im looking for a four banger sports car. Probably would have to be a Honda or Toyota. Im probably gonna daily drive it. I wouldn’t mind going for a manual Civic or Corolla really. Im just looking for a fun little four cylinder car. Also I think it should be within my budget.
It depends on your budget and what you're looking for. If you want a reliable 4 cylinder manual sports car find something like Toyota 86/Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ, Toyota Celica, Honda S2000, Acura RSX, Civic Si/Type R, and Miata are the good picks.
@rob87 has the definitive list. A few comments:
The S2000 is near perfect, but pricing is completely out of range now. If you don’t already have one, you’re not getting one (I’ve tried).
The Miata is a great little hobby car. Fantastic aftermarket support. But the key word is “little”. Make sure it is comfortable for you if you plan any road trips.
For a hard-top, the FRS/BRZ would be my choice. Well balanced and easy to drive at the limit. Not a ton of power, but enough (but understand the infamous “torque dip”.
The only one I would add to the list is a bug-eye WRX. Most of them on sale are in “project car” condition. But they are soon to be in official “classic car” status. I predict that well-restored cars will appreciate significantly in the next 5-10 years.
