Just checked autotrader and there are plenty of base WRXs for 11k or less. Not an STI, but still a good car and fits all your descriptions of what you want. There are several new-ish audis if you like that look. 2001 A4 quattros for 8k. You can also get some nice looking BMW sedans for 11k like someone else said. I like the Jetta/Golf and SRT-4 too, don't get me wrong. Just trying to throw out some options. Just type the criteria you want into autotrader with an 11k max and look around.