I'm in the market for a new car, and my budget is capped at $60k. I'm prioritizing a fun driving experience, so I'd love a manual, but not completely against an automatic if the car is cool enough. I'm looking for recommendations that aren't Mustangs, Camaros, or BMWs (have owned and driven already). What other cars should I consider that fit within my budget?

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2024 Audi s5. No regrets. And a little software tune you can gain an extra 100HP

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Rs3 if you don’t mind the interior

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- w205 c63s is a riot & I’d go that route personally as you could do coupe or sedan. Coupe is more fun and looks WAY cooler!
- c7 z06 is a ton of car in that price range (also the grand-sport - the auto trans is AWFUL so stay away)
- some older Aston’s would fit the bill but be leery
- 981 cayman S/GTS will be most engaging but GTS will likely get out of budget
- Audi RS5 is a good combo or luxury and sportiness but the AMG & M options are soo out of the RS5s league I wouldn’t consider it
- Supra is easily modded and fun but BMW engine (but it’s an unreal engine)
- f90 M5 is a BARGAIN but not a real “driver’s car”

For real - an f series M2/M3/M4 (even M4CS at this price range) or GT350 are by far the most “drivers car” if you haven’t driven. If you don’t want those - I’d personally go C63s.

Stay away from Acura & genesis lol - those are not sports cars.

If you up your budget a bit, the 981 GTS is the most fun and raw driving experience that will not lose value.

I really can’t think of any other “drivers cars” for around the $60k mark. BMW really is your best bet here.

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Golf R and RS3 are awesome. I love them better than my older RS7 and Mustang. So nimble and so much fun for street driving!! I used to love speed and 0-60, now I am all about weight reduction :)

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Do you have kids or need a back seat?
60k could get you a great used Cayman/Boxster or a decent used 911.

Also worth mentioning: Toyota GR 86 or GR Corolla for like $40k and bank the other $20k. Both are surprisingly fun to drive and you don't see them everywhere, so you'd save money and get car guy cred (although admittedly not in this bowl).

GR86 is actually a legit little pocket rocket! Super fun on track

V8 vantage manual duh

Used B9/B8.5 S4 if you can find one with a manual. Echo the integra or Civic Type R. Stay away from Subaru, need to find the link but have heard that they come with a lot of problems.

981 cayman if two seats are ok. Can’t beat the flat 6

Buy a 3-year old used car from Carmax. Better bang for buck. Example, last year I got a 2022 Audi S7 with 24k miles (still under warranty) for $55k and sticker was originally $95k

R56 generation Mini Coopers
GD chassis Subaru STIs
New Corolla GR
BRZ/86
But honestly you really really really should go for a b58 engine BMW (whatever body style you like most, they put it in everything). I owned cars on my own list here and I’m telling you a b58 BMW is *IT*

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