2004 BMW 3-Series

Worth every penny of the reasonable price. Simplistic luxury best describes the interior - it makes a statement without the appearance of trying too hard.Being from the Northeast, I immediately fell in love with BMW's x-drive (I own the 325xi), and superior handling in the snow/icy conditions. This car also handles like a BMW is expected to - hugging the road to the point it feels like you are attached to a rail, smooth and seamless in and out of mountainside turns.

One area that leaves much to be desired is the almost sluggish acceleration (compared to the rest of the race car like performance). Overall, for anyone looking for BMW owner status without the big dollar price tag, the 3 Series is the answer; especially among the mid to late 20's young professional crowd (there is a youthful feel to the "baby BMW").