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Used Land Rover Freelander 2006 - 2014

Smart looks and some temptingly low prices put a used...

Used Smart ForTwo EQ
Fun, and probably the nicest of the ForTwo cars, bu...

Used Hyundai Kona 2017-present
With distinctive looks, the used Hyundai Kona stands o...

Used Seat Arona 2018-present
One of the best small SUVs out there because of its roomy inte...

Used Audi A6 Avant 2011-2018
The Audi A6 Avant makes a great used buy, as it offers class-l...

Used Range Rover 13-present
The Range Rover is a worthy alternative to conventional luxury...

Used Porsche 911 2012-present
The Porsche 911 is a fantastic sports car and one o...

Used Volkswagen Golf R 2016-present
With superb performance and four-wheel drive, the VW Golf R is...

Used Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 2014-present
Once the favourite of company car buyers everywhere, b...

Used Mitsubishi Outlander 13-present
The Mitsubishi Outlander is available as a diesel or a plug-in...

Used Volkswagen Golf GTE 2015-present
The VW Golf GTE is one of the best plug-in...

Used Alfa Romeo Giulia 2016-present
The Alfa Romeo Giulia is a fine used alternative to the usual...

Used Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 1997 - 2006
It's a sleek-looking estate with great engines that really put...

Used Vauxhall Vectra Saloon 1995 - 2002
The final 02-reg models make sense if they're cheap. Pre-'99 m...

Used Vauxhall Vectra Hatchback 1995 - 2002
The final 02-reg models make sense if they're cheap. Pre-'99 m...

Used Vauxhall Vectra Estate 2002 - 2009
Practical, cheap and tough. Makes more sense than many MPVs
Used Vauxhall Vectra Estate 1995 - 2002
Average in many areas. Not even that good in far too many more...
Used Ferrari F430 Open 2005 - 2010
A bit of F1 experience brought to the road
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Saab 9-3 Hatchback (98 - 02)
The Saab 9-3 is a cost-effective way into a classy small execu...
Saab 9-3 Convertible (98 - 02)
The Saab 9-3 Convertible still looks classy, but needs regular...
Renault Vel Satis Hatchback (02 - 05)
The Renault Vel Satis is a quirky, well specified French execu...
Used Mazda Demio Hatchback 1998 - 2001
Useful space, but the Demio is a poor drive
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Used Lotus Exige Coupe 2000 - 2002
It's not everyone's cup of tea, but on B-roads, the Exige is a...
Used Maserati Spyder Open 1992 - 2007
A top-quality coupe that drives superbly
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Used Mazda 323 Hatchback 1998 - 2004
It's reliable, practical and fun to drive, but not the most co...
Used Mazda 626 Estate 1997 - 2002
It puts dependability above everything else - all competence a...
Used Mazda 626 Hatchback 1997 - 2002
It's puts dependability above everything else - it's all compe...
Used Mazda 626 Saloon 1997 - 2002
It puts dependability above everything else - it's all compete...
Used Hyundai Atoz Hatchback 1998 - 2001
It's cheap, but spend what you've saved on a better car
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Used Hyundai Elantra Hatchback 2001 - 2006
It's very cheap, but most rivals are better to drive and more...
Used Honda Shuttle MPV 1997 - 2000
An affordable and capable alternative to better known people-c...
Used Honda Prelude Coupe 1997 - 2001
Buy a well maintained Prelude, and you'll never regret it
...
Used Honda Legend Saloon 1996 - 2003
Lots of car for your cash, but it's pretty mediocre
...
Used Honda Logo Hatchback 2000 - 2001
Even if you can find one, just don't bother
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Used Honda Integra Coupe 1998 - 2001
Hard to beat as an affordable road-legal racer
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Used Honda Accord Hatchback 1998 - 2003
It has no image at all, but it's good in so many areas you won...
Used Ford Focus Saloon 2004 - 2011
The Focus saloon pretty much does it all - if you don't need a...
Used Ford Cougar Coupe 1998 - 2002
An inexpensive way into a purpose-built coupe
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Used Fiat Brava Hatchback 1995 - 2002
Take the plunge only if it's sound inside and out
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Used Fiat Bravo Hatchback 1995 - 2002
Take the plunge only if it's sound inside and out
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Citroën Xantia Estate (93 - 01)
It's a sensible buy as a low-cost family estate, and its ride...
Used Ford Scorpio Saloon 1995 - 1998
It's a cheap, cushy barge that's nice to be in
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Used Ford Escort Hatchback 1990 - 2001
Aim for one of the last cars if you're determined to buy one
Used Smart Forfour Hatchback 2004 - 2007
It's the best car Smart has made, but it's expensive and not a...
Rover 45 Hatchback (99 - 05)
Apart from some engineering strengths, the Rover 45 doesn't st...
Peugeot 307 Estate (01 - 09)
The Peugeot 307 Estate looks handsome, but has few other stren...
Used Maybach 57 Saloon 2003 - 2012
If you've got the cash and the ego, then maybe a Maybach is ri...
Used Maserati 4200 Coupe 2002 - 2007
An interesting alternative to the Porsche 911, but not as quit...
Used Lotus Esprit Coupe 1993 - 2003
The interior betrays the Esprit's 1980s heritage, but it's a p...
Used Isuzu Trooper 4x4 1998 - 2004
The value is appealing, but you can spend your money better
Used Hyundai Coupe 2002 - 2007
It drives well, looks good and the V6 is quick, but the car is...
Used Fiat Coupe 1995 - 2001
The Coupe is that rare thing: a usable modern classic. It's st...
Used Ford Fusion Hatchback 2002 - 2012
Tries to be a small MPV, but fails
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Used Fiat Seicento Hatchback 1998 - 2004
It's not too bad in town, but the Seicento is blessed with ver...
Citroën Xsara Estate (97 - 04)
It's roomy, refined, economical and comfortable, but there's a...
Citroën Xsara Coupe (97 - 04)
Worth considering, but well past its sell-by date
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Citroën Xantia Hatchback (93 - 01)
It's a cheap, comfortable but dated alternative to its more ub...
Used Chrysler Voyager MPV 1997 - 2001
One of the most spacious MPVs around, but it's poor in almost...
Used Daihatsu Fourtrak 4x4 1993 - 2000
It's the farmers' favourite for good reason
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Citroën Synergie MPV (95 - 02)
An old-school people carrier that could do with better safety...
Used Chrysler Neon Saloon 1999 - 2003
Big-booted American saloon stands out, but it's flawed by Euro...
Used Mazda CX-5 2017-present
The Mazda CX-5 is one of the best SUVs you can buy, thanks to...
Used Mazda MX-5 RF 2016-present
The Mazda MX-5 RF is as much fun to drive as its Convertible s...
Used Mazda 2 Hatchback 2003 - 2007
It's good to drive and one of the most practical superminis on...
Used Mazda 3 Hatchback 2004 - 2009
More character than past small Mazdas, but every bit as practi...
Used Mazda 3 Saloon 2004 - 2009
It's more characterful than past small Mazdas, but this saloon...
Used Mazda 5 MPV 2005 - 2011
It's an attractive, flexible, spacious and fun-to-drive seven-...
Used Mazda 6 Estate 2002 - 2007
It's not as cheap as a Mondeo or Vectra, but it is a notch cla...
Used Mazda 6 Estate 2007 - 2012
Verdict One of the great estates
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Used Mazda 6 Hatchback 2002 - 2007
It does most things well and almost nothing badly, so it's an...
Used Mazda 6 Hatchback 2007 - 2012
The Mazda 6 is the unsung hero of family cars.
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Used Mazda 6 Saloon 2002 - 2007
It does most things well and almost nothing badly, so it makes...
Used Mazda 6 Saloon 2007 - 2012
Mazda's 6 saloon is a good car, but the hatchback version is b...
Used Mazda MPV MPV 1999 - 2004
It's spacious, but you can get better all-rounders for the sam...
Used Mazda MX-5 Open 2005 - 2015
The Mazda MX-5 is fun, fast and rock solid: what more could yo...
Used Chevrolet Tacuma MPV 2005 - 2009
The Tacuma does a fair job for a fair price, but there's nothi...
Used Chevrolet Lacetti Saloon 2005 - 2011
The Chevrolet Lacetti is an affordable small family car, but i...
Used Mazda MX-5 Coupe Cabriolet 2005 - 2015
Fun, fast and rock solid: what more could you want from a conv...
Used BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 07)
The BMW M3 is the budget alternative to a supercar – a real en...
Used Mazda MX-5 Open 1998 - 2005
It's good at most things and great at some: as close to perfec...
Used Mazda Premacy MPV 1999 - 2004
It could be more practical, but it's cheap to own and should r...
Used Mazda RX-8 Coupe 2003 - 2011
A brilliantly designed, fine-handling and well-built sports ca...
Used Mazda Tribute 4x4 2001 - 2004
It's better on-road than off, but it's not particularly impres...
Used Vauxhall Vectra Saloon 2002 - 2009
The hatchback was our 2003 Family Car of the Year - it's a gre...
Used Mazda 3 Hatchback 2009-2013
The Mazda 3 isn’t the most comfortable car in the world, but i...
Used Ferrari 360 Coupe 1999 - 2005
Still one of the best supercars there is
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Used Maserati Quattroporte Saloon 2004 - 2013
Maserati's pedigree makes this a highly desirable and exclusiv...
Used Lotus Elise Open 1999 - 2010
An awesome car to drive, but the roof is murder
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Used Lexus GS 2012-present
Very generous standard equipment and hybrid power help the Lex...
Used Lexus RX 2016-present
A comfortable and reliable left-field alternative to the usual...
Used Lexus IS 2013-present
The Lexus IS is stylish and beautifully put together, but stru...
Used Lexus GS Saloon 2005 - 2012
It's the most refined car in its class
...
Proton Satria Hatchback (00 - 04)
The Proton Satria GTi is worth considering, but ignore the res...
Used Lexus GS Saloon 1997 - 2005
A spacious luxury saloon lacking in soul
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Used Lexus IS Saloon 2005 - 2013
A fine car, but spoilt by the unsettled ride and noise
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Used Lexus IS Saloon 1999 - 2005
It's a likeable compact executive car that's a sensible owning...
Used Lexus LS Saloon 2003 - 2006
It's a superbly refined limousine, but it's expensive to run a...
Used Lexus RX 4x4 2000 - 2003
The ultimate in luxury 4x4s at affordable prices
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Used Lexus SC430 Open 2001 - 2009
It's a bland, cumbersome car with limited rear space
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Used Lexus NX 2014-present
The Lexus NX is not a very common choice, but it is a reliable...
Used Lexus RX 2003 - 2009
The RX offers the luxury and refinement you expect of a Lexus...
Used Lexus CT 2011-present
The Lexus CT is a hybrid hatchback that offers low emissions...
Used Land Rover Defender 1990 - 2016
The Land Rover Defender remains iconic for its utiliarian off-...
Used Land Rover Discovery Sport 4x4 2014 - present
The Land Rover Discovery Sport offers go-anywhere ability and...
Used Land Rover Discovery 4x4 1998 - 2004
There are much better alternatives
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Used Land Rover Range Rover 4x4 1994 - 2002
An amazing blend of abilities, but it'll cost you
...
Used Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4x4 2005 - 2013
The image is good, but it's expensive
...
Used Land Rover Discovery 4x4 2017-present
If you need to go off road, the Discovery is still unbeatable...
Used Land Rover Discovery 2004-2017
The Land Rover Discovery is the ultimate all-rounder - assumin...
Used Land Rover Freelander 1997 - 2006
While it’s not the reliability quagmire that some tales would...
Used Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe 2003 - 2014
It ticks all the supercar boxes: it's got the looks, performan...
Used Lamborghini Murcielago Coupe 2002 - 2011
A proper Lambo, but with none of the headaches
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Used Nissan Qashqai (14 - present)
The Nissan Qashqai is a quiet and comfortable SUV with good fu...
Used BMW X3 2018 - present
Thanks to tidy handling and a highly practical, high-quality i...
Used Audi A6 Allroad (00 - 05)
The Audi Allroad is a halfway house between an estate and an o...
Used BMW 4 Series Coupe 2013 - present
Sharp handling and smooth looks make the BMW 4 Series a desira...
Used Volkswagen Passat GTE 2015-present
The VW Passat GTE is spacious and refined and has a 31-mile e...
Used Kia Sorento 2015 -present
The Kia Sorento makes sense if you want seven usable seats but...
Used Kia Rio 2017-present
The Kia Rio runs the class best close, but an fidgety ride and...
Used Kia Sorento 4x4 2010 - 2015
The second-generation Kia Sorento is a solid option for large...
Kia Rio Hatchback 2011 - 2017
The Kia Rio helped to shrug off the company’s dowdy image with...
Used Kia Soul Hatchback 2009 - 2014
Combining fun, fashion and practicality into a town-friendly p...
Used Kia Picanto Hatchback 2011-2017
The Kia Picanto is a tempting choice for those who want a city...
Used Kia Cee’d 2012-present
The second-generation Kia Cee’d is a stylish and sophisticated...
Used Kia Picanto Hatchback 2017-present
A long warranty, great driving manners and a smart interior ma...
Used Kia Carens MPV 2000 - 2006
It's a cheap six-seat MPV, but it's not as good as most of its...
Used Kia Ceed Hatchback 2007 - 2012
It's not the most exciting of hatchbacks, but is capable and a...
Used Kia Cerato Hatchback 2004 - 2007
It's safe, well equipped and practical, but driving it is a le...
Used Kia Cerato Saloon 2004 - 2007
It's safe, well equipped and practical, but driving it is a le...
Used Kia Magentis Saloon 2001 - 2003
A low-cost family saloon. Snobs need not apply
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Used Kia Magentis Saloon 2003 - 2006
A cheap, roomy family car, but nowhere near as talented as the...
Used Kia Picanto Hatchback 2004 - 2011
Hard to fault, other than the fact that it's not a great drive...
Used Kia Rio Hatchback 2001 - 2005
Spacious and cheap, but bland in too many ways
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Used Kia Rio Hatchback 2005 - 2011
Lots of car for the cash, especially the diesel
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Used Kia Sedona MPV 1999 - 2006
This big, practical load-hauler is cheap to buy, but not quite...
Used Kia Sorento 4x4 2003 - 2010
A satisfying, capable and economical 4x4
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Used Kia Sportage 4x4 2005 - 2010
It's cheap and cheerful, but not great to drive
...
Used Kia Sportage 4x4 1995 - 2003
Not a bad car but the same money will buy a much better one
Used Kia Sportage 2010 - 2016
The Kia Sportage may not be as good to drive as some rivals, b...
Used Kia Soul Hatchback 2014-present
It’s a decent enough small SUV, but the Soul isn’t exactly sou...
Used Kia Optima Sportswagon 2016-present
The Kia Optima Sportswagon has plenty of passenger space and a...
Used Kia Cee'd Sportswagon 2012-present
The Cee'd Sportswagon is spacious, comfortable and comes with...
Used Kia Optima 2016-present
The Kia Optima is a good-looking car that’s well equipped and...
Used Kia Carens 2013-present
Stress-free family motoring for seven is the Kia Carens’ forte...
Used Kia Niro 2016-present
It’s a little bland, but the Niro is well-made, sensible, prac...
Used Kia Sportage 2016-present
The Kia Sportage is good value used and has a spacious and pra...
Used Jeep Compass 2007-2014
Plenty of space and some off-road ability differentiate the Je...
Used Jeep Cherokee 4x4 2001 - 2008
It's a great off-road workhorse, but it's also unrefined and u...
Used Jeep Cherokee 4x4 1993 - 2001
Lots of kudos but it's poor in too many areas
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Used Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 2005 - 2010
It looks the part and is great off-road, but the interior and...
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 1999 - 2005
It's great if you want an off-roader, but more road-focused 4x...
Used Jeep Wrangler 4x4 1997 - 2007
It has a rough and ready charm, but it's too compromised for m...
Used Jeep Renegade 2015-present
The Jeep Renegade offers distinctive styling and decent practi...
Used Jaguar F-Pace 2016-present
Fun to drive yet perfectly practical, the Jaguar F-Pace is eve...
Used Jaguar S-type Saloon 1998 - 2008
It's not quite a BMW-beater, but it's a refined alternative th...
Used Jaguar X-type Estate 2001 - 2009
It drives just as well as the saloon version, but gives more p...
Used Jaguar XJ Saloon 2003 - 2009
The Jaguar XJ is a luxury car with traditional looks and a com...
Used Jaguar XJ Saloon 1997 - 2003
It's refined and comfortable, but possibly a little 'old hat'...
Used Jaguar XK Convertible 2006 - 2015
The classiest way to get the wind in your hair - without it co...
Used Jaguar XK Convertible 1996 - 2006
One of the poshest ways of having the wind ruffle your hair
Used Jaguar XK Coupe 2006 - 2015
One of the great grand tourers, and effortlessly classy with i...
Used Jaguar XK Coupe 1996 - 2006
It has huge presence and ample power, but threatens big bills...
Used Jaguar F-Type Convertible 2013-present
It looks gorgeous and makes a great noise, but is the Jaguar F...
Used Jaguar XF Sportbrake 2016-present
The Jaguar XF Sportbrake estate strikes a convincing balance b...
Used Jaguar XF 2007 - 2015
The Jaguar XF is a stylish and better to drive alternative to...
Used Jaguar X-Type 2001 - 2010
It might have been a financial disaster for Jaguar, and early...
Used Jaguar XF Saloon 2015-present
If a used luxury car that’s handsome, exciting to drive and de...
Used Jaguar XF Sportbrake 2012-2015
The Jaguar XF Sportbrake is great to drive, with excellent han...
Used Infiniti Q50 2014-present
The Infiniti Q50 packs a high-tech and surprisingly stylish pu...
Used Hyundai Ioniq 2017-present
The hybrid version of the Hyundai Ioniq is a credible alternat...
Used Hyundai i10 Hatchback 2008 - 2013
With a practical and roomy interior, low running costs and a p...
Used Hyundai Tucson 2015-present
The Hyundai Tucson’s long warranty and generous equipment make...
Used Hyundai i30 Hatchback 2012-2017
When practicality, ease of ownership and cheap running costs m...
Used Hyundai i10 2014 -present
The Hyundai i10 is the best city car around. It’s quiet, roomy...
Used Hyundai Accent Hatchback 1999 - 2003
Other than its sheer low cost, the Accent has little on its si...
Used Hyundai Amica Hatchback 2000 - 2003
Decent, and reliable, city car for very little cash
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Used Hyundai Coupe 2000 - 2001
It's an acquired taste, but at least it is cheap to buy and se...
Used Hyundai Elantra Saloon 2001 - 2006
It's very cheap, but most rivals are better to drive and more...
Used Hyundai Getz Hatchback 2002 - 2009
The Getz is roomy, decent to drive, well equipped and good val...
Used Hyundai Matrix MPV 2001 - 2010
Looks and feels outclassed by rivals
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Used Hyundai Santa Fe 4x4 2001 - 2006
The Santa Fe is a competent, well-equipped 4x4 for not very mu...
Used Hyundai i30 Hatchback 2017-present
Sharp looks and a five-year warranty make the Hyundai i30 an a...
Used Hyundai Santa Fe 4x4 2006 - 2012
Only its rarity stops the Santa Fe from being a great used SUV...
Used Hyundai Sonata Saloon 2001 - 2005
It's fine if you want a large, undemanding, toy-laden saloon t...
Used Hyundai Sonata Saloon 2005 - 2009
High spec and a low price, but not a great buy
...
Used Hyundai Terracan 4x4 2003 - 2008
It's one of the cheapest big 4x4s, but not one of the most com...
Used Hyundai Trajet MPV 2000 - 2007
There are better MPVs, but it gives you a lot of space and kit...
Used Hyundai Tucson 4x4 2004 - 2010
It's good value, but lags behind the best
...
Used Hyundai i30 Hatchback 2007 - 2012
The Hyundai is a dependable hatchback, but it won't set pulses...
Used Hyundai i40 2012-present
Spacious, well equipped and economical, the Hyundai i40 is wor...
Used Hyundai i30 Tourer 2012-2017
Comfortable, cheap to run and a capable load-lugger. The Hyund...
Used Hyundai i30 Tourer 2017-present
It isn’t all that great to drive, but if you can live with tha...
Used Hyundai i20 2015-present
The Hyundai i20 is roomy, well equipped and has a long warrant...
Used Hyundai Santa Fe 2013-present
The seven-seat version of the Hyundai Santa Fe is a fine famil...
Used Hyundai i20 2009-2015
Even if it’s not the most enthralling car to drive, the Hyunda...
Used BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer 2015 -present
The BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer is one of the best-handling...
Used Volkswagen e-Golf 2014-present
Thanks to a comfortable ride, plenty of interior space and dec...
Used Ford Fiesta ST 2013 - 2017
The Fiesta ST is a hugely entertaining hot hatch that, provide...
Used Volkswagen e-Up 2013-present
The VW e-Up is great to drive and easy to park, but the Renaul...
Used BMW 6 Series Convertible 11-present
The BMW 6 Series Convertible is a luxurious grand tourer that'...