{"id":44755,"date":"2021-10-15T01:48:05","date_gmt":"2021-10-15T08:48:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=44755"},"modified":"2023-10-03T17:42:42","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T00:42:42","slug":"quick-research-5-most-reliable-used-sports-cars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/quick-research-5-most-reliable-used-sports-cars\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick Research: 5 Most Reliable Used Sports Cars"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_4aa2a5-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_4aa2a5-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_4aa2a5-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_4aa2a5-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_4aa2a5-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_4aa2a5-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_4aa2a5-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_4aa2a5-34{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_4aa2a5-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_4aa2a5-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_4aa2a5-34 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-b16ceb  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-d4798b\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6b3188-ad, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6b3188-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_6b3188-ad\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6b3188-ad mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6b3188-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_6b3188-ad\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6b3188-ad img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6b3188-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_6b3188-ad\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_6b3188-ad summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_6b3188-ad\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Most of the best sports cars aren&rsquo;t in production anymore, but you might still find them in the used car market.<\/li><li>A lot of private sellers and independent car lots sell sports cars. There&rsquo;s also a high demand for Japanese-made sports cars.<\/li><li>First-generation Mazda Miatas, Toyota 86s, and Subaru BRZs are some of the most reliable sports cars you can buy.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>When people think of dream cars, the image that pops up in their head is likely a car that has an elegant body, powerful engine, and maybe even an exotic brand name. But not many people know that many sports cars are expensive to maintain, partly because a lot of them are unreliable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One reason for this is because they&rsquo;re not always built to be reliable. Sports cars are built for performance, and manufacturers deliver based on that promise. That said, there are a few vehicle models that have managed to rise above the rest and balance both performance and reliability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the years, car enthusiasts have developed a following for these reliable sports cars because they can treat them just like any other vehicle. These cars have the performance to be a fun weekend toy but also have the reliability of a daily driver.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 Most Reliable Used Sports Cars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the cars in this list aren&rsquo;t something you can buy in dealerships. Many of them aren&rsquo;t even in production anymore. They&rsquo;re only sold by private sellers and independent car lots.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the five most reliable sports cars that you can buy in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/top-used-cars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"used car\">used car<\/a> market. You&rsquo;ll probably notice that most of the vehicles are from Japanese brands. While they&rsquo;re typically known for making reliable economy cars, it seems that their reputation for reliability also extends to some of their sports cars.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/first-gen-mazda-miata-1024x617.jpg\" alt=\"first gen mazda miata\" class=\"wp-image-44797\" width=\"1024\" height=\"617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/first-gen-mazda-miata-1024x617.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/first-gen-mazda-miata-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/first-gen-mazda-miata-768x463.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/first-gen-mazda-miata-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/first-gen-mazda-miata.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>The first-generation Miata has been out of production for more than 20 years, but its reputation for being reliable and very fun to drive still remains. Image source: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Eunos.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Francigf\">Francigf<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First-Generation Mazda Miata (1989-1997)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply put, the first-generation <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/mazda\/miata\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Mazda Miata\">Mazda Miata<\/a> is one of the best sports cars ever. Even though it didn&rsquo;t have a more powerful engine than a conventional sedan, it was still decently fast. This is due to the Miata being exceptionally light, weighing only 2100 lbs. The first generation has been out of production for more than 20 years, but its reputation for being reliable and very fun to drive still remains.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/repairpal.com\/reliability\/mazda\/mx-5-miata#:~:text=Mazda%20MX%2D5%20Miata%20Reliability%20Rating%20Breakdown&amp;text=The%20Mazda%20MX%2D5%20Miata,it%20has%20excellent%20ownership%20costs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"RepairPal\">RepairPal<\/a>, the Mazda Miata is excellent when it comes to reliability because it has low annual ownership costs. Because of its desirability, the Miata has even retained its value very well. Thus, getting a 20-year-old sports car may not be all that cheap. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motortrend.com\/features\/mazda-mx-5-miata-na-first-generation-five-reasons-to-love\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Motortrend\">Motortrend<\/a>, a Miata that&rsquo;s still in good condition typically costs around $6000.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2017-toyota-86-1024x638.jpg\" alt=\"2017 toyota 86\" class=\"wp-image-44851\" width=\"1024\" height=\"638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2017-toyota-86-1024x638.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2017-toyota-86-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2017-toyota-86-768x479.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2017-toyota-86-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2017-toyota-86.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>The Toyota 86 was initially sold as the Scion FR-S in the US.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First-Generation Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ (2012-2020)&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/toyota\/86\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Toyota 86\">Toyota 86<\/a> (which was initially sold as the Scion FR-S in the US) and the Subaru BRZ were co-developed by the two carmakers. The two cars are essentially the same vehicle with very minute differences between the two, like the front bumper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both carmakers are generally known to make reliable vehicles. Thus, it&rsquo;s only natural that the 86 and BRZ inherited Toyota and Subaru&rsquo;s signature reliability. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumerreports.org\/cars\/toyota\/86\/2020\/overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Consumer Reports\">Consumer Reports<\/a> even gave the 86 a perfect 5.0 out of 5.0 rating for overall dependability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 86 has a five-year or 100,000-mile warranty, which speaks volumes about Toyota&rsquo;s confidence in the sports car&rsquo;s reliability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ap2-honda-s2000-1024x722.jpg\" alt=\"ap2 honda s2000\" class=\"wp-image-44800\" width=\"1024\" height=\"722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ap2-honda-s2000-1024x722.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ap2-honda-s2000-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ap2-honda-s2000-768x542.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ap2-honda-s2000-150x106.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ap2-honda-s2000.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>The AP2 Honda S2000 is one of a kind because it has a small compact body, while having performance comparable to the more expensive Porsche Boxster. Image source: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:HondaS2000-004.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Rich Niewiroski Jr.\">Rich Niewiroski Jr.<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AP2 Honda S2000 (2004-2009)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/honda\/s2000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Honda S2000\">Honda S2000<\/a> is a speedy roadster that&rsquo;s also incredibly reliable. There are reports of Honda S2000s easily reaching a mileage of 300,000. Most owners have also reported that they didn&rsquo;t encounter issues with the model as long as the oil was routinely changed and components were regularly checked. The AP2 generation also fixed the oil loss problem that was present in the earlier generation. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cars.com\/research\/honda-s2000-2005\/consumer-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Cars.com\">Cars.com<\/a> drivers even gave the 2005 Honda S2000 an average score of 5.0 out of 5.0 for reliability. It&rsquo;s safe to say that the S2000 inherited Honda&rsquo;s incredible reliability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Honda S2000&rsquo;s value has been steadily rising over the years. Since it was discontinued in 2009, people are starting to realize how good it is. The S2000 is one of a kind because it has a small compact body similar to a Miata, while having performance comparable to the more expensive Porsche Boxster.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2014-nissan-370z-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"2014 nissan 370z\" class=\"wp-image-44801\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2014-nissan-370z-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2014-nissan-370z-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2014-nissan-370z-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2014-nissan-370z-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2014-nissan-370z-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2014-nissan-370z.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>The Nissan 370Z is a short car with a wide body and has a ton of aftermarket options, which makes it endlessly customizable.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nissan 370Z (2009-2020)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/nissan\/370z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Nissan 370Z\">Nissan 370Z<\/a> is another benefactor of reliable Japanese engineering. The 370Z is a short car with a wide body. Its V6 engine makes about 350 horsepower and can be tuned to pump out a lot more power. This car has a ton of aftermarket options, which makes it endlessly customizable. Many 370Zs have even been turned into drift cars.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 370Z is so reliable that owners in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/370z\/comments\/76erz5\/reliability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"forums\">forums<\/a> have reported having driven more than a hundred thousand miles while only encountering minor issues, like an occasional overheat.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RepairPal gave the 370Z an overall reliability rating of 4.0 out of 5.0, which is above average. 370Z owners are expected to spend less on repairs and go to mechanics less frequently.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2011-ford-mustang-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"2011 ford mustang\" class=\"wp-image-44802\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2011-ford-mustang-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2011-ford-mustang-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2011-ford-mustang-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2011-ford-mustang-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2011-ford-mustang-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2011-ford-mustang.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>The Ford Mustang&rsquo;s 5-liter V8 engine will deliver smile after smile without compromising reliability.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ford Mustang (2011-2015)&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Last but not least, we&rsquo;re including the original pony car in the list. While modern <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/ford\/mustang\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Mustangs\">Mustangs<\/a> certainly aren&rsquo;t cheap enough to be called a pony car anymore, they still have the necessary looks and performance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mustang did have a few recalls, which fixed issues like an improperly closing door and a fuel leak. But its 5-liter V8 engine will deliver smile after smile without compromising reliability. It&rsquo;s able to do this because the Mustang uses the same Coyote V8 present in the F-150 truck.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Older Cars Will Need Maintenance&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though we&rsquo;ve listed these cars as some of the most reliable sports cars, it doesn&rsquo;t mean that they aren&rsquo;t going to need replacement parts down the road. Older cars are more likely to have more worn-out parts that will start to show symptoms. To keep these cars running smoothly, their old components will need to be replaced.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All vehicles need oil changes, but it&rsquo;s especially important for the cars on this list, because good oil is a necessity for high-performance vehicles. Oil not only prevents wear from friction, it also helps cool the engine properly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of these sports cars may cost more than your usual used car, but they&rsquo;re definitely more fun. Also, some of these models might appreciate after a few years, so they may turn out to be a good investment.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>When people think of dream cars, the image that pops up in their head is likely a car that has&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/quick-research-5-most-reliable-used-sports-cars\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":44804,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3183],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[2607],"class_list":{"0":"post-44755","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-used-cars","8":"entry"},"acf":{"adrotate_specific_mobile_ad":"","adrotate_specific_desktop_ad":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Quick Research: 5 Most Reliable Used Sports Cars - In The Garage with CarParts.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Planning to buy a used sports car? 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