Usually try to talk them out of VW/Audi/BMW unless they're prepared for some fun maintenance costs. The new Nissan/Infiniti's are nice, same with Hondas or even new Kia Forte and Soul - been pushing people that way lately.

@drift240: about the same. I drive an 05 WRX, which is slightly better than the 02-04. The newer ones are, in my opinion, even worse. They tried to make them look good, but they just look like silver plastic. The new Legacy's are much nicer, they don't look crappy. Forester is in line with the Impreza. But really, you…

What about IAmRich?

@NiceNurseRatched: I agree, mbz subsidized the new diesels up front. $1k past MSRP for a diesel was a good deal...

what about the FX?

a buddy of mine told me about the hoax a couple weeks ago. he said that NYT article was supposed to come out last weekend. I kept wanting to spill the beans =/

Another vote for Collectorz.

You and the CHP could have tried lifting the tire iron instead, assuming you guys can lift > 400 lbs and < weight of the car. But I guess you and the officer standing on a tire iron together was probably a fun sight too.