Took a test drive yesterday in a red one with automatic. The salesman said they are only getting one more this year. Doesn't know when or what color or tranny. The red color wasn't bad, but not as nice as the Inferno Red they had for the M, or the Torch Red on the Vette, but still a nice rich red. I liked the Viper like seats a lot, and the A/C was really good too. Did not like the fact the steering wheel does not tilt. Telescoped about 3" once in the car, which was nice, but with long legs I had some effort getting my thigh past the steering wheel. I get back spasms a lot and the potential problem getting in and out with a sore back was a concern. This day the back was good and in and out was ok. Seemed a little quicker than my 300M off the line, maybe a smidge. Loved the thickness of the steering wheel, and the tight feel of the wheel in steering. Similar to my M, maybe a little tighter. Trunk was a joke. No golf bag and clubs in there baby. A brief case and gym bag at most. No spare, so they ought to give a run-flat tire option instead of a can of inflate stuff. Rear window visibility was definitely a problem. Overall a fun car to drive, but it would be best for cruising on the weekend trips rather than as a daily commuter/driver, IMHO. Since I paid $11K less for my 99 300M, the key question for me is "Do I want this "toy" enough to spend $38.5K on it?" [dealer had a 3K mark-up]. I'd also want to keep the M for more practical uses. I think I am gonna have to wait til the fall and see what shakes out by then on availability, and maybe a bigger power plant. Bring back the promised 275 hp.