Okay, what about a Mazda Rx-8? A friend has one, great fit and finish, and a blast to drive. Starts at 27k.
Or a Mazdaspeed 3 which gives a WRX a run for its money. Starting at 22k
But its FWD, and id rather have the WRX's AWD.
Or.
(I dont want to say this.)
Mustang GT? 26k
Or.
Lancer Evo 29k
Or
Subaru WRX 25k
33k for a STI, but the 2.5 in the norm WRX has LOAD of tuning potential.