6 Best Used Coupes | Hilton Car Supermarket
Sleek styling, a fun driving experience, and the sheer thrill of just having a car with two doors are what make coupes so desirable. Most of the world is currently flocking towards buying high-riding SUVs that can seat a small village and are tall enough to peek over big ben. This has made coupes even more desirable in the past few years since you get to have a slow slung sports cars that just different from all these mammoths drivings around on the road today.
Though one big drawback of course is that most coupes are pretty expensive. Spec a decently optioned one out from the factory and you’ll have to eat ramen noodles for the next few years just to afford the financing. So we thought we’d compile together a list of some of the best-used coupe bargains currently available. Something that will give you all the flair and thrill of a sporty, low-slung sports car for a fraction of its original MSRP.
Toyota GT86/Subaru BR-Z
The Toyota GT86 and the Subaru BR-Z are essentially the same cars with different badges. Though what a coupe it is. With a 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated boxer engine kicking out 197hp, it may not be the most powerful contender on the list. Though it’s one of the most hardcore and thrilling drives you can find for the price.
By using a pair of relatively skinny tires at the rear, the GT86 is able to kick out its tail at completely legal speeds for some proper sideways action. Every aspect of this vehicle from the handling, to the engine response and so on, is tailored towards a spirited drive that’ll have you beaming from ear to ear. What’s more, it’s a Toyota, so it’ll be as reliable as a wood-burning stove.
Peugeot RCZ
The French aren’t exactly known for making the best coupes. Though when it comes to the RCZ, they hit a home run. It’s crazy fun to drive, looks absolutely fantastic with its curvy body lines and sloping roof. Gets great mpg and has decent practicality for a two-door coupe that is as compact as it is.
You can pick up a slightly older example with some miles on the clock for not very much money at all. There are two main engine choices with the RCZ, both are a 1.6-litre turbocharged affair with either 156 or 200hp. Both are cracking good fun to send to the limits on a twisty mountain road. However, if the budget allows for it, get the 200hp variant, it is just that extra bit more special.
Volkswagen Scirocco R
The standard Volkswagen Scirocco can be considered a Golf wearing a prettier frock. Though the Scirocco R is anything but. With over 261 bhp on tap from its turbocharged engine, it’s no slouch once you really start giving it the beans.
The handling is sharp, the interior build quality is fantastic and the looks are sure to turn a few heads. Despite being a coupe, it’s still plenty practical as well with comfortable rear seats and a pretty decently sized boot.
Plus with the Scirocco R, you won’t have to worry about abysmal gas millage or crazy insurance quotes either. If you’re looking to fly under the radar, then this is the coupe to buy. It won’t attract crazy amounts of attention and you can park it anywhere without any worry of it being vandalized or stolen. It’s one of the best all-rounders on the list.
Mercedes E-Class Coupe
If you’re looking for a more luxurious coupe, then you’d be hard-pressed to find anything better on the market than the Mercedes Benz E-Class Coupe. Since it’s an E-Class, it features an opulent interior, enough room to seat 4 adults, and a bigger boot than most of its rivals.
With the E-Class coupe, you’ll simply glider over the potholes as you’ll be overwhelmed by the sheer number of gadgets of gizmos in the interior while being completely shielded from the outside noise. There is a plethora of different petrol and diesel engines available for the E-Class coupe. Pick one of the more potent options and it’ll set be a blast around the twisty stuff as well.
Audi A5 Coupe
The Audi A5 Coupe manages to blend the sportiness of a low-slung sports car and the sheer opulence of a more luxury-oriented coupe all into one affordable package. It has one of the best interiors on the list, a spectacular drive, and pretty decent practicality given its size.
Everything is more refined than you’d expect, it doesn’t burn through fuel, and with a decent array of engines to choose from, you’ll be spoiled for choice. If you’re looking to spend a tad bit more cash. Then options such as Audi’s virtual cockpit and Matrix LED headlights also get thrown into the mix.
Audi TT
The Audi TT is perhaps one of the most popular coupes in the world, and for good reason. The TT has always managed to create a near-perfect combination of sporty driving dynamics and genuine everyday drip dry practicality. No other car on the list manages to give as much bang for the buck as the TT.
From a near 400hp TT-RS variant to a more sweet and sensible 1.8-liter turbo petrol. The TT has something for everyone. You can pick up one of the smaller-engined variants for a fraction of its original MSRP. Even the lower-end variants will get you a car that comminutes to you as you blast around the corners, turn heads everywhere you go, and deliver some of the best interiors in its class.
Spend a tad bit more and you can get more powerful engines, options such as LED headlights, Audis Virtual cockpit display and so much more.