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Originally Posted by Artmasterx

Besides what was listed above...

Legacy GT could also work. 07's have fold-down seats and can be had for low 20's easily. A little bland but a good car.\
good call

Audi A3 3.2 may be available in that price range by now.
not the most powerful, but otherwise good

Volvo S60R have power, but I don't know about handling.
doesn't have the reliability of the other suggestions

Infiniti G35x, especially if you can find an 07+, though probably can't get manual transmission.

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