Need a new car...25K

mazda 3? my dad has an 06 he bought brand new. We have taken it on a cross country trip and logged lots of miles on it. the car is solid it has yet to let him or me down. The only flaw i could find with this car is its front wheel drive, other than that its a great car. It handles like its on rails. The brakes are amazing, 4 wheel discs make the car stop great. the engine is great pleny of power. 5 speed is solid and feels really sporty. interior is great super comfortable, looks great and is very functional.

now granted im talking about an older car im fairly positive the next generation one uses the same chassis, maybe slight interior modifications. they changed the body a bit and i think its ugly as sin now. if you dont think its ugly id highly recommend at least test driving one. defiantly go with the manual trans way more fun.