A 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage like this modified one on Cars & Bids isn't quite 911-sharp, but it feels more exotic--and can be reliable.

Most air-cooled Porsche 911s, especially first-gen models, are rather expensive. This 1973 Porsche 911 S Targa on Bring a Trailer, though, isn't.

You can't get a 2022 WRX STI, but a Subaru Impreza 22B STi like the one Collecting Cars is auctioning off is an excellent memorial.

At this price, it's virtually impossible to find something to compare to the 400 horsepower track-oriented Corvette Z06.

For under $20,000, you'd be hard-pressed to find another vehicle of this pedigree and performance

The C219-gen Mercedes CLS essentially created the 'four-door coupe' luxury car segment on its own back in 2005. And even today, a first-gen example like the 2006 CLS 500 on Bring a Trailer still looks fresh. However, it's much more affordable now.

The 2013 Volvo C30 R-Design currently listed on Cars & Bids isn't a 'true' Polestar Limited Edition model. But it was modified by Polestar to the same degree--and that makes it a comfortable and solid Swedish alternative to other more-common hot hatches.

Volkswagen only brought over 5000 examples of the Mk5 R32, but the AWD hot hatch is still a comfortable, refined, and practical performance car. And its VR6 engine remains a burbly icon to this day. Plus, as the 2008 R32 on Bring a Trailer demonstrates, it's more affordable than the Golf R or Mk4 model.

The 2012-2013 Mk6 Volkswagen Golf R doesn't have the R32's VR6, but this AWD hot hatch packs even more power and refinement. And used ones like the 2013 model currently listed on Cars & Bids offer arguably more fun than the 2022 model for less money.

Only 10-12 Figoni et Falaschi-bodied Talbot-Lago T150-C-SS Teardrop Coupes exist, and the only 'Modele New York' one still wearing its original body is headed to auction. And if it beats its $10-million estimate, it could become the most expensive French car sold at auction.

The first car that AMG modified after Mercedes purchased it was the W202, the first-gen C-Class. And in 1998, it released the first-ever V8-powered, factory-warranty AMG: the Mercedes C43 AMG. It's not as fast by modern standards, but a W202 C43 like the one on Cars & Bids is a durable, affordable luxury car.

The last of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution line, the Evo X was a little less energetic, but slightly comfier and just as sharp of a rally-style sports sedan. And though clean examples are usually pricey, the 4900-mile Evo X MR Touring on Bring a Trailer is a rare exception.

There might be more pickup trucks built on car platforms these days, but no truck currently captures the spirit of the Subaru Baja. That means the manual 2006 Baja Sport currently listed on Bring a Trailer might be in high demand.

Right after Toyota revealed its sleek, iconic 2000GT, Carroll Shelby got three of them to turn into SCCA race cars. And now, one of those three--the very first production 2000GT--is about to hit Gooding & Co's auction block.

In 2013, the fifth-gen Chevrolet Camaro SS breathed new life into the 1LE, just as the 1LE turned the Camaro from a retro-style muscle car to a racetrack-prepped sports car. And now, there's a clean one listed on Cars & Bids at a true bargain-level price.

A new Rolls-Royce might be extremely expensive, but a used or classic one can sometimes be surprisingly affordable. And a well-maintained example like the 1980 Silver Shadow II listed on Bring a Trailer can be a durable vintage luxury experience.

The first production 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 was sold for a whopping $3.1 million, benefitting Operation Homefront.

A clean, low-mileage 2000 Acura Integra Type R is a rare thing these days. And like all ITRs, it's an incredible-to-drive, focused, high-RPM thing. But spending $112,112 on one is a bit overkill.

BMW set a high standard for itself with the E9x 3 Series. And while it's not an M3, an E90 sedan like this 2010 328i xDrive on Cars & Bids makes for a fun, affordable luxury sports sedan.

The R171 Mercedes SLK isn't the sharpest convertible sports car, but it's still fun and comfortable. Plus, the V8-powered SLK 55 AMG sounds great and is still fast by modern standards. And examples like the 2009 car currently listed on Bring a Trailer are still affordable and reliable.