Tode, the missus bought a brand new A3 2.0T FSI with the dsg box option in january. Awesome little car, loads of grunt. Very well built...i have the maloo R8 and the audi SHITS on it for build quality and NVH, euro>aussie prestige any day of the week.
I'd tip an A4 1.8T quattro. Safety, ample cruising power. A subtle kit, pimp wheels on its arse would be phat. I'd personally go an audi over a bmer. An exhaust and giac
ecu flash would give it a bit more grunt whilst remaining reliable and making all the right noises without investing silly money.