On Mon, 14 Jul 2003 01:21:16 GMT, Alex Devlin <Alex@127.0.0.1> wrote:

>> Two others to consider: The VW GTI, both VR6 and 1,8turbo, and the
>> Subaru WRX. If you can stretch the budget, look at the Mitsubishi EVO
>> and Nissan Z too.
>>
>
>The VW GTi isn't as good now IMHO but still a nice driver and good for day
>to day town hopping.

I'd still rate it higher than the celica and acura, and it does look
better than the Suburu. I would definitely look at VW/AUDI if an auto
tranny was desired, they are pretty tight unlike many of the awful
slushboxes out there..