Blocker, what is the budget and how old do you want it to be? Value for money I reckon you cannot go past a new XR6 or similar Falcon. I don't like Fords but these things are streets ahead of 6cyl Commodores, and Ford have heaps unsold so you can get one really cheap. Especially secondhand near new.

Having just gone through the exercise everything is gutless and overweight other than niche cars like the Toyota 86. How many seats do you need?