I love cars. If I had to choose between a car and a laptop [ strange option ], I'd get a car first unless the laptop is an absolute requirement for my income.
Also another vote for Subaru. Just bought a 3.6 Limited Outback and it's absolutely awesome!! Most people pass over Subarus [just like Saabs] like it's some alien and/or low end brand. Subaru was created by Toyota's top engineers, and well.. it's a long story. It's a real pleasure to drive!
I do own a '09 [ V10 / 5.0L ] BMW M5 and it's just amazing to drive, but not the most comfortable as a DD, especially for long distances. Repairs..well ..they're expensive. Although, I haven't needed much yet except tires!
I also own a 2011 LS7 Corvette and man this thing is a BEAST!!! The interior may not match up to Audis, Lexus etc..but damn!! If you appreciate raw power over badge, do not ignore the C6 !! They look pretty sharp too
However, between German and Jap, I'd take Japs! My brother drives a Lexus IS350 and it's pretty nimble and the interior is of course what you'd expect from Toyota's elite line up! Acura [ TL / TL-S ] are pretty darn good, although I don't really care for the current geometrically designed generation of TLs!
The M5 is the garage queen ; LS7 is the weekend / track monster ; and Subaru is the DD.
If I were in your shoes, I'd get a Japanese car/SUV/Crossover etc.. and the rMBP.