Second-hand car market so competitive buyers can get great motors for less than £1k, experts say
THE second-hand car market has become so competitive buyers can get great motors for less than a grand, experts say.
New vehicle sales have fallen sharply as people work from home and need motors less, Auto Express magazine reveals.
Dealers now rely more on selling cheaper pre-owned cars to stay afloat.
The mag found a 2002 BMW 3 Series and 2010 Renault Grand Scenic for £999.
A 2004 Hyundai Sante Fe and 2003 Honda HR-V were £995.
Auto Express said: "We’ve compiled a shortlist of cars costing £1k or less, and it covers everything from hatchbacks to crossovers and even big, practical MPVs for families on a budget.
"We've also found an example of a great driver's car in the shape of the BMW 3 Series.
"If you're looking for the best bang for your buck, then this could be the ultimate bargain purchase.
"There are pitfalls of course. Rust, mileage and maintenance are all things to be wary of, but with a thorough inspection and a bit of patience there’s no reason you won’t come across a genuine, cheap-as-chips star."
Eight top buys for £1,000 or less
- Subaru Forester Turbo S auto – 2001 – 144,000 miles – £1,000
- BMW 3 Series, 330Ci Sport – 2002 – 103,000 miles – £999
- Renault Grand Scenic 1.5dCi Pirivlege – 2010 – 112,000 miles – £999
- Hyundai Sante Fe 2.0 CRTD CDX – 2004 – 130,000 miles – £995
- Honda HR-V 1.6 i-VTEC – 2003 – 101,000 milies – £995
- Toyota Auris 1.6 VVT-iTR – 2007 – 117,000 milies – £895
- Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Ghia X – 2004 – 102,000 miles – £795
- Honda Jazz 1.4i-DSI SE – 2003 – 127,000 miles – £500
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