With an 18month old daughter I think the S3 SB offers a great blend of performance and practicality, in the past I have always been a die hard 3 door fan but the SB is one of the few cars I like with the extra doors, factor in the new LED style lights, some 19" wheels and it will look the dogs doo daas. SB S-line models often turn my head, the added extras on the S3 will make it a little more special would still have to see one in the metal though.