I know exactly how you feel. Honda lost me as a loyal enthusiast 9 years ago with each generation being "softer" and heavier than the previous. BMW is starting to do the same. Seems like both companies are gearing their products more toward the mainstream rather than attracting the enthusiasts, whom made them so successful in the first place. Oh well, just need to find that next auto company that is still willing to build for that enthusiast niche.