Whether they're planning on using their sports car as a daily driver or as a garage queen, no one wants a machine that's a nightmare to own. Cars that break constantly or cost a fortune to keep running might be acceptable for some, but for most owners who want to actually drive their cars, having a demanding car might ruin their ownership experience.

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It's a good job then that there's plenty of cars out there that don't need much to keep doing their thing. They won't be too hard on the wallet, they shouldn't break down and they're all great fun to drive, too. These cars are some of the easiest sports cars ever to live with, and that's why they're all so popular. Of course, there are a few models that should just be avoided by anyone looking for an easy life. They're notorious for being not only unreliable but also hugely expensive.

10 Easy: Subaru BRZ

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Built in collaboration with Toyota, the Subaru BRZ is a brilliant affordable sports car that's also great to modify. Examples regularly come on the used market with over 100,000 miles on them, an unusual feat for a small sports car.

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But, that just goes to show how easy to daily drive they are, and with Toyota's bulletproof reliability, they don't go wrong often, either. There's a new generation of the car being developed for 2022, which should hopefully be just as daily-driveable as the first-gen car.

9 Easy: Ford Mustang

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One of the most famous American cars ever, the Ford Mustang is a strong seller every year, so much so that in some markets, it's now the only car Ford sells. The Mustang's success in America means it's one of the easiest cars to get serviced, and parts can be found very cheap.

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Especially for those living in more rural areas, having a car that can be easily serviced is vital to keeping ownership simple, and there's nowhere in the country where a Mustang can't be fixed. Not only that, but their popularity means used examples can be found cheap as well.

8 Easy: Lotus Elise

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A low-volume British sports car might not be the first place most buyers will look for ease of ownership, but the Lotus Elise actually gets excellent ratings from owners. That's mostly due to its straightforward construction and Toyota engine, which means when things do go wrong they can be fixed for a reasonable price.

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The Lotus is actually more reliable than most people might think, with owners on Lotus forums regularly discussing taking their cars on thousand-mile trips around Europe and the US. It's also a bit more exotic than, say, a Mustang, so it'll turn heads on road trips too.

7 Easy: Mazda Miata

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The Mazda Miata is a JDM classic, loved by enthusiasts all over the world for its lightweight body and track-ready handling. It also makes a great drop-top cruiser, for those who prefer soaking in the sights at a more leisurely pace.

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Cheap to run, easy to modify, and attractively priced, there isn't much that's bad to say about the Miata. Sure, it's not going to have much luggage space, but that's hardly a priority that the majority of sports car buyers will care about.

6 Easy: Chevrolet Camaro

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Much like the Mustang, the Chevy Camaro is a long-standing nameplate that's a perennial favorite among American drivers. First introduced in 1967, the original production run lasted until 2002, with the car being revived in 2009.

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It offers heaps of power and a good reliability rating at a price that's on par with many much more boring cars. Really, any generation of the Camaro is easy to live with, although parts for older models can be quite expensive depending on their rarity.

5 Easy: Honda Civic Type R

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The Honda Civic Type R is considered by some as the best hot hatch, period. It's a genius combination of pure sports performance mixed with the everyday practicality and sensibility of a regular Civic.

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The latest version is even more driving-focused but doesn't lose any of its everyday usability. It's big enough to be a daily driver for a small family, but it's also fast enough to be a serious competitor out on track. It's also very reliable, which is no surprise given Honda's stellar reputation.

4 Easy: Porsche 911

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The Porsche 911 isn't going to be the cheapest car to maintain on this list, nor is it going to be the most reliable one. But, for a supercar, it's about the easiest one to live with. That's because there's a Porsche garage in most big cities, and since 911s sell so well parts aren't difficult to find.

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They're fairly good for reliability, being one of the most dependable supercars, although of course, they're not going to be able to match the Japanese sports car brands in that respect. Still, plenty of owners get well over 100,000 miles out of their machine, which for a supercar, is pretty much unheard of for any other model.

3 Easy: Acura NSX

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It might not be the most popular model around, but the Acura NSX is another of the easiest supercars to live with. Being a Honda, it won't ask for much in the way of maintenance, at least not compared to rival offerings.

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Their unpopularity also means it's unlikely to see another NSX at a car meet or show, so owners can be safe in the knowledge their machine will be unique. Cars that go under the radar like this also tend to become collector's items in a few decades' time, so the Acura may well be a smart investment.

2 Nightmare: Ferrari 458 Italia

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Ferrari is notorious for making unreliable cars, ranking at the bottom of the table even among supercar manufacturers year after year. But, the 458 Italia has a few party tricks that make it even more of a headache than most. When Ferrari built the car, they used a sealant in the rear wheel arches that were flammable, and since that sealant sat quite close to the engine, 458s often caught fire.

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That issue was fixed in a recall, but then there were three further recalls due to engines seizing, airbags malfunctioning, and a trunk latch jamming. There haven't been any more in the last few years, but with build quality like that, who knows what other nasty surprises are waiting for new owners.

1 Nightmare: Most AMG Sports Cars

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AMG has made a lot of performance cars that are great to drive over the years, but almost all of them have one major defect: maintenance costs. Not only are AMG cars often horrendously unreliable, but when they do break, they cost a fortune to put right.

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The amount needed to fix the car is often more than the car is worth, leading owners to scrap their machines or sell them on for rock-bottom prices. They're great cars to drive, but anyone looking for an easy ownership experience should stay well away from these notorious maintenance nightmares.

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