11 Cars From the 90s Everyone Misses
The 1990s were a golden era for cars — a time when design, performance, and personality came together like never before. From the iconic Toyota Supra to the nostalgic BMW M3, these 11 cars from the 90s still capture hearts decades later. Let’s take a ride down memory lane and relive the legends we all miss.
Toyota Supra (Mk4)
Okay, let’s just get it out there the Supra is basically the 90s poster child. You saw it in every video game, every car magazine, every early Fast & Furious movie. That 2JZ engine? Like, almost a mythical creature now. You could mod the hell out of it, and it’d still hold up. Back then, it sold for around, what, $40,000? Now people are dropping six figures on clean ones. Kinda wild. And honestly? That huge wing still looks hot.
Mazda RX-7 (FD)
The RX-7 was like that one friend who’s really fun at parties but also a little unpredictable. Still, the way it handled just perfect. You didn’t drive it, you sort of danced with it. I think those were around $32,000 in the late 90s, which sounds like a steal today. The curves on it… literal art.
Nissan 300ZX
The 300ZX was Nissan flexing. Twin-turbo V6, pop-up lights, a cabin that felt way ahead of its time. It wasn’t cheap back then, about $35,000 or so, which is like luxury sedan territory in the 90s. But man, it drove like butter. Smooth, confident, fast. I think it’s one of those cars people didn’t really appreciate until it disappeared.
Acura NSX
Ah, the NSX. The Ferrari killer that didn’t break down every week. Mid-engine, lightweight, and honestly such a clean design. You could drive it to work every day and still take it to the track on the weekend. It was pricey around $60,000 but compared to European stuff with the same performance, it was practically a bargain.
BMW E36 M3
The E36 M3 was just… balanced. Not insane, not boring, just right. Around $36,000 new, I think? It had that slick inline-six and a vibe that said, “Yeah, I go fast, but I’ve also read Nietzsche.” BMWs were at their best in the 90s before they got, like, too busy. It’s the kind of car that makes you want to take the long way home, you know?
Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4
Honestly, the 3000GT was kind of overbuilt, but in a fun way.It weighed a ton, but it still hustled. The price back then, like $45,000, wasn’t small change either. But it looked futuristic. The kind of car that made 12-year-olds stop mid-bike ride just to stare.
Toyota MR2 Turbo
So, you wanted a sports car but couldn’t swing an NSX? Boom MR2 Turbo. Mid-engine, turbocharged, rear-wheel drive. Even the layout sounds mischievous. Around $25,000 for one back in the day, which was solid value. Handling was snappy, maybe too snappy sometimes people called it the “poor man’s Ferrari” and, yeah, that kinda fit. It had that same cheeky vibe.
Honda Prelude
Man, the Prelude was underrated. I don’t know why Honda dropped it.Prices were around $23,000, I think. Every time I see one on the street, it’s like, oh hey, there’s that quiet kid from high school who aged beautifully.
Subaru Impreza WRX STI
If you were into rally stuff, this was the car. It had the boxer rumble, the big wing, and that slightly unhinged “I’ll go sideways in the rain” energy. The STI badge meant it wasn’t messing around. Around $30,000 back then. And the blue with gold wheels? Iconic. It’s like the official color of 90s adrenaline.
Dodge Viper
Oh man. The Viper. No traction control, no ABS, no apologies. Just raw V10 muscle wrapped in something that honestly looked kind of insane. Around $70,000 if I remember right, which sounded nuts, but you were basically buying a street-legal death wish. And yet… it was glorious. Loud, stupid, and somehow perfect.
Volkswagen Corrado VR6
This one’s a bit of a niche pick, but people who get it, get it. The Corrado VR6 was sharp, agile, and had that wonderful growly six-cylinder sound. Around $22,000 new, and it felt more expensive than it was. It didn’t sell huge numbers, but it carved itself a cult following. Just a fun, weird little car that deserved better.
