Best Used Cars Sports Cars Under $20,000

Sports cars can be expensive to maintain and insure, but if you love cars those expenses are worth the payoff in fun. And hey, if you train your eye towards the used car market, you can find a near-mint sports car that won't punch a huge hole in your pocket. We scanned the AOL Autos used car database for some of the best sports cars $20,000 can buy, and we think you'll be impressed with with what we found.

Price: $19,888
Mileage: 55,227
Price If Purchased New: $45,850
Engine: 4.2-liter V8, 340 horsepower
JD Power Dependability Rating: NA

Selling Points: The Audi S4 packs plenty of punch, grips the road with Quattro all-wheel-drive and looks as good poking around town as it does on a race track.

Price: $19,993
Mileage: 24,505
Price If Purchased New: $27,420
Engine: 4.6-liter V8, 300 horsepower
JD Power Dependability Rating: 3.5

Selling Points: The Mustang GT is the quintessential pony car, with terrific proportions, great acceleration and an absolute treasure-trove of available aftermarket parts. And best of all, they hold their value very well, so if you decide to sell you won't lose your shirt.

Price: $19,988
Mileage: 41,729
Price If Purchased New: $34,050
Engine: 3.5-liter V6, 293 horsepower
JD Power Dependability Rating: 3.5

Selling Points: The G35 is an underdog in the luxury car world and overlooked in the realm of sports cars. But trust us when we tell you that this attractive-looking coupe is fast, fun to drive and a pleasure to show off.

Price: $19,963
Mileage: 33,928
Price If You Bought It New: $28,510
Engine: 3.5-liter V6, 306 horsepower
JD Power Dependability Rating: NA

Selling Points: The 350Z has one of the most engaging V6 engines you'll find, it screams to be driven fast, and it performs like a bargain-basement Porsche.

Price: $19,946
Mileage: 11,975
Price If Purchased New: $23,465
Engine: 2.0-liter four cylinder, 200 horsepower
JD Power Dependability Rating: NA

Selling Points: Of all the vehicles in the VW lineup this may well be our favorite, with great seats, terrific interior and a surprisingly agile ride. The GTI is about as much fun as any front-wheel-drive hatchback can be.