I bot the xfire and considered the rx-8 (poor gas mileage + high oil consumption), 350z (poor ride quality, cheap interior, bad radio, golf clubs don't fit, door sills too high made me feel like I was in a bunker), the TT ( way too small), and the g35 coupe ( great car... but $8000 more than the xfire).. drove the 6 speed and felt like I had to shift too much, a 5 speed would have been fine with wider ratios.... liked the leg room and comfort of the autostick....DON'T like not having a spare.