Yeah, in all honesty my buddy recently purchased a brand new saturn redline. I like it, he likes it, but for macho performance the gears and such don't like the driver (I guess it's been geared like crap). Anyways, after knowing what an Ion Redline is like, I agree with TexasRealtor in saying that the neon srt4 would be a better choice over it. But it all depends on what you want, of course.

These can't possibly be the only options for a new car though. And as for used, a Volkswagen by adopting some taste (to me I'm spoiled by my contour and I want a new car that looks like it, too ) But I'd ride in a Jetta anytime.

Again, all that matters is what suits you best. I hope more alternatives come up, people here are pretty resourceful.