Ok so to finish off this thread I finally decided on the Whirlpool
WMH53521HZ
It had nonstick interior(2.1ft), sensor cook, and the upgraded 400cfm exhaust that actually works decent.
it was well reviewed by several places giving it across the board "excellent" etc.
they even called it out for actually exhausting well unlike most microwave vents that are mediocre.
cost 369 from costco or 369 from lowes/home depot.
I can get 16% off from lowes or home depot this weekend.(or bestbuy)
Well despite saying instock they were all out except costco and delivery was 3 weeks out.
I'm going to call out costco for their giant free delivery and installation banner... but this isnt an included product..
no free install.
Changed my mind and was going to buy a 1.6ft GE that was 251.. well after searching on bestbuy's site
I found the whirlpool in stock at their regional richfield warehouse..
picking it up in an hour. 394$ after tax -16% cash back/perks = 331$ out the door.
The Ge was basically a replacement of the one I currently have but for 100$ more the whirlpool seems a worthy upgrade without getting into obscene prices.
@JeffKeryk I considered a nice kitchenaid but it was out of stock or 600$+tax
its a nice unit but not THAT much nicer.