Sporty Car reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 336 Reddit reviews across 7 subreddits and 53 posts to rank the best Sporty Car brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/whatcarshouldIbuy, r/askcarguys, r/CarTalkUK, r/WhatCarShouldIBuyGULF, r/Oman. Top-rated brands include Mazda (4.6/5), Ford (4.5/5), Volkswagen (4.4/5).
Stats
Reviews336
Subreddits7
Posts53
Brands33
Products95
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#1
Mazda
4.6
(38)
"Miata is always the answer lol."
"Miata obviously"
"A Miata is as good as it gets for a budget 'girly' car."
"**M**iata **I**s **A**lways **T**he **A**nswer!"
"Miata or brz/frs"
"Miata"
"Had a Speed 3 when I was in my late teens/early 20s and it was perfect."
"I got an ‘08 Mazda speed3 and it’s a riot."
"Miata! You can fit anything in them."
"The Answer Is Miata Always"
#2
Ford
4.5
(37)
"Any mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, Subaru WRX (All of em around 2015-2017)"
"Focus ST. Really damn fun to drive."
"Fiesta ST. Small, great milage, handles better than most cars on the road."
"Fiesta st would work."
"Was in your spot and bought a Focus ST."
"Fiesta st."
"Fiesta st is the only right answer"
"Ecoboost Mustang"
"Fiesta ST"
"Fiesta st is the best no question. Great no compromise performance, plenty of modern tech, reliable, manual, and huge aftermarket"
#3
Volkswagen
4.4
(36)
"Mk6 GTI."
"I bought a GTI during college for these reasons."
"VW GTI is the OG and the only one left."
"I second, third, and fourth the gti."
"I don’t think you’d find any problems with something like a GTI."
"VW GTI is the quintessential one that started it all."
"2016+ Golf R. Has AWD, is very fast and fun without sacrificing comfort and practicality."
"Golf R / Leon Cupra ST?"
"Golf GTI MK5"
"Those are just off the top of my head."
#4
Toyota
4.3
(27)
"Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ"
"Toyota GR86/Subaru BRZ. Hard-core driving experience."
"If you're considering a Miata, toss a gen 3 MR2 into the mix. Fantastic little car, imo."
"GR86"
"Those are just off the top of my head."
"Gr86"
"New GR86"
"I'd get a Supra"
"I would def get the 86."
"The Toyota will be a perfect fit for you."
#5
Honda
4.2
(24)
"The Civic Type R has the best manual gearbox and is so much fun to drive."
"Hands down"
"Civic Si"
"Honda Civic Si is the very first one I think of."
"Honda s2000"
"S2000"
"S2000"
"S2000."
"I would go with an S2000, faster than an 86."
"8th/9th gen Civic Si"
#6
Chevrolet
4.5
(22)
"They're a steal for the price and pretty reliable."
"5th gen camaro ss manual ~ ls3 (gods motor) tr6060 trans h/c package you will make 500whp"
"C5 corvette."
"I'd say look at a late 90s mustang, there is a reason why they’re everywhere."
"Believe it or not, a C5 Corvette. Great gas mileage and surprising cargo capacity."
"Used corvette. Best bang for the buck out there."
"Corvette C5. Find a gently used one. So many performance modifications available for the LS."
"Chevy Camaro SS"
"Chevy SS is the best sports sedan of all time."
"Isf, older cts v, 335, 340, chevy ss."
#7
Subaru
4.1
(22)
"Subaru WRX fits what you're looking for"
"Wrx comes to mind"
"Those are just off the top of my head."
"Well the BRZ/86 family is an obvious choice for a fun sporty car."
"BRZ."
"I own a brz and I think a crz is cool."
"Subaru BRZ is the obvious answer here"
"WRX STI (used)"
"Probably a WRX. Especially if you live somewhere with inclement weather."
"86/BRZ is fun for sure"
#8
BMW
4.7
(17)
"BMW M340i is the best option here IMO."
"Best powertrain in your budget plus because you want auto: B58 engine + ZF8 transmission"
"I keep recommending it but BMW M340i"
"M340i/330e Touring?"
"Try an 2016/7~ bmw m340i, with M-sport package, great sound, great handling."
"BMW M340i"
"BMW 340i M Sport package"
"BMW M240i."
"Bmw 340i or 440i 2017-2019."
"CPO BMW 340i, with a manual if you can find it."
#9
Audi
4.4
(16)
"Audi s4 or a q60 . Love the 370z , my friend has one ."
"Audi s5 or rs5. I have an s5 it’s an awesome car."
"Literally a B8.5 S4 or even the B9."
"An s3, s4, etc is a perfect stealthy sporty car."
"Audi S4 would be a solid choice within this price range."
"Audi rs3"
"The driving experience of the RS5 kicked the shit out of the redeye in almost every way. But man if that V8 isn’t intoxicating."
"I’d recommend an Audi S4"
"I have an Audi a4 prestige. Put some bolt ons and a tune, that thing hauls ass."
"My 2018 Audi S5 Pretige"
#10
Kia
4.3
(12)
"Kia Stinger GT."
"Kia stinger gt"
"Handles better than all the prior suggestions. And with some mods it’s a rocket."
"Kia Stinger GT. 365 HP, 0-60 in 4.7."
"Kia stinger fasho"
"Stinger GT"
"Depending on how sporty you want."
"Depending on how sporty you want."
"Stinger has some style/flash though."
"Kia stinger gt"
#11
Infiniti
4.5
(11)
"Is nice and fun"
"Infiniti Q50 Sport Package"
"Infiniti Q50 Red Sport"
"Infiniti Q60 Red Sport"
"Infiniti Q60 Sport Package"
"Q50 Red Sport. Blends right in and is very unsuspecting with 400hp stock."
"Mid 20-teens modes can be had for sub $20k."
"Infiniti Q60 red sport 400"
"Infiniti Q60, BMW 4 series."
"Check out the Infiniti Q60/Q50 Red Sport."
#12
Lexus
4.4
(9)
"Get the GS."
"IS350 or GS350. Both are awesome."
"The Lexus F cars. 40 will get you a clean ISF..."
"Look into the GS350. They’re fun, zippy, and extremely reliable."
"Lexus ES or Acura tlx."
"I would suggest ES300h."
"IS-F."
"If you can’t find a Chevy SS at 40k I’d get the Lexus IS-F."
"If you want a fun ass car get a Lexus sc300/400."
#13
Hyundai
4.5
(8)
"Can get it brand new with a nice warranty."
"Hyundai Elantra N. 'nuff said...."
"Incredibly good elsd, just slap some tires on and go to the race track."
"Elantra N"
"Elantra N"
"U can get the elantra n if brand new"
"The Elantra N is one way to go."
"Elantra N, with a spoiler delete and blacked out red trim, its a stealth machine that keeps up nicely with Mustangs and the like."
#14
Genesis
4.1
(7)
"A G70 with a manual"
"G70 / Stinger GT are great choices."
"Genesis g70 3.3T :)"
"Low mileage used or CPO Genesis G70."
"Last gen Genesis G70/G80/G90 OR even some current gen G70s"
"I see nobody has mentioned the Genesis Coupe yet."
"Genesis"
#15
Nissan
4.3
(6)
"Its simply one of the best cars on the market under $20k."
"370Z Nismo, Jag F Type coupe, Supra."
"Love my 370z, paid 18k for it with 6k miles"
"You can find a used Nissan 350Z with decent miles for $20k. Very fun zippy cars for the price."
"I think you were on the right track with the 370z."
"Nissan 350/370Z or Infiniti G whatever the coupe is."
#16
Acura
3.8
(6)
"Acura TLX or integra"
"Acura TLX. I’m a big fan of mine"
"21 Acura Tlx type-s"
"Acura TLX fully loaded is good"
"RSX is a fun, reliable choice."
"Acura tlx (if your lucky)"
#17
Porsche
4.4
(5)
"Get the best Porsche Cayman 40k can buy."
"986 boxster (but they take premium)"
"Cayman 2.9 (I’ve had mine 11 years, won’t ever sell) it’s slow (5.5 sec 0-60) but naturally aspirated"
"A used cayman or boxster"
"Porsche Boxster (they are all good, but you should be able to get a 2nd gen)"
#18
Tesla
4.5
(4)
"Model 3 performance. You can get them used now under 40k"
"Tesla Model 3 Performance"
"Model 3"
"Weird suggestion but with tax breaks you may be able get a Tesla model 3 at that price point."
#19
Cadillac
4.5
(4)
"Definitely consider the CTS-V."
"2011 Cadillac CTS-V - 6.2L supercharged V8 making 556 HP."
"Cts V debadged."
"CTS-V2. Will run you about 30-40k."
#20
Alfa Romeo
4.7
(3)
"It’s a blast to drive every time."
"Alfa Romeo giulia"
"Alfa Romeo Giulia / Stelvio"
#21
Mini
4.0
(3)
"2015+ Mini Cooper S"
"I bought a Mini Cooper S for the same reason and love it."
"Cooper S"
#22
Mazda Miata
5.0
(2)
"MIATA"
"NA Miata seems like the obvious choice."
#23
Ford Focus ST
5.0
(2)
"You could probably squeeze a Focus ST for 15k."
"I'd definitely go for a Focus ST."
#24
Lotus
5.0
(2)
"Lotus Elise, nothing else outside of the Type 111 platform comes even remotely close"
"Lotus Evora (GT/400). Can be found in manual as well!"
#25
Dodge
4.5
(2)
"Get a dodge charger"
"Challenger RT Scat Pack! Decent trunk size get in Manual Transmission."
#26
Fiat
4.0
(2)
"I loved my Fiat 500!"
"Maybe a Fiat 500?"
#27
Buick
4.0
(2)
"Buick Regal GS is also slept on."
"[2017 Buick Regal GS](https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/t-Used-Buick-Regal-GS-Sedan-AWD-t52676#listing=394333380/NONE/DEFAULT)"
#28
General
3.5
(2)
"You can get a lot of car for under $40k if you go pre-owned."
"Get whatever car you want but black it out."
#29
Cadillac, Lexus, Kia, Genesis, Chevrolet, Porsche, BMW
4.0
(1)
"Consider the Caddie CT4-V, Lexus is500, Kia Stinger GT, Genesis G70 3.3T, and if you can find one a used Chevy SS is a four-door Vette. And you can find a very well taken care of used Porsche Caymen for $60K. Same with an M3."
#30
Jaguar
4.0
(1)
"Jaguar F-Type R, V8 550bhp, used. Solid GT car, engine and gearbox are solid, some reliability issues that can be avoided with good maintenance."
#31
Ford, Mazda, BMW, Mini
4.0
(1)
"If you want something a little more fun to drive the Focus, Mazda3 and BMW 1-series are the best options. Mini cooper is also nice."
#32
Mitsubishi
4.0
(1)
"Biased toward Mitsubishi lancer Evolutions having owned a few."
#33
Pontiac
4.0
(1)
"Gto 05 or 06"
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