Roddy1

choices are limited to: (My responses are in bold)
Chrysler/Dodge -- Not much in this price range at Chrysler/Dodge. High depreciation here also.
Chevrolet/Buick/Cadillac/Oldsmobile - Oldsmobile is long gone. I guess a V6 Camaro would fit your budget.
Ford/Lincoln(/Merc?) Mercury is also gone. V6 mustang I think you would like! Quite fast.
Toyota - My grandparents shop for Toyota's. Not much here unless you like corolla/Camry. Although the V6 Camry sport is often overlooked. runs a 14.2 stock. But out of your price range.
Edit: and Honda Accord Sport 6M, pretty sharp, 0-60 in 6.6 with the 4-banger. $25k new. Civic SI also.

Good luck. Not sure what exact kind of car you want, but if you want a coupe, I'd go V6 Mustang....or Civic Si..... if you want a sporty sedan the Accord Sport is quite nice and will keep its value all day long.

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