Top 10 Best Sport Cars Under 25k

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It�s time to face the truth, you can't always trust the reliably of a used car, so you need to get something that�s going to be able to drive you to work every day and back, without any major problems over the time that you own the car, But you're not quite ready to turn in your man card for a normal sedan. So if you need a car that can get you where you need to go every day, but  you still want a kick in the pants.

10. 2013 Ford Mustang V6

How can you possibly go wrong with this car? Power comes from a naturally aspirated engine that produces 305hp. With a very respectable 0-60 time a 5.5 seconds, it makes it one of the fastest cars on this list. While it may be fast in the straights, its actually not that bad when the going gets twisty, with a planted suspension, and grippy tires, it makes for one fun car to own, and drive.

9.  2013 Mazda Speed3

although the Speed3 is not the fastest car on the list, what it lacks in power it makes up in down-right run to drive factor, and older models are inexpensive to, with the 2008 model running just round 19k, which leaves plenty of money leftover to spend some money on the large amounts of aftermarket parts that are available for this car. The base Speed3 comes with a 263hp 6 speed manual transmission, which has been easily bumped up to 300hp. all in all, if you want a hot hatch that you can drive to work every day, and pick up the kids from school, with 263hp at your disposable, this is the car for you.

8. 2013 Mini Cooper S

This car has two of the best things in the automotive world, German built quality, which means this car will drive till the world ends, and you can have pride in doing so with the British looks and engineering, without a doubt, this is the best car you can buy, if you live in the back roads of Virginia, with 190 horsepower at its disposable, and a car that weighs just a little over a ton, and you have a car that cannot be matched in the corners. Some people say that this car is worth twice the base price, and I have to agree. Light car, powerful engine, and you get a @#!*%  of a car.

7. 2013 Ford Focus ST

This little hot hatch packs a punch, actually 210 of them to be precise. For the 2013 model year, Ford brought the ST to the states (still waiting for the RS) and we are glad they did, with 210hp under the hood and enough technology inside to power a spaceship, it makes it one of the coolest cars you can buy right now. On the outside the cool factor continues, with an all backed out honey-comb grill. So you get a sweet ride, with more than enough power to have fun on the back roads, and enough power to make the biggest nerds happy.

6. 2013 Honda Civic Si Sedan

For the younger readers out there, the Honda Civic Si is a perfect choice, our Civic produced around 201hp at 7700rpm, not bad, for such an inexpensive car. While is Honda Civic Si is a fun car to drive, it also has some other factors that make it a great car, like its excellent crash test score, fresh design, and enough room for all of your friends. One of the drawbacks is that is dash is a little clustered. So a fun little car that has plenty of power, and room for the whole gang, sounds like a great car to me.

5. 2013 Mazda MX-5

This car is crazy fun to drive, with an extremely low center of gravity, ridiulessey light (250 less than the FR-S) and a quick shifts, it makes an everyday commute exciting to drive. Although the MX-5 only has 167hp, it�s a joy to drive in the back roads, with a small wheel base, it is glued to the ground at all times. While this is not the most practical car on the list, it is on par, or above the FR-S on handling. So you can buy a crazy fun to drive every day that looks good, and chances are you won't see another on the block anytime soon.

4. BR-Z \ FR-S

Some may say it�s a Toyota or a scion, but the BRZ is a Subaru. Sure the sports car shares components with the FRS and GT-86, but some distinctions and the fact that you are driving a Subaru changes some things. The BRZ along with the others has been said by many to be a great driver�s car and a blast to drive. Though only 200hp and 150 lb-ft of torque, the high revving, rear wheel drive sports coupe is a great deal for a base around $25,000.

 3. 2013 Subaru WRX

The final year of this WRX has come (don't worry the 2014 resigned model will be out soon) But that doesn't mean that the fun has to end, in fact this car is becoming a collectable car, or better known as a modern classic, so if you buy one now, and keep your fingers crossed, you might be able to sell it for quite a good deal in a few years. Enough of the talk of money, and lets talk about the factors that make this a great car. First off, it�s a hatchback, so more than enough room for all of your gear. Secondly, this car is quite peppy, with decent doses of torque off the line. While it won't set any record 0-60 times, it is fast in the bends, in fact, really fast. Although this is a great car to drive, I would spend the extra crash on a STI.

2. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta GLI

What a sweet sedan this is, how often do you see a Volkswagen this black wheels and red brake calipers?  Not that often I�m guessing, and that is what makes this such a great car to drive, because you know, that there is not going to be another car like it on the block. It�s like the MX-5, you either love the car or you hate it, but it�s not something you see every-day, so even the smallest drives seem special. You want more reasons why you would buy this car? Well for starters it�s fast, with a 0-60 in 6.4 seconds, and a relatively fast figure-8 time of 94.9 seconds. Quick, fun, and cool, perfect for the buyer who needs sedan room, but hatchback fun.

1. 2013 Volkswagen GTI

 

Two Volkswagens in a row! Bonus points for them. This fun to drive hatchback comes into 2013 with small changes, but that does not make it any better of a car than it was a few years ago. With 200hp in the hood, and not that much weight to haul around, it makes for one super-fast car in the corners, and the bends. Not to mention black wheels that look pretty cool, and a huge community of GTI lovers to hang out with when you buy this car. So fun, cool, and a large community of car people to hang out with, seems like a good deal.