I don't see what's wrong with the SRT-4's, especially since they have LSD's on the '04s.
But, for $25k, I would probably have to go with a used BMW M3 Sedan and go on a shopping spree at Active Autowerkes. Unfortuently, parts for BMW's are like twice that of Honda's, so the extra money wouldn't go as far.
Either that, or pick up a -
used NSX.
-Ducky