Probably if I can afford it, Vivace Arsenic 410Q in a manual, or since I prefer classics and older cars(and already own a stick shift '99 Audi A4) I would absolutely drive a Pre-Facelift I-series 2400i. I wouldn't go for the TTSport models because the turbos will increase maintenance costs, but I think I would be able to find a standard 2400i for under $5000 in pretty decent condition. My A4 is a bit of a beater and it was only $500, so I wouldn't mind working on an I-series.
I’m not the biggest fan of the 5-cylinder’s sounds, as I like raspy, gravelly, i4 and v6 sounds I would drive my default, a tuned-up vivace s 270 with 307 horsepower and an arsenic body kit
I would drive probably an Ibishu Dove Wagon, Top model, Automatic, LHD with a small turbo. (not the top sport model, just the executive model) Color: Sky Blue or Olive Green.
Probably a Covet LXi, though I'd go for an ETK I-Series 3000i if the right one happened to come up for sale at the right time.