So we have BRZs, FR-Ses, Miatas, and some other overpriced European

>>16329804
A Fiero
An old Celica with RWD
An AE86.
In that order.

Oh, and lightweight being the primary factor that would make me not just get a high mileage mid-2000s Mustang GT.

>>16329804
>3k
Miata

>5k
Miata

>10k
S2000? 370z?

>>16329839
>good looking

That kills your first two suggestions.

If you've got $3k then just get a BRZ. That's about all they're worth.

>>16329851
I don't know what other sports car you could really get for 3-5k. If you do buy one for that price you're going to end up spending on some up-front maintenance that will bring the cost up. Even the price of Miatas has gone up since homosexuality is trendy now.

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>>16329804
350Z, G35. Hyundai Genesis. R32 Skyline GTR. 240SX/S13/S14.

Just because some cars are older doesn't mean they're worse in performance. They can even exceed what a GT86 can do at a better price point.

>>16329804
3k civic

>>16330076
I thought OP said sports cars, if we're going to throw in sporty coupes then add the E36/E46, Mitsubishi Eclipse, and Integra to the mix.

since the Z gets mentioned a lot, are they good platforms for tuning? Ive seen turbo kits go for 8k.

Celica GT-S is literally a FWD BRZ with an engine that is arguably better.

Granted, they are rare but they fit the bill.

>Miata

>Miata

>Beat to hell S2K

240SX or MR2 deserve a mention but in your price range they're gonna be project cars, not reliable rides.

>>16330062
This.

Regardless of your opinions on looks/faggotry the Miata is the ONLY good option for a fun (and reliable) sports car around $5k

>>16329804
An RX-8 can give you FR-S performance at a much lower price.

All you have to do is find one that was properly maintained.