10 Great Used Sports Cars for Less Than $10,000
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Mitsubishi 3000GT
The Mitsubishi 3000GT
doesn't seem to get as much love as it should from the import-obsessed crowd,
and that is good for us. Why? Because that means that a 3000GT can be found for
cheap, and we love twin-turbo V6s and AWD on sleek coupes. Be warned though,
this is not a tall man's car. I'm 6'1" and I straight up just don't fit.
2:
Nissan 350Z
The 350Z is a great little
sportscar, with a smooth V6 and lively handling, and while a new 370Z might be
getting a little too expensive for most people at this point, a decent 350Z can
be had for a much easier to attain $10k. We love the small size, which adds to
the maneuverability, and the fact that you can get a modern, 300-ish horsepower
for this cheap is awesome
3:
V8 F-Body Camaro
Want power? Yes, of course you do. The same
goes for that wonderful American V8 sound, and cheap parts for when your aging
performance car decides that it's going to fire the whole transmission out the
exhaust even though that doesn't make any sense.
If that's what you want, a V8 F-Body Camaro
will be your new best friend. Just ask our own
V8 F-Body Camaro
4:
BMW Z3
he BMW Z3 was a brilliant car. Yes, the Z4 can be had with newer
technology, but the tiny size and brilliant chassis of the Z3 make it a
true classic. Rear drive, a quick-revving engine, and a manual
transmission all work together to make the driver a very happy person.
5:
Honda S2000
We've taken to calling the S2000
the "dearly departed" because we wish Honda still made this awesome
roadster so much. It was tiny, it was light, and it came with an engine that,
at the time produced more naturally aspirated horsepower per liter than any
other engine in the world. That little I4 wasn't beaten until Ferrari released
the 458 Italia
6:
E36 BMW M3
Yeah, this is the golden standard of
cheap sports cars. It's precise, produces enough power to be seriously fun,
built on a brilliant chassis, lightweight, comes with a fantastic manual
transmission, and has awesome steering feel. This was when BMWs really were
"ultimate driving machines." The fact that the internet has spawned a
cult of E36 also really help for finding spare parts and owner's advice.
Some E36 M3s that have been restored
or carefully maintained are fetching upwards of $30,000, but if you look hard
enough you can find a decent high-milage one for ten grand.
7:
Subaru WRX
Rallycross is one of the
most accessible and cheapest kinds of motorsport to engage in, as long as you
have a car that's tough enough to handle it. The WRX will happily tear up some
dirt courses at your local rallycross events, do quite well on a track, and
even be genuinely practical, especially if you get a hatchback. Race-bred, four
doors, and a lot of cargo capacity; this one is for the badass dads out there.
Be careful though, a lot
of WRXs have been hooned really hard, so be sure to get a good inspection
before dropping $10k on one
8:
E36 BMW M3
Porsche Boxster
Yeah, $10k for a Porsche can be done. Not only do you get a smooth flat-six engine behind your seats and really, really crisp handling, but you also get a car that works. Porsche is regularly listed as one of the world's most reliable automakers by Consumer Reports, and that means that this $10k sports car is probably actually just a damn good buy.
9:
Mazda Miata
You knew this was
coming. The Miata is a well-made, reliable little roadster that handles
brilliantly and has tons of tuning potential. If sporty isn't enough for you,
we've even seen race-ready Spec Miatas on eBay for under $5,000. You could go
racing with the SCCA for a few grand
Mazda Miata
You knew this was coming. The Miata is a well-made, reliable little roadster that handles brilliantly and has tons of tuning potential. If sporty isn't enough for you, we've even seen race-ready Spec Miatas on eBay for under $5,000. You could go racing with the SCCA for a few grand
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