Buy my RSX Type S. http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/1393901413.html
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Under $15k in real money or in Canadian money? (edit -- I see you mean $13.9k in real money)

I really like the Mazda 3 hatchback, and the Honda Civic is a good car. My fiancee has an '08 Subaru Impreza that is really nice -- it's a huge step up over the previous gen. Smooth, comfortable, AWD, plenty of room, decent gas mileage. It really needs a manual transmission though, the old 4-speed auto is a big detriment. Doesn't shift down very well, hunts for gears, and really hobbles the acceleration. You could probably find an '08 for $15k nowadays.