Looking to replace my CSVT (99 with 89k miles). Looking for a relatively quick, interesting, and practical daily driver.

This car must:
Be $26k or less
2 years old or newer (also under 20K miles)
Usable back seat & most likely four doors
OK in snow (I live in the 'burbs of boston, I can take public transit if snow is really bad).

So far I have the following list:
2005 Hemi Magnum
2006 WRX
2006 A3
2006 Mazdaspeed 6

Also debating to wait for:
2007 GTI 4-door
2007 Civic Si 4-door
2007 Mazdaspeed 3

I've only driven the Magnum and the WRX. Both were really nice, but neither had me instantly reaching for the check book.

What is your answer to the $26K question?










NEW: '05 Black Hemi Magnum SOLD:'99 Silver Contour SVT (no mods) R.I.P. '92 SHO