LOL! Very funny Dave! Although I am pretty sure that was my first banning, so I feel like I am moving up in the world!
I'm going to go out on a limb here and suggest that an XR6T would put me in no better position that I am already in! I'd basically just be swapping awesome exhaust note for dose! I've been told that an XR6T would use just as much fuel as the Wheezer, and a manual one would be just as annoying in traffic. I could always buy an auto one and drive it nicely!
Oh, and as for the VE, I didn't trade it, I sold it outright because a loan for $42k was what was madness! Yes, it didn't drive as well as I would have hoped, the gearbox felt way too sloppy and it wasn't anywhere near as fast as I would have expected for a brand new car. But the ultimate decision was to not have a mortgage for a car!
Anyway, you can throw all the suggestions in the world at me, but it makes no difference if no one buys my car first!

3C Volkswagen Passat 130TDi Highline Special Model - Candy White, 17's, DSG, Bi-Xenon lights, Euro lux!
*laughs maniacally* “I can do burnouts every day for the rest of my life and I'd never get sick of it! They're always awesome!” - Mike Musto