This front-drive hatchback delivers steering feel and chassis balance that embarrass cars costing twice as much, paired with a manual gearbox so satisfying you'll downshift just to feel it snick into third. The FL5 generation nails the daily-driver brief too, haul groceries, commute in traffic, then carve canyon roads on the way home without breaking a sweat. The tradeoffs are real: firm ride, road noise, a Civic-grade cabin at $50k, and a fuel tank that'll have you stopping for gas more than you'd like. But owners who sold BMWs and Porsches to buy this thing aren't looking back, because the driving engagement is that good. Buy it if you prioritize how a car feels over how it looks on paper; skip it if you need luxury refinement or can't justify the price without the prestige badge.
This twin-turbo V6 coupe delivers 400 horsepower and head-turning retro styling for less than a loaded Camry costs, a genuine performance bargain that embarrasses the Supra on price. The driving experience is engaging and surprisingly livable for daily use, with strong aftermarket support for those chasing more power. The tradeoff: an interior that feels lifted from 2009, a notchy manual shifter that demands commitment, and the reality that you're buying a heavily refreshed 370Z platform, not a clean-sheet design. Early dealer greed and a resolved transmission stop-sale left some scars, but the mechanicals are solid. Buy this if you want analog thrills and heritage on a budget; skip it if you need modern refinement or cutting-edge tech.