Advice on Which make & options I should Buy?

[Fred Z]

Scaramanga.
I just caught this thread in it's continuation. YOu have the best advice given here for sure. I know you are going to be a 'beast' owner soon and you will not have any more fun with your clothes on anywhere!!
I am going to PM you so you can actually call me and we can chat. I went thru the same points as you, but unfortunately I was a bit more impetuous and bought without taking someone with me and doing more dilegence. I learned, sold the car after repairs, and then had my own professionally built!
I have 28k on the car, owned for 5 years, and virtually have NO breakdowns, ear issues and usually drive it for a mininum of 4 hours each Sat and Sun. The only situations I had were bad shocks from Bilstein on original build and that was 'hairy' 3 times, but that has been all. Reason being....I had the car built top line, great motor with 2 years or 50k, no restrictions. Staying on top of it also kept issues away. I avoid inclement weather...Snakes and Water don't mix well....but other than a few days....I can get in and never, ever do I have anything but a Chesire Cat grin on my face! I have a new version of car coming, new paint combo and just detailed up a bit so as to keep it looking 'sweet'!
Call me, we can chat and I can answer some things more succinctly.
I can tell by your interest, you are just like I was. It will not be a wasted move. All are different.
Be well, enjoy the ride!