Check out the new Hyundai Genesis. It is supposed to compete against the Lexus LS430 and the BMW 550, but $15,000 cheaper. I rented a Hyundai Azera for a week and loved it. Does anyone know if the Hyundai cars have scored well in reliability?
Article on Genesis: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121812506408121001.html
At BMW, Mr. Orchowski says the company is glad to have the demand for used cars amid the broader demand drought, in part because it keeps its dealer network healthy, and in part because BMW has about 100,000 vehicles coming back from leases written in 2005 and 2006 for which it needs to find new homes.