Best Sports Cars Under 30K

There comes a time in all of our lives as drivers where we want to experience a little more fun with our driving. Not too many of us can afford a Porsche or an Aston Martin so this is my list of affordable sports cars that are fun to drive and have a bit of pep.

Honorable Mention

Mini Cooper S, Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart, Volkswagen GTI, Mazdaspeed3, Hyundai Genesis Coupe, Chevy Cobalt SS, Nissan 370Z, Chevrolet Camaro

Good

Honda Civic Si (Coupe or Hatchback)

The Honda Civic Si is a fun car. The down-sides of this car is that is not as fast as some of the other choices and it only sells with a manual transmission. Otherwise, this car has the reliability of Honda and a wicked temperament. This car can be routinely driven at extremely high RPMs for maximum enjoyment. Another plus is this car's price. It is a steal at around $23000 fully loaded. As you know, I have owned many, many Hondas and you can never go wrong with their reliability, fit, finish, and value.

Better

Ford Mustang GT

The Mustang is the quintessential muscle car and it is only getting better with age. If you are in the market for a powerful V-8, rear-wheel drive car, this is the one for you. With a price tag of around $30K fully loaded, 0-60 times under 5 seconds, and 1/4 mile times in the low 13 second range, this would be a great choice.

The Best

Subaru Impreza WRX Premium SPT

The Subaru WRX is my choice for The Best in this category. This car is an all around beast on the road and can be driven in any climate due to its AWD. With a price tag around $28,000 and 0-60 times of 4.5 seconds and 1/4 mile at 13.3 seconds, you can't go wrong with this choice. Subaru is also a very reliable car
manufacturer so you won't have the worries you might with an American built muscle car. Many years ago, I had a Subaru WRX and to this day it remains my favorite car. It was such fun to drive and its performance specs could not rival the 2010 model!