I have to buy a boring car.
Well, I'm a bit biased.... but I love my Taurus.
(Of course, it's a modded out SHO... so that could have something to do with it.)
If you're not looking for power, you can find new leftovers in that price range, and low mileage ones cheaper. I picked up this one (2013) with $8k in upgrades, Stickered at $47k w/53k miles, for $17k.