New cars are wonderful but in case you haven’t noticed, they’ve become hellishly expensive, especially if you want some meaty performance. However, if you want ultimate performance bang for your buck then the used market has so much to offer! We list 8 used performance bargains to consider under R800 000!
If our clickbaity headline caught your attention and you asked yourself why the BMW 2 Series is being dragged into this fray, then, welcome!
Allow me to set the scene for you. Not too long ago, I reviewed the new BMW 220i M Sport for Cars.co.za (you can read the review here). The new 2 Series is a great driver’s car but the 220i ultimately lacks the necessary engine punch to properly exploit its capable chassis.
For the record, a new BMW 220i M Sport is currently priced at R772 590, before options, and offers 135 kW and 300 Nm from its 2.0-litre turbopetrol engine. Quite frankly, that’s a lot of money to pay for comparatively droll engine outputs. Even the pricey Volkswagen Golf GTI offers much more grunt for less money!
With that said, the BMW 2 Series is not the only product to suffer from this high price, low-performance syndrome — it’s happening across the new vehicle market!
However, there is one superpower that every car buyer has at his or her disposal and that is the power of choice!
As new car prices soar ever further beyond financial reach and into the realm of dreams, you can choose to consider a plethora of options available to you in the used car market and it’s here where you can find significantly more performance and kerb appeal for your money and in some cases, you will even have some change left over to buy ice-cream for your family and maybe even another car!
Cars.co.za currently has over 66 500 used cars for sale and in this article we list just 8 used performance bargains for you to consider (there are many, many more), all priced under R800k. More so, every car listed here has significantly more power and performance on offer than our guinea pig, the BMW 220i M Sport! Sorry, BMW…
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8 Used Performance Car Bargains For Sale on Cars.co.za
BMW M2 Coupe
This is a lifeline for the BMW lovers out there and if you want a scintillating driver’s car, this is it! For the same money as a brand new BMW 220i M Sport, you can step into a used BMW M2 Coupe!
BMW fans can also consider cars such as the M3, M4 and M5, so there’s certainly lots of choice available in this price range.
Mercedes-AMG C63
While we wait in anticipation for the new AMG C63 to come to market, you might want to consider a used Mercedes-AMG C63 V8 bruiser. Other options to consider include the Mercedes-AMG E 63, SL and SLK.
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Porsche Cayman / 911
You have wide variety of used Porsche models on offer at under R800k and you can even buy an older Porsche Cayman or Porsche 911!
Buy a used Porsche on Cars.co.za
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Audi R8 quattro
Yes, you can even get into an Audi R8 at under R800k! If you’re not sold on the R8, there’s also a wide range of RS performance cars available from Audi in the used car market.
Jaguar F-Type
There is a wide selection of used Jaguar F-Types in the used car market with both V6 and V8 engines on offer at under R800k.
Buy a used Jaguar F-Type on Cars.co.za
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Aston Martin Vantage V8
The Aston Martin Vantage Coupe just oozes with class and offers notable performance. Not a bad shout at just under R800k!
Buy a used Aston Martin on Cars.co.za
Honda S2000
For something a little different (and cheaper) you might want to consider the Honda S2000. It’s a highly sought after modern classic and finding a clean and unmolested S2000 isn’t easy, but they are out there! Make sure to read our in-depth Honda S2000 Buyer’s Guide for everything you need to know about buying and owning an S2000.
Buy a Honda S2000 on Cars.co.za
Ford Mustang 5.0 GT
The Ford Mustang is a popular sports car choice the world over and if you are keen to go this route, be sure to opt for the V8-powered Mustang for maximum thrill and kerb appeal.
Cars.co.za has a large number of used Ford Mustangs on sale!
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