I'm absolutely not buying this game. If you'll look at the official list of cars, you'll notice an interesting pattern. There are more Mitsubishi Lancers featured, than there are cars from the entire Chrysler Corporation. Ford Motor Company and all of its brands, get beaten-out by the Honda S2000 alone. And Porsche isn't even on the list at all. Not even on the list?! In Forza 3, Porsche was the number-one marque in terms of number-of-cars featured. No, I'm sorry, there's no way I'm going to buy a racing game that doesn't even have a single Porsche in it. If you like Japanese cars, buy Gran Turismo 5, you'll love it I'm sure. If you like anything else, I mean ANYTHING else, then you will probably be more satisfied with Forza (if you're into console games) or rFactor for the PC (if you're looking for a more serious simulation.)
I'm really disappointed that GT5 is so unattractive, because I was really hoping it would be the answer to my many, MANY complaints about Forza (such as the rather mild-and-forgiving driving dynamics). The worst part is, if you want a good steering wheel for GT5, it's something like $150 to get a 911 Carrera replica wheel with six-speed shifter and pedal set. But if you want one for the Xbox 360, to buy almost the same exact wheel it's over $300! I think what I'm going to have to do, is buy the cheaper wheel, and just switch to racing on the PC.