I've got $12k to spend and open to suggestions.

[Kielan]

get a newer m3 or m5. thats what i would do if i ever had money lol

Both of those in good shape are out of his price range.

S2000
Low miles E36M3
IS300
B5 S4 (I know you said maintenance, but whatever it had to be said)
E46 ZHP
E39 540s (again maintenance)

I know nothing about the truck market so I'm out of suggestions.

[244Brick]

Evo (not 12k) or STI

[johnnytsunami]

i would buy a unimog.

[Nick475]

get a newer m3 or m5. thats what i would do if i ever had money lol

[AndyMpire]

Alright guys here's the deal. I'm PCSing from Korea to Ft. Benning,GA in 27 days. The wife has given me the go ahead to spend $12k on anything I want. My issue is I find something different like a million times a day and can't decide for sure. I'm not asking you to make my decision for me and I know I'm gonna need to ultimately test drive a bunch of vehicles before I pull the trigger I'm simply looking or suggestions as multiple minds can accomplish more than one (usually).

*things vehicle must have

Room for car seat. (wife is pregnant and she has a SUV but would be nice to switch it up)
RWD or 4x4/AWD only. Trucks/SUV's are an option.
Miles under 150k
Nothing crazy on maintenance.
Preferably manual trans(if a car)
No crazy colors. I like gray, white, silver etc.
I'd like to stay away from 4cyl. Just a preference. Gas mileage is not an issue.
Can be lowered or lifted.

* about my usual activities with vehicles.
I go to track days once in a awhile.
Drag strip a few times a year.
I ride dirt bikes and quads a lot.
I enjoy off roading as much as road racing.
I'm not manufacturer biased. but I prefer American and European models over Japanese.

I'm just looking for something that I can have fun with whether it be an off road rig or a 10 second boosted camaro or even autoX/ track beast. Stock vehicles are good too. Just looking for thoughts and suggestions.

Thanks ahead of time for any input, but I ask that you don't troll this thread I'm just not about all that crap.