Go for a GSX/TSi AWD dude. Hit up BCDSM, there's usually a few nice, well maintained AWD DSMs on there.
This one's clean, belongs to someone on BCDSM.
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/bn...800615412.html
Musky is absolutely right. These cars get an unfair reputation because they're affordable and many people who don't know better will throw on power mods without support mods. They can be just as reliable as any other car when done properly.