7 Surprisingly Fun Cars - That DON'T Cost a Fortune!
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Published 2023-04-22
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All Comments (21)
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I once rented a Fiat Abarth and had a blast driving it, plus girls thought I was so cute in my little espresso car.
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I love my abarth. Another mention could’ve been the Saab 9-3 aero
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I can testify that the 2ZZ-GE is by far one of the best engines ever. Here in Australia we have the Corolla Sportivo. I had a black 2003 one (seen in pfp) that took daily abuse and provided me with some of the best fun i've ever had in a car. I miss it more and more every day.
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The Fiat: good luck on the $6k that you've suggested. Even high mileage versions have gone up considerably in price. I can attest, though-they are FUN. I owned one and regret selling it. I also own a Solstice GXP. Extremely fun but could use some suspension & brake upgrades.
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Came for the V40 in the thumbnail because I have a C30 and I was very pleasantly surprised at the C30 entry! They're great fun indeed, in fact, the ST225/XR5's engine is borrowed from the C30 T5! I plan on AWD swapping mine with parts from an S40 or V50 since they use the same cassis!
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Best kept secret for 30+ yo enthusiasts… The Ecoboost Ford Flex or MKT. want an awd rocket that can transport you, all your stuff, and room for 7 in under 5.9 seconds (stock) for under $20k? You can even get heated seats and a fridge in back, or a wooden steering wheel or heated steering wheel. I loved these things. But look for one that’s had the turbos, timing chain and water pump replaced as those are big jobs on that engine.
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ive had my abarth for 5 years and its been amazing, only issue ive had is having to change the front axles a couple years ago. i drive it hard every day and its never left me stranded
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A friend had a 2002 Celica GTS. Not a super fast car but great sounding engine and fun to drive, stick shift, of course.
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Fun fact: the corolla xrs, matrix xrs, and vibe gt stopped offering the 2zz after 2009 and they were replaced by the 2.4 in the camry. Only giving them 150-160 hp
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I bought a 2007 Solstice GXP a few years back. It was fun but ridiculously cramped and not fun on long trips. I traded it in for an 07 Corvette and it feels like a land yacht in comparison. I freakin love my vette!
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The abarth is fun , the c30 is great (if you can deal with the outdated interior and moderate reliability) and I’ve always loved the solstice
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I remember reading the reviews of the VOlvo C30, seeing it at the new car show as well and wanting it, even thinking it was a bargain of a crafted machine campared to WRX or the copetitors at the time, and unique 5cyl. I think it may have been the only 3 door hatch in the U.S. besides VW. I'd see one around my neighborhood all the time in blue. I could not afford a 30k car at the time, but was also pretty happy with my 07 Si, but the C30 was the grown up tuner hatch. Shoot, I should find one now....sweet 5cyl
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You can make any car fun. I make a 2019 honda crv fun. Rip it down at 120 mph. Take windy roads at 40-80 mph. It's truly an experience pushing a car to its limit. That's what makes it fun.
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I couldn't find an XRS at the time but I got a manual XR Matrix, his name is Igor, and he is more fun than my 06 Lancer ralliart. Plus I ditched him twice at the ski resort and when he got pulled out he was smiling and looking pretty. My little tank.
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The Vibe GT is the real steal. Toyota parts, GM price and better build quality than the Matrix due to the NUUMI plants better automation.
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The Fiat Abarth block and internals can handle up to 240hp. There’s a tuner box you can literally plug and play to jump it to 200hp in sport mode without any other mods too
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One of the regulars at the shop I work at has an LS3 swapped Pontiac solstice, it is an absolute riot to drive.
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Had the abarth super fun around corners, had 3 pontiac/matrix xrs/gt love them roomy, comfy, fast Toyota sold the TRD supercharger ad a bolt on with a 3 year warranty.
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98’ Subaru Outback wagon 5spd. Super fun DOHC boxer (your thinking about the SOHC head gasket issues no revs no power engine that came after) and super short 4.44:1 5 speed manual like a rally car. Even though it’s a wagon it only weighs 3,180lbs (that’s less than a GT4 RS) and has a perfect 50:50 weight distribution with a 40/60 front rear torque split. It goes perfectly controllably sideways FOR you on snowy roads it’s so easy!
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I have a c30 but it's a diesel. It's just as fun to drive and comfy AF. It pulls quite nicely, drives like a dream and it doesn't guzzle fuel that much. Reliable, great fun with good room. If you guys have money, get the Turbo 5 Cylinder one!
