Used is an option i guess. Main concern i have with a used car is that.. well. .it's used and was gotten rid of for a reason. I don't want someone's abused child to become my own -- more so i don't want someone else's problems to become my own. In the sports compact arena used cars have generally been abused IMO. A used BMW or maybe even a nice lookin Camaro or Mustang might be in better condition but beyond my price range.

Not to metion -- a lotta the used cars i look at (RSX, Celica, GTI) cost as much if not more than my Tiburon did brand new -- and often have less ammenities and much smaller warranties. I know though -- you get what you pay for (boy do i know)