 Originally got this for my wife.  I'm stealing it from her and getting her a 5 series.  I still don't understand why the styling is "controversial"...I get more approving stares and chatter about this car than I ever thought possible.  We have the 3.0 with the Sport Pkg. Ride is firm for sure, but it's such a go-kart when it comes to the twisties...love it.  Gets great mileage for something that's so fast.