1Good choice, check first
Photo: Thomas doerfer, CC BY-SA 3.0
BMW Z8 E52
Score77/100
The most reliable in the selection: 5/5
- Monthly cost
- —
- Observed prices
- Survey in progress
- Reliability
- 5/5
Best sports cars, used: reliability and cost ranking
All the sports cars in our guides, ranked by reliability, real cost and versatility.
Top of the ranking and most reliable on the list: BMW Z8 E52 (reliability 5.0/5).
- 1
2Good choice, check firstPhoto: M 93, Attribution
Mercedes-Benz CLK I (C208)
Score77/100
The most reliable in the selection: 5/5
- Monthly cost
- —
- Observed prices
- Survey in progress
- Reliability
- 5/5
3Good choice, check firstPhoto: Thomas doerfer, CC BY 3.0
Mercedes-Benz SL VI
Score77/100
The most reliable in the selection: 5/5
- Monthly cost
- —
- Observed prices
- €53,980 – €59,945
- Reliability
- 5/5
4Good choice, check firstPhoto: 根川孝太郎 (Kotaro Negawa), CC BY-SA 4.0
Mercedes-Benz SLC I
Score77/100
The most reliable in the selection: 5/5
- Monthly cost
- —
- Observed prices
- €27,900 – €44,990
- Reliability
- 5/5
5Good choice, check firstPhoto: M 93, Attribution
Mercedes-Benz SLK III
Score77/100
The most reliable in the selection: 5/5
- Monthly cost
- —
- Observed prices
- €15,490 – €22,990
- Reliability
- 5/5
6Good choice, check firstPhoto: User:BillWeiss, CC BY-SA 3.0
Panoz Esperante I
Score77/100
The most reliable in the selection: 5/5
- Monthly cost
- —
- Observed prices
- Survey in progress
- Reliability
- 5/5
7Good choice, check firstPhoto: TTTNIS, CC0
Toyota Celica VII
Score77/100
The most reliable in the selection: 5/5
- Monthly cost
- —
- Observed prices
- Survey in progress
- Reliability
- 5/5
8Good choice, check firstPhoto: Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC BY-SA 4.0
Subaru BRZ I (ZC)
Score77/100
The most reliable in the selection: 5/5
- Monthly cost
- €557/month
- Observed prices
- €16,000 – €30,500
- Reliability
- 5/5
9Good choice, check firstPhoto: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0
Chevrolet Camaro VI
Score77/100
The most reliable in the selection: 5/5
- Monthly cost
- €571/month
- Observed prices
- €33,300 – €45,500
- Reliability
- 5/5
10Good choice, check firstPhoto: Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
Audi R8 II
Score77/100
The most reliable in the selection: 5/5
- Monthly cost
- €1,331/month
- Observed prices
- €112,900 – €268,150
- Reliability
- 5/5
What about electric?
If you can charge at home, the MG Cyberster I costs €772 per month, all inclusive.
Good choice, check first
How this ranking is calculated
Same calculation as our adviser, for a typical profile of 12,000 km a year of mixed driving: reliability (40%), cost (40%, monthly cost when known, otherwise entry price; neutral criterion when prices are missing) and suitability of the powertrain (20%). Run the calculation with your own criteria
Frequently asked questions
- Which is the most reliable of the used sports cars?
- According to our guides, the best-rated for reliability are: BMW Z8 E52 (5.0/5), Mercedes-Benz CLK I (C208) (5.0/5), Mercedes-Benz SL VI (5.0/5).
- What budget should you plan for used sports cars?
- Observed prices range from €15,490 to €268,150 depending on the model, year and mileage. The all-in monthly cost (fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, at 12,000 km a year) ranges from €557 to €1,331.