Out of those choices the SVT still comes out the winner for me (though I've only seen -one- and have never been in any). The Audi S4 and BMW M3 look very tempting, but I'd rather go with a '00 model of either of those (not the '02).
Where's the Mercedes SLK? I want!
EDIT screw it, I'm messed up ... was the S4 available in '00? If not then an A6.