Ideas for a cheap manual shifting car?

I'm want to get a car with a manual transmission that is more fuel efficient than my truck. Nothing new something from the 90s or 2000s. I like the look of the honda prelude but i want some other options too. 2 doors would be nice, 4 cylinder engine, must have a manual transmission. So who has any ideas about what i'm looking for?

Nissan 240sx
Nissan 300zx
Acura Integra
Honda Prelude

Hyundai Accent's had 2 doors up until the 2010's, with manuals, I have one. Over 130K, original owner, never been to the shop, not driven easy. (I replaced the factory flex pipe that finally split). Still gets 40+ MPG on the freeway at 65MPH.

In looking at *new* cars recently, Subaru's and VW's came to the forefront for me (bigger interior than the Accent, and I need that now). Hyundai still sells manuals in the Accents apparently (6 speed, finally) but I don't believe they have two doors anymore.

The Jetta TDI has awesome range, but economy is no better than the Hyundai's, if MPG is your primary concern. You'd need 70+MPG out of the TDI to break even at 100,000 miles over buying a gas car that gets 40MPG.

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Pretty much ANY small Japanese or Korean built car from the 90's could have a manual transmission. It's about a 50/50 mix between automatic and manual. There are several sites on the Internet you can use to search for what you want.

CD5 Accord Coupe. 1994-1997 IIRC. F22B2 non-vtec gets good mileage and easy to keep on the road.

V20 Camry 1987-1990. Incredible mileage in a great little 4 door.

E90 Corolla 1987-1991. Like the Camry, just a little less flash/get up and go.

The Honda Civic Si starting in 89 were really good, they even did a number of races just for that model.

How about a 97 - 01 Hyundai Tiburon, has a 2.0 L which is fun yet good on fuel.

There are literally dozens of makes & models that fit your description.

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