Track Car reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 224 Reddit reviews across 12 subreddits and 36 posts to rank the best Track Car brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/CarTrackDays, r/whatcarshouldIbuy, r/CarTalkUK, r/AssolutoRacing, r/projectcar. Top-rated brands include Mazda (4.9/5), BMW (4.4/5), Chevrolet (4.4/5).
Stats
Reviews224
Subreddits12
Posts36
Brands25
Products97
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#1
Mazda
4.9
(43)
"MIATA: Miata Is Always The Answer."
"Miata if you fit, 86 if you're too tall."
"Miata"
"Miata if you can find one for the right price"
"A Miata. They really take the turns well. Rwd so you can learn how to flick it in turns."
"Miata is always the answer"
"I drive my MX5 two hours to the track, drive it hard all day and drive it home."
"The best track car is the one that gets you the most seat time."
"Miata, it will be affordable and fun."
"My opinion is you should be buying a Miata as it’s vastly cheaper to run than a bmw."
#2
BMW
4.4
(41)
"It checks every box you mention above."
"I have a couple e30’s and i love them. They are dirt cheap on consumables and are a riot on the track."
"The e36 and e46 are better track cars especially if you want to start chasing numbers."
"E46 M3 if you must stick with BMW."
"My friend loves his e36 m3 on track."
"E46 M3 is the best option by a significant margin."
"E36 m3 is the choice."
"E46 M3 seems to be a good start for most."
"I think the newest M2 and Supra have the biggest potential on track."
"Nice linear N/A power delivery from a 3L straight 6 to the rear wheels in a relatively short wheelbase car."
#3
Chevrolet
4.4
(30)
"Very capable track car that doesn't require much to be added on for track purpose."
"Reliable as heck, easy to upgrade, low maintenance."
"C6 GS or C6 Z06."
"The Camaro SS 1LE is maybe worth consideration."
"Zl1 1le is an incredible track car."
"Get a Camaro 1LE with any engine."
"Can you get a Corvette or a GT86/BRZ for 10-15k?"
"The 1le is a LOT more capable than you think. I'd say maybe not great for AutoX but definitely its an amazing track car."
"C7 Grand Sport Corvette, manual trans. There is no way you could be unhappy with it. It handles like a dream, is fast AF, and is pretty much ready to go aside from tires, pads, and fluid."
"ZL1 1LE. 2024 is the last year."
#4
Toyota
4.5
(20)
"GR Corolla fits the requirements."
"You can’t persuade me it’s not the best value track machine there is."
"Toyota GR Corolla."
"Which has been outstanding."
"GR Corolla."
"I have tracked a Supra for 3 season now. And that is 35+ track days a season."
"The Supra is very competitive."
"The real answer here is brz/gr86. Also you can save so much money on consumables AND purchase price."
"Toyota mr2 spec-r (import pull car but whatever)"
"GT86/BRZ or 3 series E36/E46."
#5
Porsche
4.4
(20)
"996 Porsche 911"
"It was amazing! The steering feel in that car was incredible."
"Cayman is a great choice."
"Cayman is the best handling, best engine, track ready out of the box."
"I’d say any generation of Porsche GT car would be good. Hell a Cayman GT4 would be awesome."
"What about Cayman GT4 as an alternative to the 911?"
"The GT3 RS is a great choice. It’s a genuinely brilliant car to drive."
"GT3RS and 600LT are both fantastic."
"A fully upgraded 944 Turbo with no engine/drivetrain/aspiration swap makes a sick car."
"You could put together a pretty nice 986 Boxster."
#6
Honda
4.5
(16)
"Dc2 Integra 💪🏼"
"I'd say that the DC2 Integra is pretty good for that"
"Civic Type R (FK8 or FL5) has been amazing so far."
"Honda S2000."
"Honda s2k such an amazing track car"
"To add on to the other suggestions made, S2000."
"S2000, bolt-ons and fluids. So good on track."
"I don’t see s2k being mentioned here. That’s my choice"
"I own a Type R, why anyone pick it over a CT5V black wing is beyond me though?"
"Civic type r, rest of the money goes towards track day expenses and upgrades."
#7
Ford
4.2
(11)
"The Road Runner is a beast of an engine."
"2013/2014 Boss 302."
"I’d also throw the GT350/R in the ring as well."
"Mustang or Camaro"
"Find a 2022-2023 Mustang Mach One."
"Sn95 mustang is a good start."
"ST150 will have a good amount of track aftermarket stuff"
"The best of that munch is the Fiesta, map it & it'll cream the audi all day"
"15+ mustang is a strong contender."
"S550 PP1 Mustang. 30k for a nice one, use the money you saved to get square track wheels"
#8
Subaru
4.5
(6)
"Brz"
"I'll go ahead and say gen 2 BRZ/GR86 or an S2000> 1st gen brz."
"Gen1/2 brz etc then is the undeniable choice"
"Brz/frs/gr86 if you are looking for something newer."
"Brz with a 50 to 100 hp supercharger or turbo."
"Subaru brz race car for me."
#9
Mitsubishi
4.8
(5)
"Evo is very good at tracks with a lot of curves, corners etc."
"Don't forget about Evo IX, it is a beast."
"EVO 9 🤞🏻."
"I think the Evo Vl is probably the best bang for your buck, it’s incredibly quick for how cheap it is."
"S2000 or Mitsubishi FTO (race suspension, slicks and 26.5 psi rear tires)"
#10
Lotus
4.4
(5)
"I went with a Lotus Elise supercharged and feel it’s both made me significantly a better driver."
"311 is the quickest dealer car and the Lotus exos is the best car overall."
"Lotus 2-eleven (2nd hand) or Exige."
"Some of the better choices for track car would be: lotus Elise."
"Lotus Elise , Exige if you have $$$."
#11
Volkswagen
4.2
(5)
"The golf R is AMAZING."
"Golf R."
"Golf R"
"VW GTI"
"I’m going to throw out the Golf R or GTI."
#12
Nissan
4.0
(4)
"350z?"
"Really enjoyed my 370z for exactly this use."
"350/370Z, S197 Mustang GT, 2010/11 Camaro SS."
"350/370Z might be an option (won't be 400+hp stock though)"
#13
Exocet
5.0
(2)
"For me the exocet was especially the funnest, most unique, and fast option."
"An Exocet would probably be your best bet."
#14
Suzuki
4.5
(2)
"Swift Sport :) cheap to repair, reliable af and can handle tons of abuse."
"Swift Sport."
#15
Racing Junk
4.5
(2)
"For 50k buy a racecar that somebody else built and call it a day."
"Get a used dedicated track car off Racing Junk."
#16
Audi
4.5
(2)
"They’re pretty capable out of the box."
"My vote goes to the Audi S4/S5"
#17
Hyundai
4.5
(2)
"They've really outdone themselves with this car."
"You could look into one of the N cars."
#18
Rush
5.0
(1)
"The Rush SR is a huge contender in this segment, but you'd have to tow it."
#19
Renault
5.0
(1)
"It's mainly your french hot hatches (Clio 172/182/192), lots of MX5's."
#20
311
5.0
(1)
"The 311 is the fastest car you can buy so if you have the gold for it."
#21
SEAT
4.0
(1)
"One of the best budget track cars."
#22
Factory 5
4.0
(1)
"It'll feel more special than most since it is super light."
#23
Mini
4.0
(1)
"I'm planning on taking my first gen R53 mini cooper S to the track soon."
#24
MINI
4.0
(1)
"I bought a MINI GP3."
#25
Pontiac
4.0
(1)
"2005 or 06 Pontiac GTO. 50/50 weight distribution."
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