Last year, major automakers sold millions of SUVs and pickup trucks to American buyers. What they didn’t sell, however, was anywhere near as many two-door coupes as they did big, spacious vehicles. Even less so when it comes to luxurious offerings from brands like Lexus, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. But that doesn’t mean you can’t still get a new, posh sports coupe or grand tourer with enough panache to make the neighbors jealous.
Better still, a stylish, two-door hardtop doesn’t have to break the bank. Well, not to McLaren or Ferrari standards, that is. These five luxury coupes all start around or below the dreaded $100,000 mark, with one option coming in at closer to $40,000. Beyond the cost of entry, these opulent coupes all boast better-than-average reliability ratings for the segment, meaning perhaps the best chance of keeping costly repairs to a minimum.
The models in this list have been extensively researched to ensure the most accurate information possible as of the time of publishing. Models are listed in descending order from most to least reliable.
2024 Lexus LC
J.D. Power Reliability Score: 92/100
Lexus rolled out the LC back in 2018 solely as a coupe, with a soft-top convertible to follow for the 2021 model year. Needless to say, we were pleasantly surprised to get the chance to review the 2025 Lexus LC earlier this year, as the brand refuses to pull the plug on the delightfully old-school sports coupe formula of a naturally aspirated V8 up front, a priapic hood, two doors, and power to the rear wheels. With a J.D. Power reliability rating of 92 out of 100, the 2024 model is at the top of the list of dependable luxury coupes and one of the best buys in the segment for peace of mind. Interestingly enough, J.D. Power hasn’t evaluated the much more affordable, if also less exciting, RC coupe.
Power delivery is direct, linear, and smooth. It’s one of the smoothest V-8s I’ve experienced…
– Garret Donahue for TopSpeed
Lexus LC Reliability
92 points is enough to earn the 2024 Lexus LC the “Best” rating in the segment in overall reliability from J.D. Power. If that wasn’t enough, the estimated first-year maintenance for the Lexus LC is around $395, making it the most affordable car on this list to maintain right out of the showroom. Granted, even the first model year of the hardtop, V8-powered LC isn’t quite 10 years old yet, its estimated maintenance costs over a decade sit at around $7,334. That’s $5,082 less than the segment average. On the other hand, there isn’t too much information about issues with the Lexus coupe, aside from earlier recalls for fuel system faults and a recent recall for rearview camera failures in 2024 and 2025 models.
- Average First-Year Maintenance Cost: $395 (CarEdge)
- Est. Maintenance Cost During The First 10 Years: $7,334 (CarEdge)
- Total Recalls: 1 (2024)
- Worst Year To Buy Used: 2020
2025 Porsche 718 Cayman
J.D. Power Reliability Score: 86/100
Porsche is closing the book on the 718 Cayman and its soft-top sibling, the 718 Boxster, after the 2025 model year. While it’s a significant loss for the current sports car market, Porsche has already assuaged the fears of fans by assuring them a replacement is on the way. In the meantime, though, the 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman is the only mid-engine coupe on the list. And despite its soon-to-be-discontinued status, it’s still a solid purchase in the luxury coupe segment. That’s especially true for those buyers who opt for the higher-trim, flat-six-powered offerings. Beyond razor-sharp, balanced driving dynamics, the 718 Cayman has reliability scores that beat those of other sports cars, like the drop-top 2025 BMW Z4.
Porsche 718 Cayman Reliability
For 2025, the Porsche 718 Cayman scored an 86 out of 100 from J.D. Power for overall reliability. It’s enough to warrant a “Great” rating in the segment, but not enough to match the 91 points of its rear-engine big brother, the Porsche 911. However, just because the performance-oriented Porsche coupe doesn’t have any recalls for the 2025 model year doesn’t mean it’s entirely drama-free. According to Edmunds’ assessment of the 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman, total five-year maintenance costs may be as high as $9,385. If that rings true, keeping a Cayman roadworthy for a decade could be over 2.5 times more expensive than the Lexus LC.
- Average First-Year Maintenance Cost: $418 (Edmunds)
- Total Recalls: 0 (2025)
- Worst Year To Buy Used: 2017
2025 BMW 4 Series
J.D. Power Reliability Score: 83/100
As far as BMW’s lineup goes, the BMW 4 Series is relatively young. It replaced the 3 Series coupe and convertible offerings, leaving the 3 Series to become a four-door-only affair. But two generations of the 4 Series are more than enough to judge just the dependability of BMW’s most popular coupe. Earlier this year, we ranked the 4 Series generations by reliability. Needless to say, the results favored the newer coupes from the G22 generation, including the 2025 BMW 4 Series.
BMW 4 Series Reliability
The 2025 BMW 4 Series received an 83 out of 100 for overall reliability from J.D. Power based on consumer-reported issues, flaws, and malfunctions. That’s up from 81 for the 2024 model and down from 85 for the 2023 model. But that doesn’t mean the G22 BMW 4 Series is without its faults. Owners have reported seatbelt retractor and rearview camera faults, the latter of which falls under an NHTSA recall. As for the 2025 model, BMW recalled the 4 Series, specifically the 430i, as part of NHTSA Recall No. 25V202000. According to the NHTSA recall, the connection between the battery and the starter-generator may come loose. In serious cases, the wiring issue may lead to overheating and an increased risk of fire.
- Average First-Year Maintenance Cost: $599 (CarEdge)
- Est. Maintenance Cost During The First 10 Years: $15,009 (CarEdge)
- Total Recalls: 1 (2025)
- Worst Year To Buy Used: 2016
2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE
J.D. Power Reliability Score: 83/100
The Mercedes-Benz CLE returned for its second year as a 2025 model. The CLE is available in two flavors: a two-door luxury coupe and a sun-soaked convertible option. In J.D. Power’s overall reliability rankings, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE earned an 83 out of 100, an above-average rating for the segment. The consumer-based scores tie the Mercedes-Benz coupe with its close competitor, the 2025 BMW 4 Series. But the Mercedes-Benz CLE’s youth prevents it from a long-term reliability comparison with BMW’s most popular luxury coupe.
Punch the accelerator pedal when the car is set to its more aggressive Sport + mode (there’s also a Race mode), and the CLE 53 immediately drops a few gears and enters the peak of its powerband almost as fast as an EV picks itself up. The level of precision in the way this powertrain executes orders is fascinating.
– William Clavey for TopSpeed
Mercedes-Benz CLE Reliability
The CLE’s above-average reliability score snags it a top spot in the luxury coupe segment. Of course, that doesn’t mean a 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE is a bulletproof buy. CarEdge says a CLE has a 34.46 percent chance of requiring a major repair in the first 10 years of ownership. While that sounds bad, it’s just 1.5 percent more likely than the luxury coupe segment average. And although a $12,296 estimated 10-year maintenance cost is on the higher side, it’s a mere $120 more than the higher than the average.
- Average First-Year Maintenance Cost: $525 (CarEdge)
- Est. Maintenance Cost During The First 10 Years: $12,296 (CarEdge)
- Total Recalls: 0 (2025)
- Worst Year To Buy Used: 2024
2025 BMW 2 Series
J.D. Power Reliability Score: 81/100
Years after BMW launched the G42 for MY 2022, the BMW 2 Series is firmly in its second generation with the 2025 model. Granted, the second-generation 2 Series is available as a four-door Gran Coupé. But the two-door G42 stands out as a reliable, if also relatively affordable, option in the luxury coupe segment. As far as dependability goes, the 2025 BMW 2 Series gets an 81 out of 100 for overall reliability from J.D. Power. That’s above average for the segment and earns the 2025 model a “Great” rating in the category.
BMW says the M240i is good for 382 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque, but from behind the wheel, it feels more like it’s packing north of 400 hp. Honestly, the performance here is brutal, almost Ford Coyote levels of acceleration.
– William Clavey for TopSpeed
BMW 2 Series Reliability
On average, CarEdge estimates that first-year maintenance for a G42 BMW 2 Series comes in at $598. As a result, the smaller 2 Series is comparable to the larger, longer 4 Series in both first-year maintenance and 10-year maintenance estimates. As strange as it may seem, the 2025 model is bookended by BMW recalls. For starters, NHTSA Recall No. 25V636000 named the 2022 BMW 230i for an engine starter corrosion issue that could lead to a fire. Even stranger, the recall names just one 230i in the recall among the 196,355 affected vehicles. For the 2026 model year, the four-door 2 Series Gran Coupé is subject to a safety recall for defective seatbelt retractors. The 2025 model, however, escapes the recalls unscathed.
- Average First-Year Maintenance Cost: $598 (CarEdge)
- Est. Maintenance Cost During The First 10 Years (M240i): $14,998 (CarEdge)
- Total Recalls: 0 (2025)
- Worst Year To Buy Used: 2015
Sources:J.D. Power, CarEdge, RepairPal, NHTSA