We finally got a new car!!! After a lot of comparisons, we decided on a Kia Forte. I emailed a few dealer, got some great price quotes online and set out on a Sunday morning to wheel-and-deal. Our first stop was a complete nightmare. The second dealer gave us a great price with no hassle so we drove it off the lot that day.
I've been driving it for a few days now and my 45 minute commute to work is becoming a lot more enjoyable thanks to the satellite radio and bluetooth. Now we just need to cross our fingers that Wes' car hangs in there for a few more months.