Best sporty car on Reddit

303 reviews from r/whatcarshouldIbuy, r/askcarguys, r/CarTalkUK and 3 more subreddits
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#1

Mazda

4.7
(32)
"Miata obviously"
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"A Miata is as good as it gets for a budget 'girly' car."
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"**M**iata **I**s **A**lways **T**he **A**nswer!"
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"Miata or brz/frs"
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"Miata"
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"Had a Speed 3 when I was in my late teens/early 20s and it was perfect."
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"I got an ‘08 Mazda speed3 and it’s a riot."
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"Miata! You can fit anything in them."
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"The Answer Is Miata Always"
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"Mazdaspeed3 is a hot hatch with its hair on fire."
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#2

Ford

4.7
(31)
"Any mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, Subaru WRX (All of em around 2015-2017)"
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"Focus ST. Really damn fun to drive."
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"Fiesta ST. Small, great milage, handles better than most cars on the road."
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"Fiesta st would work."
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"Was in your spot and bought a Focus ST."
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"Fiesta st."
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"Fiesta st is the only right answer"
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"Ecoboost Mustang"
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"Fiesta ST"
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"Fiesta st is the best no question. Great no compromise performance, plenty of modern tech, reliable, manual, and huge aftermarket"
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#3

Volkswagen

4.5
(31)
"Mk6 GTI."
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"I bought a GTI during college for these reasons."
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"VW GTI is the OG and the only one left."
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"I second, third, and fourth the gti."
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"I don’t think you’d find any problems with something like a GTI."
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"VW GTI is the quintessential one that started it all."
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"2016+ Golf R. Has AWD, is very fast and fun without sacrificing comfort and practicality."
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"Golf R / Leon Cupra ST?"
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"Golf GTI MK5"
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"Those are just off the top of my head."
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#4

Toyota

4.4
(25)
"Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ"
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"Toyota GR86/Subaru BRZ. Hard-core driving experience."
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"If you're considering a Miata, toss a gen 3 MR2 into the mix. Fantastic little car, imo."
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"Manual Yaris, nothing goes harder than a bubble with a millions Ks"
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"GR86"
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"Those are just off the top of my head."
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"Gr86"
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"New GR86"
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"I would def get the 86."
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"Toyota 86 Scion FRS Subaru BRZ"
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#5

Chevrolet

4.6
(19)
"They're a steal for the price and pretty reliable."
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"5th gen camaro ss manual ~ ls3 (gods motor) tr6060 trans h/c package you will make 500whp"
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"C5 corvette."
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"I'd say look at a late 90s mustang, there is a reason why they’re everywhere."
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"Believe it or not, a C5 Corvette. Great gas mileage and surprising cargo capacity."
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"Used corvette. Best bang for the buck out there."
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"Corvette C5. Find a gently used one. So many performance modifications available for the LS."
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"Chevy Camaro SS"
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"Chevy SS is the best sports sedan of all time."
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"Isf, older cts v, 335, 340, chevy ss."
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#6

BMW

4.7
(18)
"BMW M340i is the best option here IMO."
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"Best powertrain in your budget plus because you want auto: B58 engine + ZF8 transmission"
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"I keep recommending it but BMW M340i"
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"M340i/330e Touring?"
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"Try an 2016/7~ bmw m340i, with M-sport package, great sound, great handling."
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"BMW 1 series. Can find low mileage ones for under 20k"
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"BMW M340i"
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"BMW 340i M Sport package"
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"BMW M240i."
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"Bmw 340i or 440i 2017-2019."
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#7

Honda

4.4
(17)
"The Civic Type R has the best manual gearbox and is so much fun to drive."
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"Hands down"
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"Civic Si"
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"Honda Civic Si is the very first one I think of."
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"Honda s2000"
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"S2000"
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"S2000"
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"S2000."
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"I would go with an S2000, faster than an 86."
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"8th/9th gen Civic Si"
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#8

Subaru

4.3
(15)
"Subaru WRX fits what you're looking for"
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"Wrx comes to mind"
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"Those are just off the top of my head."
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"Well the BRZ/86 family is an obvious choice for a fun sporty car."
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"BRZ."
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"WRX STI (used)"
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"Probably a WRX. Especially if you live somewhere with inclement weather."
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"A cheap WRX will provide hours of entertainment, and you can drive any manual after learning on those clutches"
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"I just got rid of my BRZ for a Golf R but it was a great budget sports car."
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"New 23 wrx with six speed and factory short shift kit. Full warranty. No worries."
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#9

Kia

4.3
(12)
"Kia Stinger GT."
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"Kia stinger gt"
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"Handles better than all the prior suggestions. And with some mods it’s a rocket."
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"Kia Stinger GT. 365 HP, 0-60 in 4.7."
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"Kia stinger fasho"
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"Stinger GT"
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"Depending on how sporty you want."
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"Depending on how sporty you want."
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"Stinger has some style/flash though."
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"Kia stinger gt"
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#10

Infiniti

4.6
(10)
"Is nice and fun"
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"Infiniti Q50 Sport Package"
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"Infiniti Q50 Red Sport"
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"Infiniti Q60 Red Sport"
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"Infiniti Q60 Sport Package"
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"Q50 Red Sport. Blends right in and is very unsuspecting with 400hp stock."
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"Mid 20-teens modes can be had for sub $20k."
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"Infiniti Q60, BMW 4 series."
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"Infiniti M56 looks like it would be a nice luxury sleeper."
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"Check out the Infiniti Q60/Q50 Red Sport."
#11

Hyundai

4.5
(10)
"Can get it brand new with a nice warranty."
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"Hyundai Elantra N. 'nuff said...."
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"Those are just off the top of my head."
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"Incredibly good elsd, just slap some tires on and go to the race track."
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"Elantra N"
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"Elantra N"
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"Probably a Hyundai Veloster turbo."
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"U can get the elantra n if brand new"
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"The Elantra N is one way to go."
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"Elantra N, with a spoiler delete and blacked out red trim, its a stealth machine that keeps up nicely with Mustangs and the like."
#12

Audi

4.6
(9)
"Audi s4 or a q60 . Love the 370z , my friend has one ."
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"Audi s5 or rs5. I have an s5 it’s an awesome car."
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"Literally a B8.5 S4 or even the B9."
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"An s3, s4, etc is a perfect stealthy sporty car."
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"Audi S4 would be a solid choice within this price range."
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"I’d recommend an Audi S4"
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"I have an Audi a4 prestige. Put some bolt ons and a tune, that thing hauls ass."
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"My 2018 Audi S5 Pretige"
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"Audi A4 B7. Can get them for cheap, could handling, mods and upgrades are endless."
#13

Lexus

4.5
(8)
"Get the GS."
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"IS350 or GS350. Both are awesome."
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"The Lexus F cars. 40 will get you a clean ISF..."
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"Look into the GS350. They’re fun, zippy, and extremely reliable."
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"IS-F."
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"Try to find a newer Lexus IS with the V6."
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"XC90 T8, Lexus IS 300, Hyundai Veloster N."
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"If you can’t find a Chevy SS at 40k I’d get the Lexus IS-F."
#14

Nissan

4.3
(8)
"Its simply one of the best cars on the market under $20k."
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"370Z Nismo, Jag F Type coupe, Supra."
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"Love my 370z, paid 18k for it with 6k miles"
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"You can find a used Nissan 350Z with decent miles for $20k. Very fun zippy cars for the price."
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"I think you were on the right track with the 370z."
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"1985 300zx, 90s/2000s trans am with an LS1 or LT1, 2014 mustang gt."
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"My list of under 10k on offer-up: 240sx, RX-7 FC, Mitsubishi eclipse or 3000GT."
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"Nissan 350/370Z or Infiniti G whatever the coupe is."
#15

Dodge

4.7
(7)
"Get a dodge charger"
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"Challenger hellcat"
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"Dodge Charger Scat Pack"
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"Dodge Challenger Scat Pack"
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"My vote is a dodge stealth R/T turbo."
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"Srt8."
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"Dodge Dakota rt if you can find one."
#16

Cadillac

4.5
(6)
"Definitely consider the CTS-V."
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"2011 Cadillac CTS-V - 6.2L supercharged V8 making 556 HP."
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"Cadillac V-sport if you can find one. :)"
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"I mentioned a Cadillac ATS in another comment as well."
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"Cts V debadged."
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"CTS-V2. Will run you about 30-40k."
#17

Genesis

4.3
(6)
"A G70 with a manual"
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"G70 / Stinger GT are great choices."
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"Genesis g70 3.3T :)"
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"Low mileage used or CPO Genesis G70."
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"V8 Genesis Sedan. I had a 2010 and it kept pace with newer scat packs."
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"Last gen Genesis G70/G80/G90 OR even some current gen G70s"
#18

Porsche

4.4
(5)
"Get the best Porsche Cayman 40k can buy."
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"986 boxster (but they take premium)"
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"Cayman 2.9 (I’ve had mine 11 years, won’t ever sell) it’s slow (5.5 sec 0-60) but naturally aspirated"
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"A used cayman or boxster"
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"Porsche Boxster (they are all good, but you should be able to get a 2nd gen)"
#19

Mercedes-Benz

4.8
(4)
"2012-2015 C63! C63!"
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"W204 C63."
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"C55 AMG or a little less stealthy C63 AMG."
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"Super comfortable far as well."
#20

Tesla

4.5
(4)
"Model 3 performance. You can get them used now under 40k"
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"Tesla Model 3 Performance"
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"Model 3"
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"Weird suggestion but with tax breaks you may be able get a Tesla model 3 at that price point."
#21

Alfa Romeo

4.5
(4)
"Get a certified used one. You can get an 8 year 100k bumper to bumper with it."
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"Alfa Romeo giulia"
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"My pick is a bit different to the usual suspects. Alfa Mito QV."
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"Alfa Romeo Giulia / Stelvio"
#22

Ford Focus ST

5.0
(2)
"You could probably squeeze a Focus ST for 15k."
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"I'd definitely go for a Focus ST."
#23

Mazda Miata

5.0
(2)
"MIATA"
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"NA Miata seems like the obvious choice."
#24

Jaguar

5.0
(2)
"2016ish Jaguar XF S (hella fun, my friend has one, so can personally attest)"
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"Jaguar XE - v6 is supercharged - 380 hp"
#25

Fiat

4.0
(2)
"I loved my Fiat 500!"
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"Maybe a Fiat 500?"
#26

Buick

4.0
(2)
"Buick Regal GS is also slept on."
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"[2017 Buick Regal GS](https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/t-Used-Buick-Regal-GS-Sedan-AWD-t52676#listing=394333380/NONE/DEFAULT)"
#27

Acura

4.0
(2)
"Acura TLX or integra"
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"Acura TLX. I’m a big fan of mine"
#28

Mini

4.0
(2)
"2015+ Mini Cooper S"
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"I bought a Mini Cooper S for the same reason and love it."
#29

Volvo

4.0
(2)
"325hp, 5.4s 0-60 from an unassuming station wagon."
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"Volvo S60. Find one of their T6 trims."
#30

General

3.5
(2)
"You can get a lot of car for under $40k if you go pre-owned."
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"Get whatever car you want but black it out."
#31

Lotus

5.0
(1)
"Lotus Evora (GT/400). Can be found in manual as well!"
#32

Holden

5.0
(1)
"Astra RS Great value, getting one for myself"
#33

Scion

4.0
(1)
"2011+ Scion tC."
#34

Skoda

4.0
(1)
"Octavia VRS."

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