$25k Sports Battle 2010

[Rich]

I may have forgotten something or stuck something there that looks kind of kooky.  I went through each brand to see what sporty stuff they had to offer for under 25k.  There's some weaksauce stuff and some ringers, but they are all under 25.7K (the Audi and WRX being the ones to sneak in).  

[Submariner]

Mini S coupe.

[Tave]

Voted for the Cobalt SS. Would take either of the Hyundais as well.

[2o6]

Jetta GLI. I like it, and it seems like it would be comfortable enough for daily use.

[SVT666]

Toss-up between the Cobalt SS Turbo or the Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8.  In the end I went with RWD.

[Vinsanity]

Either the V6 GenCoupe or the V6 Camaro. I'd have to give them both a test drive.

[MX793]

Gen Coupe 3.8, although Edmunds just did a comparo of the Genesis Coupe and the MS3 and the Mazda won (and they even used the 3.8 Track).  Performance was closely matched (Genesis was faster, Mazda put up better handling numbers and generally felt sharper), but the Mazda came at a significantly lower price without sacrificing feature content, interior appointments, etc...  I can't completely fault their logic, those are all the same reasons I'd take a Gen Coupe 3.8 base over a base Mustang GT.  More features, better interior appointments, albeit a little bit slower, for $3000 less.

[ChrisV]

While I like the rear drive Genesis, I've always liked the Mini's feel when driving. And I simply like it the best of all the ones listed (though there are a bunch of good choices on the list).

[BimmerM3]

MX-5

[Rupert]

Uh, Miata, duh.

[TBR]

GTI

[sportyaccordy]

Really torn between the MS3 and GTI.

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

Both chevys have me torn! I voted RWD!

[omicron]

Ooh. MX5, Cooper S or GTI. Beyond that, I have no idea.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Too bad the Lancer Ralliart Sportback starts at $27k o_0

So, I had to go with MAZDASPEED3 Sport.

[CALL_911]

GTI or WRX.

I'd love to find a used 128i for that money.

EDIT: Crap, forgot about the Miata. That's very appealing as well.

[Eye of the Tiger]

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[Cookie Monster]

Having a hard time choosing between the Civic Si sedan, the WRX and the Miata...

[S204STi]

Since you made it a WRX 4-door which is like having your bowels pass through your mouth, I'd rather have the MS3.

[cawimmer430]

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GTS

That thing is hot. 

[Cookie Monster]

Since you made it a WRX 4-door which is like having your bowels pass through your mouth, I'd rather have the MS3.

Oh shit I didn't see that part.

[MX793]

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Except the one in the poll is the GTS, not the Ralliart (which starts at like $28K).

[sportyaccordy]

Went with the GTI... MS3 is fast, but with a little money the GTI can be as fast, but still look better. I would rather pony up the extra $$$ for the R32 or A4 2.0T...

[hotrodalex]

MS3.

Was going to go with the Miata, but the Sport model has a vinyl top and only a 5 speed. Also thought about the Mini Cooper S, but I'd want a JCW model.

[68_427]

Since it's the WRX 4 door I choose Cobalt SS Turbo.

[the Teuton]

I'm abstaining from voting in this poll. I can't decide.

[3.0L V6]

Chevrolet Cobalt SS Turbo. The ultimate sleeper.

[2o6]

Chevrolet Cobalt SS Turbo. The ultimate sleeper.

Sleeper? I think it looks rather shouty.

[3.0L V6]

Sleeper? I think it looks rather shouty.

You get the 4-door, delete the wing and tone down the paint job (maybe silver) and you have a car that looks like a Thrifty rental, that'll do a 14 second quarter mile and will handle like a champ.

[Rich]

no 4 door for 2010, but i think you can pull it off with the 2 door too....