The car looks fantastic inside and out. It has room for 4 people (for real!). However, it feels heavy and the 4.2L engine is not entirely up to the job. The breaks are not as good as, say, Porsche's. The steering feels a bit too assisted at high speeds. Unlike the new 911, the engine does not have direct injection (which would help with both power and economy). That could come in 2010 together with the new QP.

My main complain is that the car is only available with an automatic. Even in manual mode the computer overrides the driver at high revs (where the GT really comes to life). These issues are fixed in the 4.7L S model (coming in November) which, however will cost $135k+. Still, the car has more character and passion than any BMW. The Porsche 911 and even the Aston V8 are not direct competitors since, unlike the GT, they are pure sports cars. I hear that waiting lists range from 6 months to a year. For those interested, a convertible should appear at next year's Geneva auto show.

A bargain considering Pininfarina styling with Ferrari based technology with a 4yr/50,000 mile warranty. The 2+2 seating is larger than a BMW 6 series and the hand assembled interior is awesome. Of course that engine sound is what makes it worth it and everyday driving is a pleasure.I enjoy this car more than my 911 or my Lamborhini gallardo.