Volkswagen GTI MK5 or MK6 great DD. Amazing car, quick 2.0T , German quality, amazing interior, can produce over 30mpgs, I've even seen 40mpgs on steady highway on my brother in laws car. He has a new Mk6 loaded but maybe you can pick up a MK5 for the price your looking for.
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