Thanks for the quick replies; no major questions yet, thanks to the search function and the rest of the Internet!
We've been looking at cars and driving them for several months, we really like smaller four-door sedans, and we've especially liked the MB C-class, the Audi A4, and the Infiniti G35. However, our price range ($25K) limits us to used examples of these models. The Charger is the only four-door with RWD/AWD we like that we could get new. The biggest gripe I have so far is that AFAIK the only way to get leather interior is to get the R/T version, and we don't want to pay extra for the rims, Hemi, etc.
That's the main issue we're facing, do we get what we WANT, or do we get what we can easily AFFORD. It's been a long time since we had to make car payments, and it's such a drag contemplating paying off a $30K car.
Thanks again!