6. Nissan 240SX (S13/S14)
The Nissan 240SX, particularly the S13 (1989-1994) and S14 (1995-1998) models, offered affordable rear-wheel-drive excitement, becoming favorites among tuners and drifters. Its lightweight design, balanced weight distribution, and responsive handling made it an ideal platform for modifications. The S13’s pop-up headlights and the S14’s refined styling added to their appeal. Jalopnik highlighted the 240SX’s rising value due to its popularity in drifting and tuning culture, noting that well-maintained examples can fetch over $10,000. (jalopnik.com)