With inflation, rising new car prices, and other economic forces at work, it seems like used cars are more expensive than ever. Fortunately for the enthusiasts, it’s still possible to get a range of fun, fast sports cars without breaking the bank.
Here are 10 of the best used sports cars on a $20,000 budget.
1. 2013 Audi TTS
The 2013 Audi TTS is the sweet spot of a range of stylish, capable, comfortable sports coupes. With 265 horsepower on tap, quattro all-wheel drive (AWD), and 31 mpg on the highway, it’s also a practical daily driver.
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2. 2017 BMW 4 Series
A benchmark for the luxury sports coupe segment, the 2017 BMW 4 Series is available on our budget in 430i and 440i forms as a coupe, convertible, or 4-door gran coupe. You can also get all-wheel drive, although those seeking maximum dynamics may prefer the feel of the rear-drive models.
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3. 2018 Chevrolet Camaro
The 2018 Chevrolet Camaro is an evolved, refined descendant of its muscle car progenitors. It is just as capable of diving toward an apex with trailing brakes or nursing the knife’s edge around a long sweeper as it is of hammering out quick quarter-mile blasts. Look for the LT in coupe or convertible form on our budget, although higher-mileage (or slightly older) SS models may also be within reach.
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4. 2017 Ford Mustang
Like the Camaro, the 2017 Ford Mustang has come a long way from its roots in the 1960s. These days, a top-tier Mustang can run with Porsche and Ferrari models. On our budget, the EcoBoost coupe or convertible is a good fit, although the V6 is also on the table.
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5. 2016 Hyundai Coupe
Before the Genesis brand was launched as a luxury line, the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe was one of the first cars to wear the name. Although it wasn’t a luxury car, it remains a capable performance coupe with rewarding handling, rear-wheel drive (RWD), and 348 hp from its 3.8-liter V6 engine.
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6. 2015 Infiniti Q60
Closely related to the Nissan 370Z, also on this list, the 2015 Infiniti Q60 is a 2+2 coupe with luxurious accommodations, a 330-hp V6, and available with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and your choice of manual or automatic. On our budget, look for the Q60S coupe or convertible for the best value.
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7. 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata
An icon of the sports car world for good reason, the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata is available on our budget as a classic convertible but also in hardtop RF form. Whichever variant you choose, you’ll be rewarded with lightweight, nimble handling and some of the best-feeling inputs in the industry, including the steering and slick-shifting manual transmission.
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8. 2014 Nissan 370Z
Handling, style, and speed — all at an affordable price? The 2014 Nissan 370Z’s rear-wheel-drive platform, 332-hp V6 engine, and available 6-speed manual transmission (with SynchroRev Match throttle blipping on downshifts) make it a fantastically engaging car to drive.
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9. 2007 Porsche Cayman
The oldest car on this list by nearly a decade is perhaps nonetheless the most rewarding to drive. Why? Because the 2007 Porsche Cayman is the only mid-engine car among our picks, and the central placement of the vehicle’s mass makes for excellent acceleration and handling characteristics. It’s also been tuned by the masters of steering feel.
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10. 2018 Subaru BRZ
Like the Miata, the 2018 Subaru BRZ’s claim to sports car fame isn’t grounded in its monumental power or speed but in its balanced and engaging handling. The BRZ is a great car to learn performance driving in, and it’s a great pick for the highly skilled to enjoy. The Toyota 86, or, if you go back to the 2016 model year or earlier, the Scion FR-S, are essentially identical and also make great choices for a reliable, fun-to-drive sports coupe.
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Best Used Sports Cars on a $20,000 Budget
- 2013 Audi TTS
- 2017 BMW 4 Series
- 2018 Chevrolet Camaro
- 2017 Ford Mustang
- 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
- 2015 Infiniti Q60
- 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata
- 2014 Nissan 370Z
- 2007 Porsche Cayman
- 2018 Subaru BRZ
