I've just bought a 250SE-L,only 5 days ago.
Like you I looked at loads of 3 series, A4'S, even Volvo's.......
Thought I wanted a diesel too, but I don't do much more than 8/10k in miles
So really wasn't worth it
Found this beauty this time last week,and two days later she was mine,
All the toys, 65k on the clock. You trawl about a bit,they are out there
And you won't go far wrong, just a shame the snow is keeping me from getting in it