Vehicle purchasing decision ?, Which car is best under 25k

[crazychristopheo]

Hello all !

I am presently new to this forum.

I recently joined the USAF and am going to be spending lots of time on the east coast and I just sold my supercharged cherokee...

Not enough spunk for me, all aside I am looking for a automobile thats preferably all wheel drive due to the fact that I will be spending quite a bit of time in cold climates.

I have a limited budget of 25k

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated !

I am seriously considering a s2k since it is reasonably priced and is a 2-seater.

I am one to waste every waking minute working on my engine so the 25k includes possible modifications ?

Also how well does a s2k handle in cold climates ? ice etc...