I've been looking at M's.

depending on the year your looking at can be affordable.

Also things I've been looking into is 325's with M's body package. While it would be nice to have the M, insurance on a M versus a 325 is a little different.

Also look at 3 series with Dinan pacakge. Most of that is just motor work. Looks to insurance man like a 3 series but runs like a M.

Saab in Europe I would buy in a heartbeat. Over here they have the GM touch and like stated is not exactly the best.

IS's are nice but it seems every poser has one.

I agree with Jfrolang, get an Ef, sway a K into it and call it a day. Get good gas mileage as well as it will run like a raped ape.