Top 10 Most Expensive Coupes To Insure for 2009

Coupes are known for being the body style of choice for automotive enthusiasts craving the best in performance. If you're shopping in this segment, though, keep in mind that performance sometimes comes with a price: steep insurance premiums.

The following 10 coupes won't do you any favors when the time comes to pay your premiums — these are the most expensive coupes to insure. Featuring choices like the Audi R8, the BMW M3 and the Chevrolet Corvette, the list is dominated by high-performance models. Our rankings were determined using five-year projections of the Edmunds.com True Cost to Own^SM (TCO) pricing system. Only one appearance per model was allowed. Rankings reflect that of the trim level with the steepest projected insurance expense.

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   2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class