Reply #116: I like the G8 a lot, but you can't get the manual transmission with the V6, only the 6.2L V8 (darn).

[benEzra]

The next car I buy will be a manual (and not an "autostick" either); I want 0-60 in under 7 seconds with decent fuel economy, 4 doors, good handling, and a fairly refined interior. The V6 G8 fits that bill except for the manual part; a 2004-2006 Volvo S40 T5 w/manual if I can find one (unless I can special-order a T5/5-speed from the factory, as they have dropped the 6-speed for '08, aaargh); a Mazdaspeed 6 (very nice); perhaps the new CTS w/3.6L V6 and a 6-speed manual, if I can afford one; or a used or new Acura TL. That's my wish list, anyway.

If I can't afford anything new, I may go looking for a 2004-ish CTS with a 3.6L and 6-speed.