John, you said ther was nothing on the market that really got your attention and I was beginning to worry myself. If you can find a 5-speed on the lot, take it for a spin. Will it get more power next year? Maybe and that'll be nice. But it's plenty quick already. The shifter, the smooth engine, the ride, the steering are all perfect. The interior I'm sure is less luxury that the 3-series or even the TL-S I drove. But it's still better than the SVT.
As for acceleration, it's very close to the SVT. I'm sure it'll get off the line quicker, but after that, very close. I'm sure I'll get the opportunity to compare at a local CEG meet.