Best sports car on Reddit

"Come on, you know the answer... miata."

"Toyota GR 86, Mazda Miata, Subaru WRX, Subaru Legacy, Lexus ES..."

"Miata"

"Miata obviously"

"NC Miata."

"Miata!"

"You really can't go wrong with a recent used Toyota 86 or Mazda MX-5."

"MX5 Miata is always the answer."

"I'd get a mazda mx5, easy to work on and a really really fun drive."

"I think the overwhelming answer will be an MX5 (or boxster or z3/4) - but Im team mx5!"

"For 35K you can get into a c6 and those are seriously fun to drive."

"C5s are definitely one of the best bargain sports cars you can get."

"Corvette. C6 or C5 ZO6 are better than anything else."

"Corvette C8."

"Camaro ZL1 is a true sports car and you can get a good almost new one at that price point."

"C7 Z06 Camaro ZL1 GT350 are the only answers tbh"

"Corvette C6 Z06"

"Corvette"

"My vote is for the C7 Z06."

"C8 is a no brainer in this price range."

"Boxster, literally any gen, even first gen."

"I would suggest BRZ/GR86/Miata if you want manual and get in to track days."

"Boxster or Cayman and it’s not even a close call"

"The Boxter — hands down … beautiful colour combination."

"I'd say the Porsche 911 is often considered one of the best sports cars."

"I'd look at Porsche boxsters."

"Boxster."

"Porsche Cayman 718 GT4 McLaren 570s McLaren 650s Dodge Viper GTS Porsche 991.1 GT3/Turbo S"

"Porsche Taycan."

"Porsche 911 (991.1)"

"Toyota GR86 Hakone Edition"

"Toyota GR 86, Mazda Miata, Subaru WRX, Subaru Legacy, Lexus ES..."

"You really can't go wrong with a recent used Toyota 86 or Mazda MX-5."

"Toyota GR86 is basically all you can do for new or under 35k."

"Supra MK5 would be my pick."

"Supra MK5."

"It was such a blast to drive. Handled amazingly."

"I have been really happy with my 22 GR86 6AT."

"Used Supra 3.0. Arguably the best engine/trans combo on the planet right now."

"You will not regret the GR86."

"I have a Z3 and I will never give it up."

"2019/2020 BMW M5 Competition. Twin turbo V8."

"Beautiful engine, faster than M2 yet in your budget."

"Find a used car with a B58 and ZF 8 speed transmission e.g. m240i, m340i, GR Supra."

"E92 M3, might be able to find a used Supra for that much."

"Great mix between reliability and fun"

"We've had one for a decade and it is generally great and parts are readily available from breakers"

"Z4? Newer engine and Euro Class."

"BMW z4 35i (not the is) 3 litre straight 6 twin turbo."

"Get one of these: [Bmw Z3](https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/266946299952?_nkw=bmw+3.2&itmmeta=01J6HCB4KDV545A64V30YT5AA4&hash=item3e273d4830:g:SNUAAOSwGOpmTdcc&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAAwHoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKnWXQ%2FGlQq41RbHooI6%2FrBXcW%2BHaNp1zSvWTT%2BwtOFYz5n%2BTfmLyxjHQUS77QzxxRyhY3xiC%2FZY7J0DgjGixbBulsqtNpNY7j%2FXaPXaM7eANoT2Aa980wdenbZJ5KuiFQuTDbuZIjnNEoAVzmHt2LEopry1ES8jbG2%2FFVPVNTjBv8DXnA7OHL4sEet"

"If there’s an s2000 within budget that has a trustworthy full service history, I’d go for that."

"S2000?"

"Honda S2000"

"Honda S2000, BMW Z4"

"They all hit the right markers for performance, impact on the market, and looks."

"90s NSX."

"Legendary in making history for JDM sports cars as well as being a daily supercar."

"S2000 if you consider price."

"The Honda S2000 won't lose anything and is very easy to drive."

"Honda Civic, mini coopers, VW Golf are all fun to drive cars."

"Get a GT350. It is essentially a 50k race car."

"I have a GT350 and can tell you that you will not be disappointed."

"I have a GT350 and can tell you that you will not be disappointed."

"The best bang for your buck power wise is always gonna be a mustang."

"If you want loud and fast."

"Look into an ecoboost mustang."

"Get a used Mustang GT if you want something quicker."

"My wife had a red one and she loved it."

"Today there’s the Toyota 86, mustang, and Camaro."

"Better off getting a base GT mustang and modifying it to how you want."

"Rwd coupe that you can find in the higher mileage for not a lot, VA v6 can’t go wrong with that, 6 speed I recommend, super fun."

"370Z, owned one for 3.5 years and it was brilliant."

"I'm super biased when I say that R35 Nissan GTRs are an incredible purchase for 50ish."

"It’s such a blast to drive compared to other cars."

"If you want speed go 370. If you want handling and manual go 86/Miata."

"350z all day."

"Probably get a decent 350z for £5k. 3.5L V6, NA."

"350Zs seem to be bottoming out in price now."

"The Z is a spectacle, people always look at you when you go past and it sounds phenomenal."

"Adding to the calls for a 370Z."

"GTI would be a great choice here."

"I would seriously consider a GTI for your needs."

"I believe the GTI is your only option."

"2022-current GTI."

"How has no one said GTI yet?"

"Best sport car for a 19 year old is a manual GTI."

"Maybe go hot hatch? Would be a little better insurance wise..."

"Take a look at the dsg options from VW like the gti and gli."

"If looking for automatic, I’d get either a GTI or Elantra N."

"I would look in the direction of the GTI."

"Toyota GR 86, Mazda Miata, Subaru WRX, Subaru Legacy, Lexus ES..."

"BRZ!! I love mine."

"Absolutely get it."

"I went with the sporty option - the BRZ - gas mileage is mid and power is low but damn is it fun."

"Think you are on the right track with the Subaru WRX, they are safe, fun, with reasonable maintenance and will be easier to find in manual."

"Brz"

"I bought my sti with 50k miles for 32k 3 years ago but the market has dropped a lot since then."

"Something like a subaru brz"

"BRZ. Or just get a Miata."

"I have a 23 brz, and a 23 kona n. They couldn't feel more different."

"They are rare and expensive, but you can find some at 24k with high mileage."

"ISF"

"Lexus isf is the answer"

"Have you looked at the Lexus LC 500? Reliable and high revving n/a v8."

"It's a NA V8 that sounds amazing and exudes luxury without breaking the bank."

"Used Lexus RC F"

"Lexus isf around 30ish k"

"Lexus is-f is the cheapest most solid option but is a little higher than your budget."

"Lexus ISF."

"A lightly used Lexus RC F. NA V8, and Lexus luxury and reliability."

"Nothing comes close for the price point."

"Elantra N gets my vote for the best automatic transmission sports car under 40k."

"If I had to get an automatic sports car, I’d go with the Elantra N."

"Hyundai Genesis R-Spec sedan. Very reliable too."

"Elantra N."

"Elantra N coming from a auto 86 owner."

"If you live in a place with a lot of straights, get a Hyundai Elantra N."

"I'd recommend taking a look at the Elantra N if you haven't already."

"Would be a better fit for you imo"

"Sonata N-Line/K5 GT. regular gas, 290 hp."

"2013 Audi S6"

"Audi RS7 or LC 500. End of the story."

"B8.5 Audi S4. Make sure its had frequent transmission services and keep up with them and they are extremely reliable."

"S4 or S5 B8.5 supercharged easy 500hp right around 25k with a few more in mods."

"Just saw one for $21k with 60k miles."

"Audi S6 will get you there"

"I would take an Audi RS3 for a test drive."

"Audi rs3."

"Audi A3 runs on regular gas and gets 40 mpg on the highway."

"Cadillac CTS-V would be your best bet."

"Ctsv"

"CTS-V is the answer."

"1st gen CTS-V Pontiac G8 Early Audi S4/S6"

"Cadillac Seville STS, late 90s or early 2000s."

"Cadillac CTS V"

"CTS V."

"Miata. But seriously, what are your other requirements?"

"Miata!"

"Miata or Mazda3 Skyactive, Gr86/ will give you a great blend of fun and MPG."

"Miata"

"In keeping with the theme, Miata."

"Pontiac G8 GT is the best choice for this budget."

"Pontiac G8 GT?"

"G8"

"The Pontiac G8 is a good answer."

"Pontiac G8 is damn near your only option lol"

"Pontiac G8 GT 22mpg combined 6.0L V8."

"The GR 86 is the best sports car for under $40k."

"GR86? And Miata?"

"It’s a real hoot to drive"

"I’d go 86 but really depends on the auxiliary needs and desires for the car."

"If you’re looking for good handling and turning... then GR86 is a great option."

"Jaguar F type."

"F type r v8"

"Go drive a slightly used F Type R"

"F type v6"

"Gti"

"Mk 7 + mk8 GTI (2016-current) takes regular and is a great sporty car."

"VW GTI is a 'sporty' fwd car that takes 87 and still makes very respectable numbers."

"You could get a more entry level sports car like a VW GTI that does use regular."

"Dodge Charger R/T? I don’t think we’ll find any scats around that price, and they’re still powerful enough."

"The only other option would be a Charger."

"Dodge charger 5.7 between 10-25k"

"Don’t sleep on a Dodge Charger R/T’s with the hemi. Loads of fun to drive."

"Such a fun car to drive cos of how lightweight and simple it is"

"Bbr mk3.5 mx5. Or boxster S"

"I'd put the sensible money on an mx5 nc - you'd get a very clean one with plenty of change left over."

"Try 370z. It is an NA car, extremely bulletproof. It is FAST."

"370z. Should be more spacious than the above inside."

"370Z is where I'd go."

"S2000"

"Whilst the newest Honda S2000 is around 2010 don't rule it out."

"Honda s2000. Not so modern but the ultimate fan."

"Used: Alfa Romeo 4c - while it's only a 4-cylinder turbo, it's super light."

"Alfa Romeo 4C is pretty fun."

"Alfa Romeo Brera? 3.2L V6, 4WD."

"E90/E92 M3"

"I'd recommend test driving an M3. I drove one for years and the experience was amazing."

"Mustang GT"

"Mustang is the answer when Miata isn't."

"He says it might be the perfect sports car."

"Acura Integra"

"Live a little, Lotus Elise…"

"The lotus 7, elise or gt86."

"I’d go for an RX8 that’s been well maintained."

"RX-8s are great, if your heart is after one then do your research and go for it."

"They're ~420HP with a 7 Speed automatic trans, and ooooh they sound so good with just a muffler delete."

"These aren’t sports cars, but rather underrated and under-appreciated big sedans with big engines."

"A Megan RS if you're lucky, absolute beast of a car."

"Megane RS Not the most reliable but drive great and really fun on twisty roads"

"If you want something with a little more oomph and space, the v6 camaro has more power."

"V6 Camaro."

"Go to Scotland and hire a Caterham."

"Shelby or Corvette is the only answer."

"Id get a manual e92 335i for that money"

"Get a Mini cooper S or clubman 2012 or newer."

"I would recommend hiring a Morgan Plus 4 from the factory."

"Black out edition"

"They really remind me of the fiesta ST in the best ways. Fuel efficient and ridiculously fun to drive."