Originally Posted by
buugiewuugie
BMW is out of the question. I can not afford the maintenance required or the repairs if/when something breaks.
Also a rear seat is absolutely necessary, I have 2 children. Yes I have another vehicle, but my wife drives it.
Are you sure you can really do this then? E36's are really simple to work on and are probably the best suggestion given your criteria. If that won't suit you, buy an $8k daily and save up for a weekend toy.