So, Im a GM man - my father worked at GM and I've always driven GM cars. In the past it sucked ass because GM didnt make any decent product, AT ALL. Now, things are a little different.. and there are actually some decent choices.
I currently drive one of these:
It's not bad, it has balls - 240hp / 240lb-ft toruqe and a 6-spd manual, loaded leather, etc, etc.. It's a pretty nice car. But Im in a position to make a serious upgrade.
Now, Pontiac just released this car at the autoshow, wont be available Until Jan '08:
Pontiac G8
Not a huge fan of the hood scoops - I somehow dont think they'll be on EVERY production model, but probably on the high end GTP/GXP version. Now, the attraction is the 362hp 6.0L V8 AND RWD
But, it seems there are no plans for a manual transmission.
My other option is to go big, I buy one of these used for $10-$12k to kick around in the winter:
And I get one of these babies to drive 8 months of the year (but not in yellow):
ahh.. decisions decisions..