I would be mostly interested in the Abarth, especially a black one like Charlie Sheen endorses. It has more get up and go and has better handling due to a stiffer suspension; not as sporting as one would find on the mini, but better than the base suspension. I like the 500L; more utility, but unmistakably a Fiat.

For looks, give me the Focus. But because of its well-earned fun-to-drive rep, I have to go with the Mazdaspeed3.

I was expecting to see exotic sports cars, not Accords and Camrys.

It will be a great car, but the styling does nothing for me. The competition set the bar high and Honda hasn't tried to even reach for it. It is still surpassed by competition that plans to improve even more. The next Sonata should make this look stone aged.

What's in it? If it looks to be a great value against other $39,000 cars and I can afford it, I'm buying. It could be the best $39,000 car around.

Saw a car I liked at a car dealership my son was less than fond of. We lifted the hood to discover a missing master cylinder cap. That just made his misgivings more legitamate. We went to another dealer and found a car we were very pleased with, so we bought it. One month or so later, the first dealer bought out the dealer who sold me the new car. The joke was on me. Much to his credit, the buyer has created a very good service experience. I'm still not sure, however, that I would want to buy from him.

confusion passing the Grey Poupon.