Sports Cars You Can Actually Afford to Drive – and Maintain
Sports car + workshop = empty account? Not necessarily. Some models deliver both driving pleasure and reliability—without ruining you every time you need service. Here are 9 sports cars that are both durable and cheap to keep running, also on international roads.
Mazda MX-5 Miata (ND)
Nissan 370Z
Service: robust V6 engine, low fault frequency
A classic with plenty of punch – and easy access to cheap parts.
Chevrolet Camaro (6th Gen)
Service: solid American components, relatively low labor cost
American muscle at reasonable prices – especially if you can do some of the work yourself.
Hyundai Genesis Coupe (Facelift)
Service: Korean reliability with a sporty attitude
An underrated gem that offers a lot of car for the money – and it rarely complains.
Dodge Challenger (3rd Gen)
Service: classic construction, easy to service
Style and power—with surprisingly low costs, especially if you buy used and keep it simple.
Subaru BRZ (2nd Gen)
Service: easy access to parts, low fuel consumption
A sporty everyday hero—ideal as your first real enthusiast car.
Ford Mustang (7th Gen)
Service: solid American mechanics
New Mustangs run long and rarely fail—and the sound is still legendary.
Infiniti G37 Coupe
Service: shares parts with Nissan, making it cheap
Japanese luxury at a low price. A sleeper with a V6 and low hassle level.
Acura NSX (2nd Gen)
Service: low for a supercar, but still above average
If you have the money, here you get a hybrid supercar that hardly requires anything.
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