Sports Cars You Can Actually Afford to Drive – and Maintain

Sports car + workshop = empty account? Not necessarily. Some models deliver both driving pleasure and reliability—without ruining you every time you need service. Here are 9 sports cars that are both durable and cheap to keep running, also on international roads.

Mazda MX-5 Miata (ND)

Light, agile, and known for being nearly indestructible. A favorite among enthusiasts—and mechanics.

Nissan 370Z

Service: robust V6 engine, low fault frequency
A classic with plenty of punch – and easy access to cheap parts.

Chevrolet Camaro (6th Gen)

Service: solid American components, relatively low labor cost
American muscle at reasonable prices – especially if you can do some of the work yourself.

Hyundai Genesis Coupe (Facelift)

Service: Korean reliability with a sporty attitude
An underrated gem that offers a lot of car for the money – and it rarely complains.

Dodge Challenger (3rd Gen)

Service: classic construction, easy to service
Style and power—with surprisingly low costs, especially if you buy used and keep it simple.

Subaru BRZ (2nd Gen)

Service: easy access to parts, low fuel consumption
A sporty everyday hero—ideal as your first real enthusiast car.

Ford Mustang (7th Gen)

Service: solid American mechanics
New Mustangs run long and rarely fail—and the sound is still legendary.

Infiniti G37 Coupe

Service: shares parts with Nissan, making it cheap
Japanese luxury at a low price. A sleeper with a V6 and low hassle level.

Acura NSX (2nd Gen)

Service: low for a supercar, but still above average
If you have the money, here you get a hybrid supercar that hardly requires anything.

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