Best second-hand cars available for under £5k including iconic model nicknamed ‘the billion-dollar motor’
THE BEST value second-hand cars for Brits looking to spend £5000 on a motor have been revealed.
Autocar’s top 30 list contained three glamorous vehicles which come in at a bargain price and one is nicknamed “the billion dollar motor”.
The list was compiled by finding second-hand alternatives to Autocar’s top 50 car list.
When it wasn’t possible to find an exact match for each car, a substitute was made for the closest possible model.
Where some of the new models come in at a staggering £96,000, a second-hand car won’t break the bank.
Dacia Logan MCV
Offering over 573 litres of boot space with the seats up and a staggering 1518 litres with them down, the Dacia Logan MCV prioritises practicality over flashy gimmicks.
It costs just over £2000 for a 2015 Logan MCV, making it the best-value car relative to its age on Autocar’s second-hand list.
The Dacia Logan MCV is also very spacious inside and is designed with fuel efficiency in mind – which helps keeps costs down and journeys longer.
This particular model is the alternative to the more expensive Dacia Jogger, which made Autocar’s best car list.
Mercedes S-Class W140
Coming in at a close second place is the Mercedes S-Class W140 which is nicknamed the “billion-dollar motor”.
The fancy car takes its name from the lengthy pre-production process which preceded its release, as Mercedes poured so much money into its development.
However, the car manufacturer’s gamble paid off as over half a million models were sold.
Although they are a rarity at car dealerships, the luxury cars come in at a reasonable £5000.
Rover 200 BRM
The final vehicle which costs under £5000 on Autocar’s list is the Rover 200 BRM.
Known for its brightly painted hot patch, the car is decorated with a stunning racing style – with sleek leather seats and easy-to-navigate on-board technology.
It costs just £2000 to bag yourself a restored Rover 200 BRM, making it one of the more affordable options on the market.
Top 10 best second-hand cars
Autocar have released a list of the best value second-hand cars.
The list was compiled using the magazine’s original best cars list and then finding a similar alternative to each vehicle.
- 1. Porsche 911 (991)
- 2. Skoda Superb Estate
- 3. Toyota GT86
- 4. BMW M340D Touring
- 5. Dacia Logan MCV
- 6. Mazda MX-5
- 7. Alpine A110
- 8. Hyundai i30 N
- 9. Porsche Taycan
- 10. Caterham Seven
The list was released just days after one second-hand vehicle sold for over £100,000.
Belonging to former Prime Winston Churchill and Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery, the 1936 Rolls Royce Phantom III Touring Limousine is a piece of history.
It was fitted with an electric cigar lighter by the late politician and was painted in a glamorous British Racing green.
The sale followed the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, where one of Churchill’s speeches was read aloud during the celebrations.