It's worth remembering that mass matters, and consumables add up. Lighter, slower cars can be a lot of fun, and they are cheaper to run because they go through tires, brake pads, and gas more slowly.

There is no stopping this 2000s manual Honda model - with some high mileage examples and renowned grit, it is worth a look for under $5,000.

Cars are expensive. If you want something new, you'd better be ready to spend more than $20,000+. Willing to go used? You're still likely to spend $10,000 to $15,000 or more. Anything less than this ...