If you want a BMW then go for E30 (fun and lots of DIY) If you want a Porsche go for 964 or 993 carrera S or Carrera 4S Pure fun cars,that is call real driving experience. And never buy automatic or tiptronic
This case not happen on newer BMW these years (NO OFFENSE to BMW fans,I own BMW as well before and now) I am just telling what I had,have.and what I see everyday from friends and work. BMW is a good car if they can reduce more electronic access. WHy E30 is good (no many electronic things,only a simple ECU and you can swap easy and cheap) And E30 is a very good car for those who like to DIY.(But many people make DIY to DIW from Do It Yourself to Do It Wrong) Here I am talking about putting a car back to it's original condition. I'd say 99% of parts for E30 you can still buy new OEM ones and not as expensive as you think. First step for E30 is to replace all bearings and bushings. Driveshaft Guibo(flex disc). Second step rear shock top mounts and Rust is the only enemy for E30. Gear box almost bulletproof too many fun~~
Actually Porsche 911 family always are good cars. I did have chances to drive 964,993,996,997 maybe I like older cars that is why I said 964 and 993.
New cars are good but you are not driving a car, the car is taking you for a ride only.