Shoot, reread the post. If you want something bigger-
Buy a E39 530I sport. One of the greatest non M cars that BMW has produced (IMHO of course). I absolutely, positively love that car - and even better built than my the E46 it replaced. It's the first car that I've owned didn't want to hack with mods - I think it's that perfect. You can score one under $25K with low miles if you look hard enough.
Just be prepared for non-flip down seats, that's all.
rjp
Edit: I always take a 2nd look at it whenever I park it - getting weepy eyed thinking about it
(sorry, went out drinking tonight and I'm passed stupid right now
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