I would prefer either the Maxima, which is VERY nice, and faster than any of the cars you listed except or the stang, or the contour. for under 10K, you might as well just get the 24V instead of the SVT, I have driven both, and there isnt much performance difference, and both will get you in the 15's for the quarter. but man i love the maximas.

1999 contour se sport- black mtx
-Duratec v6
-dual exhaust
-no resonator
-kkm induction system
-one loud stereo
-35% window tint
-18' Enkei CDR9's on Kumho Ecsta Supras.
-Audi A6 Sidemarkers
(Coming Soon, Very Soon.)
-SVT front and rear bumper.

2002 Passat V6 GLX 4Motion