Cheap, Fast Cars for Under $25,000

Are you in the market for a fun and fast car to play with, but on a tight budget? Never fear, we're here to help you find that special ride, even in this time of puffed-up prices. We did the digging and compiled a list of the best cheap, fast cars available out there right now. We set the price limit at $25,000, and obviously, the cheaper the better. This group of high-performance, budget-friendly cars are either quick, fast, or both. We ranked them based on speed, value, and the all-important (and, yes, highly subjective) fun factor. (See the rankings here. )