Most fun, reliable, and reasonably priced car to enjoy while I’m young?

Bit of a niche question. As the title suggests, I absolutely love cars—not for how they look to others or to impress anyone, but purely for the enjoyment of driving, the sound, and the overall experience.

I’m wondering if there are others here who feel the same, and if so, what car would you recommend? I’m planning to save up for something fun (likely a GT86), but I also want it to be reliable and not a completely irrational purchase.

I’m well aware that cars depreciate and that some people see them as a waste of money. But I don’t drink, smoke, or have many typical expensive hobbies, and I’d rather enjoy a great car while I’m young than wait until retirement to get something fun.

TL;DR: What cars would you recommend that are reasonably priced, reliable, fun to drive, look and sound great, and won’t completely drain my bank account?