Check Out These Used Sports Cars Before You Buy A New Chevrolet CorvetteAutoblogChase BierenkovenFri, September 25, 2026 at 9:15 PM UTCAdd us on GoogleAutoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.The Chevrolet Corvette is also a great new sports car. The mid-engined C8 just got an update, too, with new V8 engines, the return of the excellent Grand Sport trim, and a whole new Grand Sport X model that effectively replaces the E-Ray. It's a great way to spend around $80,000-$110,000.But new sports cars are expensive depreciating assets. But before you go eating that depreciation on a new Corvette, it's probably worth looking around to see how much you could save by buying a used one that's already bottomed out. Using the starting price of a base Corvette ($71,000) as a cap, these are a few used alternatives that should deliver a similar experience.Pick Your Porsche 9112008 Porsche 911 TargaView the 2 images of this gallery on the original articleAdvertisementAdvertisementAssuming you want a car that will fill the same role as the C8 (i.e., something you can drive every day with the engine in the wrong spot), it's worth turning to the obvious choice: the Porsche 911. For about $70,000, you can pretty much pick your 911. The world is your oyster.Older classic 911s can be had in varying states of restoration. More modern examples, like the 996 and 997 generation cars, can also be readily found. These include 4S, S, and Turbo models, especially from the 996 generation, doubly so if you'd like one of the less desirable Cabriolets. They won't make the power the new Corvette does, sure, but they won't depreciate like a new one either, and you can't complain about the classic Porsche driving experience and the one thing the new 'Vette doesn't have: a manual.Buy A BMW M22020 BMW M2 CompetitionCars & BidsView the 2 images of this gallery on the original articleThe BMW M2 is sort of the opposite of the Chevrolet C8 experience, but it builds on the usability aspect that makes the new 'Vette so enticing. The front-engine, rear-drive 2+2 is perhaps the archetypal sports car layout, and for good reason. M2s drive great, with plenty of power from their turbocharged inline-six engines, and they'll still get you to the office Monday morning. Even the latest BMW M2 (slide 2 above) can be had for well under the Corvette's $70k MSRP. Early cars can even be bought under $40,000, which is a serious bargain for the experience these cars offer.Love American Muscle? Try A Ford Mustang2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350Cars & BidsView the 2 images of this gallery on the original articleAdvertisementAdvertisementIf you love that American V8 feel, the Ford Mustang is the next best place to look for it. You can even get a new Mustang for less than the Corvette, bringing you the perks of new car ownership (like a warranty) for less. The Mustang doesn't skimp on the experience despite the discounted price, though. I love the sporty Shelby GT350 Mustangs from a few years ago, which can quite easily be bought for a $20,000 discount compared to the price of a new Corvette. The Mustang also offers a manual transmission (or an auto), and its naturally aspirated V8 experience is something you should have at least once.This story was originally published by Autoblog on Sep 25, 2026, where it first appeared in the Features section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.