Best muscle cars
Explore the best used muscle cars of 2024
Muscle cars
We've compiled a list of the 10 most popular used muscle cars with CarMax customers. Learn more about how our lists work.
1. Ford Mustang
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Pros
Strong acceleration
Excellent handling
High-tech interior displays
Cons
Cramped rear seats
Small side mirrors
Hard to enter and exit in tight parking spots
2. Dodge Charger
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Pros
Incredible acceleration from the electric motor
Upscale interior
Lots of space inside
Cons
Fake exhaust noises are not for everyone
Feels big and heavy
Large doors make parking a challenge
3. Dodge Challenger
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Pros
Powerful V8 options
Spacious interior
Comfortable ride
Cons
Large and heavy
No convertible option
Poor visibility
4. Chevrolet Camaro
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Pros
Impressive handling
Strong acceleration
Smooth ride
Cons
Poor visibility
Tiny rear seat
Limited trunk space
5. Subaru WRX
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Pros
Quick acceleration
Impressive handling
Precise steering
Cons
Lots of road noise
Infotainment touchscreen difficult to use
Cabin lacks refinement and upscale materials
6. Nissan 370Z
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Pros
Sharp, controlled steering
Precise handling
Pure driving experience without excessive aids and assists
Cons
Loud road and engine noise
Major blind spots
Difficult to drive smoothly
7. Ford Mustang Mach-E
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8. Toyota Supra
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9. BMW M3
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How we ranked this list
To create our "Best Of" lists, our analysts looked at CarMax vehicle and sales data over a recent 6-month period, from December 2025 through May 2026. Looking back over a 6-month period allows for the highest sample size possible while also providing up-to-date pricing information. Some articles may include data points with lower sample sizes.
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