Is this avail? 2006 Audi A3 Compact Wagon - MSRP: 24,740 - $26,140
I would have to say the F250/350 for a truck and the Mini and Impreza aren't bad.
2005 Mustang is in the top few but I couldn't have the 6 cylinder that would fall into the under $25K catagory.
Bama. Your spart track just squeaks in: 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Compact Truck - MSRP Price Range: $24,940 - $32,295
It's a rather sporty little hatch, kinda reminds me of another in the Ford -owned vehicle family...
It's funny, before the Focus' NA arrival in 2000 I kinda disliked hatchbacks, not for any reason, but they never seemed real cool. Then I learned of their room and how they can actually be quite nice looking and fun... now I've got one and I look at them differently!
I know performance is not supposed to be a factor, but I just COULD NOT buy a V6 Mustang. I couldn't! It would HAVE to be a V8, manual trans or else to me it is just a waste of space. I feel that muscle/sports cars should not be available with anyhting except for the highest powered motor and a manual transmisson. Like the Z06 Corvette or Porsche 911 GT3. No frills, no pussy-ass automatic or sissy-boy engine. Raw. Fucking. Power.
you can get a loaded 2.5i subaru legacy for just a shade under 25k. Its not the turbo but you said looks are the only criteria and damn the legacy is SEXY.