Have you considered a miata? A friend of mine has been building his - it just looks like so much fun, especially after it was lowered + muffler delete. Could be a fun option as well, likely more dependable.
https://www.edmunds.com/mazda/mx-5-m...591/?radius=50
Or an older model mercedes - just for your commute - built like tanks and most have extremely robust engines.
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invent...353139747/NONE