what are some sporty looking and/or fun to drive cars for around 7-8 thousand...

[halohellboy]

...dollars? I am looking into a new car. I dont really know what to get. I want a fun to drive stick shift car for around 7-8k. I wanted the 2004 WRX but I decided I dont want a used turbo charged car since its gonna be beat on. But i want a sporty, if not sporty, a pretty nice looking car. Thanks for the suggestions...

No corollas or civics please... Or mustangs.