I currently own a sweet Alfa Romeo 98%26#039; 156 1.8 16v twin spark and I am looking for a similar (for fellow americans that don%26#039;t know it think of a Bmw 3 series) kind of car that would be a nice, fast and would have depreciated a lot causing it to be as cheap as possible|||Well as far as fast and cheap goes, Motorcycles are your best bet. Yamaha YF6 is ~$6k new and ~$3.5K used and will be competitive against a Ferrari Enzo in 0-60 and 1/4 Mile times. That%26#039;s just a beginner%26#039;s bike too.
Now as far as hidden gems go,
The rather ugly (imho) Saab 9-3 Viggen from 2000 Fastback(Hatchback?) It%26#039;s quite quick and it was never well known since American like me never appreciated Sabb%26#039;s unique style.
Then of course there is the Miata. Though not so much a hidden gem, its common enough and old enough t be cheap while reliable enough to still be a good buy.
Lastly, people forgot abut the First generation MR2. Boxy and futuristic in an 80s sort of way, the supercharged version produced 145hp and weighed a mere 2200lbs. That%26#039;s Lotus territory right there. Along with the Mid engine, rear wheel drive configuration found in supercars, it is one of the purest sports cars on the planet.|||The Subaru Imprenza will smoke anything in it%26#039;s class....i%26#039;m not sure if you have it were you are located though...but i do know they are some badass rally style cars.
Even on a side note: Suzuki has REALLY come up in the ranks...make very good cars that are cheap, and VERY reliable.|||love Volvo%26#039;s, they are great cars and depreciate really fast ( around 75% in 4 years) and they last to 200-250 thsnd. miles.
