Yeah if you want more sporty, stick with the 3 series. The red car you posted does have the sport, premium, and cold weather packages. Looks like it has xenons as well.
I've seen a few great deals on higher mileage performance-package (ZHP) cars too. That version gets you the 6-speed manual, 18" wheels, a few more ponies, a shorter final drive (better accel.), upgraded suspension, unique "cube" interior trim, M steering wheel, and the M exterior bits. They are pretty abundant these days, and the price difference isn't anything near what it used to be.
This one isn not a high mileage smokin' deal, but will give you an idea of the visual differences:
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=252141680