What is a good car to buy with not too much money?

Well I'm looking to get another car i have a 91 Toyota celica and I'm looking for an upgrade I'm not looking to spend too much on a car what would be a good car that's fast and looks good with some work too it like what cars have good punctual I'm looking to spend some where under 10g for the car and plz don't say you cant get a fast and a good looking car for 10g and since I'm more interested in making it my own not buy a bran new car out the store more like putting in time and making it into a work of art