That is a long list of options even for a car nuts like myself, I would have excluded some cars already on paper before narrowing down to a few to test drive. So why not make clear some of your priorities first before test-driving everyone. I can generally give you some of my opinions on what I PERSONALLY will choose. Civic models - too small for me. Accord coupe is a great choice, 2008 great 2-door look, big enough just in case you need to haul more cargo and people who won't mind bending over to get in. Comfortable, smooth but not very sporty in terms of handling. Volvo - S60R, the look is a turn-off, plus the name (for safety-1st folks) and the reliability record, which eliminate the S40 and C30, which are also too small for me. 330ci/325ci - good choices indeed, but might not be the best, especially this is a used model, I will be concerned about repair cost. A bit on the small side also. Subaru Legacy - a good choice too, except, it is not that smooth, and I don't like the look. You are a single guy so I think the look should be important to you. Audi? Always have reliability issues, probably one of the worst in record. Othewise, they look good, perform well and are quite comfortable. Volkswagen, Audi's parent. Same deal, they are good cars when they don't have problem. Personally I do like the GTI, very sporty, so this might be a great choice if you don't mind the boring reliability issue. Saab, which is a GM company, may still have some Swedish quirkiness, but it is essentially a modified GM car. It is harsh, and unreliable. Mini cooper, a very good choice I will say, but it is too small for me. Plus, it is a "cute" choice, and I don't think cuteness suits me well. The maxima is a competent "veteran". Torque steering might be an issue though, and feeling of road does not communicate well through the steering wheel. The look is polarizing to me, some hate it, some like it. I think the body is a bit "swolen". The TL is a great overall choice. But it is just not that sporty in terms of handling. The Acura TSX is also a great choice. It is not that big, not too small, handles like a true sports car, and it is still comfortable. Not to mention trouble-free record. In the end, you have to make that choice. If I were you, I will take either the Acura TSX or the Accord coupe. Possibly the GTI. If I am buying new models only, and money is no issue, I will take the BMW 335 AWD Coupe.