8: Mazda Miata
The Mazda Miata is one of the best-selling roadsters of all-time. And with good reason, as it’s fun to drive and cheap to own. The Miata is not a powerhouse by any means, but what it offers is a lightweight design with a short wheelbase. This is the reason that Mazda has stuck to the same formula for over 30 years now. You can find a Miata in just about every price range, and parts are fairly affordable.

The Miata is a car that’s cheap to own and thrilling to drive. Some later models incorporated a good deal of luxury features. It’s the earliest models that were known for providing cheap thrills to anyone on a budget.