Dodge challenger, king of kool

The Challenger's timeless design, tasteful interior, great ride, and superior performance will make it a classic. Get one while you still can, Dodge is discontinuing it in favor an electric 2-door Charger. The good news is an I.C.E. version of the new Charger is under consideration.

Starting Price: $34,395

Chevy's Camaro has it all, great looks, great ride and handling, powerful engines, and it even gets great gas mileage. It's a bargain destined to be a classic as it too is a victim of the EV madness. Hopefully GM will come to its senses and reverse its decision to end production.

Starting Price: $32,495

Even in its base form, the Ford Mustang is hard to beat. The EcoBoost 4-cylinder accelerates like a V-8 but gets 30MPG highway and the car's smooth ride and comfortable seats make it an affordable daily commuter with lots of pizzaz. And then there's the GT with its V-8!

Starting Price: $32,515

The Nissan Z's got its mojo back! The 2024 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, very practical, and it gets great gas mileage, averaging a combined 32MPG.

Starting Price: $26,795