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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Honda Aussie Racing Car
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Two recalls for Pontiac G8
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The Korean carmaker has kept liquidators at bay with promisees of a full company restructure and new eco-friendly models.
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Shrink wrap
Nissan recalls over 360,000 first-gen Murano SUVs in the USA due to shrinking intake ducts.
Seeing yellow
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He’s no kidder …
Chrysler has appointed C. Robert Kidder as the new chair of Chrysler Group.
LAUNCHED: Nissan Murano
Silky soft-roader has its priorities right.
Camaro Bumblebee edition. Seriously.
Chevy announces a limited edition movie star car.
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Another record reset for this vintage Ferrari racer.
LAUNCHED: Mazda MX-5
Revvier, rortier, more refined. It even looks happier…
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Go cheap
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Roomy, boomy and not real zoomy.
Hyundai i30 CRDi Long Termer – May 2009
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Cash for clunkers
Audi Australia boss calls for incentives to scrap old cars to aid the car industry, road safety and the environment.
LAUNCHED: Porsche Boxster
Stuttgart pumps up the base with all-new boxer and ‘boxes.
Nissan Skyline Crossover
You read right, it’s coming. But not to Oz.
Ferrari 430 Scuderia: Red roar
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