Ford Focus ST
23mpg - Is about all you can expect. Plus road tax is £315
Used car buying guides

Used car buying guide: Ford Focus ST

The Ford Focus ST Mk2 is an appealing, affordable and tunable hot hatch, although it’s not without its issues, as we discover

23 June 2018
Used car buying guide: Ford Focus ST
BMW X5
Four-wheel-drive system on early X5s was rear-biased
Used car buying guides

Used car buying guide: BMW X5

Many love affairs with high-riding premium vehicles started with this, the first-gen BMW X5. As we explain, it represents a solid used purchase

18 June 2018
Used car buying guide: BMW X5
Bentley Arnage
Did you know? Presenter Sir Terry Wogan was often chauffeured to his BBC...
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Used car buying guide: Bentley Arnage

You can buy a Bentley Arnage for £15,000 but expect to be spared no expense in running it. Provenance and condition are vital. We give you some pointers

14 June 2018
Used car buying guide: Bentley Arnage
Smart Roadster
Its light weight and small size make it feel nimble and fun
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Used car buying guide: Smart Roadster

The Smart Roadster is a fun, lightweight two-seater with a turbo engine slung behind the driver. We say it’s a tough old thing and good ones start from £2500

11 June 2018
Used car buying guide: Smart Roadster
Renault Wind
Wind’s compactness promotes a nimble feel and it turns in smartly and grips well
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Used car buying guide: Renault Wind

The Renault Wind, the two-seat coupé-cabrio with a chassis tuned by Renault Sport, is a rare sight on UK roads but we say finding a reliable one is a breeze

4 June 2018
Used car buying guide: Renault Wind
Buy them before we do
BMW E92 M3: £15,990
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Spied in the classified: our top second-hand picks of the week

Fancy a 414bhp BMW M3 for £16,000? These are our top bargain buys we've spotted for sale

28 May 2018
Spied in the classified: our top second-hand picks of the week
Jaguar F-Type
Hang out the tail or keep it tidy: both are fun in an F-Type
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Used car buying guide: Jaguar F-Type

Jaguar’s F-Type has become a half-price hero, available for 50% of its original list price. Yet there are no half measures about how it drives

27 May 2018
Used car buying guide: Jaguar F-Type
Jeep Wrangler
The 4.0 is better if you plan off-roading
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Used car buying guide: Jeep Wrangler

A Jeep Wrangler has the sparkling off-road ability to match its old-school looks and hardcore reputation. We explain how to pick a good one from £5000 up

25 May 2018
Used car buying guide: Jeep Wrangler
Mercedes-Benz CLS
The 2008 facelift included upgraded infotainment set-up
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Used car buying guide: Mercedes-Benz CLS

The sleek and luxurious first-gen Mercedes CLS is as desirable now as it was when it was launched, but it’s not without its issues. We find out more

7 May 2018
Used car buying guide: Mercedes-Benz CLS
Ferrari F355
V8 sounds great. Change the belt every three years
Used cars

Used car buying guide: Ferrari F355

If you want a Ferrari, the F355 could be an ideal partner: thrilling V8, elegant looks and true Prancing Horse precision (and bills)

4 May 2018
Used car buying guide: Ferrari F355

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