seems like you have similar priorities you want from a car to me, and the IS ticked all the boxes for me. Take performance and MPG out of the equation and you got a perfect all rounder, both not important to me. About the S2000, the performance is great, but im the same and prefer a effortless power delivery from a fast car, such as a SC or Turbo V8. AMG for example. Dont get me wrong I appreciate the appeal of a high revving engine but its not for me, plus the S2000 is as basic as they come