[DonC]

TDD:
I went through the same type of search as you are when trying to decide on which manufacturer to go with. Spent about 2 years in general research and the last half of that in serious research before I decided to go with an ERA turnkey.
The total price will be about 65K by the time I get through with engine, paint and add ons such as leather upholstery, ERA rear end, 17" wheels, tires, etc., etc.etc............................
If I had the time to spare I would have probably purchased a unit from them that I could have finished myself but I not only work a killer schedule but I'm not getting any younger either.
I was also able to speak with several ERA owners of both partially complete and turnkey cars and they were unbelievably helpful in answering an avalanche of stupid questions from me.
After making a pilgrimage from Oregon to CT to meet the people who make up ERA organization I was finally convinced.
Not the least of my concerns was the fact that, if anything goes wrong with the car, it's going to be a 3000 mile long distance relationship. I wanted to have at least a reasonable confort level about the after-the-sale attitude of whoever I bought from. One look at the Manufacturer/ERA section of this forum should be enough to put anyone's mind at ease. Go through the posts and you will get a sense of the amount of after sale interestl ERA takes in their product.
The only problem area I'm experiencing is "the wait". It's going to be a really long winter. I'm expecting delivery between June and August and, if other posts about it are to be believed, it will probably be August although I've added a production incentive of a case of steaks and beer for every week before the end of July that the car is completed. Ninety-nine percent of the wait problem is with me. I have absolutely no patience. Actually I used to have patience but I couldn't wait for it. I've found shippers that deliver next week, 3 day, 2nd day and next day air. I'm looking for the one that ships yesterday air. When I find them they'll get all of my business.
Sorry for the long post but I've got nothing else to do while I'm waiting.
In a nut shell, take the advise of the people you'll find on this forum. Do your homework, make your decision and then GO FOR IT. Don't second guess yourself or you'll just end up going in circles.
I hope your search and research end up a positive aspect of your final total purchase experience.
DonC