How much is the cheapest sports car?

Answer 1

It depends on how you define sports car. Some consider it to mean only high end exotics or big V8 muscle cars. Others think anything with a peppy engine and tight suspension counts. You can get a base Ford Mustang, Chevy Camaro, Dodge Challenger, or Scion FR-S for between $24,000-26,000. You can get a base Ford Focus for around $16,000 though, and that's a pretty good handling car (the sport package with turbo gets back into the low 20,'s though). A Volkswagen GTI and Mistubishi's base model Eclipse are also in there (the base Eclipse has little power though). You can buy a Hyundai Genesis base with a turbo 4 cylinder with a lot of power for around $23-24,000, for a legit new sports car if price is the main consideration and you want legit speed that should be high on the list.

Answer 2

Let’s say you have an appetite for sports cars, yet you don’t want your wallet to be dinged by the high costs of purchasing and maintaining a new sports car. While the car shows and magazines tend to fawn over new metal that may be outside of your price range, there are plenty of used sports cars that are not only relatively reliable, but they are also supremely fun, without being a burden on your wallet.

First, decide what type of sports car suits you. Sports cars come in a variety of forms and body styles, from soft grand touring type sports cars like the Jaguar XK and hardtop coupes like the Nissan 370Z to featherweight two seaters like the Lotus Elise and tossable convertibles like the Mazda Miata. It’s all about finding the right sports car that suits your driving style. If you prefer big bruising iron, then a car such as the Ford Mustang may be more your style. If you are looking for more precise handling and ride characteristics, a car such as the BMW 3-series may be what you’re looking for.

Now that you’ve gotten your preferred type of sports car down, start your search by setting your budget. Remember to include a comfortable margin for any repairs and modification you want done when you purchase your car. The higher your budget, the broader your choices become, although there are plenty of choices for those under a tight budget.

Sticking to your local area makes it generally easier on you when searching for sports cars, especially when it comes to shipping it home. But in many cases, going local may restrict your choices. If you can’t find what you are looking for in your general vicinity, then it becomes necessary to expand your search area.

Be on the lookout for mechanical and body issues that may become a big issue later on. Rust is a big problem on some older cars and it can be very expensive to repair. Always look at a car during the daytime, as the night can conceal many issues that you would have caught in daylight.