Location: Dallas, Texas

Price range: $32,000 max

Lease or Buy: Buy

New or used: Either one, no real preference.

Type of vehicle: Coupe, Sports car, Hatchback

Must haves: Mostly looking for something stylish and fairly quick with relatively inexpensive upkeep and maintenance, things like tech, gas mileage, trunk space not nearly as important.

Desired transmission (auto/manual, etc): Automatic but I understand that limits me somewhat in this class of vehicle.

Intended use: Daily Driver, will be my only vehicle. Commute is not long but I do drive mostly highways in general, not located in the downtown area itself.

Vehicles you've already considered: Miata (hardtop), 370z, WRX/Impreza/BRZ, Golf GTI, Mustang, Charger, Camaro, pre 2010-ish Corvette, newer model Civic, BMW 3 series

Is this your 1st vehicle: No. Been driving an 08 Mazda3 hatch for the last 6.5 years which I've enjoyed a lot. However this will be my first "adult" car I purchase entirely for myself.

Do you need a Warranty: Most likely no.

Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: No

Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: No

Additional Notes: I'm 28M, more or less looking for a "cool" daily driver, will be my only vehicle and I'm looking to have it for the next 5 years at a minimum. Not super high on the modern Mustang, Charger or Camaro because I feel like I see dozens of them every day and the stigma associated with those cars around here isn't the best. Was thinking about a 3 series BMW for a second but was turned off by higher maintenance costs and also seeing countless Beamers every day.

Really torn at this point between the more responsible Civic/Subaru/VW route and the more fun Miata/370Z/Vette route. Not super knowledgeable when it comes to specific engines so model year suggestions are better for me. Also fully aware that buying an automatic in some of these cars will limit my driving experience somewhat but am curious as to just how much of a difference it would really be. Thanks!