if I wanted to devote that much money to a car again right now, then I would have gotten the vette. too bad i've got 2 or 3 year's more tuition to pay at approx $35k a year after i finish this round of school, or i'd be able to devote $70k to a car. the 350 is a compromise between reliability, cost, and fun - its not my first choice of car if i weren't going to worry about the cost.