In the previous decade, from 2000-2010, there were several American sports cars that you could drive and thoroughly enjoy, experiencing the kind of fun ride you want.
Right now, you could find these sports cars and enjoy the fact that you have an affordable drive in a used car that gives you the quality drive you’re looking for from a brand that you know and trust. Let’s take a look at some of the most impressive sports cars that were part of the previous decade.

2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Turbo

This is a car that might be one of the most underrated models you’ll find on this list and its one that offered the fun you were looking for. This car offered the power you desired with 260 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque from a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine while being equipped with a five-speed manual transmission for the drive.

2000-2004 Ford F-150 Lightning

The automakers in the US have found ways to offer us hot rod pickup trucks and this one was certainly one of them. This truck made 340 horsepower and 440 lb.-ft. of torque from the supercharged 5.4-liter V8 engine found under the hood. Later models would have even more power for you to enjoy the drive and you could use this truck for some work as well.

2004-2006 Pontiac GTO

Before the demise of the Pontiac brand, this sports car was brought to the market to give us a classic name and a lot of power for the fun of the drive. This car used a 5.7-liter V8 engine that gave you 350 horsepower and 365 lb.-ft. of torque which was later upgraded with a 6.0-liter V8 that makes 400 horsepower and 400 lb.-ft. of torque for the drive.

2008-2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8

The Charger SRT8 arrived on the scene to give us a thought that would take many back to a time when muscle cars were massive and powerful. This car uses a 6.1-liter V8 engine to make 425 horsepower and 420 lb.-ft. of torque for the drive. This car was certainly more at home on a drag strip than on the road, but it is one you can still enjoy driving today.

2008-2009 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500KR

Here’s a Shelby Mustang with the right name as the KR stands for King of the Road. This car was capable of 540 horsepower and 510 lb.-ft. of torque coming out of the supercharged 5.4-liter V8 engine. You’ll love this car if you find one and take it for a drive, it’s easily one of the most fun from the previous decade.

2004-2009 Cadillac CTS-V

As the first Cadillac model to show how this brand could truly be a lot of fun while giving you the luxury style you want, this car was in a class by itself. Powered by a massive 6.0-liter V8 engine that makes 556 horsepower and 551 lb.-ft. of torque, you can have a lot of fun taking this car for a drive. Later models had even more power with a larger engine under the hood.

2000 Ford Mustang Cobra R

Here’s a car that was most impressive when taken to the track and given its true purpose. Even though it’s nearly 20 years old now, this is a car you can still see and admire when its screams by you. Powered by a 5.4-liter V8, this car made 385 horsepower and 385 lb.-ft. of torque to have the drive and the ride that makes it a lot of fun.

Dodge Viper ACR

Here’s a car that’s not made any longer, but this version of the Viper was the most hard-core and track-ready to give you a harrowing time from behind the wheel. This car might scare you with its massive 8.4-liter V10 engine that pushes out 600 horsepower while also offering you the aerodynamics that make this car rip around the track with ease.

2001-2009 Chevrolet Corvette Z06/ZR1

If you want a sports car that can be driven every day while offering you the ability to have a lot of fun on the track, this is the one you want. The Corvette looks great, offers an amazing drive, and has the power of a 5.7-liter V8 that pushes 380 ponies out of the engine in the early models and as much as 638 horsepower from a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 in later versions.

They’re Out There

While these sports cars may not be a dime a dozen, far from it, in fact, they can be found. In cases like this, try enlisting the help of your local used car dealer to see what they can come up with. They will do the legwork for free, they can also take trade-ins on your purchase, and they can extend the financing you may need to own these premier American sports car options.