I’m a car expert – here’s the best cars you can buy for under £5k
A CAR expert has revealed the best cars you can buy for under £5,000.
With second-hand car prices continuing to rise, buying a reliable used car that won’t cost you a fortune in repairs has never been so difficult.
Handily, car experts at Top Gear have listed the ten cheapest second-hand cars in the UK right now, from Renault to Porsche.
Renaultsport Clio 200
Your £5k should be able to secure you a 2010 car with around 80,000 miles on the clock.
They say: “With not a turbo nor shift paddle in sight, you need revs and gumption if you’re to squeeze out its full 197bhp.
“But you’ll be grinning from ear to ear every time you do. Dinky FWD cars don’t get much more fun and frisky than this.”
Suzuki Swift Sport
Prices start below £2k if you want something truly disposable, but spend more, and its age, owner count, and miles will fall accordingly.
They explained: “The Swift’s circa-130bhp output basically hasn’t changed across its three generations; even now, it’s a £20k+ mild hybrid that’s slower than most SUVs.”
Toyota MR2 Roadster
The experts claim that three to four grand is the going rate, so if you’ve £5k to spend, then something clean, mid-noughties and with low mileage should be within grasp.
With a top speed of 131mph, this car can go from 0-60mph in 7.7 seconds.
The Top Gear bods think that the MR2 is a great alternative to the Mazda MX-5, specifically the third-gen car produced between 1999 and 2007.
BMW 7 Series
A 7 Series model from 2001 to 2008 is widely available in 740 and 750 forms at this kind of price point.
They explained: “Patience you must have, young car buyer, if it’s the clean, crisp, Bond-esque E38 generation you crave for £5k. But it’s possible…”
Porsche Cayenne Mk1
Early Cayenne models are becoming the true bargain Porsche.
The TG experts commented: “Easiest to attain is a 4.5-litre Cayenne S, with a nat-asp V8 producing 340bhp or thereabouts.
“Enough to make decent progress, but a more meticulous search (and a sprinkling of luck) may just get you a slightly ragged Cayenne Turbo – with 450bhp – just on budget.”
This comes after the ten cheapest cars you can buy were revealed, and they were all under £18k.
Plus, a motor expert has revealed how to get the best price for your used car and beat LEZ charges.