^I had a 1998 SE with an A/T (I couldn't find an M/T). The leather used on the seats are very high quality (much better than any of the current infiniti and acura cow-hide), and it rides very quiet. The engine roars to life, even though the car is pretty old.
Handling wise, it's not very 'sporty' at all, but it rides very nice on the highways.

Gas mileage is pretty mediocre, and it 'recomends' premium gas.

The Maximas are the absolute antithesis of sporty they handle like a shopping cart.

+1 for the G20 if you can live with the small backseat otherwise you can't go wrong with the Legacy/Forrester.
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Im always amazed that more people dont know about pulling out

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...coathanger.jpg

problem solved keep the 2 doors!!

I had a G20, it wasn't the fastest car but it was fun to drive the back seats were roomy and leather + heated seats is a nice option. Def recommend if you can find one. Mine had 220k and the sr20 still ran like a champ
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LS400

5k is tight, scrap together another 2-3k and get this
http://www.revscene.net/forums/fs-jdm-1994-t641364.html

i sold my 02 G20 sport for around that price..
it was reliable.. thats all i can really say about it.

00+ maxima SE can be had for this price as well. potent engine.. lots of power..

Since he will be a dad he has to man up and drive a minivan

Dodge caravans are cheap these days.
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Impreza or Evo 1
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Drive a minivan? No.

Drive the Swagger Wagon.

the maxima's are quick for what they are...

heck, a newer 06' just plain raped my is300 lol...