In this down economy a lot of people need the excitement of a drive in a sports car to get them through the day. But the purchase of a speedy ride doesn’t have to break the bank.

According to MSN autos, there are a number of sports car that can be had for under $35,000 and in this market, and buying a used one can be even more frugal.

Although a number of the cars on the MSN autos list are foreign, the website does focus on a couple of the next generation of American muscle cars, including the iconic Ford Mustang.

Considering the history and power of the Mustang it can still be had for well under $35,000, even when searching for a used GT with a v8 engine. Unlike a lot of other sports cars on the market, the Mustang is also a car that can be used day-in and day-out as it can actually fit passengers in the back and room for some groceries in the trunk.

But for the more pure sports car, the site suggests a Pontiac Solstice or its twin, the Saturn Sky, a rare American two-seater.

This might be the best time to purchase a used sports car as Dow Jones recently reported that the prices of used cars fell 8 percent last year.

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