You can get a lot for $25k. What about an E55? Or a BMW 540I with a 6spd. Now thats a good car!

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=221095788&dealer_id=97097&car_year=2000&search_type=both&num_records=25&make=BMW&keywordsfyc=&transmission=&distance=300&model=540I&address=06460&make2=&advanced=&default_sort=priceDESC&certified=&max_mileage=&max_price=25000&sort_type=mileageASC&min_price=&body_code=0&end_year=2008&color=&keywordsrep=&start_year=1981&drive=&engine=&doors=&style_flag=1&fuel=&cardist=142

I can't imagin to having to pay $25k to drive a GTI, surely VW must be joking.

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