I have seen that BMW is bringing out an M3 sedan this year. I have been patiently looking at 4 door sedans. I currently have an 89 911 that is a summer and track car, an 2002 Sequoia that is a gas pig, tow vehicle, winter drive, hauler of 8, dependable car that I own and never have to worry about cleaning it or it breaking down. The wife drives a 2005 Honda Odyssey which I drive twice a year on vacation. I think the best car for me is a sedan that I can drive more then the 911 since it is a two passenger vehicle car and I have 4 kids. I also have about an 8 minute commute to work and may put, at most, 8K a year on all the cars I drive. I just can't justify buying a brand new M3 or possible a used RS4 and then driving it for as little as I do. I have thought that an older M3 Sedan might be fun and cheap:
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=233115156&dealer_id=61433951&car_year=1997&model=M3&num_records=25&systime=1195954939171&make2=&start_year=1997&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=200&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&make=BMW&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=15237&advanced=&end_year=1998&doors=&transmission=&max_price=&cardist=200&superSpotlight=
I guess if Porsche made a 4 door car, it would be in the running. Any other contenders that are in the older M3 price range?