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£55,000 - Starting price for first 2011-reg 430bhp 4.7 V8 Vantage S cars

Used car buying guides

Used car buying guide: Aston Martin Vantage

A V8 Vantage is a honed, luxurious but analogue-style sports car with old-school appeal — and you can get one with full Aston history for £30k

3 January 2018

Used car buying guide: Aston Martin Vantage

Boxsters are solidly built; a shabby cabin indicates neglect

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Used car buying guide: Porsche Boxster from £3000

This is a £3k drive-away fun Porsche – if you’re feeling brave enough and know what to look for. We give you the lowdown on buying the original Boxster

22 December 2017

Used car buying guide: Porsche Boxster from £3000

£252,000 - The list price of the Phantom VII in 2003

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Used car buying guide: Rolls-Royce Phantom

A car like the Rolls-Royce Phantom VII rarely feels second-hand and you don’t need the courage of a superhero to take the plunge. We tell you what to look for

28 November 2017

Used car buying guide: Rolls-Royce Phantom

Roadsters are slightly more comfortable than the Coupes

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Used car buying guide: BMW Z4 M

The potent Z4 M, available in both coupé and convertible forms, makes for a good value alternative to a Porsche Boxster or Cayman. We find out more

13 November 2017

Used car buying guide: BMW Z4 M

7 - the number of second-generation Impreza special editions

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Used car buying guide: Subaru Impreza WRX

You don’t need to be a fan of rallying to fall for a Subaru Impreza WRX or WRX STI, you just need to have a pulse. Prices start from just £3000

11 November 2017

Used car buying guide: Subaru Impreza WRX

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Used hot hatches: best buys for under £2000

You don’t have to spend 2017 Civic Type R money to enjoy everyday performance and usability. We scour the classifieds and discover a cache of hot hatches available for just £2000

29 October 2017

Used hot hatches: best buys for under £2000

Muscular, surefooted, faithful and quick, this is a hot hatch that offers more everyday appeal than sparkle

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Seat Leon Cupra R Mk1 review | Past Masters

Muscular, surefooted, faithful and quick, this is a hot hatch that offers more everyday appeal than sparkle

21 August 2017

Seat Leon Cupra R Mk1 review | Past Masters

Used car buying guides

Used car buying guide: BMW 6 series

Just £3000 can put a BMW 6 Series on your drive – but it might leave the odd oil stain on it. John Evans gives a warts-and-all guide to this consummate GT

17 July 2017

Used car buying guide: BMW 6 series