Dallas, whatever brand you do decide to go with, just make sure you stick with the single rollbar (i.e. "original") look. That way you won't become an easy lightning rod around here.
There's tons of information within the archives here on the differences (some subtle, others not so) between various manufacturers. And everyone has their favorites and loyalties, and for different reasons. Just educate yourself as much as possible before you start cutting checks. Buying these cars is often much easier than selling them, especially in this economy.
-Dean