I finally have some finanical things in order so it is time to get a fun car again. I am looking for some suggestions. Here are the ground rules:
1) It will be an every day driver - including the winter so Mustangs / Firebirds / T/As are out - besides I want to try something different
2) Has to be fun (Quick)
3) Has to handle well
4) Has to be reliable (see 1)
5) Keep it under 20K
6) Manual preferred / almost required. Not sure I can do an auto
7) Has to seat 4 comfortably and I have to be able to throw my bass and amp in the trunk / back seat
Cars I am considering:
1) 2010 Mazdaspeed 3
2) Newer GTI
3) 02-03 BMW M3
4) 05-06 Audi S4
5) 05 or so Infiniti G35
If I was buying with my heart it would be number 3 or 4. However, given it is a daily and I would have to shoot for a bit older car I am concerned with the reliability. What are your suggestions?