Need help for New Car Search Looking for a Sporty Car?

Question

I need help in my new car search i am looking for a sporty car under 25,000 for a guy. SO far i have looked at the altima coupe , accord coupe and mazda 3/. Any opinions or suggestions?

Answer 1

Here are some other choices you might like:

2008 Mazda MX-5 MIATA SV  -  MSRP: $20,635

2.0L I4, 16 valve, 166 hp @ 6700 rpm

  * 5 speed manual transmission

  * 22 mpg city / 27 mpg hwy

http://autos.yahoo.com/mazda_mx_5_miata_...

2008 Scion tC Sport Coupe  -  MSRP $17,000

2.4L I4, 16 valve, 161 hp @ 6000 rpm

* 5 speed manual (standard) or 4 speed automatic transmission

  * 21 mpg city / 29 mpg hwy

http://autos.yahoo.com/2008_scion_tc_spo...

2008 Hyundai Tiburon GT  -   MSRP $19,925

2.7L V6, 24 valve, 172 hp @ 6000 rpm

* 4 speed automatic (standard) or 5 speed manual transmission

* 17 mpg city / 24 mpg hwy

http://autos.yahoo.com/hyundai_tiburon_g...

2008 Honda Civic Si Coupe 6-Spd MT  -  MSRP $21,110

2.0L I4, 16 valve, 197 hp @ 7800 rpm

* 6 speed manual transmission

* 21 mpg city / 29 mpg hwy

http://autos.yahoo.com/honda_civic_si_co...

2008 Pontiac Solstice Convertible  -  MSRP $22,455

2.4L I4, 16 valve, 173 hp @ 5800 rpm

* 5 speed manual (standard) or 5 speed automatic transmission

* 19 mpg city / 25 mpg hwy

http://autos.yahoo.com/pontiac_solstice/...

Answer 2

I dont know if you hate American cars, but 08' Mustang GT is an actuall sports car, with a 300hp V8 most of the other cars that have been mentioned only look like they might go fast, and in case your worried about gas milage they will avarage 24 and I have gotten 27 on the highway, which is pretty good for 300hp.

They might be a little out of your range, but you might still be able to find an new 08' that you can get for high $24k range.

Just suggesting something different.

Answer 3

Ford Mustang - s**y and has good handling. Sounds nice too.

Chevrolet Cobalt SS - lots of power and torque. Has good brakes to boot. Not very good handling though, and the engine sounds horrible when starting.

Honda Civic Si Coupe and Sedan - what it lacks in torque and power, it makes up for in engine sound.

Mazda Mazdaspeed 3 - good-lookin'. Too bad it's only offered as a hatchback.