Hey /o/ I have an 04 Jeep grand cherokee V8. Ive been hammering

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Hey /o/

I have an 04 Jeep grand cherokee V8. Ive been hammering for about two years now. I work at a mechanic shop and I now have some savings, about 30 grand worth, and am looking to upgrade.

I want something sporty, with a little bit of room, that doesnt require too much investment and can be a bit of fun. So far, asides from headgaskets, a modern WRX STI seems to fit the bill. Any thoughts on this car or suggestions to the contrary?

In terms of tastes I love e30/39/46's but they are getting way too common and you cant really find one in decent condition (I live in new york). I just want to live life a little bit while still being able to use it productively aka hauling stuff and 3-4 people around.

Is there a car on the market that fits the bill and doesnt have a shit ton of mechanical/electrical issues? I feel like working at a shop ruined my tastes completely - I now have no faith in any manufacturer or car that isnt a w123 chassis mercedes diesel - and even those things rust.

inb4 check sticky, i did and it seems a bit dated - especially to todays market.