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Spring Lineup: 5 fun and affordable cars for under $30K

Spring Lineup: 5 fun and affordable cars for under $30K

1.)  2013 Fiat 500 Turbo:

The new 500 Turbo is a nice compromise between the Fiat 500 and the Fiat 500 Abarth. The Turbo has the same engine as the Abarth, but with a little less tuning and a lot more day-to-day liveability. Trust me, the 135-hp and mid-7 second 0-60 is more than enough to plaster a grin on even the most contrary Mary. Add go-kart steering, Beats™ audio, fly colors, 31-mpg combined fuel rating and true Italian design for a city car that really turns heads. Price as tested: $22,250 ^ More: ofcnow.co/A1T

2.)  2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe:

The Coupe is a classic design for those who like a sporty look, personal feel and a wide berth in parking lots to open their doors. The redesign of the Hyundai Elantra, and now the Coupe, continues the unique look of the Sonata. With success under their belts, now you can have your Elantra with two doors. Add Active Eco technology, 31-mpg combined fuel rating, Nav., dual digital climate control, 360-watt stereo and an air ionizer and this is worth putting on your short list. Price as tested: $23,965 ^ More: ofcnow.co/ftu

3.)  2013 VW Beetle TDI:

If you never thought you could afford fun and diesel power in the same car, Volkswagen will change your mind with the redesigned Beetle. The new interior layout takes cues from the past for one of the nicest VW interior designs in decades. Add Turbo Clean Diesel power, 32-mpg combined fuel rating, heated leatherette front seats and fun colors like Denim blue and you might find yourself getting groovy all over again. Price as tested: $25,460 ^ More: ofcnow.co/z9H

4.)  2013 Kia Soul Exclaim:

The Kia Soul Exclaim is more car than you might expect from the “Party Rock” youth-targeted vehicle. With two-tone sand and black leather trimmed seats, light up speakers (yes, they pulse like the lights at Tracks), Nav., automatic climate control, and eye-catching 18” wheels, the Exclaim is putting this party animal back on the radar. Add the 164-hp and you have plenty of get-up-and-go to get to your next outting. Be prepared to fill up more with a combined mpg rating of 25. Price as tested: 23,575 ^ More: ofcnow.co/mK4

5.)  2013 Scion FR-S:

The sportiest car of this lineup, this 200-hp bare-bones sport coupe from Scion will get your blood pumping and tires smoking. The FR-S has crisp steering, an amazingly short-throw shift in manual and enough torque (151 ft. lbs.) to let you do doughnuts all day with traction and vehicle skid control. This car is not only affordable but really good fun. What’s more is the BeSpoke system with social media integration and 5.8 inch touch screen. 25-mpg combined fuel rating. Price as tested: $24,997 ^ More: ofcnow.co/UFf 

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