Used Sports Cars For Sale

A sports car will put the fun back in your driving.

If driving means more to you than just getting from A-to-B, then you'll love owning a sports car. Autoquake.com has a wide choice, from affordable small sports cars like the Mazda MX-5 to prestige sports cars from the likes of Porsche. If you want fun and practicality, try a used hot hatch.

Best sports car on a budget

Go for a Mazda MX-5. It's cheap to buy and affordable to run by used sports car standards. By choosing the Mazda you're not missing out on much compared with more expensive cars. The MX-5 might not be especially quick, but the steering is so direct and the handling so agile that you don't need to drive fast to enjoy driving this car. It's not about what it does, but the way it does it. The MX-5 is also among the most reliable used sports cars you can buy, so any unexpected bills should be few and far between.

Best sports car if money is no object

If you have a suitcase full of cash to spend, look no further than the Porsche 911. It's an icon of the sports care world, and deservedly so. No other car has the same mix of history, ability and desirability. Purists will prefer one of the rear-wheel-drive coupe versions, but four-wheel-drive models have more secure handling in all weathers. The 911 Turbo is staggeringly quick in a straight line. Whichever used 911 you choose, you're buying a car that is an absolute classic. So long as the car has been serviced on time and properly cared for, it should give years of satisfying driving.

Best sports car with four seats

To look at, you'd think the low-slung Mazda RX-8 was an impractical two-seater. In fact, there are four seats and a surprising amount of space in the back. The hidden rear doors open backwards, making it easier to get to the rear seats. The boot is a reasonable size, too. All of this would count for little if the RX-8 wasn't great to drive, but it's fun as well as practical.

Best sports car for keeping the owner happy

The top-rated sports car in the 2009 JD Power Customer Satisfaction Survey is the Mercedes CLK. It finished a highly impressive 5th overall. Solid reliability, great service from dealers and a comfortable cabin make this an easy used car to live with.

Best sports car for style

The Audi TT is a design classic. Early versions have now been on the road 10 years, but the distinctive design has barely dated. Put a private plate on the car and friends will think you've spent three times as much as the true price.

Best sports car for practicality

If you need a practical used sports car, it makes sense to buy a hot hatch. The best of the bunch is the Volkswagen Golf GTI. There's enough space to make this a practical family car, but the 2.0-litre turbo engine is powerful enough to keep pure-bred sports cars honest.