Think Fun Cars Are Too Expensive? These 10 Bargains Under $10K Prove Otherwise

The dream of affordable performance has never felt more under siege. New sports cars are climbing in price faster than ever, and the options below $30,000 are dwindling to a precious few. The Mazda MX-5 Miata clings to that threshold by its fingernails, while the Subaru BRZ and Honda Civic Si both sit above it — and so do all their rivals. Crave real power? The Volkswagen GTI is among the most accessible options, and it’s already well north of $32,000. For enthusiasts watching their budgets, the new-car market is a tough place to be. The good news is that the used market has never been more compelling.