I own a Taylor 810. I played twelve 810’s before I bought the one I own, every one was slightly different, but only one spoke to me.
Nobody should pick out a guitar for another player, they should only do this themselves, unless they are a rank beginner.
Before I went with Taylor, I played several Larivees, Martin’s and Gibbo’s…
just noticed, the OP is from 2004… by now the OP’s wife must have played quite a few guitars…lol.