this is hard but ill put the criteria i want together to help me pick.

1. Manual 6 speed with a clutch (no tiptromatic b.s. for me)
2. comfortable interior with good materials and well finish.
3. good aftermarket support
4. unique
5. built in gps
6. car is more built for corners than 1/4 mile from factory
7. 0-60 under 5 sec!
8. something ill want to own for atleast 5 yrs and its not part of a fad!
9. can take it to the race track and only needed change is race tires!
10. sport overall.... has a performance pedigree
11. I thought id never say this...More...........................Mature
12. between $35,000 - $55,000

i guess that about wraps it up. heres what pops into my head

1. E92 M3 *yes i know it starts at $57,275*


2. 2008 STI *i have a 2006 now and this is so much more*


3. Audi S5 *most beautiful car of 2008*