With a budget of 10k, the possibilities are quite large. I'm currently at the 10k budget as well, but with the car i own now, I could increase the budget a little bit. So i'm in the same boat as you.

Though I do believe the RX-8's are nice to see "done up" correctly, and not by some "ricer". They wouldn't be my first pick of car. Seeing as though you didn't really classify your preferences on cars, i'm going to assume you want a car like the Mazda. My current suggestions with your price range would be SRT-4,Subaru Impreza, Scion tC, VW GTI.

1) Dodge Neon SRT-4:

Yes, it's a neon, and you'd expect it to be slow. This car looks like a neon but is remarkably faster with it being turbocharged. The horsepower output for this car is around 230hp. In my opinion it looks great with the front grille from a dodge stratus. These cars were only produced from 2003-2005, and are wide in range for aftermarket parts.

Note: These cars only come with Manual transmissions

2) Subaru Impreza WRX:

Though with your price range, an STi will be a little bit above it. The Subaru Impreza WRX is my favorite car, and if owned by the right person, can look so nice. This 4-Cylinder turbocharged engine has the ability to output about 230hp(bugeye model). The aftermarket parts are easy to come by, but with this car being made in Japan, the parts can be relatively expensive to obtain.

3) Scion tC:
This car looks great, and I only prefer them to be white in color. I feel as though the white mixed with the color black in other areas such as wheels, creates a slick looking car. Taking the 2006 tC specs, this car is slower than the others, with only 160hp output and 163 ft-lbs of torque. But my preference is not the speed, but more so the show of the car. Once again this car has many aftermarket parts, maybe not as many as above, but still plentiful.

4) Volkswagon GTI:

This car is a real beauty. I've driven two of them, and both are incredibly fun. They're appealing to look at, and look amazing when blacked out. Ive driven a 2000 GTI mkIV, and a 2009 GTI MKVI. GTIs are fast cars with 200hp, and a 2.0L turbo engine. Similar as the Subaru Impreza, these parts are made over seas (Germany), and are expensive to get a hold of.

Hopefully this little tid bit of information helps. and I hope the choice you pick, you're happy with.

P.S: If you decide to get a car from the list above or not, do the community a favor, and don't "Stance" the car you decide to get. I believe it looks ridiculous. It's ok to lower it a little bit, but please don't stance it unless you want to be the guy who bottoms out on a damn speedbump.

Good luck!

Voglia wrote With a budget of 10k, the possibilities are quite large. I'm currently at the 10k budget as well, but with the car i own now, I could increase the budget a little bit. So i'm in the same boat as you.

Though I do believe the RX-8's are nice to see "done up" correctly, and not by some "ricer". They wouldn't be my first pick of car. Seeing as though you didn't really classify your preferences on cars, i'm going to assume you want a car like the Mazda. My current suggestions with your price range would be SRT-4,Subaru Impreza, Scion tC, VW GTI.

1) Dodge Neon SRT-4:

Yes, it's a neon, and you'd expect it to be slow. This car looks like a neon but is remarkably faster with it being turbocharged. The horsepower output for this car is around 230hp. In my opinion it looks great with the front grille from a dodge stratus. These cars were only produced from 2003-2005, and are wide in range for aftermarket parts.

Note: These cars only come with Manual transmissions

2) Subaru Impreza WRX:

Though with your price range, an STi will be a little bit above it. The Subaru Impreza WRX is my favorite car, and if owned by the right person, can look so nice. This 4-Cylinder turbocharged engine has the ability to output about 230hp(bugeye model). The aftermarket parts are easy to come by, but with this car being made in Japan, the parts can be relatively expensive to obtain.

3) Scion tC:
This car looks great, and I only prefer them to be white in color. I feel as though the white mixed with the color black in other areas such as wheels, creates a slick looking car. Taking the 2006 tC specs, this car is slower than the others, with only 160hp output and 163 ft-lbs of torque. But my preference is not the speed, but more so the show of the car. Once again this car has many aftermarket parts, maybe not as many as above, but still plentiful.

4) Volkswagon GTI:

This car is a real beauty. I've driven two of them, and both are incredibly fun. They're appealing to look at, and look amazing when blacked out. Ive driven a 2000 GTI mkIV, and a 2009 GTI MKVI. GTIs are fast cars with 200hp, and a 2.0L turbo engine. Similar as the Subaru Impreza, these parts are made over seas (Germany), and are expensive to get a hold of.

Hopefully this little tid bit of information helps. and I hope the choice you pick, you're happy with.

P.S: If you decide to get a car from the list above or not, do the community a favor, and don't "Stance" the car you decide to get. I believe it looks ridiculous. It's ok to lower it a little bit, but please don't stance it unless you want to be the guy who bottoms out on a damn speedbump.

Good luck!

I agree with everything you listed!

Anyways, XxGA3MRxX Its almost always better to buy a cheap sports car then tune it up with your remaining money. More bang out of your buck. (Like voqlia said)

I hope you have a good sense of what you should with your money considering all the effort the community put into this topic!

if i was you i would go for

Renault clio rs 200 cup
200bhp
very light

very very nippy goes like a bullet , get around a 10-11 plate

get white and black ;)

you will love it

man with a 10k budget and willing to up it for that car then you probably can get a better car then that, look toward the BMWs great sport cars

Like someone said before. You could buy a Nice Mitsubishi 3000GT/GTO wherever you live its different.

Nice Little Car, Comfy, Built Well, and it's not like there incredibly slow.

3000GT VR4 is the Best Model. Prices Vary in different Areas, as seeing there kinda rare where I live to they are in the 10 Range, but in some places like Florida there like 5k. UK is probably even cheaper.

Voglia wrote With a budget of 10k, the possibilities are quite large. I'm currently at the 10k budget as well, but with the car i own now, I could increase the budget a little bit. So i'm in the same boat as you.

Though I do believe the RX-8's are nice to see "done up" correctly, and not by some "ricer". They wouldn't be my first pick of car. Seeing as though you didn't really classify your preferences on cars, i'm going to assume you want a car like the Mazda. My current suggestions with your price range would be SRT-4,Subaru Impreza, Scion tC, VW GTI.

1) Dodge Neon SRT-4:

Yes, it's a neon, and you'd expect it to be slow. This car looks like a neon but is remarkably faster with it being turbocharged. The horsepower output for this car is around 230hp. In my opinion it looks great with the front grille from a dodge stratus. These cars were only produced from 2003-2005, and are wide in range for aftermarket parts.

Note: These cars only come with Manual transmissions

2) Subaru Impreza WRX:

Though with your price range, an STi will be a little bit above it. The Subaru Impreza WRX is my favorite car, and if owned by the right person, can look so nice. This 4-Cylinder turbocharged engine has the ability to output about 230hp(bugeye model). The aftermarket parts are easy to come by, but with this car being made in Japan, the parts can be relatively expensive to obtain.

3) Scion tC:
This car looks great, and I only prefer them to be white in color. I feel as though the white mixed with the color black in other areas such as wheels, creates a slick looking car. Taking the 2006 tC specs, this car is slower than the others, with only 160hp output and 163 ft-lbs of torque. But my preference is not the speed, but more so the show of the car. Once again this car has many aftermarket parts, maybe not as many as above, but still plentiful.

4) Volkswagon GTI:

This car is a real beauty. I've driven two of them, and both are incredibly fun. They're appealing to look at, and look amazing when blacked out. Ive driven a 2000 GTI mkIV, and a 2009 GTI MKVI. GTIs are fast cars with 200hp, and a 2.0L turbo engine. Similar as the Subaru Impreza, these parts are made over seas (Germany), and are expensive to get a hold of.

Hopefully this little tid bit of information helps. and I hope the choice you pick, you're happy with.

P.S: If you decide to get a car from the list above or not, do the community a favor, and don't "Stance" the car you decide to get. I believe it looks ridiculous. It's ok to lower it a little bit, but please don't stance it unless you want to be the guy who bottoms out on a damn speedbump.

Good luck!

srt4 neons are crazy when they're turboed, this kid at my school has one and it's pretty bitchin, not gonna lie.

I have a Vauxhall Insignia at the moment and it is a brilliant car! Very fast if you push it and great mileage if you can drive properly. You can get them for under 10,000 pounds and they look amazing.

Thanks for all the advice but i went with a 2008 Tesla Roadster.$69,000

Really nice car im going to pick it up today.!

No im just playing, i started looking for some cheaper cars so that i can tune them up. That way according to lots of you guys, i can get the most bang for the buck.

Ill get back to you guys when i choose some out. @Voglia i liked the scion tc, alot im also looking at some Audi TT quatros, 2004, 2002. But i really fell in in love with a the 2004 Adui A8.

XxGA3MRxX wrote Thanks for all the advice but i went with a 2008 Tesla Roadster.$69,000

Really nice car im going to pick it up today.!

Is this suppose to be a joke? or..

If you're wanting a sports car for 10k, I'd look at Nissan 350z or 370z.

Nissans are all around very good cars. And 350z is also a very good looking car.