25 Normal Cars That Will Turn Anyone Into an Enthusiast

The latest Honda Accord is great because it can be optioned with a detuned Civic Type R engine, along with a manual transmission. That means 252 horsepower in a sleeper sedan. How could you not enjoy that? This 2.0T is brand-new, and you can own it today.

If you happened to stumble on this article 10 years ago, there's no way you'd find a normal Hyundai on it. Times have changed, and so has the company's chassis and suspension tuning. Even its normal cars are enjoyable these days. Here's an Elantra GT hatch on eBay right now.

It may not have a high-revving engine or a manual transmission, but the all-electric i3 hatch is still fun as hell. A carbon-composite chassis, low center of gravity, rear-wheel drive, and instant torque delivery all come together to make a truly nice driving experience. This used model can be yours today for under $13,000.

The Defender isn't especially sporty, but its off-road prowess is nearly unmatched. People enjoy going off-road, so it only makes sense the Defender would act as a bridge between them and driving enjoyment. Here's a sweet four-door model up for sale on eBay.

We drove the new Toyota Corolla hatch last year, and loved it. It has everything we love in a basic, fun car: Simple, cheap, and nimble. Also, you can get it with a manual transmission. This one has the stick, and you can own it today.

The nice thing about the Tacoma is it's not as big as most other trucks on the market today. So while you still get most of the utility from a normal pickup, it's a lot more nimble (relatively) than your average truck. Plus, because it's physically smaller, squeezing through tight spaces off-road is less of an issue. Here's one with a manual transmission that you can buy right now.

The Insight was one of the first production hybrid cars, and while it wasn't angled towards driving pleasure, its streamlined body, simple interior, and lightweight chassis make it a joy to toss around.

Subaru's performance cars have a massive enthusiast following, but its normal cars are fun to drive too. You can get the base Impreza in hatchback form with a five-speed manual, which sounds like a blast (especially in cold weather). This one's listed for just under $15,000 on eBay right now.

As you'll start to see with this list, lightness and simplicity will be recurring themes. Like the Corolla, there really isn't too much to the Chevy Sonic, and that's what makes it enjoyable. Here's a new one painted in a cool shade of red for sale.

Thanks to the Fiat 500's tiny size, it can be very enjoyable to drive. Power doesn't really matter, as long as it has enough to get out of its own way. Sure, the Abarth is more fun, but for normal people, the normal 500 will do just fine. This new one is listed on eBay right now for $15,500.

The Miata isn't the only Mazda that's fun to drive. The company's entire lineup offers enjoyable driving experiences no matter what sort of format you're looking for. The Mazda 6 mid-size sedan is a perfect example. This one is brand new, and can be yours.

The Honda Fit has always been a light, tossable car with plenty of practicality. Anyone who sits behind the wheel of one of these and takes it on a back road will be grinning ear-to-ear, whether they're a car person or not. This brand-new one has a manual transmission, and it's for sale.

The Charger is one of the coolest mainstream cars out there. It's one of the last non-luxury full-size sedans out there to rock a rear-wheel-drive layout, and there are plenty of fantastic V-8 trims to choose from. Here's a 2017 R/T model for sale on eBay now.

The Giulia Quadrifoglio may get all of the attention, but it turns out the the four-cylinder Giulia is fun to drive as well. It still has those good looks and super-quick steering, as well as a good transmission and adequate power. Here's a used one you can own for under $20,000.

The BMW 2 Series is one of the least-expensive BMWs you can buy. That makes it a great starting place for buyers who are new to the brand and don't have the budget for a nicer luxury car. But whether they're buying it because it's cheap or because it's cute, it's also fun to drive. After a few months behind the wheel, new owners are going to start to understand why enthusiasts love driving. This one has some Dinan parts installed, and it's for sale.

If you need a set of rear doors, the 3-Series is another great choice from BMW. The latest versions may have lost a bit of their sharpness, but overall, they still provide smiles behind the wheel. This one's brand-new, and it's for sale.

The ST is a ridiculously fun car to drive, but the great thing about the Ford Fiesta is that it's sporty regardless of what version you buy. We're especially fans of the 1.0-liter Ecoboost Fiesta. Ford billed it as an economy car, but what a lot of buyers won't realize is that it's both fuel-efficient and fun. Before they know it, they'll be hooked. This one's listed for $10,000 on eBay Motors now.

The current-generation Civic is better than its predecessor by leaps and bounds. It's still a Honda, and people are still going to buy it in droves because of the badge on the hood. It will probably still be reliable, but it's also been injected with a dose of fun that we didn't expect. On a winding back road, even mainstream buyer won't be able to resist the new Civic's sporty charms.

The Jeep Wrangler is one of the few cars that everyone loves regardless of how little they care about cars. Most of these buyers have no intentions of tackling the Rubicon, but the Jeep community draws them in. Before they know it, the doors are off, and they're combing through forums late at night, trying to decide which lift kit they need. Here's a manual Sport model listed for sale now.

For a compact sedan, the Honda Civic is pretty sporty, but anyone who buys the Mazda3 will find that it's actually even more fun to drive. It has an impressive interior and a great design, but when the roads get curvy, the Mazda3 is more than happy to play. For buyers who previously thought driving was a chore, this is one of the best cars to convince them otherwise. This one is brand-new, and you can own it today.