time to get a new car

my buddy called me yesterday and told me that he got into an accident. he rolled his Trooper 3 times and totaled it. luckily he is alright but he is now in need of a new car. his question to me was (and these are his exact words) "what kind of car should i get?" obviously there are so many variables that go into this question. To start off his budget is around 10 grand. He would prefer an AWD car, i couldn't really think of any off the top of my head for around 10 grand except like the eclipse and talon. if you all could just throw out makes and models i would greatly appreciate and i know he would too.

'98-'01 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS

If he is looking for AWD cars, then audi and subaru would be his best bet.

an audi a4 quattro can be found for around 10k. i saw a few around here.