Great discussion going on here, thanks. When I'm ready, it'll probably come down to the test drives, and any incentives or rebates going on at the time. I'm also hoping that by Aug, some of the mentioned "factors" will work to my advantage this time. The Mazda3 will be long in the tooth, Corolla's might be flowing out all over the lots, hence I'll get a better deal. I would even consider a used one, but just a year or two old....you still pay near what a new car costs. Sorry, the Yaris and Xd....great cars, just not me. I love the Scion coupe the Tc (I think) but I'm sticking to a 4 door. More practical for my old ass