When you shop for exciting cars that can bring you the adrenaline rush of the speed you want with the power you’ll love you may find a long list of prices that are much higher than you’re willing to pay.
Paying the high prices for the sports car you want will have you feeling like you need to treat your car with kid gloves, which isn’t why you bought the car in the first place. The solution to this challenge is to find a used model that’s offered at a low price for you. If we set the number at $10,000 you can find a fantastic selection of cars to choose from; here are a few of them:

Mazda RX-7 FB/SA22C – During the early years of this car, the RX-7 was a raw and basic sports car that was built to offer you an exciting drive and the rotary engine you won’t find in other brands. This is a simple car that can be a lot of fun for you to drive and you’ll have a car that many will look at and admire as you race around in the RX-7 that you love to drive.
Porsche Boxster 986 – As the car that saved Porsche, this is a vehicle that is gorgeous to look at but even when it was new it wasn’t costly to own. You may feel the Toyota influence found in this car because the Japanese brand offered some suggestions to Porsche to help them cut costs. This sports car is one that will provide you with an amazing drive and a lot of fun on the road.
MG MGB/MGC – It might not be a lot to look at but the MG brand built this car with a body that was a monocoque construction even as early as 1962. You’ll be amazed by this car and the way it can hold the road and feel much lighter than you’d expect. You can still find these cars for a low price and have the fun and engagement you want to experience out on the road.
Chevrolet Corvette C5 – The fact that you could find a Corvette from your era used Chevy dealer for this price point is amazing, but the C5 generation was one of the most common, making it the car that looks great, drives fast and is affordable for you. This car was even tuned up to be able to compete and win at some of the most respected races in the world during its time in history.
Chevrolet Camaro/Pontiac Firebird, Third Generation – An early model of either of these cars will provide you with a sleek look and the power you want to be able to drive fast. One of the greatest benefits to spending a small amount on one of these cars is the fact that you’ll have the ability to find a ton of parts easily because this pair is one of the most popular sports cars that were built and sold in the US. If you drove one of these in the past, you’ll get to fall in love all over again.
Porsche 924/944 – This is a car you can find with a low cost and an interesting story. Not only will you be able to enjoy the speed you want with this car, but you’ll have a car that was built from the design that was originally made for VW but then sold back to Porsche while using some Audi parts as well. This water-cooled four-cylinder powered car can be the fun you want to enjoy.
Honda S2000 – Light and lively this impressive car was the economic choice for those who wanted a sports car to drive and love that didn’t want to pay higher prices and immensely power machine. The handling and sharp edge you feel from behind the wheel of this gorgeous car makes it more than worth the small price you’ll pay to have the car that brings you the driving fun you want.
Honda CRX, Second Generation – While this might not feel like a sports car at first, if you think about a go-kart and the type of driving fun those little homemade models brings, this car is a lot of fun and certainly exciting. You can have one of these gorgeous hatchbacks and have the small and lightweight FWD sports car that is fun and fast for you on the road and at the track.
Mazda Miata NA – This first generation of the Miata is now priced low enough to be the fun and fast car you want at the price point you’re looking for. Make this the choice that’s perfect for you and you’ll be well on your way to driving excitement and have the benefit of an engaging convertible that can be a fun cruiser when you’re not ripping up the track.
Toyota MR2 W20 – When you think of mid-engine builds in cars the price tag usually skyrockets, but not with this Toyota MR2. This is a car that uses this layout to be a sports car that has the speed and the build you can show off while also offering the low price that you won’t mind paying at all. Take this car out to the track and let it run loose.