I am 18 and looking to purchase a better car. Which would you recommend?

I have about $6000 for a down payment, and plan on purchasing a vehicle for roughly $10,000. I want something that is moderate as far as gas mileage gos, but gas mileage is not my concern. I want something clean, and powerful. Definately a car. Im considering buying a 2001-newer Volkswagen GTI, A 2000-newer Toyota Celica GT-S, a 2002 Subaru WRX (not sti), or a 1998-newer Honda Prelude. Which would you recommend? or do you have any other suggestions of cars that you would recommend?