I really hope that you post back after spending some vacation time at all of the resorts. It will be interesting to see if the resort amenities, feel, location, views, changes your mindset.
Buying a WDW resort makes sense to me because that is where you get your biggest bang for your buck, more things to do, more to see.
Bill
We actually did tour all of the DVC resort on our last trip. It was part of my decision process.
I liked BLT. It ranked high on my list and I almost bought there when it was new. Don't like the pool much. the point values for the rooms were a bit high and I could see that without even doing the math.
GF was very nice but just not our style. (too ritzy)
I like Poly but don't want to pay those prices,
VWL is very nice and was on my short list.
OKW was also on the list, but my wife HATES the bathrooms.
BCV was favored by us. It was somewhat pricey, loved the pool. it too was high on our list. of course in hindsight I'm glad that we didn't. With the large extended family that my wife has, we might someday avail ourselves of a Grand Villa and BCV doesn't have that.
Actually do like BWV and I love the location but hate the pool. Clowns are creepy to me.
We've stayed at AKV and didn't much like it. And our kids were not as impressed with the animals as we were so that was a wash. Pools are great and so is the grounds.
Aulani is heavenly and I may still buy there in the future.
GC is way overpriced and I know the area very well. I can stay in the vicinity with much less money and nearly as nicely.
SSR seemed to be a great fit. we like the area, don't mind the size of the resort. LOVE the treehouses and can't wait to stay there. And can take a boat to our favorite moderate: POR to visit.