Good Reliable Car, Help me find one Options

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Ive noticed how much car prices have been dropping lately, and how much trouble my car has been giving me, I'm beginning to consider getting a newer car. I've seen some cool cars for really cheap, I looked at the standard impreza's and you could get an 07 for around 9K with really low miles, but i heard that it's dead slow compared to a wrx. I was wondering what would you guys recommend me taking a look at for around 10-14 thousand dollars. I want something that's reliable, and something quick-ish, i wont be doing any racing with it but something that will be fun to drive. Also nothing older that 2006. I've been dreaming about the 06-07 wrx's but i dont know if it's the most practical car to buy, because like i said i wont be racing in it and i hear they're expensive to maintain. Theyre also like 3 thousand over my preferred budget. Has anyone had any experience with that standard impreza and what do you guys think about it?
Thanks in advance, looking forward to seeing what you guys think