this purchase to be an automatic and I don't care for its looks inside or out.

370Z NISMO: I'd prefer an automatic, plus its appearance is 2fast, 2furious for me.

G37: I mentioned before.

BMW 335i Coupe: BMW is the only "premium" brand that interests me. I came THIS close to buying one a year ago, but ultimately did not. I'd be willing to forgo the purchase budget for the 335. Truly the ultimate driving machine, it's simply a dream to drive. After putting one through its paces, all I can say is the dual character of the car is unmatched. It's as fast as the 370Z when you choose to really get on it and as docile as a 4cyl accord when you don't. It's a pretty much a civilized M3. What scared me away was the high pressure fuel pump issues. Yes the part was covered under a recall, but that doesn't do me much good if it leaves me stranded. Still, if BMW ever got the reliability issues sorted out once and for all on this model, it's the only car I'd be willing to jump out of the pre-set price bracket for.


Really though, my final two choices I've narrowed it all down to are the 370Z Touring with Sport Package & the Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track. I'm leaning more towards the Nissan currently, but not a done deal.

And I DO want the sport package (or "track" on the GC). Not only do I want the sharper handling, but the limited slip and upgraded brakes are must-haves in my eyes.