Best Used Sport Sedans For High End Performance

• Sports Sedans are a dying breed in today’s world of crossovers and performance SUVs. What sport sedans have over these options are sleek styling wrapped around a high performance engine. I believe sports sedans are an underrated platform and provide an excellent bang-for-your-buck for any car enthusiast. This genre of car provides speed, livability, and often luxury features making it a joy to drive on a regular basis. What’s better than a full-size four door luxury car with 400+ horsepower?

Introduction

Sports sedans are dying and they absolutely need your help! With manufacturers catering to those wanting crossovers and SUVs, this amazing segment of cars is dwindling away. If you’ve been around Powershift Auto for awhile, you know we love these cars. Fortunately, we have the used car market to allow us to enjoy high performance cars wrapped in a four door package. From the beloved E39 M5 to the raw power of a Dodge Charger, sports sedans are accessible options for those with the need for speed. Additionally, sports sedans allow an enthusiast to have one car that can drive the family around and rip around the track. In this article, I’m covering the awesome sports sedans you can find on the used car market to satisfy your performance desires while being extremely practical!

Best Used Sports Sedans On The Market

The best sports sedans are going to have a few things to qualify them. We need high horsepower numbers, four doors (duh!), and a chassis designed for performance. Over the years, manufacturers have blessed us with some phenomenal sports sedan options. Even better, the used market for these cars puts them at relatively affordable prices. While some of these may have higher maintenance costs than others (*cough* AMG), I assure you the performance you’re getting from the car will be worth it.

#1. Cadillac CTS-V

A supercharged V8 from the Corvette wrapped in a luxury package? Count me in. For years, the CTS-V has been an absolute terror on the street. With the second generation model having great tuning capabilities, the iconic supercharger whine, and a Wagon option, it is a perfect candidate for a fast but practical car!

#2. Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

The C63 AMG is a sport sedan icon. One of the best V8 sounds I have ever heard has been from this car. While some gravitate towards the forced induction power of the E55 AMG, it’s hard to beat a massive naturally-aspirated V8 engine.

#3. Dodge Charger R/T Scatpack

Since the dawn of SRT, Dodge has given us an affordable and high performing sport sedan. The R/T Scatpack’s 6.4 Liter engine gets us 485 horsepower with ease. While it is the heaviest option here, the Scatpack is no slouch to the average car. The interior may not be up to par compared to a luxury sport sedan, but that doesn’t matter because they can get picked up for half the price. Unfortunately, they have routinely been on our list of the most stolen cars out there.

#4. BMW M5

One of my all-time favorite sport sedans is the BMW M5. It may seem like an expensive car for the list, but you have options! Yes, the E39 M5 is the preferred option, but there is nothing wrong with an E60 or F90! Regardless, you get a veteran sport sedans with a dynamic driving experience and plenty of power to get into trouble.

#5. Audi S4

For those looking for endless tuning options, look no further than the Audi S4. Ranging from the B5’s twin-turbo engine to V8 options, the S4 has a generation for any enthusiast. The best part is companies have massive tuning support for this car and aftermarket wheels look absolutely fantastic on them!

#6. Ford Taurus SHO

The sleeper of this list is the Ford Taurus SHO. All-wheel drive and twin turbochargers will absolutely wreck anyone who underestimates this car. With the modern tuning market, these cars are getting tons of attention. Ford’s ecoboost motor takes well to tuning and has the durability to back it up. You may get mistaken for a cop here in the United States, but maybe that’ll keep you on a low profile after you turn up the boost!

#7. Jaguar XF

Jaguar has been a controversial company as of late, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t performance to be had! The supercharged Jaguar XF is ready to take on the streets, and is at a relatively affordable price point. A used Jaguar doesn’t scream reliability, but if it provides you with tire roasting fun, who cares!

Conclusion

Sport Sedans are the all-in-one performance vehicle for any enthusiast. Being able to haul a family of four around with heaps of power waiting for you after you drop them off is a dream! The best part is that typically, depreciation works in your favor especially with luxury sport sedans. While the ones on this list are surely going to transform your driving life, there are plenty more out there. If sport sedans with big V8s are your car of choice, check out our favorite cheap V8 cars article! Scour the internet, find the perfect sport sedan, and become the lightning fast practical car enthusiast you’ve always dreamed of becoming.

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