What are some nice hatchback or sporty cars?

I really like the ford focus and honda civic hatchbacks. (The older ones) I'm 15 and am looking to get my first car. Prefer manual but will drive auto. What are some other cool hatchbacks? Or just a sporty car? I have around $4000

Fox body mustang gt

You can find mustangs for under 4000 dollars, and you can even get good cars on ebay

Honda Civic
Mazda 3
Mazda 6
Volkswagen golf

A really cool yet uncommon sport hatch is the Hyundai Tiburon, you can get the v6 for real performance too. Look at the 2003 - 2005 model to stay under $4,000.

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