12. Honda S2000
Available only as a convertible, the S2000 is Honda’s power roadster. They produced it from 1999 to 2009, but although they discontinued it, drivers consider this model to be one of the best performance models to buy on a budget. The main reason for such high praise is its naturally aspirated 2.0 or 2.2-liter, four-cylinder engine with 239 HP.
This high-revving unit, lightweight car delivers sharp handling and great performance. The S2000 was popular in tuner circles, so you can find a lot of modified examples. However, you should search for stock models without any engine modifications. So, for $20,000, you can find some perfectly maintained models with a full-service history.