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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Peugeot 208 GTi pricing revealed
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Toyota 86 Convertible axed
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Report: Entry level Porsche 911 coming
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All Alfas to go RWD
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Formula 1’s first female driver?
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Mini reveals new camper range
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BMW previews new M3
It won’t be unveiled until 2014, but BMW has previewed the look of its new M3 coupe successor with this – the 4 Series coupe M Performance line.
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Meet the world’s fastest lawnmower: the 210km/h Mean Mower
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Nissan launches Bathurst attack!
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Dictator’s million dollar supercars seized, sold.
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Another Mexican supercar
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McLaren reveals new track weapon
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Ultra-rare Ferrari for sale
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