Depreciated Sports Cars That Unleash High Performance For Cheap

• Depreciated sports cars need love too! These used cars are offering sports car performance for significantly less than their new counterparts.
• From sports cars like the Mustang GT to luxury performance cars such as AMG, these cars yearn for an enthusiast like you to keep them on the road!

Depreciated Sports Cars Mean More Fun For Less

It’s no secret the new car market is absolutely inflated. The fast but cheap car era is long gone, but that doesn’t mean the fun is too. Fortunately, used car prices love to depreciate. After several years, cars that were once unobtainable to the working class become tempting as the price comes down.

Depreciated sports cars find themselves in a weird situation amongst enthusiasts. They can be seen as not worth the potential risk of maintenance and repair costs or the newer models may just be worth the money. In our opinion, this segment of used car is perfect for enthusiasts wanting to hop into the top-of-the-line cars of yesterday.

Why Buy A Depreciated Sports Car?

Personally, I view buying a depreciated sports car as a risk worth taking. Speed-focused luxury cars and rowdy V8 cars crowd this segment. While the mileage can be concerning to some, I see it as a test of its durability. Plus, if you get one for cheap, you can set aside some rainy day money in case things go south.

Some of the cars in this genre can have their issues, but the fun can be definitely worth it. Plus, if the issues never arise under your ownership, more power to you! These cars can get you anything from a supercharged V8, naturally aspirated V10s, or dynamic driving experiences for a mere fraction of the original MSRP.

5th Generation Chevrolet Camaro SS

The fifth generation Chevrolet Camaro SS took the world by storm during the Transformers movie era. Kids and adults alike adored the return of the Camaro and its massive V8 to accompany it. Now, you can get behind the wheel of a V8 American Sports car for 10-15k with a manual transmission. With over 420 horsepower with the manual transmission option and impressive handling for its size, you’ll have a fantastic base to build upon with American made simplicity and reliability.

Jaguar F-Type

The Jaguar F-Type has one of my favorite car designs of the modern era. If I were to star in a movie, this would absolutely be my villain car. This two door sports coupe has beautiful lines, supercharged engine options, and an automatic or manual transmission option. Nowadays, you can get into this car for less than 50% of the original MSRP. Not bad considering this is a thirteen year old car design. Modern tech and performance for a low cost is a win-win. However, given that its a Jaguar, you may want to stash some cash for the inevitable repair bill.

BMW E60 M5

If you love the sound of a roaring V10 engine but can tolerate the quirks of BMW’s SMG transmission, the E60 M5 is the one for you. 500 horsepower with an 8,250 RPM redline is a recipe for fun. While you can find a manual transmission version of these cars, they aren’t too common. When you talk about depreciated sports cars, this is the quintessential example. These cars new were anywhere from mid 80’s to over 100k when fully optioned. Today, you can own an E60 M5 for 10k. Sometimes, these prices dip into the 7-9k mark if they need TLC. Reliability wise, these aren’t renowned for it. However, until the inevitable repair comes, the E60 M5 will be a blast to drive.

Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG (W211)

Until one of my best friends owned a W211 E63 AMG, I had no idea about what I was missing out on. Luxury comfort, rear-wheel drive, and a massive naturally aspirated 6.3 liter engine for 15k is insane! Don’t get me wrong, it is an AMG so repairs can be costly, but with some technical know-how and some unyielding motivation to fix it, the E63 is worth it. While you won’t have a manual option for it, the 500 horsepower and 7-speed automatic will be able to get you from 0-60 in 4.3 seconds without a problem.

If you’re looking for awesome sports sedans like the E63 AMG, head on over to our sports sedans article to learn about more low-priced super sedans!

Mustang GT 5.0 S197

When the Coyote V8 hit the market, everyone who purchased the 2005-2010 Mustang GT cried. A modern DOHC 5.0 Liter V8 producing over 400 horsepower in the base GT trim was ridiculous for the time period. Fast-forward to today and you can purchase a decent condition Mustang GT for 10-15k. In fact, its one of our favorite options for modern American muscle cars on the market. While the 2013 and 2014 models may hover closer to the 20k mark, you still get an impressive amount of performance for not a lot of money. The Coyote V8 is also the focus of a ton of aftermarket support these days due to its ever growing popularity in the world of engine swaps.

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