Sports cars are a passion purchase, selected for their styling, character, performance, and even legacy. They make a statement, while transforming a commute into a thrill ride. But there remains practical considerations with any car purchase and chief among them is reliability.
With sports cars, reliability is elusive. As we have seen over the years, reliability is highly variable, with many models seeing an ebb and flow that defies clear trends. One year, a car can have a good outlook, but a change to the powertrain or other system can rapidly reverse that trend. (See our guide to car reliability.)
This year, we see the most reliable sporty cars coming from brands known for reliability: Honda and Mazda. But, this really isn’t a category where reputation serves as a fair guide. Look to the bottom of the list, and you’ll find Scion and Subaru—two more brands also known for exceptional reliability.
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