A world-class sports car in every way, the Honda S2000 is an acquired taste. To extract maximum performance, you’ve gotta be willing to rev the engine to maximum rpm, and that means many used S2000’s have been wrung out on more than one occasion. Choose a low-mileage example from a mature owner or a certified-used S2000 that carries some protection from Honda. Avoid modified S2000s owned by people under 25 years of age.

Runners-up:
BMW Z4
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class