I'd think that every day car should fulfil 3 major demands:
1- Fresh powerful engine with consderable horse power.
2- Safety measures should be considered as a priority besides the inner comfort & right handling.
3- Looks should be attracting,this is some thing you need to live with every day.It should have that welcoming appearance when you look at.
These days most car manifacturers fulfil these conditions and even much more so to choose between them is a bit difficult.
Pesonally,I'd go for the BMW 3 series M-power for every day ride.
It's got what it takes to fit in every day life.....