Used Sports Cars for Sale for Your Dealership
As a car dealer deciding what sports cars to buy, you’ll need to stay on top of a few key trends and demographics. These will empower you to source quality used sports cars that you can sell to your customer base.
Trends in Used Sports Cars
The sports car industry rises and falls depending on the success of millionaires and billionaires worldwide. However, it’s also dependent on more accessible factors that affect everyone.
Electric Vehicles
Sports car manufacturers are beginning to prioritize fuel efficiency. There are now many electric sports cars on the market, such as the Tesla Roadster and Porsche Taycan.
Changing Demand
In 2024, the global sports car market was valued at $24.9 billion, with an expected growth of 4.3% in 2025 to hit just under $26 billion.1 Facing external factors like uncertainties around tariffs and trade restrictions, key markets may shift or see drops in deliveries.2
Demographics & Regional Popularity of Sports Cars
So who's buying sports cars?
While the midlife sports car stereotype holds, young people also buy a high volume of sports cars. 20-30-year-olds make up 43% of Carmax’s sports car buyers. While 40-50-year-olds make up 31% of their buyers.4
Generally, sports cars are more popular in states with more moderate climates. While the states with harsh winters have low sports car ownership. Check out the top five states with the highest percentage of sports cars on the road.5
Florida / California / Texas / Arizona / Georgia
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Best Selling Sports Car Models
With inventory low and prices on the rise, dealers should make cautious choices based on what resonates with consumers. ACV auto auctions offer low-mileage, quality, and high-performance sports cars for bidders. With ACV, you can buy auction cars online.