Sports Cars: Best Bang for the Buck
Mazda MAZDASPEED3 (First Picture)
Base price: $23,700
We had to throw the quirky MAZDASPEED3 in here simply because, dollar for dollar, it packs a potent punch. Even the standard run-of-the-mill Mazda3 that it's based on has a bigger emphasis on handling and fun than most of its competition. On top of that package, the MAZDASPEED3 adds a turbo and a bunch of go-fast goodies for extra zoom-zoom. While we're not exactly enamored with its odd new face or the feel of its driver's seat, there's no denying it's a ton of bang for the buck.
Sports Cars: Best Bang for the Buck
Mazda MX-5 Miata (Second Picture)
Base price: $23,110
Mazda's Miata has done for roadsters what the Datsun 240Z did for sports cars in the early 1970s: It reinvigorated the entire genre by being a genuinely excellent car, reliable and priced for the masses. Now, more than two decades later, this little guy has done an admirable job of staying true to its roots, despite stricter safety regulations and public demand for amenities. Its no-frills 167-horsepower engine moves the lightweight roadster without trouble, and its near-perfect balance makes for great handling.
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