Originally Posted by white_n_slow
2.5rs, outback/legacy, accord, gs-r sedan, 9-3/900 turbo, 9000 aero, 850 turbo. Thats all that pops into mind :dunno:
10k is a very annoying cutoff point because you can find some pretty nice cars for around 12k. I've seen WRX's under 10k, but they're usually kinda fishy.
I could include A4, except audi/vws suck
:edit: subaru SVX has the most weaksauce transmission on the planet, but I'm sure there are remedies for that. The one I drove was in dire need of nitrous.

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the 4eat tranny on the SVX is well known for its problems, but dont worry your little head because any subaru 5mt from the impreza line bolts right up. as does the 6mt from the STi