Hmm… So speed is a priority… For 10k… Well domestics are always good for cheap and decently reliable speed, but that doesn’t seem like your bag.
-RWD or AWD
-“Fast”
-Reliable
-$15k
-pimp
Hmm…
Not the fastest thing but how about an SC300?
or an RSX Type-S
or a 300ZX TT
or how about an AWD turbo Volvo for something different?