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The only car that piques my interest for the same price range and useability as an M2 is the FL5 Civic Type R. If you are looking to move up in the car, another BMW M car would be good. Acura Integra Type S is an excellent, really sharp car. Moving to Porsche GT... it may be a letdown to move from a torquey DI turbo motor to a high-revving N/A motor for street use. I'd also keep an eye on Porsche with a turbo motor, although Chris Harris loves his daily use of GT3 Touring! I had a Cayman S with the flat 6, and it was somewhat dull on the street unless you were wringing it out. A final thought: having back seats, especially if you have kids, is nice because you can involve them in your car hobby more easily.