10 Sporty First Cars For Less Than $10,000
Being a young adult, or even a high school student, who works part-time to pay for their schooling does not leave a lot of extra money to pay for a brand new sports car. Investing in a cheaper but still highly customizable sports car is a good way to go. Look for one that is good on gas mileage, so there will be some extra cash left over to personalize it. Here are ten great options for the budget-conscious to get their hands on a sporty car.
2000 Honda Civic Si Coupe
The 2000 Honda Civic Si Coupe is commonly suggested to anyone looking for their first sporty car for a few good reasons. For an estimated price of six thousand nine hundred and fourteen dollars, the Si Coupe comes with a five-speed transmission, eighty thousand miles, and a 1.6 liter four cylinder engine. It is good on gas and has a sporty look that is easy to customize to make the driver stand out from the rest of the sports cars on the road.
2002 Ford Mustang GT Deluxe Coupe
Every sports car owner needs to own a Ford Mustang at one time in their life. The Kelley Blue Book Value of a 2002 Ford Mustang for seventy thousand miles goes for eight thousand one hundred and seventy-four dollars. It features a 4.6-liter V8 engine and is a great entry level vehicle for any young learner. It is a good car to practice repairs on as parts are always available. Plus it is fast enough to impress all the other high school kids on the block.
2003 Mazda Miata MX-5 LS Convertible Coupe
The Mazda Miata is a vehicle that never goes out of style. They are popular among both the younger and older crowd. The Kelley Blue Book Value of a 2003 Mazda Miata MX-5 LS Convertible Coupe is nine thousand five hundred and thirteen dollars for a six speed, 1.8 liter, 4 cylinder engine with eight thousand miles. For a rear wheel drive convertible, there are not many better options out there except the more powerful 2004 MazdaSpeed, but that will put the average buyer over ten grand.
2004 Nissan Maxima Sedan
The Nissan Maxima Sedan is the perfect combination of comfort and sporty. Plus, a young driver is less likely to get pulled over in one of these than a flashier car. A 2004 model with seventy thousand miles goes for eight thousand three hundred and thirty-nine dollars. It features a five-speed transmission, a 3.5-liter V6 engine, and plenty of bragging rights for driving lots of friends around. This would also be a good first vehicle for the young working professional.
2005 Hyundai Tiburon GT Coupe
The 2005 Hyundai Tiburon GT Coupe is a second-generation Tiburon that came shortly after Hyundai’s first-generation version became popular in America. Not many people remember this car. The Kelley Blue Book value is eight thousand one hundred and seventy-four dollars for a 2.7 liter, V6 engine with five speeds and sixty thousand dollars. With one hundred and seventy-two horsepower, it will not will any races, but it could last for a while when properly taken care of.
1997 Acura Integra GS-R Coupe
For a genuinely old school car that dates back to some first-time buyers date of birth, the 1997 Acura Integra GS-R Coupe goes for four thousand one hundred and seventy-seven dollars. It features a 1.8 liter four cylinder, five-speed engine and one hundred thousand estimated miles. It is the perfect first car to learn how to drive a stick shift with and is a fun little car to whip around town. Be careful dad does not try to borrow this one.
2004 Cadillac CTS Sedan
It does not get much better than owning as Cadillac as a first-time car. It goes for less than nine grand with a 3.2-liter V6 engine, according to Kelley Blue Books. The estimated mileage on this five-speed sedan is eighty thousand. Plus it comes with a little more interior room and a more sophisticated sporty look sure to turn heads. It is the perfect first car to tote around town or take a girl on a first date.
1985 Monte Carlo SS Project
With an estimated cost of less than ten grand, the 1985 Monte Carlo SS Project is a good beginner’s car. Most buyers will not find one in excellent condition; therefore, it would be the perfect fixer-upper. For over one hundred thousand miles, the 1985 Monte Carlo is estimated to have a 5.0 liter, V8 automatic engine. After buying the car, be sure to consult someone who knows how to fix one of these bad boys up.
1998 Jeep Wrangler
A 1998 Jeep Wrangler will likely be on the higher end of ten thousand dollars, but it is the ultimate fun car that will have all the kids on the block flocking to this ride. This would be a great car for anyone who lives in a warmer state as it has no doors and that would not work really well for colder states. It features a 4.0-liter V6 engine with five speeds and an estimated seventy thousand miles.
1998 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 T-Top Coupe
Not many cars under eight thousand dollars are sportier than the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 T-Top Coupe. Despite its age, it has the potential to look brand new if it is well taken care of. Although insuring and providing gas for this ride will not be a cheap feat, it will be worth it in terms of popularity points. A 5.7 liter V8 six speed with eight thousand miles is estimated at seven thousand five hundred and twenty-three dollars.