Real Saabs are cool cars. Not full on sport in normal trims, but surprisingly quick for the day and age. A coworker's brother is a Saab mechanic and fanatic... they last. A Saab 900 or 9-3 turbo (Viggen's are awesome, but hard to find, range possible) would serve well, and the hatchback is very practical to boot. If older than 2001, make sure it's an SE. It has 20hp more than base models.
Quirkier than I can live with... so do a thorough look/touch/feel. I fould the low steering wheel interfered with shifting.
I would see if you could low-ball a 2002 Lexus IS300. It may sneak in, and I wouldn't worry about a few miles on it. I almost bought one, but couldn't resolve the transmission/seat issues. This I think would be the ideal.
If you can find a manual, the Lincoln LS is another potential candidate. Resale is JUNK on these, leaving money to firm it up a bit (and they are FUN, I spun one out on White Bear Avenue and 694). I don't think it's a fit, but throwing it up.
I can't think of any other potentially missing gems.
