10 Fun Cars You Can Buy For Less Than $10,000

In 2025, it’s starting to feel like you need a trust fund to drive something fun. The Mazda MX-5 Miata is now the only sports car that starts at less than $30,000, and only just. The Subaru BRZ and Honda Civic Si both start above that threshold, and so do all their competitors. Want something powerful? The best you’ll get is the 241-horsepower Volkswagen GTI at $32,445, and it only goes up from there. It’s an unfortunate world out there for enthusiasts, one that isn’t going to get better, but at least in times like these, we can take solace in the used car market.