For those interested, I decided on a wheel and stand to get. Together it will come to around $450 including shipping.
Logitech G27:
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-941-0.../dp/B001NT9TK4
Apiga AP2 Wheel Stand: Only available on Ebay right now.
http://cgi.ebay.com/APIGA-AP2-Foldab...item4aa3747ea0