I'm looking at a BMW 325i
or another Lincoln LS V8 Sport. Both have factory money off 2003s.

Some people simply have no clue. The 325 is a toy and the Lincoln alomg with
the Navigator joined the Hummer, Mini for least reliable. Lincoln tranny's drop
like flies after about 120K, especially on models before 2002.
Get an M3 and stop acting like a girl, or at least get an STI or S4.

RB