What's a good durable $50 spinning rod?

[Curmudgeon]

I've got and old Quantum 2 piece spinning rod (weighs a ton) that's my trunk rod. I'd like to pick up something lighter, but I hardly ever see 2 piece rods anymore.

[WestEndAngler]

I do not fish 2 piece rods.

I personally love my Shimano Stradic FH 2500 spinning real. Great all around reel.

[Overkiller]

Getting excited for this weekend and I'm thinking it's time to upgrade my ratty wally world spinning rod. I have a decent reel on it. What's a good rod in the $50 range that'll last? 2 piece would be awesome as it's nice to be able to fit it in the trunk of my civic, but I can deal with a 1 piece if need be. This will be the pole I grab first and use 80% of the time. Thanks in advance.

Travis