If its got to be brand new, $35,000 puts you in the moderate mid size luxury car range, such as lower 3 series, or Lexus. By all means do not buy an "american" luxury car. I test drove a Lexus IS350 twice, I was seriously considering one, but in the end it was a little cramped and had too stiff a ride down I-264. They are fast though. If you dont mind a year or two old, get a Lexus GS430..300hp, reputation for reliability and quality, luxurious and balla status.