8 Affordable Sports Coupes for Under $20k!

For this research, I am finding these cars on CarGurus.com. I spend some of my down time just looking at cars that are nice to look at, that seem like they are fun to drive, and yet are easily affordable for the enthusiast at heart. These would make a great first or hundredth car for someone who wants to have fun and not break the bank.

1. 2010 Jaguar XK-Series Coupe $14,500

The model for sale has a 6 speed automatic transmission behind a V8. It is one of the pretty looking sports cars on the market. Plus, it is a Jaaaaag! For a sub-$15k price-tag, thus can't be beat. Check it out in the link: www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?sourceContext=usedPaidSearchNoZip&newSearchFromOverviewPage=true&inventorySearchWidgetType=BODYSTYLE&bodyTypeGroup=bg0&zip=08109&distance=200&startYear=&endYear=&minPrice=0&maxPrice=20000&maxMileage=&transmission=ANY&searchChanged=true&modelChanged=undefined&filtersModified=true#listing=240866515

2. 2015 BMW 2-series 228i xDrive $16,385

A newer model BMW that is a coupe with a peppy 4 cylinder, the 228i xDrive is a classy sports car with fun in its name. Here is the link: www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?sourceContext=usedPaidSearchNoZip&newSearchFromOverviewPage=true&inventorySearchWidgetType=BODYSTYLE&bodyTypeGroup=bg0&zip=08109&distance=200&startYear=&endYear=&minPrice=0&maxPrice=20000&maxMileage=&transmission=ANY&searchChanged=true&modelChanged=undefined&filtersModified=true#listing=231174682

3. 2017 Toyota 86 $15,880

The famed GT 86 is reasonably priced under $16k. RWD and a fun car to drive. Sadly, it is an automatic. Here is the link: www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?sourceContext=usedPaidSearchNoZip&newSearchFromOverviewPage=true&inventorySearchWidgetType=BODYSTYLE&bodyTypeGroup=bg0&zip=08109&distance=200&startYear=&endYear=&minPrice=0&maxPrice=20000&maxMileage=&transmission=ANY&searchChanged=true&modelChanged=undefined&filtersModified=true#listing=238469566

4. 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera $19,999

A 911 for the Porsche enthusiast. Sure, it is on the higher end side of the price scale, but it is a 911. The ultimate sports car of the time. Low-mileage and backed by a 6 speed manual. A near perfect find. Sure, it is a bit older too. Here is the link: www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?sourceContext=usedPaidSearchNoZip&newSearchFromOverviewPage=true&inventorySearchWidgetType=BODYSTYLE&bodyTypeGroup=bg0&zip=08109&distance=200&startYear=&endYear=&minPrice=0&maxPrice=20000&maxMileage=&transmission=ANY&searchChanged=true&modelChanged=undefined&filtersModified=true#listing=221223123

5. Scion tC $8,777

I know the tC is not the most popular car to date. But it offers styling and enough performance to have some kind of fun. Plus the fuel economy is probably the best one on the list so far. Here is the link: www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?sourceContext=usedPaidSearchNoZip&newSearchFromOverviewPage=true&inventorySearchWidgetType=BODYSTYLE&bodyTypeGroup=bg0&zip=08109&distance=200&startYear=&endYear=&minPrice=0&maxPrice=20000&maxMileage=&transmission=ANY&searchChanged=true&modelChanged=undefined&filtersModified=true#listing=235832258

6. 2001 Pontiac Firebird Tran Am $8,965

A sports car with an LS1 V8, performance all around, T-tops, and pop-up headlights, the Pontiac Frebird Trans Am is sure to please. Priced under $10k is not as bad as some cars may be priced but it is not the best. The only thing that has this one going is that it is almost at 73,000 miles on the clock. Sadly, it has the automatic transmission. Here is the link: www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?sourceContext=usedPaidSearchNoZip&newSearchFromOverviewPage=true&inventorySearchWidgetType=BODYSTYLE&bodyTypeGroup=bg0&zip=08109&distance=200&startYear=&endYear=&minPrice=0&maxPrice=20000&maxMileage=&transmission=ANY&searchChanged=true&modelChanged=undefined&filtersModified=true#listing=235832258

7. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette $19,995

A C6 Corvette fetching for under $20,000 is not a rarity these days. With the famed LS engine and sports car performance, the C6 was loved by many. Sadly, the model for sale has an automatic transmission. Here is the link: www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?sourceContext=usedPaidSearchNoZip&newSearchFromOverviewPage=true&inventorySearchWidgetType=BODYSTYLE&bodyTypeGroup=bg0&zip=08109&distance=200&startYear=&endYear=&minPrice=0&maxPrice=20000&maxMileage=&transmission=ANY&searchChanged=true&modelChanged=undefined&filtersModified=true#listing=240588888

8. 2004 Audi TT 1.8T Quattro $5,995

The fun TT Quattro was revered by many back in the day. Sure to offer some fun and thrills, I do not think this will disappoint. Priced quite reasonably, the TT for sale has less than 100k on the clock and a manual transmission. Here is the link: www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?sourceContext=usedPaidSearchNoZip&newSearchFromOverviewPage=true&inventorySearchWidgetType=BODYSTYLE&bodyTypeGroup=bg0&zip=08109&distance=200&startYear=&endYear=&minPrice=0&maxPrice=20000&maxMileage=&transmission=ANY&searchChanged=true&modelChanged=undefined&filtersModified=true#listing=238220673

This is just an article to help those who may be in search for a car for some fun on a budget of $20,000. Tell me what you think.

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