As always, I like to find at least one modern enthusiast car for this list. Lately I’ve forgotten about Mazda, and that’s a shame because the company makes some stylish and fun cars. I didn’t want to find just any fun Mazda, but a really fun one. Here’s a Mazdaspeed 3 to quench your sporty hatch thirst. It has some modifications, but I don’t think any of them are too crazy; of course, the mods could be reversed by someone wanting a factory spec.
It’s listed for $7,000 on Facebook Marketplace, which seems to be a decent deal, too. It’s located in Glendale Heights, Illinois. I chose it for its relatively low mileage (87,000) for its age.
If the price is too high for you, here’s a much cheaper example in Walton, Kentucky, for $4,500 on Facebook Marketplace. Given its location, it should have mostly escaped rust.