[Raikkonen]

I'm a habitual car "changer", and usually get the bug after about 2 years to try something new.

Inevitably, however, I always end up back in a 3 series...and that's by no means a bad thing. It's just been that way with me for about the last 12 years.
I guess I just always go back to my one true love...

Except for what I'm feeling now...

There are SO MANY interesting alternatives nowadays, that I can't help but be tempted to sway elsewhere in the automotive world.

If I let my mind wander, there are a host of new cars I'd love to "try" for a few years and see how they compare. Anyone else feel this way????

Living in a Northern climate, AWD is helpful, but not necessary, and having two small kids, 4 doors definitely help matters. My cap is around $70k.

My lust/intrigue list:

1. Mercedes C400 sedan
2. Upcoming 2016 A4 (with new available detuned supercharged 6 cylinder)
3. VW Golf R
4. Upcoming Mercedes C63
5. M3
6. Upcoming 2016 Audi S4
7. Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
8. Mercedes E400 4 Matic
9. 2015 Audi A6 3.0
10. Chevrolet SS (I know, horrible, but still intriguing)
11. Volvo S60 Polestar

A friend of mine just bought a 2015 Subaru STI, and although fun, just not comfortable enough for my daily commute, so that's off the list.

Anyone else have any other interesting alternatives??? Anyone know of anything else that's out there or in the pipeline that would compare???