Lunchbox80

First post...here it goes... noob from the bay area california. I'm in the market for a second car...mainly something for my girl...that I don't mind driving. I wanted gauge some of you guys...what cars you like the best...etc...I'm gonna try to keep the spending around 25k but I do have my eye on CLS63 AMG for 40k+

I'm looking at the CLS 06-08 - right in the price range
03 e55 amg - A lot bang for a not a lot

So suggestions...should I try to think newer... c300?

The main issues... I need a sedan, I would like full size...trying to stay away from the S-Class

Thanks...any feedback would be great. Any pitfalls with those models I should look out for.

Cheers
Jason