Well, I did a lot of research yesterday and I think I am going with the Peg Perego Si.
Reasons:
-- stand when folded so you don't have to put it on the ground and the wheels stay away from the handles
-- huge canopy
-- wheels
-- baby will be 19" from the ground rather than the 13" with the Mac Quest. this is important for going to NYC
And of course, strollerqueen gave it 5 crowns!
Will let you know how it works!
Thanks for all the advice -- I really appreciate it!
If you want a recline, did you consider a buggster?
We just returned from NYC and left our Vista at home. We brought our G-Luxe and it was perfect for quick folds and unfolds in and out of the subway (my 14 year old cousin became the "stroller master.") I didn't think the baby was too close to the ground, that never even crossed my mind... but I guess a few pigeons did get too close (although any pigeon in view is too close for me!) Unfortunately we did lose our G-Luxe cup holder and the recline mechanism needed some repair work in the middle of the trip...