What do you think a fun cheap dd is?

[cmspaz]

I like my '06 Jetta GLI, and it used to be owned by Scheides who also liked it. They've got a pretty hefty scene tax above blue book if you want one in decent shape though, so finding a Mk5 GLI inside that range without tons of miles would be tough.

[Trogdor]

$5k limit. Do a miata!

Thought it had to seat 4, didn't it?

[tehehodi]

^ahh your right.

[awd-drifter]

2002-2003 Maxima 6spd. Those are fun. Good power. Too bad most of them have oil-burning issues and have really really high miles.

I ran a 'blazing' 14.9 in the 1/4 mile on my 02 Maxima. They're fun. Not bad on gas (25-26mpg highway). Power is there when you need it.

[1ViciousGSX]

Late 90's, early 2000's Honda Prelude is a nice car, my sister had one and it was fun to drive. VTEC = all of the lag, none of the turbo.
http://static.cargurus.com/images/site/2010/04/03/14/27/1999_honda_prelude_2_dr_type_sh_coupe-pic-7969983762671819500.jpeg

Mini Cooper S is another fun to drive car that might fit, the older ones should be in that price range by now.
http://www.geecar.com/1/2pic/cooper_s_works_05.jpg

[rose0529]

Id hold off on a 02-06 mini s. After owning one, the supercharger, while it sounds nice has its major design flaws. The water pump is build into it, it's claim to never need fluid, but the seals leak slowly, makes bad stuff happen.

The 07+ turbo's are supposed to be a better choice. Much better design, ...still not a honda for ease of work. The turbo's should be coming down in price though. Mini's are a blast to drive though. My wife still misses hers.

[Shane@DBPerformance]

Gallardo. Cheap for a Lambo, AWD for Winter. Ok power stock.

[1990GSX]

Gallardo. Cheap for a Lambo, AWD for Winter. Ok power stock.

This will get you close for a little cheaper.

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/ctd/4898489738.html

[turbotalon1g]

Vw mk1 golf gti?

I loved the one i drove, of course I spent a 1/4 tank of gas flogging it around corners and roundabouts, one of the funnest things I've driven. I can't say what it was, everything was a joy about it.

[sleepydsm]

4 door GSR Integra
SRT4 Neon
4 door Cobalt SS (hard to find)
e36 M3 4 door
b5 S4 (POS)
GVR4 lol
Mazdaspeed 6??
cheap ass Evo 8