New Car Help (with pole)

Alrighty y’all. I’ve decided that I’m going to get a new car. My ‘09 Acura is still going strong but I’ve decided to treat myself.

Initially was going to drive the Acura until the wheels fall off but little things here and there are starting to go wrong - like the leather seats cracking, the sunroof malfunctioning - so got me thinking that it’s time to consider a new car.

I don’t commute anymore so just want something fun to drive. I also decided on a similar size car to what I have now because that’s what I’m comfortable with, don’t have kids, pets or supplies to lug around & because gas in Cali ain’t cheap and parking spaces are tight - when you can find one.

I’ve narrowed it down to 2 cars. The Audi S3 or the Lexus IS 350 sport. I’ve driven both the v6 & v8 of the IS & love them both but I don’t know that I drive enough to really justify the more expensive v8. Maybe if I was an avid road tripper or something but I’m not - but also haven’t ruled it out.

I don’t know Jack ish about cars or how to compare and since my dad, brothers and all my uncles on my mom’s side are all dead, I come to my internet brothers & uncles for advice (and yes some of y’all are the drunk/perverted uncles)

Any helpful insights y’all can provide are appreciated. Unhelpful advice not appreciated but expected 😂