[quote=paramount]
If I were looking for a good performing car, with a reasonable price and great reliability I think there is only one choice:

2010 Mazda Speed3 (mid 20’s at the most…)[/quote]
+1 on the MS3, I have a 2008 and I absolutely love it. It doesn’t get great gas mileage though (especially the way I drive.) Around 25 mpg highway, 17-18 mpg city… of premium gas.