Dr Nick wrote:

>
> I actually just told him to go test drive an Acura RSX, I didnt' even
> realzie they were as cheap nas they are. might be worth it just for the
> benefits of owning an acura (better warranty, maintence agreement etc)
>
> the WRX is out of his price range, as well as the Nissan X (honestly I
> wouldn't recommend a nissan, their quality has gone WAY down hill in my
> opinion, I used to own a maxima)

Toyota Scion tC may be another viable car if you can find one. The $20K
Scion uses a 2.4 L engine which should produce sufficient torque to
make an auto trans car a little sporty.

[All the Infiniti owners I know are pretty happy with their cars, esp.
the G35 which is built on the same platform as the Z.]