What is your 4 door car that is surprisingly fun to drive?

Posted by djuseless12@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 378 comments

I get a WRX is fun to drive, but that’s not surprising. I look at the Infiniti M37 and that surprised me. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not the fastest out there, but for a good condition used one, I feel like you can get some bang for the buck in terms of performance and features. So what say you car gurus?

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infiniti_official@reddit

The M37 was a sleeper pick. Good weight balance, smooth V6, and enough feedback to keep things interesting without trying too hard. Happy to hear it was a fun one for you too.

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Rooky_Ghost@reddit

Not mine but the VAG b5 platform is very enjoyable (a4 and Passat) My c31 laurel is very fun too, as can be my mate's diesel chaser

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hk4213@reddit

Most VW audi products.

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RealWord5734@reddit

Audi S5 Sportback can confirm. Crazy fun and super practical. Quattro is great in the snow and I can move a dishwasher in it.

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ObligatoryRetard@reddit

My S4 agrees

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MajorD@reddit

SQ5 was surprisingly quick, and Quattro in the corners was insane.

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Jmann356@reddit

Love my GTI. Surprises a lot of people

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Talny123@reddit

I have a much more expensive car now, but my GTI MK7 will always be my favorite, and if I needed a second one it would be a GTI. I’ve driven many cars in my life, but nothing has that level of comfort and easy to live with balance. It’s a smile every day.

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allllusernamestaken@reddit

MK7 GTI is literally the perfect car. I'm actually a little sad that I sold mine. Shame what VW did with the MK8...

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BryanDaBlaznAzn@reddit

VW took 2 steps forward by bumping up the stock power and improving the styling. Then they took 3 steps back with the interior, water pump failure and haptic controls

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Jmann356@reddit

I have a hellcat and a 700whp ZL1 Camaro and a still prefer to hop in the GTI sometimes. Can actually use the car and not be doing felony speeds within seconds

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Campandfish1@reddit

I daily an F150 (we have a travel trailer) and my wife has a MK7 GTI. I just went to the store in it. Love taking the long way home when I'm driving it!

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timmeh-eh@reddit

I’m in a similar boat, I have a super crew 6.5ft box F150 and a mk7 golf (not quite a GTI, but similar.) the golf is my beater commuter car, but it’s hilariously fun compared to the truck.

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infinit_joe3@reddit

Wow. How many of us are there lol i have a newer ranger as my work truck and just got a mk6 gti as my car for when im not working

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Chilidoggin_ur_tatas@reddit

2020 Ram 2500 for work 2024 GTI 380 S for play Then I have a 93 F-350 for when work gets dirty.

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throwawayraue20@reddit

Agree. My Audi 80 was a blast, and my Golf TDI was super fun, even if it wasn’t fast.

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blacksmithjohnson@reddit

Fun to drive horrific to own

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timmeh-eh@reddit

Have you owned one? I do my own maintenance and my mk7 golf is surprisingly easy to work on. Maintenance is pretty easy, there’s a ton of info online and it’s been very reliable. Sure it’s not a Corolla, but I’d trade some additional maintenance for the driving dynamics of the VW. The last 3 cars I’ve bought for my wife have been Mazdas since the have (IMO) the best compromise of fun to reliability, but I still prefer the VW..

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One_Mathematician864@reddit

Most people that speak like this either never owned one or owned one for a short period a long time ago. They just hear of maintenance issues and just pile on. I have owned VWs and Audi's my whole life and I have no complaints. Just drive the car you want!

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stinx2001@reddit

2018 Passat 206tsi, Aus Spec. EA888 with 280hp and the newer wet clutch DSG. 7 years of trouble free motoring.

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Glarmj@reddit

EA888 cars are generally reliable.

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allmightylemon_@reddit

Everything else around the engine falls to pieces if not maintained moreso than most other cars though. Theres a reason why they resell so cheap

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Ibrianedison@reddit

My Audi A4 concurs.

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Mindless-Computer598@reddit

I love my Jetta

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1baby2cats@reddit

My mk7r golf r in manual was a blast to drive

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Big_Smooth_CO@reddit

My favorite R

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benzguy95@reddit

I loved my Passat, that VR6 made wonderful music and handled quite nicely

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VisibleLeopard68@reddit

My 2018 Audi A4 agrees with this

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Soft_Camera1885@reddit

My former 2012 Infiniti G37 and 2019 Audi A5 S Line Sportback were a blast, as is my current 2026 Genesis G70 2.5. Had a high school buddy in the late 80’s that drove a ‘73 Cutlass 4 door with a 455…that thing was a riot.

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Consistent_Wonder966@reddit

To me it has to be paired with 6MT to be a fun sedan to drive. I loved 2001 VW Passat GLI, 2008 Audi A3, 2012 VW Jetta TDI and 2017 & 2019 Subaru WRX. Out of all WRX and Passat GLI stood out the most. Reliability wise, WRX was unbeatable.

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brettriv@reddit

10th gen. Accord with the 2 liter turbo and 10 speed

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Existing_Present5417@reddit

Lexus is250

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SuccessfulReturn4103@reddit

Wrangler. Different kind of fun

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Glittering_Poem9779@reddit

Hyundai i20N or i30n

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Apprehensive-Mood853@reddit

2021 Subaru Crosstrek

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Kent89052@reddit

2016 Ford Fiesta ST manual

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newtonreddits@reddit

I don't think anyone is surprised though. That car was circle jerked to hell in the car community in 2016.

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Legitimate-Type4387@reddit

It deserved all the praise and more.

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AcrobaticAmoeba8158@reddit

Me as well, I plan to buy another one in the future.

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Legitimate-Type4387@reddit

My single biggest automotive regret was not replacing it with another one and deciding to go one size class bigger instead.

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newtonreddits@reddit

I bought a brand new Focus ST in 2016 for $19k. I once heard people found brand new Fiesta STs for $17k. What a steal.

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thezuck22389@reddit

I have a 15 FiST w/ 140k miles but bought used. Totally missed out on thise brand new Fiesta STs! Oh, and missed out on the Chevy SS's. And recent 400Z discounts. Wonder what's next in the performance bargain category?

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newtonreddits@reddit

Probably an EV that no one wants right now but will be cool in a decade.

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thezuck22389@reddit

Ahhh Charger Daytona w/ a dead battery. Actually they're way below MSRP right now. You're a genius!!

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newtonreddits@reddit

Chinese aftermarket battery swap. We got this

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Legitimate-Type4387@reddit

We paid $26k CAD for our Fiesta ST back in 2014, $33k CAD for the Focus ST in 2017. Canadian models all came fully equipped. No non-Recaro equipped cars up here. Only options were sunroof and painted wheels, everything else was standard equipment.

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AcrobaticAmoeba8158@reddit

I went to a GR Corolla and then realized due to the cost of the Corolla I didn't want to drive it as aggressively as I drove the Fiesta. I've since sold the Corolla and I'm hoping to go back to something small, cheap and fun.

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bubbajones84@reddit

By cost do you mean anything specifically? Such as insurance, repair, maintenance, etc. I am starting to look for what to replace my WRX with. Primarily, it will be driven in late fall, all winter, early spring. Basically shitty seasons in Canada which encompasses 6 months where I am.

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AcrobaticAmoeba8158@reddit

I just meant for track days, I tracked my Fiesta for two years, for my use case the idea of some goon in a Mustang spinning into my Corolla made it so I wouldn't track it, lol. The Corolla in general was amazing though, I freaking loved it. I would buy another one but for my life currently it isn't right. I'd probably be better off with a Golf R, not as cool but likely a generally better daily driver. I'm actually currently looking for a beater E46 for Canadian ice racing.

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Effective_Owl_1411@reddit

Curious what makes this car so fun? On paper, it’s a fwd economy car. I have heard that it is indeed fun to drive and I have no doubt it is, just want to know more specifics on why.

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Legitimate-Type4387@reddit

Many automotive journalists have done a much better explanation than I could ever hope to do. Basically it’s the same basic formula as other hot hatch classics, light weight, great handling and grip, good power/weight ratio, rotates well, and makes you feel like a much better driver than your probably are. Combine all those factors with a relatively low price of entry and you have an instant classic.

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Effective_Owl_1411@reddit

Ah makes sense. Can’t go wrong with light weight and manual.

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Darksolux@reddit

Agreed. I always wanted one- heard it described as a Miata with 5 doors. I had a focus ST for 10 years and that was a riot to fling around corners and whatnot

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BoSknight@reddit

I've always seen these as good fun cars for their price. Absolutely not knocking the suggestion, just disagree that isn't not a known player in the space

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SocratesDouglas@reddit

Fiesta ST is sick

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Desperate_Exercise13@reddit

Tesla model 3 LR. Fastest car I’ve ever driven.

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swisstype@reddit

F90 M5... Debadged and a sleeper

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AladeenModaFuqa@reddit

I enjoyed my Audi S3 when I had it. The RS3 is a blast also.

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Bazyx187@reddit

Xp90 yaris (07-2011) with a 1zz engine swap. 🤷‍♂️

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SuperTrooper169@reddit

Elantra N

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OPGuest@reddit

I did have an Elantra 2 liters for a while. It was basically a Coupe, but with 4 doors. Feisty car.

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hk4213@reddit

Last car was a 15 elantra limited. Transmission failed at 170k, and I neglected the transmission service. Engine was tip top! I put 70k in that, and forgave its faults due to its handling like a FWD audi, and massive interior and cargo space for its size! Wife and I are both 6' and the kids had plenty of room. Was able to roll what I owned into my actual dream family car... AWD VW Golf sportwagon! Near six months with the vw, and its an upgrade in road confidence, as the car tells you what happening, but with rear wheel assist. The elantra did 4 Seattle to glacier Park trips with no issues.

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OPGuest@reddit

Nice. I did half of Europe in my Elantra, from the mountains of Norway, forests of Sweden to Austria, Bosnia, Italy. Never any real issues, plenty of power and room. Got a new company car after 4 years, but it surely was one if my favourites.

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jellybeans118@reddit

If you need more interior space the Sonata N Line is pretty good too. No manual option unfortunately.

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Gavram@reddit

Lucid Air. I don't consider EV's "fun" but the instant torque & great handling surprised me

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jupiterjones3@reddit

I thought a 5 speed Mazda Protege I owned drove like a go-cart. It was a blast to drive on winding roads.

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lutsie@reddit

Love the one your with. 2025 Santa Cruz so far. Had several.

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ghosthawk3@reddit

GR Corolla, absolutely rips it up in the corners. Sure it's not as fast in a straight line but the AWD and handling make up for it.

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Additional_Engine791@reddit

My Automatic 3.0 ecu chipped 2006 Audi A6(C6) S-Line quattro Avant 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

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Ragnar-Wave9002@reddit

Ford escape hybrid. I play with kollowatt output to maximize fuel economy on hills.

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PilotBass@reddit

Honda Accord 2.0T sport. I have the 2022.

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Consistent-Day-434@reddit

Mazdaspeed protege

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Material-Indication1@reddit

We had a 2014 Focus for about six years. Focus S sedan stickshift, no options. I knew it had good reviews. When I test drove it, I was, like, YES, THIS ONE! Rorty little beast.

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EuroCanadian2@reddit

What price range, what age range? Back in the day, Nissan SE-R models with a manual transmission were more fun than your typical Sentra, Altima or Maxima.

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Mr_Sloth10@reddit

I love driving my Mitsubishi Mirage, it’s very fun on windy roads

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redhandsblackfuture@reddit

Grand Prix GTP Oldsmobile Aurora

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lickstampsendit@reddit

Gtp interior is garbage even for the time??? Hard ass fake leather seats, plastic dash, etc

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Imdoody@reddit

Oh the GM trim was garbage, and the transmission was under Par, but damn they are fast. Would never own though... Lol 😉😁

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lickstampsendit@reddit

I don’t think they were that fast either though, but they were cheap/fast at their price point for sure.

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redhandsblackfuture@reddit

The red lights at night, the gauge for your supercharger, that shit was awesome as hell. Seats comfy as hell.

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WInativemm@reddit

Heads up display!

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LonelyInTheFranxx@reddit

My family had a purple GTP when I was a kid. I loved that car so much. Engine blew up when I was driving my siblings, my Mom and I back from school one day 🥲

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Heels-Dress-0324@reddit

How did you blow up a 3800???

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karajade19@reddit

I have a 99 GTP. We have other, newer, and better cars, but it’s the one I almost always grab the keys to. Just something about it

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Imdoody@reddit

V8 Aurora I'm assuming..? That thing was bad ass

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mrblacklabel71@reddit

The GDP was an animal!

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dirtyforker@reddit

I've had a Cadillac Eldorado and an Aurora. The Aurora deserves sooooo much more hate. Great idea from GM but terrible execution. There's a reason why you never see either.

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redhandsblackfuture@reddit

Oh they're absolute dogs hit but man for that 15 minutes that you can drive it? At least back then

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fenderstratsteve@reddit

GTP and Aurora 4.0 were nice sleepers for their day. Funny story, I had an SSEi and on the way to a 1/4 mile strip a buddy’s buddy in a Contour S was talking shit about my “boat”. Well, a 15.061 later he was quiet as hell. 😂

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thepealbo@reddit

I enjoy my 300 SRT… we also have a Mach-e GTPE that is a blast.

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newtonshark@reddit

Tesla M3P

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series40special@reddit

Any Jaguar XJR. First gen SHO as well

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Diligent-Practice-25@reddit

Mazda 6 with a 6-speed manual transmission if you can find one.

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moshulu101@reddit

Stelvio

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trading335i@reddit

My manual BMW M135i. I have put 30k into modifications though 🤣

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Infamous_Tough_7320@reddit

30k 😳

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trading335i@reddit

Yeah, it's a beast

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BoogieBeats88@reddit

Any of them if they are sideways at an auto cross.

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TinyCarz@reddit

Anything I get from the rental counter. (Except the Camry(?) I last had. yawn even in rental mode)

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Mammoth_Mixture4735@reddit

1999 Ford Contour Svt.....fun car when it wasnt broken

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colenski999@reddit

Fuck I miss my Mystique RIP the water pump impeller

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Mammoth_Mixture4735@reddit

My SVT almost had me on the water pump i heard a strange noise from the water pump housing and changed it the same day

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colenski999@reddit

Mine happened 150km from home, drive 5 km, park, wait 20 min, rinse and repeat 10 times. 30c outside and heater on full blast with all the windows down. When I heard from the mechanic it was because ford spec'd a plastic impeller i was fucking pissed. Also that transmission can go fuck itself.

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CousinBarnabas1967@reddit

Had a 1998 no problems, also owned her twin sister, a 1999 Mercury Mystique - both were fun sedans.

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Mammoth_Mixture4735@reddit

Nice. I had a 1999 mystique v6 too i put 145,000 miles on it with no issues. Eventually the 1998 v6s svt or not will have the wire harness fall to pieces in the engine bay i dont think the 4 cylinders had that issue. I also had a 1999 v6 cougar and a few non svt Contours too. I was obsessed with these cars from 2000 up untill recently i had a 1999 contour v6 sport but it had a fuse that kept blowing and was not drivable lol

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1MTBRider@reddit

The CSVT was such an awesome car. I had a Cougar with a 3L swap. That car was a blast!

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cerealfamine1@reddit

Points for choosing an obscure car that I've always had a soft spot for since they first came out and hope to own one someday.

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Mammoth_Mixture4735@reddit

I had like 3 of them and man I miss them. Super hard to find and stay away from 1998 wire problems get a later 1999 or 2000.

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jurs78@reddit

My RS5 sportback is a good time.

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Letscurlbrah@reddit

Isn't that 2 doors?

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jurs78@reddit

Sportback is 4 dr

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BassWingerC-137@reddit

1991 Ford Taurus SHO, and a 2025 Lucid Air are my two most fun sedans I’ve owned.

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th0rpe@reddit

My first car was a 1993 SHO. Got me in a lot of trouble, but had a ton of fun with it.

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itwasbetterwhen@reddit

The SHO was legendary at the time.

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itwasbetterwhen@reddit

The SHO was legendary at the time.

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Sudden-looper@reddit

AMG e63s

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ashishvp@reddit

My Genesis G70 baby 😎

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JumpinJackTrash79@reddit

If I didn't insist on 3 pedals, I'd drive an IS350.

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BryanDaBlaznAzn@reddit

If the is350 came in manual, it would be the only car I’d ever own

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JumpinJackTrash79@reddit

Likewise. A manual swap isn't that difficult if you're a mechanic. I'm not so I drive a tC lol

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zerovampire311@reddit

It’s a curse to love fun, and harder to bear the burden by the year.

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JumpinJackTrash79@reddit

Indeed.

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martsand@reddit

My mazdaspeed 3 was a smile inducing machine

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diegoaccord@reddit

I have a Mitsubishi Lancer. Looks like a sedate sedan with a ricer wing. But when that Precision turbo starts spooling at 5000 RPM, it surprises people.

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jvd0928@reddit

Acura TLX A Spec

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ProfessorLGee@reddit

Used to have an 07 M35x and that car was more fun than it should have been in the twisties. I'd still have it if it didn't develop a driveline vibration after a flat tire. (And also if parts weren't hard to find.) Also, my wife used to have a 99 Maxima SE. I think I, er, 'appreciated" it more than she did.

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dmbgreen@reddit

My Mazda CX5 2016 awd

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whozwat@reddit

Had a Saturn ion 3 manual there was an awesome performer - often drove 100+ mph over Nevada blue highways never a complaint with speed rated tires.

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e7c2@reddit

G37 also very fun to drive

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New_Breadfruit8692@reddit

My 2019 740i has four doors, it is practically a limousine. In fact the longer wheel base American 740i (they never imported the shorter wheelbase to the states) BMW classifies as a limousine. But it has the great B58 3 liter inline 6 with dual turbo and 320 Hp. Zero to sixty in the time it takes a cop to say here's your ticket sir.

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Huge_Valuable9732@reddit

2019 VW Jetta.....wish i had a GLI tho

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DeliciousToe2050@reddit

My outlander

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DeliciousToe2050@reddit

Fun to drive

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Nstraclassic@reddit

Type R

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New-Job1761@reddit

I had an 07 Mazda 3 4dr manual that got 36 mpg and loved curves which was good because I live in the Ouachitas.

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Beef_Candy@reddit

S class, particularly the V8 models. I haven't driven an amg model, but even the regular V8 model should NOT be that quick, nor that agile. It's bipolar... Smooth as silk down the road and suddenly an animal when you want it to be. It's the most unassuming car ever.

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detroitmikeb@reddit

Blackwing

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redpaladins@reddit

Owner of alfa romeo giulia here, good road feel

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My_friends_are_toys@reddit

Same!

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My_friends_are_toys@reddit

My Alfa Romeo Giulia. I didn't know it would be such a fun car to drive. The handling is superb..

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colenski999@reddit

Unpopular opinion but my 2016 Flex is a GIANT car but a real blast in the twisties

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Donutordonot@reddit

2013 VW Golf TDI. Thing is a blast

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CCR16@reddit

New version of the Integra. Definitely not fast, but very enjoyable to drive.

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rtbradford@reddit

Audi q5. Very zippy!

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PacRimRod@reddit

My Jeep Grand Cherokee 4 x 4. Fun on and off road, great beach and road trip car, too!

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BensLight@reddit

Pretty much any sedan with 300HP or more will be surprisingly fun

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GolfArgh@reddit

B5 Passats.

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SheepherderNo9268@reddit

Mini Cooper, QX70, QX50, Q70, Q50, Continental, MKZ

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ShatterProofDick@reddit

A3 2.0T sportback, 6 speed manual, tuned.

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scottwax@reddit

6 speed G35 sedan

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6664paul@reddit

Jetta GLI with a 6-speed manual

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AgreeableMoose@reddit

Mazda CX5, drives like a rally car when driven as designed. Not like an SUV or a car. So different I did some research and found out they use their rally car race technology and design in the CX5.

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FenusPills@reddit

My 295hp Chrysler 200c is blast.....

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Letscurlbrah@reddit

That car has the lowest user satisfaction of any car.

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redheadedcanadian97@reddit

Not even remotely surprising. But e92 3 series. Rwd, manual, amazing body control, beautiful engine. Tons of aftermarket.

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N_ModeVN@reddit

SI / GLI / EN

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Hellomattdean@reddit

2000 Lexus IS300 Manual 2008 Acura TL Type S 2016 Subaru Legacy 3.6R 2025 Mazda 3 Turbo IS300 was one of my favorite small sedans to drive back in the day. Not very powerful Inline 6 engine but it was so nimble and the finish on the interior was techy and cool. Acura TL V6 is one of my favorite old school engines and the body styling was excellent. Total sleeper sedan. 3.6R engine is a blast from slightly older Subarus - super smooth, peppy. We have the Outback 3.6R and it’s a wonderfully fun can, Legacy is slightly smaller and even more fun. Mazda 3 Turbo is insanely fun. We had a Premium CX-5 and it was excellent in handling and sportiness, turbo puts it even more powerful over the mediocre standard 2.5L I4.

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z_l@reddit

I only learnt recently that the XE10 is300 was designed by the same person as the AE86 . Always toyed with the idea of owning one. In Singapore the IS200 is more common due to annual road taxes being based on engine capacity. It's even more underpowered but has less weight over the front wheels.

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Hellomattdean@reddit

Oh really?? I had no idea! The IS300 was on the car lot every week when I worked at Lexus in High School and college - the size and balance of it was really nice and it was RWD!!! So freaking rare.

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jellybeans118@reddit

Newer Accord 2.0t which is available with a 6spd manual or 10spd auto.

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throwawaylol@reddit

Not “mine” but I rented a Genesis g70 base 2.5 and was blown away. It was very fun and impressive. Kind of reminded me sometimes car performance on paper doesn’t matter so much

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tjmerklin@reddit

I’m in the process of buying a Sonata N line right now. Awesome car! Same motor but mated to an 8 speed DCT, FWD and a “sport” suspension. Also the alcantara leather seats with adjustable side bolsters are awesome

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CodexJustinian@reddit

I've got a K5 GT. You're going to enjoy the N-Line.

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StoicSociopath@reddit

2011 audi a3 tdi. Very modified but 56mpg and 450ft lbs of torque in a 3200lb family car

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Mousimus@reddit

Love my 21 WRX. Extremely practical in the north as well

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Dirtyace@reddit

My wife used to have a 2.0 Turbo ford fusion. On a set of good tires the car was surprisingly capable for what it was.

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GTO400BHP@reddit

1997 Buick LeSabre.

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PoolAddict41@reddit

Hard to find as they didn't sell a lot and only sold for 4 years, but the Chevy SS is an absolute sleeper. 6.2 V8 in a car that looks like a impala with a body kit (based on the Holden Commodore).

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jmanbam@reddit

25 civic si is a blast to own not fast but peppy and so much fun

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Binxye@reddit

My 2013 E350 felt fast asf but in reality was slow asf

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Vegetable_Tip_1373@reddit

2018 LS 500. Sooo much fun!

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TheOptimisticHater@reddit

Mini cooper s and jcw products are fun. Similar to GTI

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virtuallyspotless@reddit

1st Gen. (in US) Honda Fit, 5 spd. You can floor it and wind out every gear to redline without breaking the speed limit or even outpacing the flow of traffic.

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spontaneous_routeen@reddit

Had an I30 lease once. Never hated the drive of a car more! Hated it!

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GEEK-IP@reddit

Not the fastest thing on the road, but my civic SI was a blast.

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itwasbetterwhen@reddit

I think we overhype speed. The reality of daily driving only allows a few short pulls or an occasional dive into a corner after slamming into 2nd gear. My VW GLI gears are so tall that I rarely shift before I have to slow down again. But I love driving it, fast or regular.

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RickStevesNumber1Fan@reddit

I love my 2015. I’m actually rethinking whether or not I want to trade it in come spring.

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GEEK-IP@reddit

I had a 2015, but traded it when I got a truck. It had over 150K miles, but was still going strong. I'm glad I got the truck for the utility of it, but often think I should have kept both.

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doduhstankyleg@reddit

I had a 2013 Si sedan and it was a real fun, torquey car. Top range was flat, but its midrange power band made it a fun daily.

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MagnumPeanut@reddit

I love my 2013 si sedan.

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abstractantman@reddit

Panamera turbo

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itwasbetterwhen@reddit

VW GLI.

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RJsRX7@reddit

I'll second the VQ37 Infinitis. The M is kinda heavy and has taller gears than the G37/Q50, but they're all relatively inexpensive on the used market and bring a surprising amount of performance. And they're mostly reliable, too. 330hp (325 for M, 328 for Q50 and G37 sedan, 330-332 for coupe/Z) paired with AWD and an automatic that can rev match its downshifts and will happily bang limiter if you don't tell it to shift is a pretty neat combo. Kinda complicates replacement shopping though, just about everything feels slow until you're spending quite a lot of money because everyone else has far worse "base" engines.

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thatblondegirl2@reddit

I second this. Currently replacement shopping for a g37 and I’m eyeing the is350 f sport but god is it way more expensive

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thatblondegirl2@reddit

Infiniti g37 no question about it. I still crave the feeling of that much power and torque in a daily driver car.

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cmiles1985@reddit

I’m loving my 335d

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Conspicuous_Ruse@reddit

Just about any RWD sedan can be fun.

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cocoboogs@reddit

I had a manual 1988 bmw e30 for a couple years. Really fun. Wish I never sold it.

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ManagerIntelligent13@reddit

2008 BMW 335i, twin turbos, hydraulic steering, and just a few mods. Turbo noises are thrilling

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SemKoot@reddit

Panda 100hp. It isn't fast but the driving experience will put a smile on the driver's face. It's just silly and fun

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Blitzerkreig1603@reddit

BMW 535i factory twin turbo car, fun stock, even more fun that’s it’s very not stock.

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SecondVariety@reddit

1994 Ford Escort LX auto. It was a stop on a dime flickable go kart which was absurdly low cost to run and maintain. Parts were cheap and it easily hit 40 mpg no matter how it was driven. Started off as the most boring little car until I brought it to my favorite empty parking lot and started messing around.

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ed_423@reddit

Acura tsx

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CoachOpen1977@reddit

Gen 3 Honda Fit manual, Mitsubishi Lancer O•Z Rally Edition manual, gen 3 Toyota RAV4 V6, Gen 5 Toyota RAV4 hybrid.

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Lordert@reddit

My buddy had RAV4 V6 drove it for years, until getting RAV4 hybrid in 2022. I have 2022 Outback turbo and we've driven each other's vehicle. RAV4 wins for fuel economy easily but Outback wins for interior, f/t AWD and giddy up and go.

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ballsmaster81@reddit

BMW 440i Grand coupe

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aquatone61@reddit

MK7 GTI.

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Small_Math879@reddit

amg a45

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Ch0pp0l@reddit

2025 Subaru outback XT

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joenationwide@reddit

Tesla model y performance. I’ve driven or ridden in almost every cool sports car, and many exotics. If I had to pick one car to use for everything (minus towing) it would be this car. Not only is it spacious and practical, it’s also fast AF, and makes you want to drive it fast all the time. It’s also the most convenient car I’ve ever driven. Makes everything easy, and lets you just enjoy it. It’s like living in the future. It’s zero maintenance. I’m no longer enamored with ICE cars, and I still own a 525hp c5 Vette race car.

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warmvegetables@reddit

MazdaSpeed Protégé surprised me a lot, I thought that car was great fun.

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CptnJmsTKrk@reddit

My current Audi 2025 RS6 Avant Performance is a hoot to drive. But I guess is has 5 doors. My biggest automotive regret, selling my 2018 Ford Focus RS which was an amazing car. But I guess it also is technically a 5 door car.

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VarietyJunior6642@reddit

Not my car but a 6.0 Chevy Caprice

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i_hope_i_remember@reddit

We have a manual 2009 Lancer. Not a VRX, just a NA 2.0. All I've done to it is aftermarket suspension. My wife and I also have a Koleos and Amarok but we've had it since new so that's why it's still around. But driving the Lancer now is like driving a go kart. Low, harsh and direct. It's not the fastest thing in a straight line, but on twisty roads, it's a blast.

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benicebuddy@reddit

Focus st. Blow off valve. Pure bliss and i have a 911 manual.

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Legitimate-Type4387@reddit

Really good car, but not nearly as good as its smaller sibling. I might have said FoST too if we hadn’t owned a FiST before it.

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EducatorUpbeat2359@reddit

+1 on the focus st

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Diavoletto21@reddit

My E39 M5 drives pretty well. Although that probably isn't surprising.

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tthalheim@reddit

My Dacia Sandero is an absolute blast around corners, compared to the VW Golf Plus I had before that anyway. And with the 100hp LPG engine it’s quite quick as well. Put your foot down and it’s near redline faster than you’d think.

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HotSpotPleaseItch@reddit

Toyota verso It’s fun to drive shit slow cars fast.

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Heavy_P_03@reddit

I had a 2016 bmw 340i in a manual and it was magnificent. Only had to sell it cause a 3rd came and I couldn’t fit 3 car seats back there. The new WRX is also very fun but does have a little bit too loud of a growl at start up, for my taste at least.

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bingusDomingus@reddit

I don’t knot my 2019 Hyundai Elantra base trim with its 6MT. Not fun as my old civics but it’s quiet and comfortable and fun to throw around corners. I put wider tires on so it handles better than when stock.

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Nodirectionn@reddit

Whoever brought up Corolla, hasn’t driven other cars.

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Stangboi92@reddit

BMW E34 5 series. I had an M5 was was sheer perfection; balance, handling, comfort, versatility, it could do anything I needed/wanted

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Legitimate_Elk_7284@reddit

V8 Lexus sedan with a few mods. Manual swap. Cheap, reliable and fun sleeper

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xoStardustt@reddit

GR Corolla

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9520archive@reddit

How can a sports car designed to be fun be surprisingly fun?

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Ch1ldish_Cambino@reddit

Not even a little bit surprise imo

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Careless-Trick-5117@reddit

6MT Hyundai Elantra N. Not surprising to people in the know but they get so much shit online for being a Hyundai, and as an owner I’ve been on the receiving end lots. Truth is the car is so extraordinary capable and fun.

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Motorized23@reddit

Ford Bronco with the 2.7 V6 I've had many "fun" cars, +450 HP coupes, but the bronco is literally the most fun I have when I'm driving. It's goes anywhere and does so with purpose. The car is surprisingly torquey and happily overtakes with it's punchy acceleration. The off-road tires break grip easily and I can pull mini drifts when turning from a stop. Curves feel more challenging given the body roll and screaming tires at 80kmph compared to drama free 130kmph curves my sports car takes. Cars that are designed for quick lap times frankly aren't that much "fun". They are engineered to go quick with out drama, and that sucks the fun out of driving.

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Initial_Pizza742@reddit

Alfa Romeo cars

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visarmy@reddit

My GR Corolla!

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HenryLoggins@reddit

Charger Scat Pack. Comfortable, sounds good, and surprisingly fast for its size.

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Mikelowe93@reddit

My 2017 Mini Cooper S Clubman. Specifically the F54 code. The earlier one had three doors anyway. My car is like a 4 door VW GTI but a Mini.

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you90000@reddit

Try a WRX STI

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htxatty@reddit

2021 Stage 1 Audi S6

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SlickerToSteader@reddit

Polestar 2. I have the Performance package. But the standard is almost as fun.

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blurrybob@reddit

A 2007 mazdaspeed3. It looks pretty unassuming and with 264 horsepower it's got more oomph than similar 4 bangers of the time, , WRX, GTI, ST's

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Particular_Quiet_435@reddit

Owners know. But people who have never driven one before don't. Tesla Model 3 is comparable in price to a lot of things people suggest and it's more reliable, safer, less maintenance and importantly it's fun!

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sed922@reddit

Mazdaspeed 3

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TheWhogg@reddit

750i with M sport suspension

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thestigsky@reddit

2008 Mazda Rx-8, awesome drive with a high rev rotary and technically 4 doors

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Madmike530@reddit

2.7l v6 twin turbo Ford Fusion. Plenty of power, lots of space. Handles good, comfortable, great stereo, great brakes.

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harlerocco@reddit

I was surprised how fun my D2 S8 is. Such a large car but the sounds it makes plus the 6 speed swap make it an absolute hoot to drive.

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Available-Tension-76@reddit

My forester xt

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12VoltGuardianAngel@reddit

Blackwing. But it shouldn't be a surprise.

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dildozer10@reddit

Any 4 door car can be fun if you try. Me and the boys used to jump terrace rows in my old ford Taurus. We also would shoot fire works from the car while driving down the road.

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ExcitingARiot@reddit

2006 XTerra off-road 6 speed manual

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Ded_diode@reddit

My 1st gen IS300 is surprisingly fun to drive for what it is. Not the fastest vehicle in 2025 but as a manual, rwd, lsd, straight-6, it's the right drivetrain for an auto enthusiast.

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SvenItRains@reddit

Prepared for downvotes — but the Chevy Bolt. Slow-ass charging and a host of battery issues. But it zips along and is affordable.

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Neither-Scheme-2251@reddit

You got my downvote!

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liftguy111@reddit

For a couple grand or so you can bump the infinity up to around 410 hp.

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Muttonboat@reddit

The only answer is the Neon Srt4

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Imdoody@reddit

Great car, but oh the turbo issues... Ugh... 😩

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dloseke@reddit

Former coworker of mine always talked about the Neon ACR....

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Tony-cums@reddit

I had one of those up until last year. From a Honda guy - very fun. But very cheaply made too. But you get a lot of looks from middle aged car guys in wrx’s.

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Temporary_Damage4642@reddit

E36 328i with refreshed bushings + angle kit

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Imdoody@reddit

Love my audi s4, 4 door, 4.2 v8 6 speed manual.. Expensive to maintain, but so much fun to drive.

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GriefPB@reddit

Seeing a lot of sports cars that nobody should be surprised by lol. I had a 91 Civic Wagon RT4WD (6-speed) that was a blast in the winter.

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runningjake@reddit

A rental

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Letscurlbrah@reddit

BMW 3 series.

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rugged6689@reddit

GS400. 300hp, RWD, 5 speed auto. Would surprise people from a stop light to this day probably. 0-60 in about 5 seconds.

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brothercuriousrat2@reddit

A 1972 Mercury Monterrey a true land yatch. All the bells and whistles. Drank like a sailor ( 1984 cost me $25.00 to fill it). Could fit an army and still bury the needle. And the back seat no need for acrobatics. Man I had a blast in that car.

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Dr_StrangeloveGA@reddit

'88 Pontiac Bonneville enters the chat. Bench seats, good for fuckin', fast enough to get the girl home before her parents' curfew.

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Steffiluren@reddit

Jaguar XE. Not quite Alfa Romeo Giulia levels, ut definitely more fun to drive than a comparable 3-series.

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JeffonFIRE@reddit

BMW X3M Competition. Way faster than any SUV has a right to be. 500hp+ stock is no joke!

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K57-41@reddit

I was weirdly surprised by a 14 Avalon. It was like a Crown Vic but tighter

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banderson7156@reddit

1986 Chevy Sprint. 3 cylinder 1000cc motor. Actually had AC. 1st order of business when I got it was to cut that belt off. 13” $25 tires and 43 mpg. Totally gutless shitbox but I loved it.

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OverCorpAmerica@reddit

2023 Audi A5 SLine Sportback!

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blacksmithjohnson@reddit

4 lol two jettas 2 a6's all the most finicky cars of 20 or so. Also my brother inlaw is an Audi mechanic. I'll stick to my yotas. But they where all great when they ran especially the turbo a6

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Kirkatwork4u@reddit

2014-17 Chevy SS, Pontiac G8 GXP, Cadillac CTS-V

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CodyXRay@reddit

2015 Chevy Malibu

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NatureItchy7586@reddit

Audi RS6 Avant. Mike drop

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F1rebirdTA@reddit

Very Biased Opinion... I love my 2016 Chevrolet SS Sedan (Manual). Even done three track days in it (Road courses). For a car that looks like a econobox generic GM sedan it's quiet fun. I've since thrown a Whipple Supercharger on it and it's at 550RWHP (CA Smog Legal setup)... the best part.. it fits three carseats in the back better than my 21 XC90 T8

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DoneByForty@reddit

Saab 9-3 with the 2.8 and a manual.

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general_sirhc@reddit

Anything light with okay power to weight is absolutely fun to rip around in. I've had more fun in Corollas than WRXs because most of my driving is in tight city areas.

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SyntheticOne@reddit

Oh me, oh my, oh golly gee whiz, has anyone reading this ever driven an EV? I have, and now I piss upon any fossil fuel vehicle with all my bladder!

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Assumeweknow@reddit

2014 mazda3 hatchback. 2019 and later destroyed the handling.

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kyletunis@reddit

My CT4-V is tons of fun to drive

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Jumpy_Comfort4785@reddit

2014 Suburban.

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TheCamoTrooper@reddit

Honestly, old civics. Taking something 160 down the dirt backroads that sounds like it's gonna explode and feels like it'll fall apart just adds some... Je ne sais quois

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ssomed2025@reddit

Loved my Taurus SHO

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DocThundahh@reddit

I like my 2001 Infiniti i30 it’s pretty fast

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SidKafizz@reddit

I've only owned 2 4-door cars in my 45+ years of driving - a GTI and a Golf R. Both fun, but I'm not sure that I'd say that that was surprising.

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guynga11@reddit

My e300 is a 4 cylinder but it is fun to drive

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gooba1@reddit

Toyota Corollas. We have a couple of them at work for sales and admin people and they are a blast to drive. Ours are a little nicer than base models but nothing special. They handle really well, are respectfully quick and get good mileage

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angrycanadianguy@reddit

03-06 Vibe GT/Matrix XRS. 180hp, revs to over 8k rpm, 6 speed manual transmission. Stock they’re fun, but improve the suspension a bit with a strut brace and improved sway bar? So much fun to chuck into corners 😁

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Concrete_Grapes@reddit

Not a car, but, trailblazer SS. O6-09, came with a 6.0l, around 400hp. Thing could fly. Toss a grand in it for new cam and valve system for delete, push 500-525hp, and it's absolutely bonkers. Older (04-08 I think?) Mercury marauder. It's got the overhead cam engine from a mustang, in grandmas grocery getter, 390+hp. Rear wheel drive.

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The_Real_NaCl@reddit

Marauder was only 03-04, and it had the lesser output 320hp 4.6 4V engine from the Mustang Mach 1, sans the Shaker intake system.

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OriginalFaCough@reddit

My friend had a marauder. I had an 08 300c. He sold it shortly after I let him borrow it for a two hour trip each way...

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DoyoudotheDew@reddit

Lexus GS & IS. All BMWs.

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Tuques@reddit

I miss my old 13 mkz with the 3.7L. That was a blast. Wish I could get my hands on a 3.0L TT now though.

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WillSuckDick4Coffee@reddit

I rented one for a weekend, car was ridiculously fast for what it is. I constantly looked down to see myself going 110 on the interstate. That 3.0 is top tier.

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TimboFor76@reddit

I drive an 11 SHO, pretty much the same car with a 3.5. It’s a road trip machine. 363hp twin turbo all wheel drive and 26mpg. Blends into traffic as an amorphous blob. I believe Doug demero disguised a Mercedes as one to beat the cannonball record.

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The_Real_NaCl@reddit

It wasn’t Doug. I believe it was someone on the VinWiki team. They used an Audi S6 and swapped the badges for Ford emblems, plus a little bit of tidbits to make it blend in with traffic a bit more.

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TimboFor76@reddit

You are correct. It was Ed Bolian. I don’t know my euro cars, nor care to learn about them. Thank you for the correction.

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WillSuckDick4Coffee@reddit

I had a Flex Ecoboost. The MKZ only has 45HP more, but it felt significantly faster.

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36BigRed@reddit

Our GSF

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rns96@reddit

E46, F30

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e90t@reddit

As a multi-time and current BMW owner, people expect 4 door BMWs to be fun.

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ethos1234567890@reddit

Any 4 door convertible on a nice day

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TurbodToilet@reddit

Elantra N

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actual-hooman@reddit

I will say a Manual Honda fit. Real slow in a straight line, not at all confidence inspiring around corners but it is still a blast to drive for some reason. I think it’s the really short gearing paired with an engine that really wants to be revved high. I say it is a fun car as someone who daily’s a wrx lol

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Ok-Dealer-6628@reddit

Mitsubishi Mirage with a manual

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Honest_Road17@reddit

PT CRUISER BABY!

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Professional_Ad_6891@reddit

the Acura ILX is the most fun you'll have reliably for 25k in my opinion. I've had multiple. interior is not on the same level as competitors (Audi, bmw, etc.)

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TheGT1030MasterRace@reddit

Have you driven a Gen 1 TLX V6 SH?

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Professional_Ad_6891@reddit

i have. much more powerful but the DCT8 is so much fun in the ILX

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TheGT1030MasterRace@reddit

VTEC snarl and powering through turns full throttle is more fun.

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Professional_Ad_6891@reddit

the TLX weighs 1k pounds more and is a larger vehicle. I owned a 1st Gen TLX V6 and It was wonderful as a daily for me. seeing as I live in the mountains of New England the compact FWD (still has VTEC, kicks in at 4500) is better suited to be my "fun" vehicle. if you want my truly honest opinion the most fun car I ever owned was an r53 ice🤣

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5hallowbutdeep@reddit

Porsche Panamera

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Cpolo88@reddit

Alfa romeo giulia. Once you really drive it, you'll wish every car you own can be that fun. But also...careful with the infamous Alfa Romeo reliability 😂

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Smart-Competition509@reddit

2016 Audi A3

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Oldgasguy58@reddit

My 2017 Maxima SR. 300 hp 3.5L. Sport tuned suspension with lots of snot under the go pedal. NO sunroof! Haters crap on the CVT, but Sport Mode simulates a 7 speed auto and changes the throttle response. Paddle shifters are a nice feature. Loaded with features and decent tech. A great road trip vehicle.

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Decent_Can_4639@reddit

Lotus Carlton/Omega. But I don’t think you had them in North America?

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miseeker@reddit

Current is a Mazda CX5. Bought it because it’s built tight and fun.

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N0RCAL@reddit

2006 Mercedes Benz E55 AMG...enough said!!!

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SkidPilot@reddit

I daily my 2014 Chevy SS. Tons of fun, plenty of power with the LS3 and big enough for four adult humans.

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hambonelicker@reddit

BMW E90. 330 or 335 with a stick.

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FighterFly3@reddit

2005 Mazda 3 2.3l manual. Just a basic assembly commuter car you give to your high school kid, but boy is it fun for what it is!

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Legitimate_Window481@reddit

Blackwing.

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LV_Devotee@reddit

Audi A5 sportback. I rented several this last year and it was a more fun driving experience than the BMW 3, 4, or 5 series. And the Benz C or E class. But not as fun as the Alfa Romeo Gulia. Everything I mentioned is way more fun than anything from the US or an Asian car company that I have had a chance to drive.

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jfshve@reddit

Related to your post actually, the Infiniti M56S is a rocket ship. Definitely give it a try. That thing _moves_.

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TacticalPidgeon@reddit

2015 manual transmission Chevy SS Sedan. Everything it does wrong is ok, it's the most perfectly imperfect vehicle I've ever owned!

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retka@reddit

8th gen Accord V6 with the J35. Not the fastest thing out there but beats a lot of cars off the line and has plenty of space for anything you need it for.

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Crisis-Huskies-fan@reddit

I’m on my 2nd Kia Stinger. Twin turbo V6 and AWD. They’re a blast to drive and great bang for the buck compared to comparable German models. And the hatchback makes it shockingly practical. Shame that Kia stopped making them after 2023.

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Impressive-Repair879@reddit

Manual mazda3, steering is direct, gives good feedback, and the shifter has nice short throws all while getting 35mpg. Looking to try out a manual ILX when one pops up near me but depending on the cost I might just keep the 3.

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tomphoolery@reddit

I really liked my 07 Mazda 6

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Aloha-Eh@reddit

2009 Buick Lacrosse CXL, with the last of the 3800 engines. I always enjoy driving that car.

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judasmaiden15@reddit

Lexus GS 400 Especially if you change the exhaust it sounds beastly

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Possible-Magazine23@reddit

Porsche Macan. Any year any trim

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Pleasant-Weekend-163@reddit

C35 nissan laurel. Modified to 418hp, suspension, brakes, the whole 9. Absolutely love it.

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depthdiverr@reddit

M3 lol

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SirClicksALot97@reddit

2010 Mazda 3s. Not the fastest, however with the 2.5L it is surprisingly zippy (back when Mazda was all about zoom-zoom). I suppose it'd be even better in a manual (I own the 5 speed auto but its not terrible). Just be sure to use the stock wheel and tire size as I went aftermarket and upsized, which impacted handling to a noticeable degree.

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DunaldDoc@reddit

2017 Subaru Forester … the XT (turbo) that was so fun (badass) that they had to quit making it.

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cholula_is_good@reddit

Honda Fit. Amazing chassis but a very low power engine and FWD.

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Deep_Dust6278@reddit

RX-8

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icemonsoon@reddit

yes, surprisingly sorted sports car

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DD-de-AA@reddit

my Suzuki Jimny

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cyn_ou@reddit

Honda fih

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Unable_Neat_1098@reddit

I absolutely love my porsche taycan gts sport turismo. You can snag a good shorter lease on a cpo if you look hard enough. Ive had a 4 door g35, an m37, and a charger hellcat , a taycan 4s, but this taycan gts sport turismo is by far the best.

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Primordial_Darkness@reddit

fast? nope. fun? 4 door civic si. guaranteed smile every time

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Beneficial_Try9602@reddit

First gen Acura Integra. Pop up headlights and nobody knew what the weird 4 door hatchback sedan thing was. Handling was like driving a a go cart with the low hood line. Timber this was 1986/7. The 4 door sedan market was full of moving living sofas.

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WildKarrdesEmporium@reddit

Any BMW.

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vena14@reddit

BMW 340i Xdrive. 4 door Supra.

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jolero_03@reddit

BMW e90

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TSLAog@reddit

Nissan Leaf.

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Far-Government1388@reddit

Currently driving a 2006 Dodge charger with a 5.2 v8 tuned and it's fun and fast as fuck lol

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nimbleseaurchin@reddit

Mercedes Benz 190E, base 2.3l 8v. The auto transmission I had sucked, never fully figured out the fueling system so it was more underpowered than it should have been, but astoundingly comfy for a road trip for a cheap economy car with road racing roots. Same with the Oldsmobile Delta 88/Pontiac Bonneville/Buick Park Avenue. Mom had a Delta 88, thing road like a couch. Buddy had a Bonneville, figured out why Dad always fell asleep in the front seat on road trips. Picked up a Park Avenue Ultra shortly after selling the 190E. The transmission felt like it would break any second. Got decent gas mileage. Lift off oversteer on gravel was fun to initiate. But boy oh boy would that thing eat miles up.

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LateralusV@reddit

I mean, my WRX IS fun though

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DudeWhereIsMyDuduk@reddit

Jeep. You'll never not be smiling with a stick shift, no roof, and no doors on the beach.

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WorstDeal@reddit

If I had the money I would take my yard ornament (94 escort) and k24 swap it

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Some-Cream@reddit

Anyone here driven a manual HRV?

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gdotpk@reddit

I have heard they are slow af

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Significant-Bike2356@reddit

BMW 750ix, although a twin turbo V8 is going to be *un*surprisingly fun to drive. Prior to that, an ATS-V, but same obvious fun.

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plasmamaniac@reddit

Not really a "car" but my crew cab 6.5ft bed Fx4 2013 F150 with the 3.5L ecoboost is surprisingly fun to drive, has great power, rides good, good ac and heat also an Fx4 so it's pretty fun offroad too. 365 HP is great to have, gas milage isn't great though

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smithandblesson@reddit

3.0 Honda accord, it’s no sports car but that thing rips!!

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IrateContendor@reddit

The k24 was also great

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nueroticalyme@reddit

Saab 9-3

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IrateContendor@reddit

07 k24 accord

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jhl88@reddit

Buick Regal GS 6speed

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According-Fan5406@reddit

Lot of sports cars here... People misreading the question maybe. I've found the Volvo s60 t8 the most surprisingly fun car I've driven!

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KLAM3R0N@reddit

Right most are the sport version of a regular car. No they are not super cars or anything but they are sport cars srt sho rs rt ... All sport

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glm409@reddit

Any of the BMW M series with 4 doors are a blast to drive.

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aspecccs@reddit

6 speed Acura tl type s

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refusemouth@reddit

1976 Lincoln Continental with a 460.

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Hopeful_Student6684@reddit

2012-2018 Audi A6 3.0t. 310hp stock and near 500hp for maybe $1000 on Bolton's and tune. It's 8hp transmission shifts seriously fast and it is of course awd.

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thatvhstapeguy@reddit

Even the baseline 86-95 Ford Taurus is a blast to drive, it will eat up a circular on-ramp at 45. The SHO takes it to a whole new level

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Nuagf05@reddit

2005 cavalier small enough I could point that thing anywhere , 2006 Mazda 6 way smoother than you would expect

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Stock_Block2130@reddit

All our VW Passats. 92 VR6 wagon, 99 V6 sedan, 2010 2.0 Turbo wagon. Smooth powerful engines, great handling and ride. Yet totally practical.

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mjincal@reddit

If you ever need a getaway car 2013 SHO does alright

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twick2010@reddit

Porsche Macan s. Surprisingly fun and pretty quick!

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PapaPalps066@reddit

Infiniti Q50. I know infiniti gets shit on a lot but same platform and engine as the Nissan Z.

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1MTBRider@reddit

Ford Fusion Sport (2010-2012) I’m biased but it’s pretty fun. Mazda designed the chassis which is basically the same as the old Mazda 6. Even took at on some autocross and it was a riot. A little more surprising but the SVT Contour was also a blast but got overshadowed because Subaru came out with the WRX shortly after. Plus the flagship car was always the Mustang.

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mommyneedsashower@reddit

I gotta say my Mazda CX-50 turbo takes on ramps way better then i'd imagine a non-performance SUV would. Its by no means as capable as a 4 door sports car but for a SUV it ain't bad. It does great on my daily commute but when I drive it aggressively I have way more fun then I proudly should.

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suboptimus_maximus@reddit

The old school Prius C was a hoot. I can’t really explain it, it didn’t make sense.

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z_l@reddit

Did you modify it? I rented the prius c a few times. Really only showed some signs of life once i switched off eco mode

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RJsRX7@reddit

Well, yeah. Slam your thumb in the door on your way into one and they're actually kind of fun to drive in anger though, while still getting approximately Yes miles per gallon.

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Sideburn_Cookie_Man@reddit

Honda Accord Euro CL9 - It has such an amazing 6 speed manual box for a normal family car

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Sandhog43@reddit

G8 GT I bought it new and still love that car!

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HuntGundown@reddit

My 2019 fiesta ST. I've owned a lot of performance cars and this one is the most fun. Whether I'm getting on it on an empty road or just driving like an NPC in traffic, the turbo noises, just blipping the throttle and feeling that slight surge forward and the pssshh from a spooling up turbo... I'm getting hard just thinking about it.

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SpotlightR@reddit

Volkswagen CC

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ScubaSteve7886@reddit

A base model Ford Fiesta with a 5-speed. No it's not fast, but handles much better than you'd expect for a new car that cost $15k when new. And I say that as an owner of a Fiesta ST. (Which turns up the fun even more!)

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LP1000-4@reddit

CTS-V wagon

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SailingSpark@reddit

considering how rare coupes are anymore? I have owned a lot of sports cars. All of then 2 doors. I was surprised at how fun a BMW E36 325IS could be

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WeeklySky3512@reddit

Volvo s60r manual. If the 4c isn't blown, it's surprisingly competent on a back road

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FescueMerkin@reddit

1976 Ford LTD. 0-60 in 3 business days, rides like a living room couch. Front bumper exits a turn before the rear bumper enters. It is an absolute blast.

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Confident_Chipmonk@reddit

not surprising at all, but lots of fun > M3

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