Best sports car on Reddit

431 reviews from r/whatcarshouldIbuy, r/CarTalkUK, r/GR86 and 8 more subreddits

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Chevrolet

4.6

(54)

"C7 stingray by a large margin to cover all uses."

"Buy the newest Corvette you could find under your budget."

"C6 z06 nothing will beat this for the money."

"C7 Stingray, nothing else is even close to the performance."

"Newer edition Camaro SS or 2SS is probably your best bet."

"I'd look for a 1LE Camaro SS."

"A c7 z51 corvette."

"I’d be looking at a c6 Z06, 45 will get you into a 500hp 7L car."

"C5, C6, C7 Corvette."

"For many, a vette makes sense."

Mazda

4.7

(50)

"Moderate budget + most fun sports car + daily driver = Miata."

"Bought myself a manual NB Miata, it's really a perfect car to learn how to drive."

"Guys. He said sports car... Miata :D."

"Miata or 987/981 S or F87 are by far your best options."

"I don’t think anything is touching the value of an FL5 CTR or Miata."

"25k used miata with 15k in upgrades and 10 for repair/tires."

"Miata is always the answer."

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

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

"Miata"

BMW

4.4

(46)

"BMW M5 😎."

"I have way more fun with the M2."

"2015-2020 F82 M4s around that price point."

"If you want something a bit newer an F80/82 M3."

"M340i."

"M240i is what I personally would pick."

"Greatest sports car of all time that ticks all the boxes would be the e46 m3 imo"

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

"Out of all the cars I have had, I miss my 2003 E85 Z4 the most."

"E92 335i, I have one its an absolute animal."

Porsche

4.8

(42)

"The Cayman is the best car that Porsche makes (sorry 911 owners you know it’s true)."

"I found this 911 in mere minutes of searching."

"Best Porsche you can find."

"A 987.2 or even 981 Cayman would be excellent."

"981 Cayman. No question here."

"Personally, id look for a 997 S."

"I’d look into a boxster/cayman S."

"Some may say Porsche, also great choices."

"I’d be looking for a gently used 911 or a vantage"

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

Toyota

4.3

(34)

"The correct answers if new are likely GR86/BRZ or Miata."

"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."

Ford

4.5

(25)

"I have a GT350 and love it. You can find them for that price point."

"Used Mustang GT350. Basically it's a street legal race car."

"5.0 Mu."

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

"Lol if anything the GT350 is not a secretaries car. It's a shelby!"

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

"GT350R or BMW 1M"

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

"If you want loud and fast."

Honda

4.3

(24)

"I don’t think anything is touching the value of an FL5 CTR or Miata."

"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."

Nissan

4.0

(17)

"What about a Nissan Z400."

"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."

Volkswagen

4.5

(15)

"Golf R"

"For ~45k you can get a new golf R which has a top tier transmission and is really fast."

"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."

#10

Lexus

4.5

(13)

"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."

"I heard an lc 500 overtake me it was a really good experience."

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

"Used Lexus RC F"

"IS500 (same engine, sport sedan)."

"You could probably get an IS500 with a 472hp V8 for that."

"Lexus isf around 30ish k"

#11

Subaru

4.4

(13)

"Hands down buy a 2022-2024 Subaru Brz limited, most fun i’ve had in years."

"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."

#12

Audi

4.1

(13)

"2013 Audi S6"

"My old RS5 was pretty comfortable too."

"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."

"Audi TT 3.2."

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

"Audi S6 will get you there"

"RS5 or M3 E92?"

"If you're considering an Audi TTRS, the"

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

#13

Hyundai

4.4

(8)

"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."

"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"

#14

Cadillac

4.4

(7)

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

"Ctsv"

"CTS-V is the answer."

"Cts-V3, Cls63 AMG, M3, M4, M5, M6."

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

"Cadillac CTS V"

"CTS V."

#15

Alfa Romeo

4.1

(7)

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

"Alfa Romeo 4C is pretty fun."

"Go for something unique. Alfa 4C."

"Alfa Romeo Giulia."

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

"Alfa romeo giulia- they are sold at a discount."

"A bit of a left field choice but how a about a alpha romeo of some discrimination as I have just found a breara for just under 9k"

#16

Mazda MX-5 Miata

5.0

(5)

"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."

#17

Pontiac

4.2

(6)

"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."

#18

Toyota GR86

4.4

(5)

"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."

#19

Dodge

4.2

(5)

"I have a hellcat and c63 they are both in the 40-50k range. Both insane."

"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."

#20

Jaguar

4.5

(4)

"Jaguar F type."

"F type r v8"

"F type Jag?"

"F type v6"

#21

Volkswagen GTI

4.3

(4)

"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."

#22

Lotus

4.7

(3)

"Lotus Elise (if you can fit)?"

"Live a little, Lotus Elise…"

"The lotus 7, elise or gt86."

#23

Honda S2000

4.7

(3)

"S2000"

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

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

#24

Mazda MX-5

4.7

(3)

"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."

#25

Nissan 370Z

4.7

(3)

"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."

#26

Acura

4.7

(3)

"Integra Type S."

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

"Acura Integra"

#27

Subaru/Toyota

4.3

(3)

"GR86/BRZ probably the best value out there."

"Car feels a lot faster when you are in it. Nothing neck breaking but torque is great and is just a blast to drive."

"I see a couple automatic GR86s at track days occasionally. The owners like them a lot, so that can't be bad."

#28

Infiniti

4.3

(3)

"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."

"G35 or G37 coupe"

#29

BMW M3

5.0

(2)

"E90/E92 M3"

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

#30

Ford Mustang GT

5.0

(2)

"Mustang GT"

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

#31

Mazda RX-8

4.5

(2)

"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."

#32

Mercedes-Benz

4.5

(2)

"C63 amg"

"W204 C63 AMG M2/M3/M4/M5/M6 Cayman Corvette."

#33

Renault

4.0

(2)

"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"

#34

Chevrolet Camaro V6

4.0

(2)

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

"V6 Camaro."

#35

Kia

5.0

(1)

"I have a stinger gt and an is350. I would take the stinger every time."

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