Coupes under $50k
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Whether you’re just starting to drive or heading into a mid-life crisis, coupes appeal to all of us. Luckily, these days you don’t need to spend big money to enjoy the thrills of the swept-back driving experience.
While you are able to buy a Subaru BRZ or Toyota 86 for less than $40,000, choices start to expand once you’re shopping under the $50,000 so let’s start there.
Toyota 86
It is getting a little long in the tooth, but the Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ combo still offers sports car thrills for an affordable price. Available in manual or automatic with a choice of specification levels, the Toyota 86 has stood the test of time despite external pressure to fill it with extra power.
Mazda MX-5
With the nameplate just celebrating its 30th birthday, there’s small wonder why so many flock to the Mazda MX-5 for an engaging top-down drive. Even if you’re more of a hard-top fan, Mazda now offers the RF version which includes a folding metal roof.
Hyundai i30 Fastback N
A relatively new player to the coupe game, Hyundai’s i30 N was transformed into a four-door coupe following the success of the hatchback. Sleeker styling marries with everything that made Hyundai’s first true hot hatch great
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Take a number
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Aston Martin V12 Zagato
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Opel Zafira for Oz?
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Holden Ute tonneau cover now an option
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Supercharged hybrid Honda debuts
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Mercedes launches C-Class facelift
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SLS AMG roadster revealed
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Shinari concept heading to Melbourne
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Audi A1 Clubsport Quattro
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Golf GTI Edition 35 coming to Oz
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Back in black
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Sexual discrimination behind the wheel?
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Lexus LFA Successor Planned: Report
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Tesla Model S Alpha
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The One to watch
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Mini all couped up
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Audi Q3 production begins
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