The Chevrolet Corvette is the stereotypical dream car. Enthusiasts buy one when they can finally afford it. Many keep it for the rest of their lives. And it’s true that 4.3% of Chevrolet Corvettes on the road for 15-plus years remain with their original owners.

Still, I was surprised to learn there are three sports cars drivers keep even longer. From daily drivers with a twist to roadsters built for decades of weekend fun, here’s the list.

3. BMW M5

While the BMW 3 Series is a compact sedan, the 5 Series offers room for the entire family. Across seven generations, the M5 trim has always delivered a tuned sport suspension and a healthy horsepower boost over the standard 5 Series.

From the 1985 M5 with 286 horsepower to today’s 625-horsepower monster, BMW has always positioned the M5 as a sports car you can drive every day. It’s easy to see why so many inspire decades of devotion. Of BMW M5s still on the road after 15-plus years, 4.9% remain with their original owners.

2. BMW Z4

I’m a big fan of the Z4. My own summer fun car is a Z3. These BMWs modernize the timeless two-seat, soft-top roadster formula with strong performance and contemporary styling.

Many enthusiasts buy a Z4 for weekends, put relatively few miles on it, and never find a reason to sell it. BMW will end Z4 production after 2026, which may push even more owners to hold on. Of BMW Z4s with 15-plus years on the road, 6.7% still belong to their first owners.

1. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Mazda’s MX-5 Miata is an icon. It has fewer cylinders than the Z4, but it delivers Japanese reliability, a low MSRP, and one of the most passionate owner communities in the automotive world.

Fans joke that Miata stands for “Miata Is Always the Answer.” The idea is simple: if you want an enthusiast car, you can’t go wrong with an MX-5. Owners back that up. Of Miatas on the road for 15-plus years, 7.6% are still with their original drivers.