So in a few weeks I'm getting about $10,000 to $15,000 and want to put it towards my first manual car. (I bought an Avalon when I was in High School.. I don't know why)

At first I was looking at RX8s then I found that they had major engine problems in the 2004-2006 models and they were the only ones in my price range.. Now I'm looking at a 2007 Tiburon SE v6 6speed, I test drove it and I'm really liking the car but I'm down for any other suggestions that I might not have thought up yet.