Well, I already voted but here's my thoughts (for what they're worth). When it gets down to it I think people will vote along the lines of the type of car they appreciate. Given that we're largely a group of performance obssessed freaks I'm betting the COTM will always have a slant in that direction.
Given the amount of 1G's on here I don't think there'll be a huge emphasis on looks. Hey I love 'em but they're not exactly a head turner to most. Had to laugh a bit at Spy's call for shiny paint though as I'm planning on painting my whole car flat black.
I have to say I was a bit torn on which way to vote. Kris's car and the direction he's taken it truly appeals to me. And in a lot of ways I've done my best to rip off his enginuity where I could

But, I voted for Nate's car since it's recently finished such a huge transformation I'd like to see some details and give him some credit for his work the last month or so.
OK there's my essay. And just like when I was in school I'm turning it in late.