Four used sports cars selling for under £5k that are set to soar in value including iconic Audi & ‘supercharged' Jaguar
FOUR used sports cars are available for affordable prices right now, but experts predict they are about to soar in value.
While the cost of many classic cars have gone up in the past few years, some models remain at a lower price tag.
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One model that the market may have overlooked is the original Audi TT.
It doesn't pack a lot of power, but it "could sell on looks alone".
Some even feature the rare baseball glove leather upholstery.
Autocar notes that "well-preserved" Audi TTs start at around £2,000.
The "supercharged" XKR is "what everyone wants", according to Autocar.
Experts note that the price is on the lower end, unlike the XK8 which is starting to gain value again.
Prices begin from around £3,500.
A Mazda RX-8, from 2003 to 2012, is another one where prices are heading north.
This is because Mazda admitted it could be years until the RX-9 comes out.
In 2012, they said they hadn't even started developing it yet.
Experts predict there is a good chance the next one will come with advanced driving aids and "some form of electrification".
This means the RX-8 is the last of a breed, and prices start from £2,300 but are slowly rising.
Another cheap car is the Porsche Boxster, which are currently priced from £4,000.
Inspired by the 550 Spyder, this car "almost single-handedly saved the brand from bankruptcy".
It is one of the most affordable Porsches with a flat-six engine.
However, experts predict it won't stay this cheap for long.
It comes after a car expert picked out five modern classic motors that are set to soar in value - and urged petrolheads to buy now while they're still reasonably priced.
Those looking to buy a used sports car can check out the best on Sun Motors.
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