For $2,000 it's hard to get yourself a sporty coupes car. There are two options that came off the top of my head that might meet what you're looking for but I'm not sure, it may be a little over $2,000.
Your options are:
Mitsubishi Eclipse
Acura Integra
These cars are easy/cheap to maintain, good gas mileage, easy to repair. The Acura Integra would be a lot more reliable than the Mitsubish Eclipse. The Integra is a fun project car as well, if you feel like hooking it up eventually.