I'd love an exige but they're not the most practical cars and a bugger to get in and out.
Depends what your using this weekend car for? Pure driving pleasure, local runs to the shop, outings?
I understand why people stick with VAG as the range of cars are all good looking. Don't rate the 1 series, yes it may be fast but I think its one ugly car.
I'm really coming round the the facelift S3 and that would be my choice. Wish I had the cash to buy your ED30, I'd personally be after around £17k for it.