When Audi opened its doors in 1921, the German luxury car market was dominated by two names—BMW and Mercedes-Benz. As a result, the company attempted to distinguish itself as a maker of competitive sports cars. In time they did quite well and became a niche player in the European market. From time to time, Audi attempted to enter the luxury car market, but the results were often disastrous. For instance, they were the first carmaker to produce a luxury vehicle with a six-cylinder engine and front-wheel drive. The car was produced in the 1940s, but it did not sell. Audi went back to making sports cars. It wasn't until the 1990s that the company was finally able to get its foot in the door of the luxury car market. The introduction of the Audi A4 luxury sedan drew rave reviews and allowed them to enter the coveted North American luxury car market in style. Of course, the company still relies heavily on sports cars like the used Audi coupe. What is a coupe? Well, the definition varies a bit from carmaker to carmaker. But one thing is for sure, a coupe is a sports car that has a hardtop. Though it is not a rule, these vehicles typically have two doors and either two or two and two seating.
Because Audi has always been a sports car maker, they have been producing popular coupes for nearly ninety years now. The best place to find a used Audi coupe is on the internet. There you will find dozens of reputable websites that feature both dealer and private listings.
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