Folks, I've had my new M56 non-S model for a couple of weeks now and I really wish some of the magazines would look at the non-S version. Without the rear wheel steering, stiff suspension and 20" wheels, I think it's perfect. It's got great 18" Michelins and though it definitely leans more than the S-model in corners, it still sticks like glue, and breaks loose nice and progressively...at least for any on-road use. The active noise cancellation makes it extremely quiet inside, the high end Bose audio system seems pretty good to me, and it's got enough room in the back seat that passengers don't complain. Gas mileage so far, mostly short runs, city, (I'm in Tucson) is averaging 20 mpg US, 25 mpg CDN. I expect over 30 mpg CDN on the highway. (maybe 9 liters/100K ?). A big factor for me is reliability and Infiniti and Lexus seem consistent tops...noticeably better than BMW's that I've owned. Keep the rubber side down folks, Doug.