interesting best lists
 

Found these, always find them interesting and fun

Best Sports cars under 25,000 -- Z made the cut
https://www.autobytel.com/sports-car...25-000-131310/


Ten affordable sports cars -- Z didn't make it, but I question some of these
https://www.autobytel.com/sports-car...IwMjMxNzg4NgS2

Z should have been first on the list, frankly. A Honda Civic is not a sports car, and the SI version is damn near the price of a Z :gtfo2:

A lot of that list is skewed.

RX-8's and their engine issues should be completely avoided
M3's costs are likely going to be through the roof within a year
Last I recall, C6's don't hold up so well
I don't know what worthwhile Boxster can be had for under $25k
There's a fair share of "sporty" cars in there, not actual sports cars.

I'm not saying this to elevate the Z, but rather press the point that "under $25k" is misleading. Some are very unlikely even just OTD unless you're lucky.

At least in my mind, that list really narrows down to the Z, MX-5, and FR-S.