At 36K per year I'd be awfully sure your bride is totally onside with your exotics dream. Given you want a daily driver, how long to run up 15K miles after which your going to pay 1/2 your annual salary to maintenance. Don't be crazy, be patient. Why not try the new Mecedez SLK55. I have both and the MB actually is like a little exotic and you'll get a lot of compliments and heads turning. (plus you can safely park it in a shopping mall lot with out fear)