The Z winning me over...

[Summit]

Wow lotta hits for a newbie post!

Thanks all for the welcomes, tips, and input. I should probably reemphasize that I'm at least 2 years away from a new car, and this "short list" seems to change drastically every couple of months.

I have heard similar stories about maintenance and warranty issues w/ BMW and Audi so it's nice to get affirmation from someplace else. though I can't discredit the quality of Audi's interiors (from what I've seen), I'm really just unimpressed with how basic they are, the A4s in particular - however I will go out on a limb and say that of every chair I've ever sat in my whole life the top 3 are like college futon < uncle's layZboy < AudiTT. s'like sittin in LOTION. without the mess.

As for the lexus, haven't ruled out the 350 just trying to stay budget minded; I will say that I have been 100% satisfied with my corolla ever since I bought it (despite all the recalls... I guess I picked the right year!). I will round this one out by saying I have not driven a single one of these cars. Dare to dream, right fellas?