king of kool, Ford Mustang

Whether it's the Eco-Boost or the GT with its V-8, the Ford Mustang is hard to beat. The EcoBoost 4-cylinder accelerates like a V-8 but gets 30MPG highway. Add a smooth ride and comfortable seats and you have an affordable daily commuter with lots of pizzaz. 

Starting Price: $37,210

 M-B hit it out of the park with the newly designed CLE 300. It's got a blend of performance, comfort, and luxury that makes it a great choice if you're looking for a high-performance GT Coupe that also exudes style and luxury at a reasonable price.

Starting Price: $62,800

If there's anything from Europe that could come close to matching the ethos of the American Pony Car, it's the BMW 2-Series Coupe. It's a bit pricey but it's by far the most fun to drive sports coupe to come out of Europe and also a great daily driver.

Starting Price: $52,815

The Nissan Z's got its mojo back! The Z's good looks were inspired by the original 240Z, which we love, and the silky-smooth 400HP V-6 can be had with a 9-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission. Either one will thrill you to your core without breaking the bank.

Starting Price: $42,970

Speaking of breaking the bank and thrilling to the core, we love the Porsche 911, except for its price. The Cayman is right up there with the 911 in performance, just as thrilling but at almost half the price. If you have to have a Porsche, the Cayman is the one we'd choose.

Starting Price: $69,950

With the 50K you save on the Cayman you could buy His and Hers MINIs. The MINI's cuteness will make anyone stand out in traffic, but it also happens to be a blast to drive, it's very practical, and it gets great gas mileage, averaging a combined 32MPG.

Starting Price: $26,795