Quick note on the IS300....I've driven an IS200 (2.0 liter instead of 3.0) in Europe...it's great! Sadly, it's much more fun to drive than a 328 (wife has one) and is much nimbler than my 540 (no suprise..it's smaller/lighter). Most of the car mags in Europe reckon it's better than a 3 series for driving fun too....watch out BM....they're after you.