Which should i get?

I am currently looking for a new car. My parents said I would be able to spend 8k-10k. I am debating about 2 cars at the moment. I am looking at the Honda Prelude and the MazdaSpeed Protege which I would be getting off a forum of a small community of Mazda fans. Are there any other cars that are quick and look good that i should take into consideration? I want a nice, quick, good looking, reliable car.