[akboss]

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From what I hear the Genesis Coupe is an excellent car, but from my own personal experience (and there are a select few who adamently disagree with me) that if you plan on driving in snow/ice, you will want either FWD or AWD, not RWD. The problem with a RWD car is that there is no weight on the drive wheels, and while it isn't impossible, winter driving does become more difficult.

So, FWD/AWD that is good looking for $24K. Are you talking $24K all-in, after taxes and destination? That will put you in a different category than a $24K MSRP.

If you don't mind taller vehicles, you could get into something like the new Mazda CX-7 which now starts at $22,700 thanks to Ford dropping in the corporate 2.5L 4-banger. There are similar vehicles, like the Nissan Rogue or freshly designed 2010 Hyundai Tucson. But if you're like me and you prefer cars, your options are much greater. Here's a few that are style-savvy:

1) Mazda3 or Mazda6
2) Nissan Altima 2.5 Coupe (or sedan)
3) VW Golf
4) Kia Forte Koup (under-budget)
5) Honda Civic SI or base-model Accord Coupe
6) Volvo C30 (top end of budget, but well-built car)

If you want practicality with style, the Altima Coupe is a good size for 4 passengers, sporty, efficient, affordable and reliable...can't really go wrong.