[quote=NicMM]How about leasing a car? Right now Lexus Escondido has a special to lease a 2011 IS 250 Sedan for $269/month and $6500 due at delivery.[/quote]

Sorry…imho, Lexus is the suck….
If you’re going to do that route, might as well go for a stripped BMW 328 with 0.9%apr and 1500 cash back, 4 years of free maintenance.

If you want a good value for the money… Hyundai Sonata…
If you want a little more pep…Hyundai Sonata with the 4 cylinder turbo….

I also like the latest subaru legacy. Starts around $20k