Top 10 Performance Cars Under $30,000

Honda Civic Si Coupe

Despite having lost quite a bit of the edge it used to have, Honda’s Civic Si is still a fun little car. It features a VTEC four-banger, a lovely gear shifter and imperturbable reliability.

The horsepower provided by its naturally aspirated 2.4-liter engine measures 205 while torque tops out at 174 lb-ft. Redline is a spirited 7,000 RPM. The only transmission available is a super slick six-speed manual that allows you to make the most of its modest power. Base price for a coupe version of this Civic is around $24,000.