If snow isnt a big issue for you, you could get a Camaro Z28. It would roast the s4 or wrx. We are looking at about a 5.2-3 Second 0-60 with a Very low 13 sec quarter. Has 310 horsepower 5.7 liter V8. If you looked good you could get a new one for under 25 grand easily, easily. The new Maximas have 255 horsepower, They are VERY nice, 6 speed, can pull about a six second flat 0-60. You coud get a very upscale one of those for 26000 probably. Or the new Altimas which aer also sweet, 240 horses and just as fast as the maxima, about 28000 loaded. Hope this helps.