For £8500 you can get yourself a 2010 Disco 4 3.0 SD V6 HSE
The Disco 3 will sap your funds, but the 4 cuts the mustard as an alternative Defender
SLs are solid and well finished but rust is becoming an issue
R129-gen cruiser is a no-brainer if you’re after a prestigious and solidly built used convertible, but there are pitfalls to be avoided
X1/9's flamboyant bodywork is among the most admired (and crumbly) of all time
Attractive Bertone styling, engaging handling and rarity on a par with hens teeth - it's the much-maligned Fiat X1/9
You can find a 1.4 diesel VW Lupo for £600 if you search
Stay out of the ULEZ and you could waft around in a 50mpg-plus banger for as little as £595
M2 Competition predecessor is a hoot to drive. Just 450 were sold new and even fewer are on our roads now, so prices are rising
Get ready for next summer with an affordable, enthusiast-owned Lexus SC430
Gravity, atomic clocks... second hand Toyotas with impeccable reliability. If such things are a given, buying second hand makes a lot of sense
There are many reasons for wanting a Freelander 2: its comfort, off-road prowess, compactness, reliability and value. Here's how to grab a good one
There's a lot to look out for, but a second-hand XK8 can be barrels of fun
Jag's old executive express is an Autocar favourite, so a clean example for £5000 holds appeal
Life in the S-Class lane is quiet, refined and comfortable
The current version of Merc's luxury flagship will be replaced next year so buy cannily
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