Lenova Thinkpad, T series. Robust, reliable. We have thousands at work, currently T42, T43, and T60. I bought a T60 for my daughter last weekend for university.

If you don't want to spend that much, go as cheap as you can and consider it disposable.

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2007 X3 3.0si, 6 MT, Premium, White

Retired:
2008 535i, 6 MT, M Sport, Premium, Space Grey
2003 X5 3.0 Steptronic, Premium, Titanium Silver
2002 325xi 5 MT, Steel Grey
2004 Z4 3.0 Premium, Sport, SMG, Maldives Blue