Coupes under $80k
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If you’re lucky enough to in the market for a new luxury coupe, you’ll be able to net a bunch of powerful and stylish cars for your sub-$80k budget. Despite being limited to only two doors, coupes in this price range double down on the cool, as well as technology, design, speed and quality.
What’s more, the sheer volume of in this price range is high, so you’ll be well catered for in terms of options.
BMW 2 Series
The smallest offering of BMW’s coupe range, the 2 Series blends a small body with BMW’s famous driving characteristics. A number of engine options are available and the car comes in a convertible body style too.
Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
The Mercedes-Benz CLA is a bit of a weird one, in that it has four-doors but still retains coupe bodylines and is classed as such. Even still, the CLA is a pint-sized package that definitely punches above its weight grade.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Stepping up from the CLA, Mercedes offers the C-Class coupe. It’s larger, more powerful and costs a little more, but you’ll be rewarded with its sizeable interior and nicer materials in the interior.
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$0-50K: 7th – Subaru WRX
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$0-50K: 8th – VW Golf GTI Performance
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$0-50K: 9th – Kia ProCeed GT
BFYB 2014: Can it cut laps like it cuts down bias?
$0-50K: 10th – Mazda 3 SP25
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$0-50K: 11th – Mini Cooper S
BFYB 2014: More size, but a little less thrill
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BFYB 2014: Pedestrian origins surface in the heat
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BFYB 2014: Flawed Italian salvaged by tenacious grip
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BFYB 2014: Top Golf now definitely R-rated
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BFYB 2014: A car transformed, but not quite enough
$50-100K: 3rd – BMW M235i
BFYB 2014: Baby Beemer learns some manners
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BFYB 2014: Straight-line grunt is its Core competency
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BFYB 2014: Cracking corner clinger, but SS not V good at grunt
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BFYB 2014: Big-boost Swede lacks crucial polish
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BFYB 2014: RS-badge raises expectations, but not track talent
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BFYB 2014: Classy effort, but couldn’t produce the numbers required
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