Wanted to bring this thread back up after I've been doing some research...

After some research and serious thinking, I've added a couple cars to the list, and taken a few off... I figure my justifications for adding and removing some vehicles may help ya'll throw out more advice and thoughts...

The original list (excluding cars eliminated)
2. 3-series (Probably like 98-03)
5. IS300
7. Charger (the new model...with the Hemi)
8. 300 (one of the newer ones...with the hemi)

To be removed from the list, and reasons why...
1. 350z - It's a two-door, so it's high on insurance...which I CAN deal with, but the trunkspace is limited, and the rear seat only tops off the "I don't like about it" list. I think it's a bit more sporty than I'm looking for as far as something to look good and comfortably get me around town (or interstate travel to see people). Maybe one day for a midlife crises car or something... When my insurance won't suck for driving a 2door, either.
3. RX7 - They're older cars, and I would want the latest one...the FD (if I remember right). Due to their limited availability...it might be rather difficult to find parts...and even if I can find them NOW...I might not be able to in a few years... Again, we face the 2door vehicle problem...
4. Ram - Gas prices are on the rise...and show no signs of stopping. If I get another truck, I want it to be a 4x4...which doesn't help. With insurance OR gas. Not to mention...as loyal as I am to Dodge and their trucks...their cars aren't good for much over 100K miles...
6. G8 - Pontiac, lately, has NOT impressed me with their cars. Powerful, perhaps...but damn if everyone I know with a newer pontiac doesn't keep having problems with them... Granted, they're the G6, and most everything has been covered by warranty...it's not saying much for the company.
9. GTO - Pontiac made. As powerful as these cars are, and as much as I've loved every single one I've toyed with...I queery their warranty and reliability because of the high-maintenance I've seen on the G6...
10. Supra - Granted, it's a beautiful car...we're again looking at a 2door with limited to no back seat. Trunk space, yet again, would be an issue in addition to the limited rear seating area. Again, it's an older car that seems like it would soonly be harder to find parts for it...

2. 3-series (Probably like 98-03)
5. IS300
7. Charger (the new model...with the Hemi)
8. 300 (one of the newer ones...with the hemi)

Added cars to include
11. Toyota Tacoma (new model)
12. Toyota Tundra (new model)
13. Altima SE-R
14. G35

To summarize...the BMW 3-series is still in the loop. I really like the cars and thus far seems to be offering me everything I'd want. I'll be able to tell more on the IS300 when i get to take one out for a spin.

Uh...think that's about it for now...just...kinda thinking out loud...