Retirement doesn’t have to mean giving up the thrill of driving a fun car. Some used sports cars offer both excitement and long-term value, making them smart picks for retirees who want the best of both worlds.
Read Next: 3 New Luxury SUVs That Are a Good Investment for Retirees
Explore More: 4 Low-Risk Ways To Build Your Savings in 2025
If you’re looking for a car that’s fun to drive and financially sensible, start here.
Trending Now: Suze Orman’s Secret to a Wealthy Retirement–Have You Made This Money Move?
Honda Civic Si
2024 model price range: $30,998 to $34,998
Second year maintenance costs: $443
Second year fuel costs: $1,434
The 2024 Honda Civic Si is a compact sports car sedan with a 200-horsepower turbocharged 1.5-liter inline-four engine, per Car and Driver. The Civic Si’s fuel economy is listed as 37 miles per gallon on the highway and 27 mpg in the city. Consumer Reports’ rating is five out of five on transmission, emergency handling and routine handling.
Check Out: 6 Used Luxury Japanese Cars That Are a Good Investment for Retirees
Ford Mustang EcoBoost
2024 model price range: $31,998 to $39,998
Second year maintenance costs: $666
Second year fuel costs: $2,318
One muscle car that packs a punch is the 2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost with a 315-horsepower turbocharged 2.3-liter engine and a 10-speed automatic transmission, per Car and Driver. The Mustang EcoBoost has an EPA rating of 22 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway. The ratings from Consumer Reports on routine handling and transmission are five out of five, with a four out of five rating on emergency handling.
Mazda MX-5 Miata
2024 model price range: $27,998 to $33,998
Second year maintenance costs: $472
Second year fuel costs: $2,077
This fun little two-door 2024 MX-5 Miata sports car comes with a 181-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a standard six-speed manual transmission, according to Car and Driver. The MX-5 Miata averages 35 mpg on the highway and 26 mpg in the city. Emergency handling, routine handling and transmission ratings from Consumer Reports are five out of five across the board.
Chevrolet Camaro LT
2024 model price range: $32,998 to $41,998
Second year maintenance costs: $608
Second year fuel costs: $2,364
Whether you choose the soft top convertible or the coupe, the 2024 Chevrolet Camaro LT, one of America’s favorite muscle cars, has a 335-horsepower V-6 engine with a choice of 10-speed automatic or six-speed manual shifter, per Car and Driver. It has an EPA rating of 16 in the city and 26 on the highway. Ratings of five out of five for transmission, routine handling and emergency handling are listed in Consumer Reports.
Editor’s note: All 2024 used price ranges were sourced from CarMax, and all maintenance and fuel costs were sourced from Edmunds.
More From GOBankingRates
3 Luxury SUVs That Will Have Massive Price Drops in Summer 2025
4 Things You Should Do if You Want To Retire Early
7 Wealth-Building Shortcuts Proven To Add $1K to Your Wallet This Month
5 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000
This article originally appeared on GOBankingRates.com: 4 Used Sports Cars That Are Good Investments for Retirees
