I really have no intention of buying a Leica. Not being a fan of 28 mm means the Q is not a real option, and the M bodies are out of reach. How has your Leica journey gone?
Since this thread has had me browsing even more reviews than usual and seriously contemplate the acquistion of yet more lenses (at least, not cameras ...), I might as well add to the frenzy and state that I do love the results from the much-maligned M8 - a camera that can be had in good condition for around $1000 (at least around here) and which pairs really nicely with truely affordable lenses like the quirky, yet fun Voigtländer Nokton 35mm f/1.4 and the very nice Voigtländer Ultron 28mm f/2 (my go-to lens for the M8).
The M8 offers a very pared-down shooting experience, uncluttered, considerate (very slow in some areas - buffer clearing does take ages) and thoughtful because frankly, for good results, you have to know what you're doing (keep your ISO as low as possible, understand how the meter works, learn the menu operations - which are surprisingly straightforward once you have memorised them - etc.). Paradoxically, it lends itself well to quick shooting too - if you choose to forgo all chimping and set the camera up consciously and conscientiously beforehand.
In many ways, it's the most Leica-esque digital Leica I'm aware of, and while it's a bit noisier than film Leicas (my reference being the M4-P here) and later digital M bodies, its firm feedback is very reassuring. I also like its smooth round corners - some say it doesn't offer a lot of purchase, but I love the way it just nests in your hand, with no protrusions whatsoever.
All in all, the most underrated, yet one of the more enjoyable Leicas to shoot with. And a marvellous entry drug ... I use mine whenever I consider using anything more expensive to be too hazardous - and when I just want to have some fun ...
Now, someone talk me out of this idea of getting a Voigtländer 50mm f/1.5 VM ... (this is my usual quest for a goldilocks lens again - futile, but fascinating, as I well know from having done the very same thing for the 35mm focal length already, and I'm not quite over that, either ...).
M.