And, your Eclipse will always be handicapped by the fact that it is fwd.

Sorry about the limited selection in your neck of the woods. If you can find one to test drive, I still think e-Bay is a good place to buy. They've got new ones on there, and it costs $500 to ship one across the country. I say, find a local one to drive, and order a new one from a dealer willing to haggle via the internet. Heck, you could even have it shipped right to your driveway.

I know styling doesn't hold a lot of merit for you, but it is worth repeating that this car gets exotic car attention. If you own one, trust me, you'll feel like a rock star during those warm, summer nights. I've owned a lot of cars (including several nicely done sport compacts), and none of them got as many compliments.