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That doesnt mean you cant get behind the wheel of a fun, unique, even exotic sports car.
You just have to be willing to buy used and double-check its condition.
DeMuro listed these in alphabetical order, rather than ranking them.
Without further ado, consider taking one of these affordablesports cars out for a test drive.
The DB9 favors luxury and youre more likely to find it with an automatic transmission.
Even so, it still comes with a purring V12 engine that doesnt exactly lag.
DeMuro notes that Aston Martin suffers an undeserved reputation for poor reliability.
When maintained well the DB9 and V8 Vantage both offer better reliability than their reputation.
Still, dont expect perfect reliability either.
Youre buying an older model exotic car, so budget for some maintenance costs each year.
Audi RS5
The Audi RS5 offers plenty of performance for a relatively modest price tag.
you’re free to buy one of these beauties for around $25,000, depending on the condition.
Audi only produced the original RS5 line for three years in the U.S., from 2013 to 2015.
While not young, its certainly not ancient either and these cars may not require massive maintenance each year.
Its 360-horsepower turbocharged five-cylinder engine packs in the power you want from atrue sports car.
you might easily find it in manual transmission, for a muscular, fun, high-performance ride.
And it wont break the bank, either.
BMW produced these in the U.S. from the late 2000s through around 2015.
Just beware that these cars and BMWs in general often come with some maintenance issues.
It offers great cornering and handling to match the powerful engine.
The Chevys are also surprisingly reliable, at least asused sports carsgo.
That latter means you likely need a garage, as the roof can easily leak.
Its not themost practical car but its a fun one to drive.
ND Mazda Miata
Like the Audi TT, some people scoff at Miatas.
But they clearly dont know the ND version firsthand.
Its small and lightweight, which helps the handling.
Dont expect a massive engine, but its still a delight to drive.
Nissan 350Z
First released in 2003, the 350Z delivers around 300 horsepower from a V6 engine.
It never evolved into an expensive collectors car, despite the sporty look, strong performance and great reliability.
you could find a manual 350Z for a modest $10,000 today.
At $30,000 you’re free to buy one in great condition.
Just beware that theyre not the most reliable cars in the world or even on this list.
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