Used Coupe Cars for Sale

Coupe Cars

'Coupe' comes from the French for 'cut' - and was first used to describe a horse-drawn carriage with an enclosed space for two passengers and no rear-facing seats. With the emergence of the car, the term has evolved to mean a two-door vehicle with a closed body and (usually) only two seats. But this has further progressed as there are more used coupe car options to choose from.

Manufacturers have evolved the coupe design over the years, offering coupes with 4 seats and even 4 doors. Yes, there are some rare coupe-like sedans with 4-doors on offer. They look the part with a sloping roofline and a sharp design but sacrifices with some practicality, mostly in the form of reduced headroom due to the roofline.

Coupe buying guide

A coupe car is not just for solo drivers and couples. So, if practicality is something you need to think about, it's worth bearing in mind how much boot space there is. More often than not, it's at a premium - especially in smaller cars.

If you have decided that a coupe will be your next vehicle, and if you would like the ability to raise and lower the roof as you see fit in warmer weather, make sure to weigh in the pros and cons and maybe pick a convertible instead of a coupe with a fixed roof.

Also, be aware of the engine size when choosing a used coupe car. Some coupes come with a large V8 engine that can drink fuel at a faster rate, which will end up costing more in running costs. These larger engines can also generate higher carbon emissions, which will affect the level or band of vehicle tax that you must pay. However, there are also coupe cars with fuel-efficient engines out there. On that thought, how about an all-electric coupe?

In terms of the handling, you might wish to consider the overall size of the car and how low its profile is. A lighter chassis on a coupe car that sits closer to the road surface, will offer greater agility. This could be of benefit for winding country drives, but if motorway driving makes up for most of your driving, it's worth considering ride quality, noise insulation and fuel economy over long distances.