I've been on the prowl for a new car for a few months now. i was all about getting a 330xi at first, but then my practical side came through and i quickly nixed that idea. i never really thought about the TL until i read your review of it, halx... and the more i looked into it, the more i liked it. i probably would've ended up getting one, but a few days ago i happened to run into the new volvo s40... the T5 AWD version, specifically. i love the styling of the TL both inside and out, but i think the s40 looks even better and plus it has the AWD that i was looking for. i've driven a jetta tdi for the past 4 years and i'm sick of FWD.
i definately give acura credit for producing a superior navigation package, but i've always had a great sense of direction so getting a navi in either car would probably be a waste of money for me.
both cars already have excellent reputations for reliabilty and performance, both have great styling and high quality interiors, and the prices of each are within a couple hundred of each other with similar options... but that AWD just gives the s40 such a huge edge in my eyes, i can't resist it.
