Like you, I'm no classical expert but I do like the feel and expression that nylon strings give. The Taylor has a very comfortable feel for those of us not used to the broad classical neck and sounds good through the right kind of amplification.
I've been using a Yamaha APX Nylon as my main instrument for some time now and enjoying the same comfortable width (my fingers seem to have put weight on since I turned 40) that these hybrids offer.
Tonally, they're a bit of a compromise and can't match the power of a good quality classical/flamenco guitar but they are great for live use and, as I said earlier, with the right tweaking on the right amp, can sound magnificent.
On the subject of amplification, I've recently aquired one of the German-made AER accoustic amps for use with my nylon-stringer and have never had so many flattering comments about my playing since I started using it. I've looked at lots of other accoustic amps and I'm convinced there's nothing on the market to touch them.