Best second-hand cars available for under £5k including iconic model nicknamed ‘the billion-dollar motor'
One of the vehicles has a very distinctive hot plate
RE-ROUTED 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'.
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The best-value second-hand motors has been revealed
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Some of the cars on the list cost under £5000
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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.
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The Dacia Logan MCV focuses on practicality over gimmicks
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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.
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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.
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Over half a million Mercedes S-Class W140s have been sold
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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.
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The Rover 200 BRM has a distinctive hot plate
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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.
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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.
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