Buying my first 3seriers

[kentlad]

I was just wondering what 6 cylinder 3series any-one would recommend as ive only owned a 1.1 citroen saxo...shocking and a big step up i know. Im going to be 20 when i buy the car. Insurance isn't a worry...can get insured on anything up to 2.5ltrs but would prefer a 2ltr. my budget for the car will be around £8k. any ideas on where to look also? i would prefer a 3door....im considering going on a couple of track days when ive had the car for a while and might do a few minor tweeks to the engine...cheers for any help/sugestions.