I'm looking into picking up a fun ride as well, possibly next year. I really can't make up my mind, deciding between something new and cheaper or something used that was once expensive. I like convertibles, but non-convertibles are cheaper and have more options, and I too am Canadian so the summer season is a bit limited.
You listed some good options there. I find it funny that you dismiss Dodge and Chevy for quality reasons when BMW's have average quality at best and have very high repair costs. Domestics are really on par or better with Toyota/Subaru with most modern cars. Did you dismiss the Mustang, Challenger and Camaro because you don't like the muscle care image?
Also, how do you find the back seats of the BRZ? You mentioned cramped rears are an issue, and that car looks really small to me. I haven't driven one though.
